Archive for April, 2021

Dubliner Whiskey Partners with Irish Hip Hop Duo Tebi Rex to Celebrate its Contemporary New Design – Irish Whiskey News

Dubliner Whiskey Partners with Irish Hip Hop Duo Tebi Rex

to Celebrate its Contemporary New Design 

The Dubliner is rolling out a new design and marketing campaign set to breathe fresh life and style into the Irish Whiskey category 

Watch Tebi Rex launch video here: Tebi Rex – The Auld Triangle – YouTube                      

Distilled in the heart of the Liberties district of Dublin, the award-winning Dubliner whiskey isn’t changing what’s inside the bottle. The new logo and bottle design forgo traditional packaging in favour of an updated contemporary look and feel.

Created by an all-Irish team, the new design puts the focus squarely on the brand’s distinct personality and provenance, while the simplicity of the new packaging aims to reflect the straight-talking style for which Dubliners are renowned for.

The Dubliner Irish Whiskey is part of the Dublin Liberties Distillery’s portfolio of Irish whiskeys, majority owned by Quintessential Brands. A young, dynamic team are hard at work to at The Dublin Liberties Distillery in the Liberties; opened in February 2019 and considered one of the leading players in reviving Dublin’s local whiskey production. The Dubliner range is available to purchase at www.theDLD.com  for €28.00 for 70cl bottle.

The new Dubliner Irish Whiskey look will be introduced across the brand’s core range: The Dubliner Irish Whiskey, a 3-year-old blended whiskey aged in bourbon casks; and The Dubliner Whiskey & Honeycomb. The new look packaging will be available in Ireland and the US from this month [March], with an introduction to other key markets later in the year. In addition, refreshed brand creative is being rolled out across the globe in 2021 – including a new website, advertising campaign and new communications on social media channels.

Bronagh Hunt, Global Brand Director, says; “Irish Whiskey is one of the most dynamic categories in the world currently, enjoying significant growth in the last year, but we believe there’s a great deal more growth yet to be unlocked by appealing to Gen Z and millennial consumers with The Dubliners distinct Bourbon Cask finish. The Dubliner offers outstanding quality and with its eye-catching new look, it is the complete package and really stands out on shelf. We’re excited to see how the new look is received by customers old and new, and while this year won’t be your usual St. Patrick’s Day, we do hope they’ll join us in raising a glass to Ireland. Here’s hoping we’re all back celebrating together next year”. 

Global Brand Manager, Darren Mooney, states, “Paying homage to our hometown, this fresh design aims to reflect the vibrant modern Dublin we know and love. Our aim was to create something bold, bright, and beautiful that can also be accessible. Whiskey is a great vehicle for bringing people together and, too often, old school tactics like confusing jargon and secret clubs can exclude people. Whiskey isn’t just for old, rich guys.”

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ABOUT THE DUBLINER

The Dubliner Irish Whiskey is part of the Dublin Liberties Distillery’s portfolio of Irish whiskeys, majority owned by Quintessential Brands. A young, dynamic distillery team are led by Distillery Manager John Park and located at The Dublin Liberties Distillery in the Liberties; opened in February 2019 and considered one of the leading players in reviving Dublin’s local whiskey production. The Dubliner range is available to purchase at www.theDLD.com. More information at: Dubliner Irish Whiskey – Dubliner Irish Whiskey (dublinerwhiskey.com) 

ABOUT QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS GROUP

Established in 2011, Quintessential Brands Group is one of the most successful spirits companies to emerge from the UK in the last decade. The company offers a complete range of services and products to its customers across the world; producing and distributing some of the world’s most-loved spirits brands, including Greenall’s, the Original London Dry Gin, Opihr Spiced Gin and BLOOM Gin, as well as developing and producing some of the most commercially successful retailer brands of recent years for trade customers, and co-packing for some of the world’s most well-known spirits brands.

Recognised by the industry as International Spirits Challenge Gin Distiller of the Year five times in the last six years, Quintessential Brands is renowned for its unrivalled gin distilling capabilities heritage dating back to 1761 and is emerging as one of the most dynamic new entrants in the Irish whiskey market with the Dublin Liberties Distillery. With world-class product development and manufacturing at four world-class production sites across Europe and an award-winning premium brand portfolio comprised of English Gins, Irish Whiskeys, Irish Creams and Liqueurs, Quintessential Brands is committed to being the indispensable spirits partner of choice to its customers across the world, with customers and insights at the heart of everything we do.

