Southern Comfort Black Named Double Gold Medalist at 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition 

NEW ORLEANS, lA.  (May 25, 2021) –Southern Comfort Black was recently awarded a Double Gold Medal at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. A complement to Southern Comfort Original, Southern Comfort Black was originally introduced by Sazerac in 2019 to offer fans a more robust, whiskey-forward profile.

Southern Comfort Black competed in the taste category and won judges over with its subtle spice and fruity accents, standing out amongst 3,500 other top-quality entries from all corners of the world. The Double Gold Medal signifies that Southern Comfort Black received Gold medal ratings from every member on the judging panel during the judging process.

“Each year the San Francisco World Spirits Competition gets more and more recognition across our industry and attracts top-notch brands to enter and compete amongst each other. We are both honored and humbled to receive a Double Gold medal for Southern Comfort Black, and hope this recognition will encourage new and existing consumers to experience our whiskey in their favorite cocktail recipes,” said Tiffany Wilburn, brand director at Sazerac Company, Inc.

For more information on the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, visit sfspiritscomp.com.

Plus, stay up to date on the latest from Southern Comfort by visiting www.southerncomfort.com

or following Southern Comfort on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About Sazerac

Sazerac is one of America’s oldest family owned, privately held distillers with operations in the United States in Louisiana, Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Maryland, California, and global operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, India, Australia and Canada. For more information on Sazerac visit https://www.sazerac.com/

M&H DISTILLERY LAUNCHES APEX SERIES,

A NEW LINE OF LIMITED-EDITION WHISKIES 

The Apex Series is the most coveted release of the company’s portfolio, representing the best of both M&H Distillery’s old and new world whisky making techniques

Tel Aviv – May 2021: M&H Distillery, Israel’s first whisky distillery, is proud to launch the Apex Series, an ongoing series of small-batch whiskies. For the inaugural release, M&H Distillery has unveiled four expressions from different unique cask types: Pomegranate Wine Cask, Chardonnay White Wine Cask,  French Limousin Cognac Cask and Fortified Red wine Cask.

This past year’s successful launch of M&H’s first core range of single malt whiskies resulted in prestigious honors including “Craft Producer of the Year” in Whisky Magazine’s 2021 Icons of Whisky (Rest of World) and Whisky Advocate’s “Top 20 Whiskies of the Year 2020” for the Classic Edition.

The Apex Series come to reinforce M&H’s continued commitment to experimentation and innovation without compromising craftsmanship and tradition. Matured under the unique Mediterranean climate at the Tel Aviv-based distillery and crafted by Head Distiller Tomer Goren, the Apex Series is the result of years of meticulous experimentation with special casks and celebrates Israel’s forward-thinking ingenuity, rich terroir and unique climate.

Apex’s first series includes a local Chardonnay Wine Cask from the renowned Castel Winery which brings forward earthy and grassy flavors; a Pomegranate Wine Cask, the first and only single malt whisky in the world aged in a rare variety of pomegranate wine casks, that was already awarded Category Winner at World Whiskies Awards 2021. The third offering, Cognac Cask, comes to reveal the finest flavors of French Limousin oak casks, and the last batch showcases a single malt whisky aged in a Fortified Red Wine cask.

The Apex Series is a great opportunity for us to showcase our innovative and out-of-the-box approach”, said M&H Head Distiller, Tomer Goren. “Along with maintaining the standards of the traditional industry, we are always looking for ways to express our creativity and show the world the uniqueness of whisky making in Israel. 

The Apex collection, starting with the pomegranate and chardonnay wine casks whiskies, will be available from this month in limited quantities at select specialist whisky stores and e-commerce platforms. The cognac and fortified red wine casks whiskies will be available from June 2021.

The first markets to receive the Apex Series include the Netherlands, Germany, France, UK and the U.S.

