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This year marks the 125^th anniversary of Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch!

 

While Glenfiddich will officially be celebrating the milestone with a star-studded soiree at the Statue of Liberty, these recipes can allow anyone (even whisky novices) to celebrate all that sets Glenfiddich apart.

 

Whisky cocktails are experiencing a resurgence, and single malt cocktails are a unique and under-explored category of their own. For those looking to add a modern twist to more traditional Scotch cocktails, The Pioneering Spirit is sure to be a hit with its refreshing use of pear juice and agave nectar.

 

The anniversary event, hosted by Entourage star Adrian Grenier, will feature a live auction of the world’s most valuable whisky, Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve. And while we may not all be able to enjoy a dram of the 55 year old Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve, we can certainly all enjoy a Mrs. Roberts, a one-of-a-kind cocktail created to honor the occasion.

 

 

Caesars Atlantic City’s New Wine, Liquor, Beer, and Premium Cigar Outlet Showcases Wide Selection with an Emphasis on Value

 

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (July 23, 2012) – Caesars Atlantic City is a name that represents unmatched luxury, only accepting the best-of-the-best, so when the resort destination’s newest outlet, A Time For Wine II, opened in the beginning of July, guests knew exactly what to expect.

 

“A Time For Wine II sets itself apart from traditional liquor shops because we cover the gamut,” said Janet Markowitz, A Time For Wine II Owner and Margate, New Jersey resident.  “Anyone looking to pick up a bottle of their favorite brand can stop in and choose from our huge selection, but what really makes A Time For Wine II a rare treasure are the non-traditional items we offer, such as Lamborghini cigars lighters, wine canteens, and gift baskets, we can even create personalized bottles of wine.  A Time For Wine II is here for Atlantic City visitors and locals alike, we want to be everyone’s go-to store.

 

A Time For Wine II is located on the second floor of Caesars and just minutes from the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The store features over 1,800 square-feet of champion cigars, craft beers, upscale liquors, and superior wines.  The amenity caters to people looking for reasonable priced spirits in a lavish setting, with guests choosing from over 1,000 different brand wines, 350 cigars, 200 liquors, and 100 domestic and international beers.

 

Customers will find comfort in knowing that their favorite selections like Grey Goose vodkas, Rogue beers, Francis Coppola wines, and Romeo and Juliet cigars will always be in stock.  Connoisseurs seeking the exotic will be enticed by the high-end brands of A Time For Wine II like a 25year-old, single malt bottle of Glenlivet scotch, a bottle of Gran Patron Burdeos tequila, which has been aged in trench Boudreaux wine casks, or even Cigar Aficionado Magazine’s number one rated cigar, Alec Bradley’s Prensado.  HBO’s Boardwalk Empire fans even have reason to indulge, as A Time For Wine is the exclusive home, and the only place to find Nucky’s Boardwalk Red and Nucky’s Speak Easy Reserve. 

 

“Caesars couldn’t be more pleased to partner with such a unique amenity like A Time For Wine II and with a pillar of the Atlantic City community like Janet Markowitz,” said Don Marrandino, Eastern Division President for Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City.  “Janet’s reputation in this region supersedes her; she’s a hard-worker, who wholeheartedly believes in this city. We’ve been working together on this concept since November of 2011, so the fact that it has come to fruition is simply remarkable.  They’ve transformed a previous unused space into is something truly special, that will serve our customers proud,” continued Marrandino.

 

Additionally, A Time For Wine II l host a special, free-of-charge, open-to-the-public series of samplings to complement this weekend’s Caesars Entertainment 2012 Food and Wine Festival – 

 

• A Glass of Italy Wine Sampling
  • Thursday,  July 26^th (6pm – 8pm)
  • Featuring Castello Banfi Wines such as Belnero, Cum Laude, San Angelo and more

 

• New Jersey’s Best Wine Sampling
  • Friday,  July 27^th (7pm – 9pm)
  • Featuring Nucky’s Boardwalk Red, Nucky’s Speak Easy Reserve, as well as autographed copies of Nelson Johnson’s acclaimed novel Boardwalk Empire will be available for purchase

 

• Goose Island Beer Sampling
  • Saturday,  July 28^th (7pm – 9pm)
  • Featuring Honker’s Ale, India Pale Ale, Belgium Style Matilda and Sofie Ales, and seasonal brew Summertime

 

For hours of operation, wine and spirit selections, and other additional information please visit atlanticcitycigar.com or call (609) 449-8921.

