John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Awarded

Double Gold Medal at 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Distillery Spirits Receive Six Medals in Total

FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA (June 1, 2021) – A. Smith Bowman Distillery’s John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon received the prestigious Double Gold medal at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Each entry was subject to rounds of blind tastings and individual evaluation on both taste and design by judges, and a Double Gold medal indicates the recipient spirit received Gold medal ratings from every member on the judging panel during the judging process. Additionally, one spirit from the Distillery was awarded a Gold medal, three were awarded Silver medals, and one was awarded a Bronze medal.

Double Gold

• John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon

Silver

• Isaac Bowman Port Finished Virginia Straight Bourbon
• Bowman Brothers Small Batch Virginia Straight Bourbon

Spirits entered into the San Francisco World Spirits Competition are judged over four days of highly controlled blind tastings by a panel of 25 judges made up of respected, experienced industry experts. Complete results and more information on the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition can be found at sfspiritscomp.com

About A. Smith Bowman

A. Smith Bowman’s distilling roots date back to the years before Prohibition when the Bowman family had a granary and dairy farm in Sunset Hills, Virginia. They used excess grain from the family estate to distill spirits. In 1934, after the Repeal of Prohibition, Abram Smith Bowman and his sons continued the family tradition and built a more modern distillery in Fairfax County, Virginia called Sunset Hills Farm.  The Distillery was moved in 1988 and is now nestled in Spotsylvania County near the city of Fredericksburg, 60 miles away from the original location.

As a small and privately owned company, A. Smith Bowman Distillery continues the time-honored traditions on which it was founded. Considered a micro-distillery by today’s standards, A. Smith Bowman produces an assortment of hand-crafted spirits distilled from only the finest natural ingredients and using the latest technology. This micro-distillery focuses on the production of premium spirits honoring the legacy of Virginia’s first settlers. As Virginia’s oldest and most award-winning distillery, its various brands have earned numerous prestigious awards over the years, including John J. Bowman Single Barrel, which received a double gold medal at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. For more information on A. Smith Bowman, please visit www.asmithbowman.com.

Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey Wants to Celebrate the Everyday Milestones

Gentleman Jack Double-Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey has launched “Milestones,” the brand’s first spot in the global “Make it Count” campaign for the Jack Daniel’s brand family. The super-premium whiskey’s campaign encourages consumers to mark the special moments with the people who matter most. Although we often think of only honoring the big moments, like a graduation, they contend that the smaller ones, like finally beating your dad in chess, are also worth commemorating. The campaign is brought to life through multiple executions on TV, social, and online video and will run in markets including the US, UK, Australia and Germany.

The new Gentleman Jack campaign is by creative agency Energy BBDO (Chicago). The :30 spot is part of Jack Daniel’s “Make It Count” campaign which encourages consumers to live boldly, just as Jack Daniel did himself. You can watch the :30 “Milestones” spot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saUUZnzujRw

“Since 1987 Gentleman Jack’s double-mellowed whiskey has been perfectly fitting for celebrating life’s special occasions,” said Mark Grindstaff, Group Brand Director Jack Daniel’s Super-Premium Brands. “For this spot we wanted to carry on that tradition but also call attention to the smaller moments in our lives that are equally worth celebrating.”

The inspiration for the campaign came from how Gentleman Jack has been consumed in the past – as a super-premium, double mellowed whiskey it has historically been used to celebrate special occasions. For this spot the brand wanted to carry on the tradition but give it a twist, calling attention to all of the quieter moments in our lives that are equally worth celebrating.

“The father daughter chess scene was easily the most fun to watch play out during filming,” said Lucas Owens, Creative Director at Energy BBDO. “Since the majority of us had seen Queen’s Gambit, we all seemed to feel like we were chess experts. We were wrong, but it was fun to pretend for a little while.”

“Milestones” was shot in Barcelona, Spain, following all social distancing protocols. The director, Ian Pons Jewell, and production company, Reset, worked previously with Jack Daniel’s and Energy BBDO to create “First Timers.” Their continued collaboration made the “Milestones” shoot incredibly smooth, just like Gentleman Jack. Jack Daniel’s ““First Timers” premiered in September 2020, launching the global “Make It Count” platform.