For more information on M&H Distillery, please visit www.mhdistillery.com

About M&H Distillery: M&H Distillery (Milk & Honey), established by entrepreneur and investor Gal Kalkstein, is Israel’s first whisky distillery and produces high-quality distillates. All raw materials, equipment, casks and processes were selected to ensure that the final product – whether white distillates or aged whisky – meets the highest quality standards. M&H Distillery received guidance and advice from Dr. Jim Swan, a world-renowned master distiller. All the products of the distillery are kosher.

Our May 2021 Auction Ends Soon!

Place your bids until Sunday 30^th May.

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Every month, we present an incredible selection of whiskies and other fine spirits to our members right across the globe. You will find everything here from limited edition releases and vintage bottles to whole casks of rare whisky. There is certainly something for everyone – whether you are looking to collect, invest or enjoy!

Hibiki – 35 Year Old (Kutani)

Macallan – 72 Year Old (Lalique) The Genesis Decanter

Yamazaki – 1984 (Vintage Malt)

Macallan – Blake @ LXXX (Eight Decades Collection)

Karuizawa – 31 Year Old (Sapphire Geisha)

Selling whisky? Why not arrange the pick-up of your bottles using our global courier service? If you’re based in Scotland, you might want to arrange the personal collection of your bottles. Wherever you’re based in the world, we will make getting your bottles into our monthly auction as simple as possible. Get in touch with the Whisky Hammer team now by dropping them a message at sales@whiskyhammer.co.uk.

EXPLORE TWO OF SCOTLAND’S MOST FASCINATING PLACES (WITHOUT LEAVING HOME)

We’re taking a virtual trip to the two cities that inspired our Artist Blend and Glasgow Blend whiskies. And we’d love you to join the adventure. Edinburgh and Glasgow are packed full of amazing sights, tastes and experiences, so this month two of our whiskymakers, Jill Boyd and James Saxon, both with close ties to the cities, will be sharing insider recommendations. Here’s a flavour of what to expect…

GLASGOW. VIBRANT, BOLD AND CHARMINGLY SOCIAL

A mischievous city, a melting pot of edgy comedy and, thanks to The Barrowlands, home of one of the most treasured music venues in the UK. Find excitement in a nerve-jangling view from the Finnieston Crane, an antiques hunt at The Barras or a salted honey ring from Tantrum Doughnuts – a city just as versatile as our Glasgow Blend.

EDINBURGH. INSPIRING, INQUISITIVE AND DELIGHTFULLY ARTISTIC

Descend from the now-extinct volcano Arthur’s Seat and its breath-taking views into a city brimming with creative energy that almost bubbles over during festival season. From the National Monument atop Calton Hill, inspired by the Parthenon in Athens, to must-see sculptures at Jupiter Artland, it’s a true entertainer – just like Artist Blend.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Keep an eye on our website for the full blogs coming to our Share & Enjoy page next week. In the meantime, tune in to some creative serve tutorials on Instagram where our bartender friends are experimenting with Artist Blend and Glasgow Blend. And there’s our newly launched cocktail page too for even more inspiration.

Share & Enjoy!
The Compass Box Team

SUNSHINE IN A GLASS – THE HIVE AND CLOUDY LEMONADE

Summer signifies long evenings and long drinks. Whisky highballs such as The Hive and Cloudy Lemonade make the perfect summer sippers, showcasing the brilliance of blended malt in mixed drinks. Here, we take a look at the art of blending and the beauty of a blended whisky highball 

Blending whisky is an art – and it is a big part of Scotch’s history. The practice was introduced in the 1860s by the ‘godfather’ of blended whisky, Andrew Usher in Edinburgh, and blending helped to put Scotch whisky on the world stage. Today, the biggest Scotch whisky brands on the planet are blends – and they date back to the same era.

Blended malt is just that: a blend of single malt Scotch whiskies from more than one distillery. And the beauty of a blend is that a skilled blender can accentuate certain notes, adding all kinds of nuanced flavours to create a whisky that is versatile. This makes blends a great bet for all kinds of drinks – from sophisticated solo sippers, right through to even the most complex cocktails.