Headquartered in London, Quintessential Brands Group distributes its brands and services through regional business units and distributors internationally.

For more information, visit the Quintessential Brands website: https://quintessentialbrands.com

Best Japanese Blended Malt awarded to Kurayoshi 18 years – Japanese Whisky News

WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS 2021

 Best Japanese Blended Malt awarded to Kurayoshi 18 years

On March 25th, the results of the “World Whiskies Awards 2021” was announced.

“Pure Malt Whisky Kurayoshi 18 Years” was awarded Best Japanese Blended Malt.

“Pure Malt Whisky Kurayoshi 18 Years” only uses malt whisky matured in American white oak barrels. The sweet taste of honey, the delicate and savory vanilla notes, the smoky and spicy multi-layered flavor, and the deep rich fragrance of this aged whisky confirms its maturity.

“Pure Malt Whisky Kurayoshi 12 Years” was awarded Category Winner in the Japanese Blended Malt 12 Years and under category.

“Pure Malt Whisky Kurayoshi 12 Years” highlights the aroma of nuts and almonds with hints of vanilla and raisins, with a faint smoky flavor. This vintage as the perfect balance of sweet, bitter and acidity.

The World Whiskies Awards select, reward, and promote the world’s best whiskies to consumers and trade across the globe. They are the global standard for selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of whiskies. We were awarded out of the many high-profile entrants within the Japanese whisky category.

Both products are widely available in Japan and overseas. Please get in touch with us from our website and we will glad to guide you to a store near you through our international distributors.

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Our Virtual Whisky Tasting Experiences are back! – English Whisky News

We are very excited to let you know that our Virtual Tastings are back and we now have live tasting dates available for 2021! Discover how we craft our Outstanding Natural Spirits and taste a selection of our range, all from the comfort of your own home. With live and on-demand whisky tastings available, our fun and interactive Virtual Tasting Experiences are perfect if you’re looking to learn more about our distillery, and also make a wonderful gift.

Whisky Tasting

Explore our range of single malt whiskies, including our new make spirit. The first 100 kits purchased will also receive a sample of our new Hearts & Crafts expression.

LEARN MORE

Cotswolds Distillery

Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road

Stourton

Shipston-on-Stour, WarwickshireCV36 5EX

United Kingdom

Virtual Glengoyne Tasting with The Inverurie Whisky Shop – Scotch Whisky News

A Virtual Tasting with Gordon Dundas from the Highland Glengoyne Distillery Thursday 6th May 2021 7pm

£30.00

Scotch Malt Whisky Society ‘Get into the rhythm of festival season’ – Scotch Whisky News

This week, we’d normally be packing our bags, getting ready to travel to Scotland’s whisky festivals. Of course, we’re disappointed that the physical festivals are once again postponed but throughout the next month, we’ll bring the best of the festivals to you.

To whet your appetite, we’re releasing five special preview casks in limited quantities this afternoon, ahead of the full Outturn release on Friday, 7 May at 9am. Let’s get this party started!

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

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ralfy review 870 Extras – Independent bottlings, don’t rush in ! – Whisky News

ralfy review 870 Extras – Independent bottlings, don’t rush in !

INTRODUCING METHOD AND MADNESS MULBERRY WOOD WORLD FIRST IN IRISH WHISKEY JOINS THE EXPERIMENTAL COLLECTION – Irish Whiskey News

INTRODUCING METHOD AND MADNESS MULBERRY WOOD

WORLD FIRST IN IRISH WHISKEY JOINS THE EXPERIMENTAL COLLECTION

Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has unveiled a new single pot still Irish whiskey finished in virgin Mulberry Wood into its celebrated and innovative METHOD AND MADNESS range.

In a world first for Irish whiskey, the limited-edition release has been finished in White Mulberry Wood felled in central Hungary, where the local climate creates the perfect growing conditions. The wood is then harvested and air-dried for two years at the Kádár sawmills in Tokaj before being transferred to a cooperage in Budapest. The relatively high porosity and medium toasting of the exceptional Mulberry Wood casks impart elevated flavours of wood spices and enhanced toffee sweetness, along with a natural golden hue to the whiskey.