About Jack Daniel’s

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Today, Jack Daniel’s is a true global icon found in more than 170 countries around the world and is the most valuable spirits brand in the world as recognized by Interbrand.

Your friends at Jack Daniel’s remind you to drink responsibly.

About Energy BBDO

Energy BBDO is a leading-edge creative organization energizing people and brands. Based in Chicago, it’s a subsidiary of the BBDO Worldwide Network.  Every day, BBDO people in 81 countries work job by job and client by client to create and deliver the world’s most compelling commercial content. BBDO is part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE-OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com).

Glen Scotia Distillery Collaborates with Document Scotland

to Capture Whisky History

Photographic Exhibition Unveiled as part of Glen Scotia Virtual Malts Festival 

A photographic exhibition showcasing the history and heritage of Campbeltown has been unveiled today (7 June 2021) as part of the Glen Scotia Virtual Malts Festival 2021.

Campbeltown was the whisky capital of the world in the Victorian era and as one of only three surviving single malt whisky distilleries located there today, Glen Scotia has collaborated with Document Scotland to shine a spotlight on the town’s whisky-making legacy.

• credit ©2020 Sophie Gerrard/Document Scotland • caption – A Hidden Gem – Iain McAlister, Distillery Manager & Master Distiller at Glen Scotia Distillery, on Dalintober beach, Campbeltown in the early morning with his dog, Troy

A collective of three Scottish documentary photographers, Document Scotland share a vision to witness and photograph the important and diverse stories in Scotland. Through the partnership with Glen Scotia, Sophie Gerrard, Colin McPherson and Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert have captured modern-day photography of Campbeltown by exploring the themes of People, Place and Process, to tell the story of Glen Scotia and Scotland’s fifth malt-producing region.

Combined with historic photography of the distillery and the region, these captivating images from the past and the present are featured in an interactive online gallery to celebrate Campbeltown’s contribution to Scotch and uncover Glen Scotia’s long, rich history.

Iain McAlister, Master Distiller and Distillery Manager at Glen Scotia, said: “Since 1832, Glen Scotia has been shaped by the people, time and events; as well as the history of Campbeltown itself, and this remarkable Document Scotland photographic exhibition brings our unique whisky history and heritage to life. Our single malt reflects centuries of craftsmanship and experience associated with the region and is renowned for its Campbeltown character.” 

• credit ©2020 Sophie Gerrard/Document Scotland • caption – The Long Wait – Glen Scotia Distillery worker, Archie MacBrayne in a warehouse at the distillery, where the precious single malt whiskies mature until peak perfection.

Photographer Sophie Gerrard focused on the ‘People’ who could tell the story of whisky in Campbeltown. From those who work at Glen Scotia to the farmer who collects the draff to feed his cattle, and from those descended from the ‘big three’ whisky families of history to the new generation of young people making their lives and livelihoods from whisky in Campbeltown. Using her method of environmental portraiture, she photographed these people in their homes, at the distillery and in the hills and streets around the town, each of them connected in some way to the unique heritage of Campbeltown.

Sophie said: “As a photographer I’m always interested in the people behind the story and for this project to make a series of photographic works about Glen Scotia and the unique story of whisky in Campbeltown, I turned to the individuals which make this whisky so special. Each character has an individual story and a distinct connection to the past and the future of whisky in Campbeltown.”

• credit ©2020 Colin McPherson/Document Scotland • caption – An Eternal Mark – A wooden door on a mothballed distillery building on Glebe Street exposes the enduring remnants the industry has left on the town that was once the ‘whisky capital of the world’, due to the immense number of distilleries that were located there

Photographer Colin McPherson captured the theme of ‘Place’ around Campbeltown, taking his inspiration from the connections between the town today and its past. He looked for remnants of the ‘Whiskyopolis’ boomtown of old and set these in the context of modern-day Campbeltown, using the intense colours and light presented so dramatically by an Argyll winter and the town’s architecture to make a series of images which transcend time.