Vibrant blend The Hive’s recipe is divided into three segments: the base, support and signature malts – and the whisky is created using all Speyside malts. Steven Shand, blender at Wemyss Malts explains that the region has a vast amount of single malt variety, including light, nutty, spicy, oily, light fruit, rich fruit, meaty and even smoky characteristics.

“The base of the Hive is made from a variety of Speyside malts to provide a malty, cereal-rich and sweet foundation to the smooth, medium-bodied blend,” he explains. “The support Speyside is richer, with dried fruit flavours and this adds some depth to the blend.”

Lastly, he says that the signature malt is an ester-rich malt with lots of citrus fruits and floral character, thanks to long fermentation times, clear wort, shell and tube condensation and the early cut point of the new make distillation.

“The combination of all of these variations of Speyside whisky lead to a sweetness that we describe as ‘sweet as honey’, as it has depth, richness and both floral and fruity notes,” he says.

At Wemyss, the blended malts are primarily aged in refill casks that showcase the fruity quality of Speyside. This helps with the consistency of the liquid from one year to the next. And it is also part of the fun of blending – first-fill casks, for example, can provide a range of intensity of flavours such as vanilla, coconut and spice. So, it really depends on what a blender is trying to achieve.

When it comes to using a blend like The Hive in mixed drinks,  Shand says the aim should be to use a soft drink that matches the sweetness and approachability of the whisky.

“Soda would have diluted and dried out the whisky and ginger beer worked OK, but overwhelmed the whisky,” he says. “A good quality cloudy lemonade really enhances the floral and fruity flavours in the whisky, while matching the same amount of sweetness.”

BUY THE HIVE

The latest edition of Hamish’s Hidden Malt:
Win a bottle of Balblair 25 Year Old!

Our giveaway last weekend with Benromach went down so well that we thought we would try it again! This time we have partnered with Balblair – for this weekend only in Hamish’s Hidden Malt giveaway we will be hiding a bottle of Balblair 25 Year Old (worth £525!) in one lucky winner’s order. Purchase either the 12, 15 or 18-year-old 70cl Balblair to enter – simple as that.

Even if your order arrives without the prize you’ll still have a brilliant bottle of Scotch to enjoy regardless!

PIONEERING HOLYROOD DISTILLERY HOLD CHARITY AUCTION OF THREE COLLECTABLE CASKS

THE THREE CASKS UP FOR AUCTION ARE TOTALLY UNIQUE FROM HOLYROOD DISTILLERY’S PUBLIC CASK PROGRAMME MAKING EACH A VALUABLE COLLECTOR’S ITEM

Holyrood Distillery, Edinburgh’s first single malt distillery in almost a century, has partnered with Whisky Auctioneer to offer three “extra special” whisky casks up for charity auction.

Matured in ex-bourbon barrels, this is an excellent opportunity for whisky enthusiasts to get their hands on three rare casks as they are completely distinctive from Holyrood Distillery’s current ‘Made by Edinburgh’ cask programme, which is offered exclusively in a selection of sherry casks.

The casks will be auctioned by renowned spirits bidding platform Whisky Auctioneer with the auction running from Friday 28th May until Monday 7th June giving whisky lovers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Edinburgh whisky history: https://discover.whiskyauctioneer.com/holyrood-charity-auction

All proceeds from the sale of the casks will be split between Edinburgh charities Vintage Vibes, tackling social isolation in the community; Edinburgh Food Project, a local food bank charity; and The Drinks  Trust’s covid relief fund for the hospitality industry.

Whisky Auctioneer has agreed to waive selling fees and will donate the 10% buyer’s commission to the total hammer price raised for the three charities.

Each 200 litre cask will be filled with ‘Made by Edinburgh’ new make spirit, at an ABV of 60% and matured in a first-fill American ex-bourbon barrel.

