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JAMESON BLACK BARREL HAS SWEPT THE BOARDS IN GLOBAL AWARDS 

Having celebrated a Gold Outstanding and 98 points from the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2021 (IWSC), and an impressive Double Gold medal from the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in recent weeks, last night Jameson Black Barrel took home the overall trophy for the best Irish whiskey at the ISC’s prestigious annual ceremony.

Testament to the quality and craftsmanship of the beloved Irish whiskey, this honour is the result of a rigorous blind tasting assessment from an experienced panel of judges to discover outstanding quality in the spirits industry. Matured in reawakened bourbon barrels, Jameson Black Barrel has a unique richness, with intense vanilla sweetness, pot still spiciness and nutty notes.

Irish Distillers also won the highest recognition for Irish whiskey at the ISC, after being crowned Irish Whiskey Producer of the Year at the esteemed awards ceremony. The result follows a stellar year at the competition for Midleton Distillery which saw its expressions receive an outstanding 28 medals, including three Double Golds.  

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About Irish Distillers

Irish Distillers is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers 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 and hitting sales of 8m cases in 2019. Our brands are exported to 130+ markets, with over 70 of those experiencing double or triple-digit growth.

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.

AGED 10 YEARS
Original Cask Strength Batch 013

EMPHATIC, FULL BODIED AND UTTERLY UNFORGETTABLE

Limited Edition | 57.9% ABV | 70cl

Emphatic, full bodied and utterly unforgettable, 10 Year Old Original Cask Strength Laphroaig is the authentic way to experience the rugged character of their uncompromising Scotch Whisky.

An Islay Single Malt that is matured in ex-bourbon barrels, bottled at natural distillery strength. This gives a depth of genuine taste and texture normally associated with sampling a Whisky at its source.

Aromas of sweet cereal and biscuit notes are highlighted by smoked cedar, pipe tobacco, old leather and a little vanilla. On the palate this expression is sweet and spicy with notes of burnt oak staves, toffee, sea salt and barbecued marshmallows. The finish is floral with spicy oak tannins, some iodine and sea salt.

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Single Malt with Sam Filmus

Saturday, July 17th & Saturday, July 24th

12-4PM

Keeper of the Quaich and guiding light of JVS imports, our friend Sam Filmus returns to The Whisky Shop with award-winning single malt whiskies to share! Come by on July 17th and 24th to try Islay scotch, acclaimed international whiskies, and limited-edition single malts, plus a special sale price on all featured whiskies purchased during the tasting.

Pourlist for Saturday, July 17th 12-4PM

Penderyn Legend

Penderyn Madeira

Penderyn Myth

GlenAllachie 12 yr

GlenAllachie 15 yr

Kilchoman Machir Bay

Kilchoman Sanaig

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OUR EXCLUSIVE BALBLAIR 2005

A taste of pure sunshine from the northern Highlands. Though it’s known for producing a rich, heavy style of malt, this exclusive bottling shows off Balblair’s fruity side. Expect a whole bowl of apples, melons and grapefruits in your glass, followed by sponge cake, lemon curd and vanilla custard. A perfect summer dram. This was drawn from a single cask, yielding just 180 bottles, so get it while it lasts.

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IMPEX BEVERAGES ANNOUNCES THE DEBUT OF THEIR INDEPENDENT BOTTLING LINE

THE IMPEX COLLECTION 

San Francisco, CA – July 8, 2021: Sam Filmus and Chris Uhde of ImpEx Beverages announced today the debut of The ImpEx Collection with Edition One.

This edition, which features Scotch Whisky & World Whisky expressions, marks the end of a long journey and a realization of a dream for the company’s President and Vice President.

About the selection process, Sam Filmus, President of ImpEx Beverages, said, “Finding the symphony of nose, palate, and finish is key. Sometimes we are looking for the original style the distillery offers and other times it’s about finding the surprise cask that is totally different from the norm. For us it’s about making sure those truly special gems don’t get lost and being able to bring unique and special options to the customer.”

Chris Uhde, Vice President of ImpEx Beverages, added, “There is a lot of great whisky out there and choosing a cask for The ImpEx Collection is always a very carefully thought-out process. When selecting a cask, I ask myself three questions:

1. “Is it delicious?”
2. “Would I be proud to share and enjoy this whisky with friends?”
3. “Does the cask fit in a complementary way with the other casks being offered in the release?”

Only if the answer to all three is “Yes!” then I have found a cask worth including in The ImpEx Collection.”

In addition to Single Casks, The ImpEx Collection includes vattings of multiple casks,. Production size is always small, because spirits this special are always rare. Once they’re consumed, they live on only in memory.

The ImpEx Collection is inclusive and inviting, welcoming people to branch out beyond what they’re familiar with and try something new. These bottles are meant to be shared, whether for special occasions or simply among friends.

Edition One features the following expressions:

SCOTCH WHISKY:

• The ImpEx Collection 25 yo Springbank Cask #94 (1993 Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish)
• The ImpEx Collection 40 yo Blend Cask #34 (1980 Sherry Butt)
• The ImpEx Collection 28 yo Cameronbridge Cask #115125 (1982 Sherry Butt)
• The ImpEx Collection 12 yo Caol Ila Cask #313250 (2008 Hogshead)
• The ImpEx Collection 14 yo Glen Elgin Cask #9800012 (2006 Bourbon Barrel)
• The ImpEx Collection 21 yo Orkney Cask #58 (1999 HHD)

WORLD WHISKY:

• The ImpEx Collection 3 yo M&H Cask #2017-0123 (2017 ex-Bourbon finished in ex-PX Sherry HHD)

When asked what was the most special part of the experience, Sam & Chris both agreed that it was the support of industry friends like Oliver Chilton, Tal Chotiner, Tomer Goren, Joshua Hatton, and Susannah Skiver Barton that made all of the difference. “Their willingness to work with us on this project to help bring it to a successful launch was amazing, we couldn’t have done it without them” Sam said.