Colin said: “Campbeltown has a special connection with whisky distilling, and it was fascinating to see so many traces of ‘Whiskyopolis’ – from disused warehouses, old gates and fences to buildings which are now used for other purposes. There is still a distinctive atmosphere in Campbeltown, one which evokes the past. A lot of this comes from the Glen Scotia Distillery, which is a living and breathing reminder of the town’s heritage, but one which is very important to its status today and for the future.”

• credit ©2020 Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert/Document Scotland • caption – A Handcrafted Process – Gareth Parker, Stillman, polishes the spirit safe in the stillroom at Glen Scotia Distillery.

Photographer Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert captured the daily lives of Glen Scotia employees and the patient ‘Process’ of distilling new-make spirit to fill into casks. His photographs illustrate the passion and human touch of the men and women for their craft, their immediate environment, the spirit and the all-important casks, which all bring unique ingredients, vital elements and distinctive flavour to the final whiskies.

Jeremy said: “As photographers we are passionate about our craft, waiting for the right light, looking for the perfect angle and bringing years of experience to every photograph we take, even though it may only be a fleeting moment we capture. This is mirrored at Glen Scotia and we found a perfect partner in the distillery, where Iain McAlister and his team bring passion and years of experience to their craft, to create exquisite single malts. This collaboration is a meeting of minds between two teams of modern Scottish craftspeople, aware of their place in contemporary Scotland, but also of the history that has gone before them.”

• credit ©2020 Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert/Document Scotland • caption – A Cathedral to Whisky – Iain McAlister, Distillery Manager & Master Distiller tours the bonded warehouse at Glen Scotia Distillery where the sleeping casks quietly mature under his watchful eye.

Campbeltown was once known as ‘Spiritville’ or ‘Whiskyopolis’ and at its peak in the Victorian era, there were around 30 legal distilleries operating in a town with a population of only 9,000. The unique photographic exhibition forms part of this year’s Glen Scotia Virtual Malts Festival, which will welcome thousands of whisky fans from across the globe to experience a range of online tours and tastings from the distillery.

Glen Scotia 25 Years Old single malt was recognised as the ‘Best in Show Whisky’ at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition, with judges awarding it as the overall winner of the competition, and therefore the best whisky in the world in 2021.

For further information about Glen Scotia and to view the photography exhibition, visit www.glenscotia.com

About Glen Scotia

• Independent distiller Glen Scotia has been producing single malt whisky in Campbeltown since 1832.
• Glen Scotia is one of three surviving distilleries in Campbeltown.
• Glen Scotia 25 Years Old Single Malt Scotch whisky was awarded the coveted Best in Show Whisky award at the prestigious 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, making it the overall winner of the competition and therefore the best whisky in the world in 2021.
• Glen Scotia Double Cask was awarded a Gold Medal at the Scottish Whisky Awards 2019 and a Gold medal at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• Glen Scotia 18 Years Old won Best Campbeltown Malt at the World Whisky Awards 2018, a Double Gold medal at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Gold medal at the Scotch Whisky Masters 2020.
• Glen Scotia 15 Years OId received a Gold medal at the Scotch Whisky Masters 2020 and a Gold medal at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• Images and interviews with Glen Scotia are available upon request.
• glenscotia.com

About Document Scotland

Formed in 2012, Document Scotland is a collective of three Scottish documentary photographers brought together by a common vision to witness and photograph the important and diverse stories within Scotland at one of the most important times in the nation’s history.

Colin McPherson, Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert and Sophie Gerrard are passionate about documentary photography and passionate about Scotland. They spend time working on individual projects, which are shared and showcased through the Document Scotland website and they also collaborate with other photographers to promote their work, and accept commissions and assignments in Scotland.

Document Scotland has been on an incredible journey for almost a decade, capturing photography, creating publications and staging and featuring in exhibitions around Scotland, the UK and Europe. They are committed to documenting Scotland through photography and are continuing their journey to making, exhibiting, publishing and sharing their work and that of fellow photographers in Scotland.