As the public ‘Made by Edinburgh’ cask offering comes exclusively in a selection of sherry casks, the ex-bourbon maturation makes the charity auction casks a truly unique collectable. Having been distilled using single-origin barley from a Lothian-based farm and a proportion of crystal and chocolate malt, the casks offer full traceability from field to barrel.

A proprietary mash bill containing roasted and specialty grains and single estate Lothian farm barley, fermented with the iconic “Edinburgh Ale yeast” combine to create an entirely new spirit style, worthy of the city that inspires Holyrood Distillery.

With all auction proceeds flowing directly into three important local causes, the auction offers an exciting opportunity for whisky fans to get hold of these iconic casks, as well as the spirit of giving.

Commenting on the charity cask auction, David Robertson, Co-Founder of Holyrood Distillery said: “As Edinburgh’s first single malt distillery in nearly a century, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Edinburgh’s amazing whisky heritage.

We’ve created a spirit that echoes what would have been done 100 years ago; using locally sourced barley and beer yeast from an Edinburgh brewery, filled into three extra special ex-bourbon casks.

“It was essential for us that we supported local Edinburgh charities, our whisky is made by local people and inspired by the city we’re in, so it was paramount to ensure that communities close to the heart of our distillery are supported during this time.”

Adding his thoughts, Joe Wilson, Head of Auction Content at Whisky Auctioneer said: “It’s a privilege to partner with Holyrood Distillery to bring these casks to auction in order to support some incredible charitable organisations.

The sale presents the very unique opportunity for our global customer base to acquire a piece of liquid history from this trailblazing Edinburgh distillery, whilst giving back to the local community.”

“Holyrood is a vibrant new distillery that will produce Edinburgh’s first malt whisky for nearly 100 years, so we are sure that this auction will inspire a huge amount of interest around the globe.”

During lockdown, Holyrood announced its ‘Made by Edinburgh’ cask programme; an opportunity for members of the public to purchase a piece of Edinburgh’s distilling future.

Strong demand has validated Holyrood’s position as a versatile and creative distillery, with The ‘Made by Edinburgh’ casks representing Holyrood’s passionate homage to the distilling history of Scotland’s capital city.

The prospect of owning a piece of liquid history has resonated with whisky enthusiasts worldwide, and now the founders want to give back to the community that inspires the distillery and spirit.

Co-founded by Canadian Rob Carpenter and Scottish whisky Yoda, David Robertson, Holyrood Distillery is the first single malt distillery to operate in Edinburgh in almost a century. Unfettered by tradition, the distillery is forging its own path in the creation of its whisky, using speciality malts and a variety of different yeasts.

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About Holyrood Distillery

Holyrood Distillery (www.holyrooddistillery.co.uk)

• Holyrood Distillery is the first single malt whisky distillery in the heart of historic Edinburgh for almost 100 years. The last working distillery in the capital was Andrew Usher’s Edinburgh Distillery (aka Glen Sciennes) which closed in 1925.
• Holyrood Distillery was founded by Canadian couple, Rob and Kelly Carpenter and Scot, David Robertson. Rob co-founded the Canadian branch of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society with wife Kelly, while David has 25 years experience in the industry with The Macallan and The Dalmore, as well as co-founding Rare Whisky 101.
• As well as distilling single malt whisky, Holyrood Distillery produces gin on its specially designed gin still.
• The distillery, which is located in the heart of Edinburgh, features a 5-star brand home and shop
• Holyrood is a modern distillery, inspired by the city of Edinburgh and never afraid to experiment. With considerable experience in the whisky industry, the founders had a vision to create a new kind of distillery, to reflect the dynamism and diversity of Edinburgh.
• Holyrood Distillery, 19 St Leonard’s Lane, Edinburgh EH8 9SH. T: 0131 285 8977

