-Exports up 23% to £4.23bn in 2011- -Exports to USA break £600m mark for first time- Scotch Whisky exports continued to grow last year hitting a record £4.2billion in shipment value, up 23% on 2010 according to figures unveiled today by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). Rising demand in both emerging and […]
An exciting new whiskey glass is making its debut this week. The NEAT™ glass takes the experience of nosing spirits to new levels of discovery and appreciation. Lots of science has gone into its design, with the result being a separation of the “bad” (ethanol) from the “good” (the liquid itself) aromas of whiskey. The […]
Florida International University is pleased to announce that its top-rated hospitality school has been named the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Designated in honor of the Chaplin family, the School will continue to provide cutting-edge management education for students who intend to pursue careers in the hospitality and tourism industries. Harvey R. Chaplin […]
Unprecedented Whisky Commemorates Dreams of Pioneers Old and New NEW YORK, February 1, 2012 – Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, is kicking off its 125th Anniversary year with the U.S.-exclusive launch of the Cask of Dreams limited bottling. This unprecedented whisky pays homage to the legacy of Glenfiddich founder William Grant who in […]
New figures issued by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac show that the world’s most celebrated AOC eau-de-vie confirmed its healthy position in 2011 with outstanding growth of 6.4% compared to 2010. Cognac has once again broken its previous records in terms of volume and value. Over 5 bottles of Cognac are sold around the […]
Imperial Brands, Inc. Aids Sobieski in Shattering Previous U.S. Record PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Imperial Brands, Inc. announced today that it sold more than one million cases of Sobieski Vodka in the United States during the 2011 fiscal year. Sobieski Vodka, one of the fastest growing vodka brands in the United States and globally, reached […]
To Celebrate Bartender Appreciation Day, Iconic Spiced Rum Raises a Glass to Bartenders by Revealing Americans’ Tipping Habits in New Survey NEW YORK, December 1, 2011 – – December 9 is Bartender Appreciation Day (www.bartendersday.com) and, to celebrate the hard work and graft of bartenders across the country, Sailor Jerry, the iconic spiced Rum, has […]
Introduction This Guidance Note for responsible digital marketing communications is an integral part of the Distilled Spirits Council’s Code of Responsible Practices for Beverage Alcohol Advertising and Marketing and should be read in conjunction with its provisions. The members of DISCUS recognize the increasingly important role of digital marketing and believe it provides valuable and […]
Drink as if you’re the mighty Greek king Midas and everything you touch is gold. Come experience royalty at Platinum Dollz, New Jersey’s number one gentlemen club and restaurant. Platinum Dollz signature drink for a king is a 24kt frozen margarita. Made with the finest tequila ever made Gran Patron Burdeos is pure pleasure topped with […]
Record-breaking quest to take place Sept. 1 LYNCHBURG (pop. 361), Tenn. (August 2011) –The Jack Daniel Distillery will honor the 161st birthday of its founder, Jack Daniel, by attempting to place the famed whiskey pioneer in GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® history. In a play off of the whiskey’s “Old No. 7” moniker, Jack Daniel’s will attempt to […]
Source: The Star-Ledger Sunday, August 14, 2011, 11:00 AM There’s no denying the popularity of the beers at Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery in Berkeley Heights. Charlie Schroeder, the brewmaster, sells a lot of his JP Pilsner, Kestrel IPA, McClellan Stout and other varieties – about 480 barrels a year. That’s enough to fill a […]
Posted: 05 Jul 2011 06:30 AM PDT The news that fast-food chains are selling alcohol sent me scurrying to the Internet to gauge the reaction among the public and pundits. After all, “demon rum” could be polluting the American haute cuisine realm and worse, is Ronald McDonald going to turn into a boozer? Will people […]
Take it neat or with a splash of soft water. Roll it around on your tongue. Release the pungent, earthy aroma of the blue peat smoke, the sweet nuttiness of the barley and the delicate, heathery perfume of Islay’s streams. Like the islanders it may seem a little aloof at first, but make the effort, […]
Rare Opportunity Brings Brand Fans Face to Face and Glass to Glass with Legendary Bourbon Baron The Kentucky Bourbon Trail has never had a tour like this before. Sure, Maker’s Mark has given free tours of its distillery seven days a week for many years. But, this year things will be different. When Chairman Emeritus […]