Sophie Gerrard began her career in environmental sciences before studying photography in her hometown at Edinburgh College of Art and completing an MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at The London College of Communication in 2006. Working regularly for clients such as The Guardian Weekend Magazine, Financial Times Magazine, The Independent and The Telegraph Saturday Magazine, as well as on long-term self-initiated projects, she pursues contemporary stories with environmental and social themes. A recipient of several awards, Sophie’s work has been exhibited and published in the UK and overseas and is held in a number of national and private collections. She is represented by The Photographers’ Gallery in London.

Colin McPherson was born in Edinburgh and has been photographing in Scotland and abroad for the last three decades. He undertakes long-term projects alongside commissions and assignments for a number of newspapers and magazines and is represented by Getty Images. Colin’s work is published internationally and held in archives and collections such as the Scottish national photographic archive and the St. Andrews University Library’s Special Collections. His photography has been featured in more than 30 solo and group exhibitions.

Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert grew up in Scotland, where on his 13^th birthday he received the gift of a camera. A few years later, he became a freelance photographer for editorial, corporate and NGO clients and his work has since appeared in magazines such as Time, National Geographic, Italian Geo, Le Figaro, The Guardian, The Sunday Times. Jeremy’s work for editorial and corporate clients has taken him to over 100 countries around the world and his personal and commissioned work, for which he has been the recipient of photojournalism awards, has been widely published and exhibited in Europe, Asia and the USA.

BLADNOCH DISTILLERY LAUNCHES 19 YEAR OLD PX SHERRY CASK SINGLE MALT

The historic distillery launches the latest exciting edition to their Annual Release range.

BLADNOCH, SCOTLAND (JUNE 10TH, 2021) – Bladnoch Distillery has announced the launch of their 19 Year Old Single Malt matured in ex Pedro Ximenez casks. The new release will become part of the distillery’s catalogue of annual releases, alongside the award-winning 11 Year Old and 14 Year Old Single Malts.

The 19 Year Old is the first PX Sherry expression that the distillery has released and the flavourful casks have imparted delectable notes of dark liquorice sticks, dried apricots and warming nutmeg into the golden-hued whisky.

Bladnoch Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage remarked, “The launch of our new 19 year old whisky, adds another dimension to Bladnoch’s portfolio of annual releases. Extraordinary Pedro Ximenez casks matured at Bladnoch complement the existing range with a beautifully rich and sweet whisky. The 19 Year Old PX matured Bladnoch emphasises our commitment to quality and delivers a single malt for those special moments.”

To purchase the Bladnoch 19 Year Old, visit www.bladnoch.com. The new release will be available from 10am on the 10th of June.

RRP £180

Tasting Notes

AGE: 19 years
CASK TYPE: Pedro Ximenez
ABV: 46.7%

NOSE: Dark liquorice sticks and aged oak with a floral background.
PALATE: Liquorice sticks with dried apricots, almonds and nutmeg.
FINISH: Long with a dry sweetness.

About Bladnoch Distillery

Bladnoch Distillery was established in 1817, making it the oldest working Scotch Whisky Distillery in the Lowlands. As the southernmost distillery in Scotland, it is commonly referred to as the ‘Queen of the Lowlands.’ Hand crafted using only the finest local ingredients such as the pristine water from the River Bladnoch that flows alongside the distillery and Scottish barley create a rich, flavourful whisky that is best savoured. Bladnoch single malts are non-chill filtered to ensure the truest flavours shine through.

This legacy brand has been revived by Master Distiller Dr. Nick Savage, formerly at The Macallan, and owner David Prior, a whisky connoisseur who is the first Australian businessman to own a Scotch whisky distillery. Bladnoch is truly passionate about the preservation of the environment and the local community’s generational involvement in the iconic distillery.

DISTILLERY
1701/661 Chapel Street, South Yarra, Vic 3141 info@bladnoch.com
www.bladnoch.com

Heaven Hill Distillery Grand Opening of Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience, Proclamation of ‘National Kentucky Bourbon Day’