The whiskey, a single pot still distillate, was first matured in a combination of first fill and re-fill American Oak barrels, before being left to finish in 50-litre Mulberry Wood casks. Bottled at 46% ABV, the resulting whiskey is wonderfully complex with notes of smoked paprika, flavours of sweet toffee apple and a freshly cut wood character imparted from the virgin Mulberry Wood.

First launched in 2017, METHOD AND MADNESS continues to push the boundaries of Irish whiskey through innovative releases by harnessing the experience and creativity of the masters and fresh thinking of the apprentices at Midleton Distillery and Micro Distillery. Just as the spirit of exploration and experimentation has guided the collection to date, this new release was born out of trials dating back to 2019, when Midleton’s Wood Planning and Maturation Team Lead, Finbarr Curran, sourced the rare Mulberry Wood casks from Budapest.

Back in Ireland, the team at Midleton experimented with different whiskey styles and maturation times for the perfect marriage between liquid and cask. Just 50 litres in size and conducive to accelerated maturation, given the large surface-to-volume ratio, the Midleton Masters and Apprentices kept a close eye on the whiskey before finally settling on a finishing period of between three and eight months for a perfectly balanced wood contribution.

Finbarr Curran, Wood Planning and Maturation Team Lead, comments: “We are delighted to launch our limited-edition Mulberry wood finish, a world first for the category and the third world first in the METHOD AND MADNESS range. So far, our commitment to wood experimentation and maturation has taken us all over the world and led to the development of some of the most exquisite Irish whiskeys. It’s been a joyous journey of discovery and we look forward to continuing this exploration as we keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Irish whiskey.”

Anna Lazaridou, Maturation Research and Innovation Technologist adds: “With its unusual wood structure and small cask size, there’s no doubt that Mulberry Wood presented its challenges, with early trials failing. But in the ethos of the METHOD AND MADNESS range, our relentless dedication to trial and error has produced a beautifully balanced whiskey. And it’s with great pride that we share this with the world today.”

METHOD AND MADNESS Mulberry Wood is available to purchase online now and on shelf in Ireland and Finland from tomorrow at an RRP of €95.

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Tasting Notes

Aroma:

Caramelised Toffee Apple.

Freshly Cut Wood.

Toasted Pine Nuts.

Taste:

Sweet Pear.

Green Apple.

Smoked Paprika.

Finish:

Deep & Mellow.

Lingering Fruits

Intense Wood Spice.

Notes:

About Irish Distillers

Irish Distillers is Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines, and producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, our brands are driving the global renaissance of Irish whiskey. Jameson is the world’s bestselling Irish whiskey, experiencing 30 years of consecutive growth up to 2019 and hitting sales of 7.6m cases in 2020. Our brands are exported to 130+ markets.

Irish Distillers was formed in 1966, when a merger took place between John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son and Cork Distilleries Company. In 1988 Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard, gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an extensive global distribution network. Since 2012, we have invested over €400 million to double our production and bottling capacity to meet global demand for our products.

We employ over 600 people across our operations in Cork and Dublin.

About Pernod Ricard 

Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales of €9,182 million in FY19. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has developed through organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard, which owns 16 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard’s brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets. The Group’s decentralised organisation empowers its 19,000 employees to be true on-the-ground ambassadors of its vision of “Créateurs de Convivialité.” As reaffirmed by the Group’s three-year strategic plan, “Transform and Accelerate,” deployed in 2018, Pernod Ricard’s strategy focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth for all stakeholders. The Group remains true to its three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics. As illustrated by the 2030 roadmap supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), “We bring good times from a good place.” In recognition of Pernod Ricard’s strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis and is ranked No. 1 in the beverage sector in Vigeo Eiris. Pernod Ricard is also a United Nation’s Global Compact LEAD company.

Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.

Compass Box “A magical whisky event like no other” – Scotch Whisky News

Well, we’ve certainly never held an event quite like that before! Our Adventure in Deliciousness on Sunday included moments from world-renowned magician Joshua Jay that really do need to be seen to be believed.

