THE FAMOUS GROUSE UNVEILS NEW CAMPAIGN

The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky has unveiled its new Spend Time in Grouse Country campaign, focusing on occasions and the outdoors.

Unlike other Scotch Whisky blenders, Matthew Gloag chose to forgo his own self-promotion by naming The Famous Grouse not after himself, but after the occasion for which it was created – a rewarding refreshment to share after a day in the outdoors.

In keeping with current global challenges, the new campaign invites consumers to ‘Spend Time in Grouse Country’ and enjoy their preferred moments and special occasions, whether by the fire, in the great outdoors or catching up with friends in a socially distanced setting or online.

It will be rolled out in a number of markets this winter and will focus on above-the-line advertising and social engagement, as well as retail execution. The content has been developed to highlight key universal occasions to enjoy The Famous Grouse and is flexible across all media channels to drive cultural relevance.

Joakim Leijon, Global Brand Controller for The Famous Grouse, said: “To celebrate and honour our history, we have created a reward space; a place where our drinkers can relax and connect with friends (whether on or offline) and take a moment to savour Scotland’s No.1 whisky. We simply call this place Grouse Country.

“Our new Spend Time in Grouse Country global brand campaign is designed to fit into the challenging times we currently face, bringing some warmth and positivity to the Blended Scotch category and our consumers’ lives.”

The Famous Grouse continues to support its long-standing partner The RSPB in protecting Grouse Country – the home of Scotch. For over a decade, RSPB Scotland’s Black grouse conservation work has generated many positive outcomes for nature, including the planting of 185,000 trees, restoring 67 hectares of peatland, and protecting some of Scotland’s most vulnerable and iconic wildlife.

George Campbell, RSPB’s Operations Director for North Scotland, added: “Over the past few months, we have seen our world turned upside down and many people have sought solace in nature. The long-term support of The Famous Grouse has helped us to restore and protect the habitats essential for grouse species to thrive and we are delighted to continue to work with them to save nature.”

Founded in 1800 with the simple vision to create the best quality blended whisky, The Famous Grouse has been Scotland’s favourite whisky for over 40 years and is renowned in over 100 markets across the globe. Its founding principles continue to shape the brand to this day.

For further information visit www.thefamousgrouse.com

Notes

About The Famous Grouse

Founded in 1800, The Famous Grouse is smooth and perfectly balanced, proudly recognised as the UK’s no.1 Whisky and has been Scotland’s favourite whisky for over 40 years. Scotland’s favourite blend of the finest malts and exceptional grain whiskies means 43 million bottles of The Famous Grouse are consumed in over 100 markets around the world each year.

UMIKI WHISKY is awarded with “SILVER” Medal from 2020 San Diego Spirits Competition!

Osaka, JAPAN, 23th November 2020- Umiki Whisky is awarded with SILVER Medal from San Diego Spirits Competition 2020, which has been ranked as one of the top cocktail festivals in America by Fodors and the major cocktail culinary and cultural extravaganza celebrated each summer on San Diego Bay.

About.Umiki Whisky

UMIKI is “World’s first Japanese Pine barrel aged” and “World’s first ocean water fused whisky brand” that uses only renewable water source for blending” This sustainable process brings an exceptional smoothness with sea-breeze on the nose, rounded floral taste on the palate and a soothing freshness in the finish to UMIKI.

For further information please visit: www.umikiwhisky.com

About San Diego Spirits Festival

San Diego Spirits Festival is a destination event that targets industry insiders, consumer cocktail and culinary lovers alike, it’s a nationally acclaimed celebration of cocktail culture and it is the premiere West coast spirits festival held on the beautiful San Diego bay. With bartender competitions, tastings, seminars and parties, the festival offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for brands to be supported and gain recognition among San Diego’s cocktail and culinary community and beyond. For further information please visit www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com

SCARABUS ISLAY SINGLE MALT

LAUNCHES TWO BRAND-NEW EXPRESSIONS 

Hunter Laing & Co. reveals the latest additions to their newest brand from the famed whisky island,

Scarabus 10 Year Old and Scarabus Batch Strength, will join Scarabus Specially Selected

The family owned Scotch whisky distiller, blender and bottler Hunter Laing & Co. introduces two brand-new bottlings to the Scarabus Islay Single Malt Whisky range. Scarabus 10 Year Old and Scarabus Batch Strength will be available to buy worldwide from 26^th November 2020. 