Bernheim Forest Executive Director Dr. Mark Wourms will join Shapira and Gov. Beshear on stage to formally celebrate Heaven Hill’s corporate partnership with Bernheim, as well as the commitment to donate $5 per bottle from the “You Do Bourbon” experience to Bernheim Forest for six months up to $10,000. Heaven Hill previously committed $10,000 to the new Rites of Passage program at Bernheim, which includes immersive experiences in nature as part of nurturing a new generation of young Black men and women during a critical phase of development.BARDSTOWN, Ky. – On Monday, June 14, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will join Heaven Hill President Max Shapira to not only welcome visitors back to the heart of Bourbon country to the new Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience, but also officially proclaim it “National Kentucky Bourbon Day.” The new Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown is slated to open at 10 a.m. on June 14 with a press conference, ribbon cutting, and presentation of the proclamation. The expansion, renovation and renaming are the culmination of a multi-year $19 million investment by the largest, independent, family-owned and -operated distillery in America’s Native Spirit and model for the future of tourism. Gov. Beshear will also bottle and label the first You Do Bourbon bottle with Bourbon in the new interactive tour unique to Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience.

Media are invited to the press conference and ribbon cutting for interviews, photos, b-roll, and live remotes of the event.

WHEN: Monday, June 14, 2021

• 10:00 a.m. – Press conference, proclamation of “National Kentucky Bourbon Day”
• 10:30 a.m. – Official ribbon cutting grand opening of Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
• 11:00 – Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience open to public

WHERE: Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience, 1311 Gilkey Run Road, Bardstown, KY, 40004

MEDIA OPPS/DETAILS:

• Gov. Beshear will bottle and label the first You Do Bourbon bottle with Bourbon through the new interactive tour and tasting
  • The “You Do Bourbon” immersive space invites guests into a classroom style tasting room where a host will guide them through a tasting of unique products. To commemorate their visit, they will have the opportunity to bottle their favorite Bourbon or whiskey from their tasting through the custom-designed filling machines, apply the label and personalize it in the adjacent Bottling Room.
• Press conference sound bites and visuals
• Governor proclamation of “National Kentucky Bourbon Day”
• Presentation of new Bourbon brand from Heaven Hill
• Interviews with Heaven Hill President Max Shapira, Kentucky Distillers’ Association President Eric Gregory, and other officials
• Tours of the new Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience

ABOUT HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY: Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over 1.8 million barrels aging in 63 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Larceny Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Pikesville Rye Whiskey, Rittenhouse Rye Whisky and Parker’s Heritage Collection. Heaven Hill Distillery currently holds the title of 2020 Whisky Advocate Whisky of the Year, the second Whisky of the Year for Heaven Hill Distillery in the past four years. In 2019 Heaven Hill Distillery was named San Francisco World Spirits Competition Distillery of the Year, Best in Show Whisky, and previously held the titles of 2018 San Francisco Spirits Word Spirits Competition Best Bourbon, 2016 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. For more information, please visit www.heavenhilldistillery.com.

SMWS PARTNER WITH ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH AND WORLD-RENOWNED MIXOLOGIST TO CREATE FLORAL COCKTAIL MENU

THE SIGNATURE COCKTAIL MENU COMBINES THE FRESH FLORAL FLAVOURS OF SUMMER WITH WHISKY IN ITS PUREST FORM

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) have teamed up with world-renowned mixologist, Jason Scott, of Bramble and Lucky Liquor Co. and The Royal Botanic Garden to create a limited-edition range of floral cocktails.

In this iconic partnership, mixologist and Edinburgh independent bar owner, Jason Scott, will be working with Dr Greg Kenicer of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Together they have created cocktails that explore the more delicate and floral notes within the Society’s June Outturn whiskies, complementing and contrasting them through edible flowers and exciting mixers.

Jason, who is the owner of Bramble Bar, Lucky Liquor and The Last Word Saloon, is a key figure in the Scottish cocktail industry and has trained some of the best bartenders in the country.

Inspired by the flavours of summer, the signature cocktails will be created using a range of natural mixers, that include lavender, primrose flower, borage flower, fresh mint, and gorse.

Jason Scott, said: “I have long been a fan of the Society and really admire what they do.

“After visiting The Botanics and meeting up with Greg, it’s been a journey of fun and discovery to create these fantastic floral cocktails. I’m confident whisky and flower lovers alike will adore this summer cocktail menu.”

Adding his thoughts, Dr Greg Kenicer of the Royal Botanic Garden, said: “I am delighted to be working with Jason and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society on this exciting and unique project.