Thanks to everyone who joined us as we showcased our latest limited edition, Magic Cask. As our whiskymaker James Saxon said, “deliciousness is a kind of magic, and this is a whisky with so much depth and character”. If you want to catch up on the tasting at home, you can buy your bottle of Magic Cask from our website, and a tasting mat and set-up guide can be found here along with the full Q&A and video from the event.

MYSTIFYING MINDS

There are plenty of reasons to watch (or re-watch) the stream. You can hear Guy Pratt from designers Stranger & Stranger talk about the design details he hides in some of our labels – a surprise for us too! And of course there was Joshua Jay. Saying too much would spoil the joy, but the sleight of hand he performed for us live was truly mind-boggling.

CREATE YOUR OWN MAGIC

We love pairing food with whiskies at Compass Box, so we’ve got some recommendations for Magic Cask for you to try. Both sea salt dark chocolate and Comté cheese are wonderful accompaniments. The cheese acts as a savoury foil to the whisky’s ripe orchard fruit notes while the chocolate alters the balance, reinforcing the cocoa and spice flavours hailing from that magical Sherry butt.

Our next Adventure in Deliciousness is taking place on June 27th and will celebrate Father’s Day. Save the date and stay tuned for more details!

P.S. We gave a sneak preview of new designs for Artist Blend and Glasgow Blend on Sunday, so watch this space and our social feeds for more news to come…

Scotch Malt Whisky Society APRIL OUTTURN ALERT – Scotch Whisky News

DISCOVER

The dramatic Scottish landscape plays an important role in creating a fascinating spectrum of Scotch malt whiskies, but it is also the perfect place to enjoy them. Take to the great outdoors with one of the 22 exhilarating casks from the April Outturn, and watch how the situation in which you enjoy them can enhance your tasting experience.

Our whiskies will be let loose into the wild at 9am (UK time) this Friday, 2 April but if you can’t wait until then, you can stroll through the Outturn in full over on the website.

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SLOW DOWN YOUR SHOPPING

We wanted to remind you that a basket timer is now in place on our website, meaning items added to your basket are fully secured for 10 minutes ensuring they will not go out of stock while you continue your shopping. Please just remember to keep an eye on the timer and check out in time to guarantee your bottles.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

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Scotch Whisky Auctions ‘Contactless Collections UK April 2021’ – Whisky Auction News

We will again be offering our contactless doorstep collections throughout the UK. As our office re-opens on Monday 5th April 2021, this service is no longer available to our Glasgow customers who can book an appointment for collection/drop off here

Our planned dates so far are as follows:

Oban/Campbeltown

Saturday 3rd April 2021 – Deadline for requests 12 noon Friday 2nd April

Inverness/Elgin

Monday 5th April 2021 – Deadline for requests 12 noon Friday 2nd April

Aberdeen

Tuesday 6th April 2021 – Deadline for requests 12 noon Friday 2nd April

England & Wales (Excluding London)

Friday 9th April 2021- Tuesday 13th April 2021 – Deadline for requests12 noon Thursday 8th April 2021

London

Sunday 11th April 2021 – Deadline for requests 12 noon Thursday 8th April 2021

We are unable to offer home collections in London this month, however we will have three meeting points in central locations:

East London – Tesco 1 Armada Way, London E6 7ER (from 10am we will contact you with an appointment time)

West London – Sainsburys, 31 Essex Place, London, W4 5UT (from 10am we will contact you with an appointment time)

North London – Sainsburys – Williamson Road, N4 1UJ (from 10am we will contact you with an appointment time

Edinburgh

Wednesday 14th April 2021 – Deadline for requests 12 noon Tuesday 13th April 2021

Stirlingshire/Fife

Thursday 15th April 2021 – Deadline for requests 12 noon Wednesday 14th April 2021

To register your interest please complete the form which can be found here as soon as possible. If your area is not listed please complete the form and I will be in touch if a collection is possible.

As this is a contactless doorstep collection, we ask that your bottles are packed for uplift. In addition please complete the forms which can be found here. The label should be taped to the front of the box and the completed submission sheet packed in box 1.

Stay Safe

Julie & The Collections Team


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