Scarabus 10 Year Old is priced at £45 for 70cl, bottled at 46% ABV and Scarabus Batch Strength is £49 for 70cl, bottled at 57% ABV. Both expressions will join Scarabus Specially Selected, available to buy at Ardnahoe Distillery and online at https://ardnahoedistilleryshop.com/.

The Scarabus 10 Year Old has the distinguished Scarabus profile of sweet Islay peat smoke but with extra complexity; every drop of Scarabus 10 Year Old is aged for a minimum of ten years in refill, ex-bourbon and virgin American oak casks.

To create the Scarabus Batch Strength edition, a small selection of Scarabus Islay single malt casks are chosen to be bottled at a higher strength of 57% ABV. The result is the signature sweet, peaty profile found in Scarabus, but with extra intensity, mouth feel and an even more lingering finish.

Scarabus, meaning ‘rocky place’ in Nordic, is named after a mystical area of Islay and is a whisky range for those with a curious mind and an eye for detail. The brand is bold and honest about its origins, and just a little mysterious about everything else.

Commenting on the release of the new expressions, Stewart Laing, Managing Director, said: “Following the success of the brand’s launch at Feis Ile 2019, it’s very exciting to add two brand-new expressions to the range. Scarabus is a brand which we are incredibly proud of, and to see Scarabus grow and develop like this is really wonderful.”

Adding to his father’s comments, Scott Laing, Business Development Director, said: “It’s always exciting when a new Islay expression launches and we are particularly proud of our Scarabus brand.

The flavour is unmistakable, the Islay peat, smoke and sea salt on the nose, followed by warming leather notes and a delightful vanilla sweetness in the mouth, leads to a rich, lingering finish, culminating all the elements which Islay whisky enthusiasts adore.

We’re very excited to see our ever-loyal Islay whisky fans react to both Scarabus 10 Year Old and Scarabus Batch Strength.”

The Scarabus range will be available to purchase online at https://ardnahoedistilleryshop.com/ from Ardnahoe Distillery, which is currently open to the public and hosting socially distanced tours.

Facebook: @Hunterlaingwhisky / @scarabuswhisky

Notes :

• Hunter Laing & Co is an independent distiller, blender and bottler based in Glasgow and run by the Laing Family – father Stewart with sons Andrew and Scott
• Hunter Laing has been operating since May 2013 and owns a portfolio of much-loved whisky brands including Kinship, Old Malt Cask, Old & Rare, Hepburn’s Choice and Sovereign.
• It distributes to 65 markets around the world in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australasia.
• The Laing family are the owners of Ardnahoe Distillery on Islay, which began distilling in 2018.
• Ardnahoe Distillery has welcomed over 34,000 visitors to the distillery since 2018.

YOSHINO SPIRITS CO. has been awarded with “Most Unique Premium Alcoholic Beverages – Supplier in Japan” from Global Excellence Awards by LUXlife.

Osaka, JAPAN, 23th November 2020, Global Excellence Awards is subject to LUX Life’s rigorous internal vetting procedure and given after an extensive judging process which is driven by merit and centered around an in-depth evaluation of skills and services on offer.

Yoshino Spirits Co is so proud to share that it has been received “Most Unique Premium Alcoholic Beverages – Supplier in Japan” award from Global Excellence Awards, as a result of Yoshino Spirit’s unique range of premium alcoholic beverages brands from Japan offered in its portfolio.

About Yoshino Spirits:

Yoshino Spirits (headquarters located in Osaka) is a private company exporting finest Japanese whisky, wine and spirits to the world placing the highest priority on building relationships of trust between domestic manufacturers and customers all over the world.

For further information please visit www.yoshinospirits.com

About Global Excellence Awards 2020:

Global Excellence Awards, is hosted by LUX Life Magazine , whereby LUXlife is part of the AI Global Media publishing group, a UK based company which was established in 2010 and dedicated in ensuring quality & maximum value for every reader, subscriber

Glenfiddich Whisky breaks the mould with brand new campaign

featuring Michelle Dockery

LONDON, 23rd November 2020 – Today, Glenfiddich reveals an exciting new campaign with award-winning actress Michelle Dockery. The Essex-born talent features as a woman confident in her stride, full of power and poise, captured in striking still images by VOGUE photographer and activist Misan Harriman at Lyaness in London.