With its launch today, excited consumers can begin to look for these amazing expressions on store shelves in specialty retailers across the US.

About ImpEx Beverages

In 2008, a new chapter began for Sam Filmus, after years in the business captaining JVS Imports. With ImpEx Beverages, his vision was to import premium and rare spirits from around the world, with a special emphasis on the best of what Scotland has to offer.

In 2018, Chris Uhde joined Sam as his business partner in ImpEx Beverages and together they have expanded the portfolio and vision for ImpEx.

Now, ImpEx boasts an impressive portfolio, including some of the most notable small to medium sized distilleries and independent bottlers.

ImpEx Beverages imports Whisky, Gin, Rum, and Mezcal from Scotland, Belgium, Wales, Japan, Israel, and Mexico with future anticipated additions from unexpected destinations. We also feature a fine line of Liqueurs and Cordials produced in the US.

Regardless of your preference, you are sure to find something that pleases from the ImpEx Beverages Portfolio.

For more information on where to find Edition One of The ImpEx Collection, please reach out to office@ImpExBev.com.

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RARE FINDS WORLDWIDE NOW ACCEPTS CRYPTOCURRENCIES AS PAYMENT FOR RARE WHISKY CASK PURCHASES

HONG KONG – Rare Finds Worldwide, Hong Kong’s leading whisky brokerage, has announced that it will begin accepting major cryptocurrencies as an additional form of payment for cask purchases.

Observing the growing demand for optionality and convenience, Rare Finds Worldwide has taken the step to adapt to new preferences of the market by accepting major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stable coin as an additional form of payment for whisky cask purchases. This move marks the beginning of Rare Finds Worldwide’s support for the growth of cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, it also maximises convenience and customer experience for investors as the additional payment method will increase the Brokerage’s flexibility and accessibility to Crypto holders.

“Faced with extreme market volatility in Crypto-related markets, investors are turning to more stable alternative assets such as whisky to weather the storm,” said James Odell, Managing Director of Rare Finds Worldwide. “Whisky is fast becoming ‘liquid gold’, reflecting its growing status as a collectible asset that appreciates strongly in value due to its rarity. We see a correlation between Crypto-related investors, diversifying their portfolio to a more stable alternative assets returning up to 20-40% per year . Whisky provides high returns and with an abundance of collectors, investors and specialist auctioneers, it’s creating a highly liquid environment in which to trade whisky.”

The process for buying specialist rare casks remains the same leveraging the expertise of inhouse portfolio managers who select the best investments based upon return objectives for clients . At the point-of-sale ETH/BTC/USDT/USDC/ will be available to transfer to Rare Find Worldwide’s account as an alternative method of payment. Security of ownership via sales contracts, a delivery order, reputable storage and insurance remains the same with all casks registered tax free in bond with HMRC.

Commenting Freeman Ho, Whisky Specialist at Rare Finds Worldwide, said: “Targeting rare whisky casks that are at the cusp of reaching their premium years has been a very successful strategy for us. Our strategy is to supply ultra-rare, premium whiskies at below market rates, leveraging our longstanding relationships with premium distilleries, collectors and suppliers. Through the combined brokerage and fund partnership, we are well-positioned to meet the growing demand for whisky as the next hot luxury collectible asset from a younger generation of affluent Asian Crypto investors and connoisseurs.”

About Rare Finds Worldwide

Rare Finds Worldwide is a tailored whisky brokerage that offers collectors and investors the opportunity to increase wealth with rare Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The firm offers private client’s exclusive access to some of the oldest and most prestigious single malts in the world, as well as taking advantage of ultra-premium cask procurement from Tier 1 distilleries such as Macallan, Dalmore and Bowmore to name a select few. Our team comprises of experienced investment banking professionals and alternative investment specialists, whose passion for whisky has evolved into a consultancy that focuses on delivering only best in class product, with authentic provenance, to our family of whisky investors and collectors. The firm’s largest investor is Platinum Rise Capital Partners, an investment and development finance company headquartered in Hong Kong.

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Immerse in our sensory world of flavour experiences and reawaken your appreciation for our extraordinary casks.

AN ABUNDANCE OF HIDDEN DELIGHTS

CASK NO. 38.30

CASK TYPE:  Ex-bourbon barrel & hogsheads

AGE:  25 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Old & dignified

DEMOLISHED DISTILLERY

SOUPER TROOPER

CASK NO. 44.134

CASK TYPE:  Ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  16 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & sweet

ROASTY-TOASTY-TASTY

CASK NO. 68.34

CASK TYPE:  Re-charred hogshead

AGE:  10 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

SILVER MEDAL WINNER AT LONDON’S 2020 INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION

2020 HIGHLAND FESTIVAL BOTTLING

TRADITIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE

CASK NO. 35.266

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  12 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

ODDLY SATISFYING

CASK NO. 16.43

CASK TYPE:  Re-charred hogshead

AGE:  9 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Peated

GIVING SPIRIT BOTTLE – 100% of profits will go to Indspire – read more here

SWEET FILTH

CASK NO. 93.145

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  8 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Oily & coastal

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