“When it comes to enhancing and developing cocktail flavours, there is so much out there for drink makers and bartenders to explore from the botanical Kingdom. Many of these plants can be grown in a garden or even a window box, or you can find them at your local supermarkets.

“Since the Stone Age, botanicals and fresh plants have been used as compounds to enhance the flavour of drinks. It’s really exciting to see mixologists across the world continuing this ancient legacy, and also innovating in so many creative ways.”

The signature cocktails will be available at SMWS Bath Street, Queen Street and Greville Street from Friday 11th June. Non-members are also welcome to attend Queen Streets’ Kaleidoscope Bar and can visit both Bath Street and Greville Street venues on Tuesday evenings, by booking online or by phone.

To celebrate the signature cocktail menu, the SMWS will also be hosting an event on the 29th of June, at their Queen Street venue.

With the aim of breaking down the perceived barriers of traditional whisky drinking, the below cocktails have been designed to encourage whisky enthusiasts to delve deep into the modern use of whisky, by mixing the water of life with fresh ingredients.

Cocktail list:

Queen Street, Edinburgh – Joy & Sorrell

The Joy & Sorrell features vibrant fuchsia flowers with a taste of citrus lemon and sweet sorrel syrup.

Bath Street, Glasgow – Melancholy Crush

This refreshing julep combines an elegantly fruity and herbal dram with fresh mint, lemon and Angostura Bitters.

Greville Street, London – Four Seasons

This London inspired violet Penicillin, features a 2008 Speyside distilled whisky combined with ingredients that include fresh lavender, finished in an old fashioned glass.

Bottled – Flaming Primrose

Garnished with a primrose flower, this vibrant blood-red cocktail incorporates infused gorse Campari and Sweet Vermouth with an 8-year-old single scotch oily and coastal whisky.

For more information about the Scotch Malt Whisky Society click here.

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About The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

• The Scotch Malt Whisky Society was established in Edinburgh in 1983 and now has more than 27,000 members and branches around the world
• The SMWS bottles rare single malt whisky, and a range of other spirits
• The Society bottles single malts, unique single casks and exclusive blends
• The Society has bottled whisky from more than 140 distilleries from Scotland and beyond
• The Society offers a new batch of around 20 single malt whiskies every month
• The Society offers a variety of membership packages which can be tailored. Please see https://cutt.ly/anT9YGw
• For more information about the Society, visit https://cutt.ly/LnQyJ5m

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BLACK TARTAN BATCH 21

Black Tartan Whisky has just released “Black Tartan Batch 21” blended malt whisky.  It is the latest example of the company’s dedication to quality over quantity in the category.  Created in Elgin over the Winter of 2020/21, it is limited to just 2,990 bottles.   The whisky, presented in a stunning bottle, is designed to offer balanced sweetness.  On the nose, it is fresh and spicy.  The palate offers vanilla and butterscotch.   The finish is smooth, sweet and warming.

“Black Tartan Batch 21” is just £38 for a 70cl bottle and is available now (as is the premium “Black Tartan 88” bottling) from sister-company Skene Scotch Whisky’s online shop at:   https://www.skenewhisky.com/product/black-tartan-batch21/

You can find out much more about the Black Tartan brand by visiting its website at https://www.blacktartanwhisky.com/

About Skene Scotch Whisky (Black Tartan Whisky’s sister company) – After a few years away from bottle sales, Skene Whisky are releasing bottlings from a number of ranges this year.  “Skene Reserve” will be single cask premium bottlings of vintage malt whisky (eg Macallan 30yo).   “Skene Sherry Editions” will be sherry-matured single malts (48% ABV) aimed squarely at drinkers.  “Skene American Oak “Editions” will be ex-bourbon single malt bottlings (again at 48% ABV).  “Skene Peated Malt Editions” will be peated single malt expressions (yet again at 48% ABV).

TWENTIETH ANNUAL GREAT BUFFALO CHASE 5K TO TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY OVER FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND

 Race Proceeds to Benefit VFW Post 4075 

       FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (June 3, 2021) – Buffalo Trace Distillery’s 20^th annual Great Buffalo Chase 5K will once again be held virtually this summer.