A gifted actress, singer and champion of female empowerment, Michelle’s diverse body of work and life experiences embody Glenfiddich’s maverick spirit. Having forged her own path, Michelle personifies Glenfiddich’s history of challenging itself to break new ground, by continuing to ask where next? This is the ethos that continues to drives its reputation as the world’s most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Famed for her diverse roles, from the headstrong Lady Mary in Downton Abbey, to the no holds barred female lead Rosalind Pearson in The Gentlemen, Glenfiddich, together with Harriman, has reimagined whisky imagery through a contemporary lens, with Michelle at the forefront.

Captured in a bright and natural environment, the vision was to progress the perception of whisky to new audiences, breaking the mould to encourage greater gender inclusivity in the industry. Each facet of the creative was chosen to reflect a modern woman making her own choices, with femininity reflected in styling of soft fabrics and relaxed tailoring.

Talking of her involvement in Glenfiddich’s campaign, Michelle commented: “I am thrilled to be a part of Glenfiddich’s new campaign which celebrates mavericks. That’s what drove me to be a part of this latest campaign. The shoot is authentic, it reflects a modern woman making her own choices: being both feminine and strong, while enjoying whisky.”

Maria Ropero-Ortiz, Senior Brand Manager, Glenfiddich, said: “Michelle Dockery is a change maker in her own right. She perfectly embodies the distinctive, inclusive and confident nature of Glenfiddich. With her resilience and enduring spirit, Michelle shows that self-assurance and quiet confidence speak volumes. She is a powerful representation of our brand, inspiring greater conversations and considerations of women in whisky.”

The campaign features Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23-Year-Old, a rich and indulgent single-malt whisky which enjoys long maturation in American and European oak casks before finishing in rare French cuvée wine casks that used to house the world’s most extraordinary wines.

This project is part of Glenfiddich’s Where Next, a global campaign communicating the uncertain and challenging journey of growth. A bold new direction for Glenfiddich, the Where Next platform unifies the proposition of the brand across the world as it steps forward with strength, serving a reminder to its audience: the shape shifters, game changers and mavericks of the world, that we need to shed our armour in order to grow.

Glenfiddich Grand Cru is available for purchase online for £220 (70cl). Select retailers include Harvey Nichols, The Whisky Shop, The Whisky World, Master of Malt and The Whisky Exchange.

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Credits

Credit Line: Michelle Dockery fronts new Glenfiddich Grand Cru campaign reimagining a contemporary future for whisky.

Photographer: Misan Harriman (http://misanharriman.com/, @misanharriman)

Location: Lyaness at Sea Containers, (www.lyaness.com, @lyanessbar)

About Michelle Dockery (@michelledockery)

Michelle Dockery trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and since graduating in 2004, has appeared in a variety of leading roles on stage and screen.

Dockery has received much critical acclaim for her work in television. Dockery first became globally recognizable as Lady Mary Crawley in the multi-award winning hit show Downton Abbey, which won her two nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in A Drama Series Award at the Primetime Emmys, (2012, 2014); Best Performance By An Actress In A Television Series (Drama) Award, Golden Globe Awards, 2013; Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Drama Series Award, Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2013; and Best Actress Award, TV Choice Awards, 2013. In film, Dockery has starred in both studio and independent features, most recently alongside Matthew McConaughey, Henry Golding and Hugh Grant in Guy Ritchie’s upcoming Miramax feature film ‘The Gentleman’. Dockery also recently reprised her role as Lady Mary Crawley in ‘Downton Abbey: The Movie’ (Focus Features). Other notable film roles include Ritesh Batra’s ’The Sense of an Ending’, ‘Self/Less’, ‘Non-Stop’ and ‘Anna Karenina’.

About Glenfiddich

Founded in Dufftown, Scotland by innovator William Grant, Glenfiddich first ran from the stills on Christmas Day, 1887. Adopting revolutionary methods and practices Grant’s maverick attitude to whisky production saw Glenfiddich excel for over a hundred and thirty years, becoming the first single malt whisky to be promoted outside of Scotland, and ultimately, the best-selling and most awarded single malt whisky in the world*. While Glenfiddich is now sold in over 180 countries across the world, the brand is one of the few single malt distilleries to remain entirely family-owned and is still produced in the same distillery which William Grant and his children hand-built. 

