Jim Beam Adds More Refreshment To Flavor Portfolio With Release Of Jim Beam® Apple

DEERFIELD, Ill., Aug. 13, 2015 — Today, Jim Beam® officially announces the launch of its latest flavored whiskey from the world’s No. 1 bourbon – new Jim Beam® Apple – which contains all the pride and heritage from the Beam family’s 220-year history.

With a refreshing take on family tradition, Jim Beam distillers have brought together the taste of crisp, green apples and Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The result is a perfect balance of apple and delicious bourbon, with a light, juicy twist. The Signature Cocktail, “Jim Beam Apple and Soda,” mixes Jim Beam Apple and club soda over ice, with a wedge of lemon, for a delicious, refreshing cocktail all year round.

“As category leaders in bourbon innovation, we take pride in delivering flavors that complement the tasting notes of the world’s No. 1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon,” said Gigi DaDan, Senior Director of Jim Beam. “With Jim Beam Apple and the ‘Jim Beam Apple and Soda,’ we are bringing another option to both whiskey fans and those looking to discover new refreshing cocktails.”

“My family’s been making history since we started distilling bourbon in 1795,” said Fred Noe, Jim Beam’s 7th Generation Master Distiller. “With Jim Beam Apple and our other flavored products, we continue to make even more history as we introduce more people to the delicious taste of ‘America’s Native Spirit.'”

About Jim Beam® Apple

Bottled at 70-proof, new Jim Beam Apple contains apple liqueur that’s been blended with Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

• Jim Beam Apple has a juicy, fresh green apple taste with a balance of tart and sweet, and with subtle oak undertones, with a lingering apple finish with a touch of oak.
• Jim Beam Apple has a fresh crisp green apple aroma with a golden honey color.
• Jim Beam Apple is best enjoyed with club soda as a “Jim Beam Apple and Soda”, or on-the-rocks.
• Jim Beam Apple joins the brand’s existing flavored whiskey portfolio already in-market, including:
• Jim Beam® Kentucky Fire™, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey infused with Cinnamon Liqueur
• Jim Beam® Honey, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey infused with Real Honey and Liqueur
• Jim Beam® Maple, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey infused with Natural Flavors
• Red Stag by Jim Beam® Black Cherry, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey infused with Natural Flavors

New Jim Beam Apple has a suggested retail price of $15.99 for 750mL, and is now available in bars and retail locations nationwide. Price varies by market and product size, which includes 50mL, 100mL, 375mL, 750mL, 1L and 1.75L.

For more information about Jim Beam Apple, “like” our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/JimBeam), follow us on Twitter (@jimbeam) or visit http://www.jimbeam.com.

About Beam Suntory Inc.

As the world’s third largest premium spirits company, Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits Brands that Stir the World.  Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company’s brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbon brands and Suntory whisky Kakubin, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek bourbon, Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki Japanese whiskies, Teacher’s, Laphroaig, and Bowmore Scotch whiskies, Canadian Club whisky, Courvoisier cognac, Sauza tequila, Pinnacle vodka, and Midori liqueur.

Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and commitment to Growing for Good.  Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.  For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.

Jim Beam® Apple, Apple Liquer with Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 35% Alc./Vol.

Knob Creek® Bourbon Continues Medal Winning Streak at the 2015 International Wine and Spirits Competition

Knob Creek® Bourbon, the #1 selling Super-Premium bourbon , known for its big, full flavor, is proud to continue its long and decorated winning streak as the “World’s Most Awarded Bourbon,” claiming 49 awards at 2015’s top spirits competitions, including top honors at the recent 2015 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC).

Each expression of the super-premium Knob Creek® Portfolio, consisting of Knob Creek® Bourbon, Knob Creek® Rye Whiskey, Knob Creek® Smoked Maple Bourbon and Knob Creek® Single Barrel Reserve, earned high accolades at the IWSC, including the notable honors below:

Knob Creek® Single Barrel Reserve – Gold Outstanding

• Tasting Notes:  Spice filled nose along with peaches and honey with an underlay of fine oak. Big delivery into the mouth where a massive range of flavors burst across the palate. Orange skin, orange marmalade, vanilla, toffee and coffee. Great balance and fine texture. Elegant and poised. Long, slow, fruit and spice filled finish.

Knob Creek® Rye Whiskey – Gold

• Tasting Notes: Nose leads with summer flowers followed by mint, lemon and lavender. Smooth entry into the mouth with immediate surge of tender fruit and hint of oak. Settles across the palate and softens into some caramel characters and some vanilla. Long flinty finish.