 

About Caesars Atlantic City
Caesars Atlantic City sets the standard for excitement and luxury, having been awarded the 2011 AAA Four Diamond Lodging designation.  The Roman inspired hotel and casino reigns at the center of the Atlantic City Boardwalk, featuring more than 1,100 hotel guest rooms and suites, eight diverse cafes and restaurants, including Mia by George Perrier and Chris Scarduzio, Atlantic Grill, and Morton’s Steakhouse, Qua Baths & Spa, and a lavish 140,000 square foot casino. The 1,600 seat Circus Maximus Theater spotlights leading entertainers such as Jerry Seinfeld, Mary J. Blige, and Tony Bennett. The Pier Shops at Caesars deliver the pinnacle of designer boutiques, chic eateries and abundant entertainment in a $175 million oceanfront complex. Caesars is located at 2100 Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey. For more information, call 1-800-223-7277 or visit caesarsac.com

 

Paula Deen joins Celebrity Chefs Anne Burrell, Tyler Florence, Nadia G, Robert Irvine, Buddy Valastro and Andrew Zimmern to Host the Fourth Annual Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival from July 26-29, 2012

 

(May 24, 2012, Atlantic City, NJ) – Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is proud to welcome back America’s favorite Southern Belle, Paula Deen to the Fourth Annual Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival, commencing Thursday, July 26, with events throughout the weekend. Ms. Deen rejoins the festival to share her delicious southern cooking for the second year with the world’s most renowned chefs, icons, TV personalities, experts and guests. Her last appearance with the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival was in the summer of 2010. Ms. Deen joins arguably one of the strongest lineups to date, including Anne Burrell, Tyler Florence, Nadia G, Robert Irvine, Buddy Valastro and Andrew Zimmern. Ms. Deen enjoys one of her most successful partnerships with Caesars Entertainment, with her four signature restaurants at various Caesars properties; Paula Deen’s Kitchens at Harrah’s Joliet, Harrah’s Cherokee and Paula Deen Buffets at Harrah’s Tunica and Horseshoe Indiana. The event, which sells-out annually and is the largest food and wine festival in the market, takes place across all four Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City casinos and resorts – Caesars, Harrah’s Resort, Showboat & Bally’s.

 

“It’s an honor to welcome Paula Deen back to Atlantic City for this year’s Food & Wine Festival,” said Jennifer Weissman, Regional Vice President of Marketing for Caesars Entertainment. “With her magnetic personality and warm spirit, Paula is a great partner of ours with her restaurants at our properties across the country and she has always been a fan favorite of Caesars Entertainment guests. We know festival goers are going to be elated by her return.” 

 

“I look forward to spending time at this wonderful festival at the Caesar’s properties in Atlantic City, comments author, restaurant and TV host Paula Deen.  “It’s really special for Michael and I to be a part of such as wonderful event and we look forward to bringing some Southern love to all of our friends at the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival.”

 

Ms. Deen will host two events throughout the festival, HOB Gospel Brunch and Chef in Restaurant, bringing her one-of-a-kind personality, culinary expertise and mouthwatering southern dishes. Ms. Deen will also make special appearances at other events throughout the weekend including Blues, Brews & BBQ and Sweet & Stylish, among others. Guests will also have the opportunity to get an up close and personal experience with the chef who undoubtedly is known for her southern charm at her book signing event at Caesars.

 

The eclectic group of top culinary guests doesn’t stop at famous names as the 2012 Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival will also showcase wine, beer and spirits experts such as Gary Monterosso and Michael Green and Caesars Entertainment’s top in-house culinary talents. The festival will offer local and visiting gourmands access to more than 30 events such as cooking demonstrations, wine and spirits seminars, and casual tasting events. 

 

This year Caesars Entertainment has partnered with local charity, The Community Food Bank of New Jersey, to be the official charity sponsor of The Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival.  The community Food Bank of New Jersey fights hunger and poverty by distributing food and groceries, providing education and training and developing new programs to help low income individuals meet their basic needs. As a non-profit organization, The Community Food Bank of New Jersey acts as the central food distribution center for other non-profits in New Jersey that serve individuals including local soup kitchens, food pantries and shelters.

 

Tickets for the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.acfoodandwine.com, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-736-1420.

About Caesars Entertainment

Caesars Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest casino entertainment company. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, more than 70 years ago, Caesars has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions, and now operates casinos on four continents. The company’s resorts operate primarily under the Harrah’s®, Caesars® and Horseshoe® brand names. Caesars also owns the World Series of Poker® and the London Clubs International family of casinos. Caesars Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to environmental sustainability and energy conservation and recognizes the importance of being a responsible steward of the environment.  For more information, please visit www.caesars.com.

 

July 2012 – Guinness World Records™ has awarded The Macallan the accolade of ‘most expensive whisky sold at auction’.  Now the definitive world record holder, The Macallan’s 64 Years Old in Lalique, Cire Perdue sold at auction for $460,000, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting charity: water, an organization that provides access to clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations.