About Lyaness

Created by multi award-winning Ryan Chetiyawardana AKA Mr Lyan (“The World’s Most Awarded Bartender”, The Telegraph; International Bartender of the Year 2015, Most Influential Britons 2017, Personality of the Decade 2017) and the team behind iconic venues White Lyan, Super Lyan, Cub, Dandelyan and more. Lyanness has been voted one of the top 50 World’s Best Bars and is an iconic space overlooking the Thames within Sea Containers house.

Glen Scotia unveils rare 30 Year Old Single Malt 

Only 500 limited edition bottles available worldwide  

Award-winning independent distiller, Glen Scotia, has introduced a new rare 30 Year Old Single Malt scotch whisky to its range.

Presented in a luxurious hand-made case, created from sustainably sourced solid oak, the Glen Scotia 30 Year Old is extremely limited, with only 500 bottles available to purchase worldwide.

This exceptional liquid has been created by using a single distillation from 1989, which has been matured in European Oak hogshead sherry casks, giving it the distinct, sweet flavour that Glen Scotia is renowned for.

The Glen Scotia 30 Year Old Single Malt offers exquisite floral notes of violet and lavender on the nose, that develop into hints of green apple and spice. On the palate, the liquid is wonderfully soft and silky, with initial flavours of honeyed pear and candied lemon coming to the fore.

In the mouth, the flavours intensify, with warm notes of cinnamon and ground ginger, leading into dark chocolate and coffee. The finish is long, and ends with sugary sweetness and waves of warming spice.

Iain McAlister, Master Distiller at Glen Scotia, said: “The Glen Scotia 30 Year Old Single Malt is an exceptional new addition to Glen Scotia’s portfolio. The flavour profile is deep and distinguished, showcasing the complex flavours and maritime influence that Glen Scotia has become known for.

“Like our distillery, the Glen Scotia 30 Year Old is steeped in history and after three decades of maturation, I am proud to finally be able to unveil this new expression to the world.”

Non-chill filtered to ensure it is enjoyed as nature intended, Glen Scotia 30 Year Old is bottled at 50.8% ABV and presented in a striking case created using sustainably sourced British oak, keeping each individually numbered bottle in place. Inside, the case boasts elegant black lining.

Priced at £850, Glen Scotia 30 Year Old is available to purchase now from specialist retailers, including Master of Malt.

Glen Scotia is a whisky made by history, reflecting the centuries of craftsmanship and experience associated with the fifth and smallest malt producing region.

Cambeltown is Scotland’s smallest malt producing region. Throughout the Victorian era, it was known as the whisky capital of the world and was home to more than 30 distilleries.

To raise awareness of the importance of the region to Scotland’s whisky history, Glen Scotia campaigned for Campbeltown to be recognised as the “whiskiest place in the world”. A parliamentary motion on the issue lodged at Westminster received cross party support.

For more information, please visit www.glenscotia.com

Tasting notes: 

Nose: Notes of violet and lavender mix with seaspray. Green apple and a gentle spice of nutmeg and allspice.

Taste: Honeyed pear and candied lemon before notes of cinnamon, ground ginger, dark chocolate and espresso.

Finish: Long, with a roasted sugar sweetness and warming cinnamon.

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 Year Old Single Malt Scotch whisky was awarded a Double Gold medal at the prestigious 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for the second year running. Almost 30,000 spirits were judged by the competition, the largest number of entries in its 19-year history. A Double Gold Medal is awarded when every judge on the panel gives a Gold medal to the expression.
• Glen Scotia Double Cask was awarded a Gold Medal at the Scottish Whisky Awards 2019.
• Glen Scotia 18 Year Old won Best Campbeltown Malt at the World Whisky Awards 2018.
• Images and interviews with key staff from Glen Scotia are available upon request.
• www.glenscotia.com /Twitter: @GlenScotiaMalts

Kamiki Original Whisky is awarded with 2 medals at the L.A Spirits Awards 2020

Osaka, JAPAN, 23th November 2020, Kamiki Whisky is awarded with the “PLATINIUM” medal in Best Blended Malt Whisky Category and ‘’BEST IN SHOW’’ medal at the L.A Spirits Award 2020 competition which stands on the side of equality, inclusivity, and justice for all.