These IWSC wins are the latest in a long list of prestigious awards Knob Creek® Bourbon has earned in 2015, including the title of “Best Bourbon” and a Double Gold Medal at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Gold Medal at the 2015 International Spirits Challenge.

Knob Creek® Rye Whiskey was awarded “Rye of the Year” and also won a Gold Medal at the 2015 Berlin International Spirits Competition. Knob Creek® Single Barrel Reserve received a Gold Medal at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and was awarded a Consumer’s Choice Award and a Gold Medal in the Single Barrel American Whiskey 10 Years and Younger category at this year’s SIP Awards. Finally, Knob Creek® Smoked Maple Whiskey was awarded “Best Flavored Bourbon” and a Gold Medal at the 2015 Fifty Best Awards, as well as a Consumer’s Choice Award and a Gold Medal in the Flavored/Infused Whiskey category at this year’s SIP Awards.

“When Booker Noe created Knob Creek® Bourbon, he focused on his passion for creating a big, full flavored bourbon with the strength, care and patience that defined pre-prohibition whiskey – the way he thought real bourbon ought to be made,” said Halley Kehoe, Director of Small Batch Bourbons at Beam Suntory. “We are proud that Knob Creek has been setting the standard for more than 20 years and excited that our fans and fellow industry leaders feel the same way about the quality of our products, as evidenced by these awards.”

September can mean only one thing for Jack Daniel’s fans – the chance to celebrate the birthday of the legendary craftsmen whose name has become synonymous with whiskey lovers all over Australia. To mark the occasion, Jack Daniel’s is toasting the great man with its biggest and most ambitious celebration yet – and it needs the help of Australians to bring it to life!

Because no-one is sure of his exact date of birth, Jack’s birthday is celebrated for the whole month of September, with events getting bigger and bigger every year. In 2014, Jack Daniel’s created the world’s first crowd-sourced bar in Sydney to celebrate Jack’s birthday and honour his craftsmanship, style and uniqueness. This year, it’s being taken to a whole new level with the creation of the world’s first bar built on tour, completely crowd-sourced by fans.

Supported by Mack Trucks Australia, Jack Daniel’s will hit the road this Spring with a regional tour taking in six regional cities and towns across New South Wales and Victoria. Fans will be given the opportunity to join dedicated workshops in each town, build props and furniture for the bar or donate materials/items and make a contribution to the legend of Jack in their own way.

Electricians, carpenters, joiners, technicians, finishers, artists, designers and regular Joes are all being sought to donate their time and expertise to turn the idea into reality. The reward? Whiskey! That’s right fans are literally working for Jack, not to mention a chance to get their hands on an invitation to celebrate Jack’s birthday in style – in the very bar they have helped to build.

Curious and crafty fans can get involved in any of the tour workshop locations including:

• Wollongong – Towradgi Beach Hotel: Thursday, 10 September
• Queanbeyan – Walsh’s Hotel: Friday, 11 September
• Wagga Wagga – Kooringal Hotel: Saturday, 12 September
• Wodonga – Birallee Tavern: Sunday, 13 September
• Shepparton – The Overland Hotel: Monday, 14 September
• Geelong – Grovedale Hotel: Tuesday, 15 September

“The Bar That Jack Built” will be open to the public in Sydney and Melbourne for two three-day Jack Daniel’s birthday extravaganzas at the end of September – Federation Square, Melbourne from 18-20 September, and Parramatta Park, Sydney from 25-27 September.

Marisa Murray, Senior Brand Manager, Jack Daniel’s added, “To celebrate the love that Australians have for Jack and the Jack Daniel’s brand, stemming from the authenticity established by the man himself, we want to give as many fans as possible the chance to make his birthday an unforgettable occasion – that’s why we’re hitting the road!

“We’re calling on whiskey fans, tradies and all-round legends to help us put together “The Bar That Jack Built”, and then celebrate by raising a Jack to Jack this September, making this his biggest and best birthday!”

In addition to those who can help build the bar itself, Jack Daniel’s is also looking for the hottest new bands, singers and entertainers that want to perform at Jack’s bar in Melbourne and Sydney. Of course they will be working for Jack too, in true crowd sourcing style.

To get involved with the campaign and find out more information, head to https://www.facebook.com/JackDanielsAustralia

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Kilkerran “Work In Progress” #7 Bourbon Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml $74.99Buy

Kilkerran “Work In Progress” #7 Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky 750ml $64.99Buy

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GLENDRONACH LAUNCHES LIMITED RELEASE OCTAVES EXPRESSION

GlenDronach’s reputation for creating superb whiskies of uncompromising quality is underscored once again with the release today (September 4, 2015) of its new Octaves expression.