 

Coveted by bidders, the one-of-a kind Lalique crystal decanter housed the oldest and rarest Macallan ever bottled by the distillery, a 64 Years Old Single Malt whisky. The historic auction which took place at Sotheby’s in New York in November 2010 was the culmination of a 12-city “tour du monde” of the decanter. 

 

David Cox, Director of Fine and Rare Whiskies for The Macallan commented, “We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the Guinness World Record™ for the most expensive whisky sold at auction.  This major accolade from such a world-renowned and respected organization proves once and for all that The Macallan is the world record holder.”

 

He continued, “We had a phenomenal response around the world to this very special and rare decanter and I feel it is a fitting tribute to the inspiring project which managed to raise a staggering $600,000 overall for charity: water.”

 

Silvio Denz, President and CEO of Lalique, commented, “We are enormously proud of this world record we share with our friends at The Macallan, with whom we have successfully collaborated since 2004. Over the years our crystal decanters, which are entirely handcrafted by our glassmakers, have proved hugely admired and sought after by whisky consumers and connoisseurs, as well as collectors of Lalique crystal and lovers of beautiful ‘objets d’art’.  This latest achievement, which was realized through the lost-wax moulding technique, is testament to the exceptional quality, artistry and longstanding tradition that is shared by both Lalique and The Macallan.”

 

The Macallan and Lalique global fundraising tour raised more than $600,000 for charity: water to provide clean water to over 30,000 people (www.charitywater.org/themacallan).

 

Chicago, IL – Wirtz Beverage Illinois, a leading distributor of fine wine and spirits, opened the doors of a 605,000 square foot, multi-use training and distribution center.  The state-of-the-art facility includes corporate offices, conference centers, training facilities and 500,000 square feet of warehouse space. 

“The new facility serves as more than warehouse and office space,” said Julian Burzynski, Senior Vice President, Wirtz Beverage Illinois.  “It’s taking everything we do and bringing it together under one roof. Very few distributors in the country have been able to put the best of everything – sales, marketing, operations, logistics, technology and training – together in this way. Plus, it’s close to the airport and close to the city. Collectively, we think it’s a real point of differentiation and advantage for Wirtz Beverage and its partners.” 

The facility’s new warehouse has the capacity to hold 2.5 million cases of wine and spirits and includes a 25,000 square foot temperature-controlled wine storage facility, the largest in the country.  The advanced conveyor system sorts and moves up to 10,000 cases per hour to 39 shipping and receiving bays. The building will serve as the central headquarters for nearly 1,000 Wirtz Beverage Illinois employees and 1,500 premier beverage products. 

Two stories of corporate offices, a full gym with locker rooms for employees and a company-cafeteria, emphasizing healthy fare, also complement the facility.  The Alchemy Room, designed by chefs, sommeliers and mixologists, features a commercial kitchen and demonstration bar with high-definition video screens for training, education and beverage development. The facility was developed by Wirtz Realty Corporation, a subsidiary of Wirtz Corporation, in thirteen months. A public plaza, pedestrian path and commercial outlots join the facility on 66 acres of land formally known as Sportsman’s Park Race Track.

“From a development standpoint, this was a significant project,” said Anthony Iatarola, Senior Vice President, Wirtz Realty Corporation, project developer.  “We were fortunate to have the cooperation and support of everyone from the Town of Cicero, Cook County and the State of Illinois. Because of that, we were able to complete it on budget and ahead of schedule. “

To celebrate the grand opening, Wirtz Beverage Illinois and Wirtz Realty co-hosted an evening reception for approximately 400 guests, ranging from supplier partners from around the world, local dignitaries and sports and media executives, to government officials and Chicago Blackhawk Ambassadors.

The festivities included tours of the 605,000 square foot facility as well as cooking and cocktail demonstrations in The Alchemy Room.  A special time capsule ceremony was also in honor of the company’s past, present and future.

Among the items placed into the capsule to be opened in 2045, marking the 100^th year Anniversary of the Wirtz family’s entrance to the beverage business, were:

• Family and historic photos from 1945-current day
• Commemorative items from wine and spirits suppliers, including one-of-a-kind etched bottles
• A Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team jersey signed by the 2011-2012 team
• A proclamation from the State of Illinois declaring May 2, 2012 Wirtz Beverage Group Day
• A DVD and brief summary chronicling the project from inception to the opening

Wirtz Beverage Illinois is a member of the Wirtz Corporation family of companies.  Wirtz Corporation has diversified holdings in real estate, insurance, banking, entertainment and sports, including the 2010 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks.   Wirtz Corporation will maintain its corporate headquarters at 680 N. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.