About.Kamiki Whisky:

“THE FIRST WHISKY BRAND IN THE WORLD WITH JAPANESE CEDAR CASK FINISH”

Kamiki is a new expression super premium Japanese Whisky with a unique second maturation technique, blend is rested for a second time in Yoshino Sugi –Japanese Cedar- casks to capture a perfectly smooth taste, a scent of sandalwood on the nose and a zest of green tea in the finish. For further information please visit www.kamikiwhisky.com

About L.A Spirits Award 2020:

L.A. Spirits Awards is a juried competition for commercially produced distilled spirits products. Judges evaluate entries in more than 100 spirits categories and award medals (Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum), based on quality. In addition to its impressive roster of spirits industry professionals who evaluate the entries, L.A. Spirits Awards distinguishes itself from other spirits competitions by the comprehensive marketing support it provides its winners long after the judging event is complete. For further information please visit www.laspiritsawards.com

REDBREAST LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION BIRD FEEDER IN TIME

FOR WINTER

RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL* 

Redbreast Irish Whiskey is today launching a limited-edition copper whiskey casing that neatly transforms into a beautiful bird feeder. Following the launch of a partnership with BirdLife International earlier this year, €15 for every limited-edition Redbreast 12 Year Old purchased will be donated to support Redbreast’s and BirdLife International’s joint mission to keep common birds common.

Available from the Redbreast website for €60 (£50), the intricately designed shell sits around a bottle of Redbreast 12-Year-Old, the world’s bestselling and most awarded single pot still Irish whiskey. Once removed from the bottle, the casing can be filled with bird feed and hung in the garden to keep our feathery friends fed as the weather gets colder, protecting common species from becoming endangered. The bird feeder enables whiskey fans to sit back and enjoy a warming drink in the comfort of their own home while watching nature fly by.

“After much anticipation, we are extremely excited to launch the beautifully crafted whiskey casing that has been specially designed to double up as a bird feeder. We worked closely with BirdLife International to ensure the bird feeder honours our mission of helping to protect not only Robins, but all common birds, as we move into the colder months and food begins to become scarce. We are thrilled to provide this at no additional cost to Redbreast fans across the globe and simultaneously further support the work of BirdLife International by donating €15 for each limited edition bottle sold”, explains Laura Hanratty, Head of Prestige and Speciality Brands at Irish Distillers.

With winter fast approaching and at least 40% of all bird species in decline, Redbreast and BirdLife International’s partnership aims to give whiskey lovers the tools they need to help take care of their local birds. The partnership will also raise vital funds to conserve and restore bird habitats and help encourage whiskey-lovers to monitor bird populations so that deeper environmental problems (and successes) can be rapidly identified.

Patricia Zurita, CEO, BirdLife International, shared her thoughts on the new product, “Not only is the whiskey casing beautiful, it will also help support our feathered friends throughout the cold winter by providing them with a valuable source of food. Whether they’re garden birds or migratory birds passing through, all species will benefit from this, not just Robin Redbreasts. This bird feeder will also spread awareness of the simple, yet important, things we can all do to help protect birds whilst also raising vital funds.”

BirdLife International is widely recognised as the world leader in bird conservation, with the charity and its 10 million members and supporters doing all they can to reverse the trend and protect birds. The charity has 100 BirdLife Partners worldwide that strive to conserve birds, habitats and global diversity, as well as working with people and organisations to promote the sustainable use of natural resources.

To find out more about the bird feeder and the partnership between Redbreast Irish Whiskey and BirdLife International, please visit www.redbreastwhiskey.com or www.birdlife.org.

The limited edition Redbreast 12 Year Old with copper bird feeder casing is available to pre-order now from https://www.redbreastwhiskey.com/en-EN/project-wingman at the price of €60 (£50) and will ship in December.

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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, its 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 68m cases in 2019. Irish Distillers 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, Irish Distillers has invested over €250m in Midleton Distillery to double production and bottling capacity to meet global demand for its products.

Irish Distillers employs over 600 people across our operations in Cork, Dublin and Belfast.