Historically, this summer holiday classic has taken place on the Fourth of July, attracting top runners from across the United States – and sometimes across the world – to the Distillery for the scenic run. After the heartfelt participation from the first virtual run in 2020, and with participant health and safety in mind, the race will once again be virtually accessible to participants.

Runners and walkers will participate in this year’s virtual 5K in their hometowns and local neighborhoods wherever they are located during the period of July 2-4 instead of running at the Distillery as the grounds will not be open to participants. Registration is $20, and all proceeds will again benefit the city of Frankfort’s VFW Post 4075. Participants will have the option to pick up race materials curbside at the Distillery or have them shipped for an added $5 shipping and handling fee. To ensure race materials are shipped and delivered in time for the race, participants are encouraged to register by Tuesday, June 22^nd. Details for how to submit race times will be communicated following registration.

Participants are encouraged to take part in the virtual patriotic attire costume contest through the Virtual Great Buffalo Chase 5K Facebook Event on the Buffalo Trace Distillery Facebook Page for a chance to win a prize from the Buffalo Trace Distillery Gift Shop. Participants also have the opportunity to post pictures of their pets in Buffalo Trace or patriotic attire for a special costume contest new to this year’s race. Everyone is encouraged to tag @BuffaloTraceDistillery and use the hashtag #ChaseTheBuffalo when posting photos in Facebook Event for the costume contests or from their race experience.

Due to the nature of this being a virtual race, and in the spirit of fairness, prizes will not be awarded to top runners this year. On behalf of all participants, and in commitment to supporting others, this Fourth of July Buffalo Trace Distillery will make a donation to God’s Pantry Food Bank to support the local Franklin County community. Additionally, everyone who registers will be entered into a raffle to win a prize from the Gift Shop.

Registration for this virtual 5K opened May 19 and will close at noon July 2. For more information and to register go to https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/great-buffalo-chase.

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1775 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 35 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Its Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon was named World Whiskey of the Year for 2018 and its William Larue Weller and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac were named 2^nd and 3^rd finest whiskeys in the world for 2020.  Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com

CUTTY SARK BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY AND OUTSIDE TV EMBARK ON NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP EMBRACING “THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE” 

Louisville, KY (June 2, 2021) — Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky, a bold spirit known for challenging conventions, is thrilled to announce a trailblazing media sponsorship with Outside TV, the leading multi-platform channel for the adventure sports and outdoor lifestyle category. The multi-pronged partnership includes the launch of the “Spirit of Adventure” Campfire Contest series, a high-impact brand awareness campaign aimed at engaging consumers with prizes such as a dream adventure trip package for two people; alignment with notable athletes from the adventure sports spaces; exclusive events and more.

 “We are thrilled to be partnering with Cutty Sark on the Spirit of Adventure campaign,” said Chad Johnson, vice president of sales & video partnerships at Outside TV. “This partnership touches all facets of the Outside TV brand along with a tie back to Cutty Sark’s adventurous history, creating an exciting consumer journey and many opportunities for brand engagement.”

To celebrate adventure and exploration, like those endeavored by Cutty Sark’s iconic clipper ship namesake, each of the three “Spirit of Adventure” Campfire Contests will focus on a different adventure sport and offer prizes such as a dream expedition trip and exclusive adventure lifestyle gear. To further amplify each contest, Outside TV will align Cutty Sark’s campaign with prominent adventure athletes including legendary mountain biking brothers Cam and Tyler McCaul.

“Since the brands’ inception in 1923, Cutty Sark has been an adventurous hero of a spirit made for mixing with mates – similar in notion to this campaign concepted by the Outside TV team,” said Jason Schladenhauffen, president and chief executive officer for 375 Park Avenue Spirits, the U.S. importer for the brand. “The blended Scotch whisky is intended to be shared with great company while dreaming of, planning or embarking on the next great adventure. We’re thrilled to honor and bring this spirit of adventure to life for explorers with our partners at Outside TV.”