Master Distiller Billy Walker has selected five Pedro Ximenez Sherry Octaves from GlenDronach’s Aberdeenshire distillery to be bottled as the GlenDronach 20 Years Old Octaves.

An octave cask is made from staves of a previously used sherry butt and is approximately one-eighth the size of a butt. A smaller cask allows for more interaction between the wood and the spirit, giving the whisky a greater depth of flavour and aroma in a shorter period of time. This means a bold, complex dram with astonishing multi-dimensional character, making each and every bottle a sublime example of Highland whisky at its very finest.

Distilled on September 23 1994, this unique full-flavoured whisky was first matured in sherry casks and thereafter finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry Octaves. The result is a rare combination of heavyweight sherry Octave maturation and robust rich Highland whisky characteristics.

This is a very limited, exclusive bottling, with only 371 bottles produced. Individually numbered by hand, each bottle is a one-off and truly unique.

Appearance: Rich, red maple leaf in dark amber.

Nose: An intense concentration of chocolate fondant, candied ginger and glacé cherries, all perfectly balanced with a warming grind of black pepper, rich oak spices and a slight touch of liquorice.

Palate: Full-bodied sherry characteristics give dark molasses, enriched Christmas cake, sour plum syrup and delightful cigar box spices. A subtle combination of dark espresso and a nutty dryness gives the finish tremendous depth.

Conclusions:  A rare combination of heavyweight sherry Octave maturation and robust rich Highland whisky characteristics capturing the darkest depths to the most delicate spice.

For more information, go to http://www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk/

BENRIACH EXTENDS ITS NEW HEAVILY PEATED RANGE WITH 18 YEARS OLD LATADA

From the heart of Speyside, BenRiach today (September 3, 2015) launches Latada, a brand-new limited edition 18 years old peated single malt finished in Madeira casks.

It’s the Elgin distillery’s third offering in its range of peated wood finishes, joining the BenRiach Albariza and Dunder on the shelves.

Bottled at 46% abv, at natural colour and non chill filtered, Latada is distilled from peated malted barley matured in American oak casks before enjoying a finishing period in fine Madeira casks selected by Master Distiller Billy Walker.

The unusual name comes from the traditional “Latada” or trellised vine system on the island of Madeira where the vines are laid out horizontally above the ground on low trellises.

This unusual single malt cleverly combines the distinct and contrasting aromas and flavours associated with richly-peated malt whisky and the elegant style of wood selected for final maturation.

Tasting notes: 

Colour: Rich antique gold.

Nose: Torrents of campfire peat smoke infuse heather honey and ripe pear. Hints of cantaloupe and candied citrus add to a luscious, crisp balance.

Taste: A mouth-watering sweet peat character floods through delicious ripe fruit syrup. Dried apricots combine with warm oak spices and gentle citrus zest, giving a contrasting depth to the long finish.

The heavily peated range continues to be warmly welcomed worldwide, showing there is strong demand for our innovative peated cask finishes.

In this case, the Madeira casks bring remarkable depth and balance to the whisky; Latada intriguingly pairs the earthy, smoky notes of peat with delicate hints of pear, honey and citrus, making a stunning, luscious dram. It’s one to savour on a cool autumn evening, perhaps accompanied by some fine dark chocolate.

With only 4,001 bottles in this unique bottling, BenRiach Latada will be available from whisky specialist shops.

For more information, go to http://www.benriachdistillery.co.uk/

The Dalmore 21 year old

A one off release of only 8000 bottles – only 1200 will remain in the UK. Matured initially in American white oak and then transferred into first fill Matusalem oloroso sherry butts. Bottled at 42% volume this supreme limited edition is housed in a sublime presentation box. Highly collectable and only available while stocks last. The Taste: Chocolate notes combined deliciously with liquorice, cinnamon and a hint of ginger.

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The Dalmore 30 year old

• Henry Mckenna 10 Year Old Bottle in Bond Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml (Elsewhere $32) ( $26.99)
  90-95 points Wine Enthusiast: “The bouquet features smells of new car leather, breakfast cereal, cornmeal, pepper and hemp. Entry is nicely sweet and intensely grainy; the midpalate is the high point as the taste profile expands to include semisweet flavors of caramel corn, toasted marshmallow, dried fruit and chocolate covered cherry. Concludes oaky sweet and chewy. ” (12/2008) K&L Notes: You know it, you love it; it’s ten years old, bottled in bond, old school Kentucky Bourbon from Heaven Hill.

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