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is the world’s no.2 in wines and spirits with consolidated Sales of €9,010 million in FY17. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: 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 employs a workforce of approximately 18,500 people and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 “Brand Companies” and 86 “Market Companies” established in each key market. Pernod Ricard is strongly committed to a sustainable development policy and encourages responsible consumption. Pernod Ricard’s strategy and ambition are based on 3 key values that guide its expansion: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust and a strong sense of ethics.

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

About BirdLife International

BirdLife International is the world’s largest nature conservation Partnership. Together we are 116 BirdLife Partners worldwide and growing, with almost 11 million supporters, 7,000 local conservation groups and 7,400 staff. BirdLife is widely recognised as the world leader in bird conservation, a United Nations-recognised civil society observer, and our unique local-to-global approach delivers high impact and long-term conservation for the benefit of nature and people. Find out more at www.birdlife.org

Gordon & MacPhail release film serialisation to mark 125^th Anniversary

A series of five short films showcasing behind-the-scenes insights into whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has been released to mark the company’s 125^th birthday.

The five ‘Chapters’, each around five minutes long, include reflections from influential figures who have played an important role in shaping Gordon & MacPhail’s approach and philosophy, along with appearances from those within the company – past and present.

Each film shares anecdotes from some of Gordon & MacPhail’s partners, collaborators and friends, including Simon Cotton of Johnstons of Elgin, whisky writer Charlie Maclean, Helen Brocklebank of Walpole and Ryder Cup golfer Stephen Gallacher, among many others.

The Chapters also tap into Gordon & MacPhail’s unique knowledge and experience of the industry by exploring what drives desire for rare whiskies and whether the idea of leaving a legacy is still important in modern times.

Stephen Rankin, Gordon & MacPhail’s Director of Prestige said: “In our anniversary year, the ‘Chapters’ series gives the viewer behind the scenes access to our 125 years in the industry, as told by those who know us best.”

The Chapters films are available to view at www.gordonandmacphail.com/chapters, in the following order:

• Chapter 1 – The Value of Values
• Chapter 2 – The Benefits of the Path Less Travelled
• Chapter 3 – The Science of Desire
• Chapter 4 – Whisky Whisperers
• Chapter 5 – Creating Future Legacies

The short films add to Gordon & MacPhail’s wider 125^th year celebrations, including the launch of four ultra-rare commemorative whiskies from lost or closed distilleries – the final of which will be revealed in early December.

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About Gordon & MacPhail Whiskies

For over 125 years, Gordon & MacPhail has been driven by a simple mission: to create single malt Scotch whisky of exceptional quality.

Through four generations of family ownership, the company has matched spirit from over 100 Scottish distilleries to its own bespoke casks.

It is this unique depth and breadth of experience that enables Gordon & MacPhail to combine oak, spirit and time to create a portfolio of iconic whiskies found nowhere else in the world.

• ‘Discovery’–This flavour-led range is the perfect introduction to our portfolio of quality single malt Scotch whiskies
• ‘Distillery Labels’–A range celebrating our long-standing relationships with Scotland’s distilleries
• ‘Connoisseurs Choice’ –The heart of our portfolio. Always unique, these non-chill-filtered, natural coloured, small batch expressions are genuine one-offs.
• ‘Private Collection’–Greatly-aged single malts from celebrated, little-known, or closed distilleries specially selected by members of the Urquhart family
• ‘Generations’–A prestigious collection of old, rare, and exclusive masterpieces

KAMIKI INTENSE WOOD has been awarded “A GOLD Medal ” from Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards 2021

Osaka, JAPAN, 23th November 2020, Kamiki Intense Wood Whisky has been awarded with Gold Medal, from the World’s most important wine & spirit competition judged by women buyers – Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards 2021.

About.Kamiki Intense Wood Whisky

Kamiki INTENSE is an exclusive version of Kamiki ORIGINAL whisky has a smooth taste, complex flavor and driven by pure malted barley. There is no age statement on the product. It has been aged in oak barrels minimum of three years and second aged in non-charred local cedar casks longer than Kamiki ORIGINAL for bolder taste lovers For further information please visit www.kamikiwhisky.com

About Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards:

100 of the World’s most influential Female Buyers and Hoteliers Judge the Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards – the Most Important Wine & Spirits Awards Judged by Women Buyers. For further information please visit www.wineawards.org