Launching in time for Father’s Day, the first contest features mountain biking brothers Cam and Tyler McCaul and offers participants the chance to win their dream adventure trip with their dad. To enter, participants must simply upload a video describing their dream adventure to outside.tv/cuttysark by June 30^th, 2021. One grand prize winner will receive an adventure trip package for them and their father (two people total; valued up to $5,000); additional prizes for first place include exclusive gear from Marzocchi, Bell, Addidas, Fox and more adventure lifestyle brands.

 The “Tells Us Your Dad’s Dream Adventure and You Could Live It Together” is the first in a three-part contest series created in partnership by Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky and Outside TV. Details for the remaining two adventure-themed contests will be unveiled over the coming months.

For more information, please visit www.outside.tv/cuttysark.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not increase chances of winning. Contest submission phase begins at 12:00AM ET on 4/1/2021 and ends at 11:59PM ET on 6/30/2021. Includes 3 submission phases. Open only to legal residents of 50 US/DC who are 21 years or older. Outside.tv account required to entire. Click Here for Official Rules, including how to enter, prize details and restrictions. Void where prohibited.

About Cutty Sark

Created in 1923, CUTTY SARK Scotch Whisky was named after the legendary three-mast tea clipper, one of the fastest of its days. Smuggled into the US during the Prohibition by the notable Captain Bill McCoy, this iconic Whisky was an instant hit thank to its light and smooth taste profile. With such a unique maritime and historical heritage, CUTTY SARK is an inspiring Whisky and celebrates the spirit of adventure in its new communication campaign. Today, the brand is exported around the globe, offering the best experiences for those with adventure in their DNA. For more information: www.cuttysark.com

About 375 Park Avenue Spirits

375 Park Avenue Spirits specializes in the premium- to luxury-spirit categories and our portfolio includes numerous expressions from leading international producers.  Founded as Luctor International, LLC in 1981, 375 Park Avenue Spirits joined the Sazerac Company in early 2015 to act as an independent, yet fully integrated sales and marketing affiliate. The company is known today for creating an environment of growth for supplier partners in the domestic market for renown brands like Van Gogh Vodka from Holland, Sobieski Vodka from Poland, Cutty Sark Blended Scotch, J.P. Wiser’s Canadian Whisky, Paul John Single Malt Whisky from India, Scapegrace Gin from New Zealand, Novo Fogo Cachaca and many others. For more information on 375 Park Avenue Spirits, please visit www.375park.com.

About Outside TV

Outside TV is an award-winning multi-platform channel for adventure sports and outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. With original content and captivating storylines, Outside TV’s programming inspires and encourages active participations in the outdoors through sport, travel, fitness, food and more. It’s now easier than ever to live the adventure through Outside TV with delivery over traditional, OTT, CTV, FAST and digital devices including the free Outside TV App. For more information, please visit http://www.outsidetv.com/.

BOWMORE-35 YEAR OLD-1964 TOPS BONHAM

BOWMORE-35 YEAR OLD-1964 TOPS BONHAMS EDINBURGH WHISKY SALE

View the catalogue and full list of results: Bonhams : Whisky Sale

Bowmore-35 year old-1964. Sold for £19,642.

A bottle of Bowmore-35 year old-1964 was the top selling lot at Bonhams Whisky sale in Edinburgh on Tuesday 1 June. Distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery, it was bottle number 26 of 99 from cask 3709. It sold for £19,642 having been estimated at £10,000-14,000.

Other highlights included:

• The Macallan Select Reserve-52 year old-1946. Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd this was bottle number 1053, was accompanied by a Certificate of Guarantee, and came in a wooden presentation case. Sold for £14,640. Estimate: £10,000-14,000.

• Hanyu Ichiro’s Malt-Two of Diamonds. One of the 54 bottles in the famous Full Card Series from the tiny Hanyu distillery which closed in 2000. Sold for £14,640. Estimate: £12,000-15,000.

• Bowmore-38 year old-1957. Bottle number 264 of 861 it was distilled and bottled by Morrison’s Bowmore Distillery. Sold for £10,980. Estimate: £10,000-12,000.

Sale: Whisky
Location: 22 Queen Street Edinburgh
Date: Tuesday 1 June at 11.00

Link to catalogue and full list of results: Bonhams : Whisky Sale

NOTES

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