About Holyrood Distillery ‘Made by Edinburgh’ cask offering:
This is a limited opportunity to be a part of the Holyrood story. We have decided to offer purchasers their choice of an incredible selection of 250 L Spanish oak sherry hogsheads which have been specially seasoned with different types of sherry. These casks will deliver spice aromas and flavours of cloves, cinnamon and ginger, while each individual variety of sherry allows purchasers to tailor the subtle nuances of flavour to their personal preference and complement the tropical and green fruits, and rich, dark undertones in the fledgeling spirit. Including a choice from six Spanish oak sherry casks, 10 years maturation of your chosen cask, invitations to all cask owners events. To discover more, or register your interest, please get in touch: casks@holyrooddistillery.co.uk

About Whisky Auctioneer:
Whisky Auctioneer is the global market leader and trusted authority on the buying and selling of whisky and spirits at auction. Founded in 2013 and located in Perth, Whisky Auctioneer utilises its expertise and knowledge combined with its auction platform, to increase interest and passion in the whisky and spirits community: https://whiskyauctioneer.com/
Twitter: @Whisky_auction
I: @whiskyauctioneer
Facebook: @WhiskyAuctioneer

About The Drinks Trust:
The Drinks Trust is the community organisation for the drinks industry, offering support and services to help its community thrive, to upskill, to broaden their knowledge, to network and learn from one another. It will also be there to support them in challenging times, with wellbeing and financial assistance. https://www.drinkstrust.org.uk/

About Vintage Vibes:

Vintage Vibes is an award-winning project tackling isolation and loneliness in Edinburgh. The project, a partnership between LifeCare Edinburgh and Space & Broomhouse Hub, started in 2015 as a fresh new way to combat isolation and loneliness among over 60s (called VIPs) in Edinburgh. Vintage Vibes creates long-lasting one-to-one friendships offering support, companionship and the opportunity for lonely VIPs to be more socially connected and active in their local community. https://vintagevibes.org.uk/

About Edinburgh Food Project:
Edinburgh Food Project was founded in 2012 to tackle food poverty in Edinburgh. Affiliated with the Trussell Trust and Community Money Advice, Edinburgh Food Project provide emergency food supplies and support to people in crisis, by operating eight foodbank centres which provide emergency food supplies and their; More Than Food, Money Advice and Mental Health & Wellbeing Project to help address the underlying causes of food poverty. https://edinburghfoodproject.org/

info@edinburghfoodproject.org
Twitter: @Edinfoodprject
Instagram: @Edinfoodproject
Facebook: @Edinfoodproject

Heaven’s Door Whiskey™ and Redbreast Irish Whiskey® Announce First Ever Collaboration:

The Master Blenders’ Edition

A Tribute to American and Irish Artistry

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 19, 2021 – Heaven’s Door Whiskey™, Bob Dylan’s evolving collection of American whiskeys, and Redbreast Irish Whiskey®, the world renowned Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, proudly announce the release of a limited-edition 10-Year Aged Bourbon finished in Redbreast casks. This first ever collaboration for both brands was created in tandem by Master Blenders, Ryan Perry of Heaven’s Door and Billy Leighton of Redbreast Irish Whiskey, and has been aptly named, “The Master Blenders’ Edition.” Marrying the best of American and Irish whiskey, The Master Blenders’ Edition has already been awarded a Double Gold medal in a blind tasting in the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

A collaboration more than two years in the making, Perry and Leighton worked together on a multitude of blends and barrel finishes to arrive at their final whiskey profile. As a lover of Irish Whiskey and of Redbreast in particular, Heaven’s Door Founder, Bob Dylan, worked closely with the Master Blenders and sampled over a dozen blends before settling on the final selection. “Mr. Dylan is a perfectionist and knows his whiskey,” said Billy Leighton. “His engagement and enthusiasm for this collaboration made this project even more special.”

The Master Blenders’ Edition features Heaven’s Door 10-year aged Straight Bourbon finished in Redbreast’s signature Single Pot Still Casks for 15 months, extracting flavor from single pot Irish whiskey and formerly Spanish sherry. The end result is a taste profile unlike any American whiskey and delivers prominent notes of nuts, spice and leather, as well as the influence of sherry, citrus, dark fruit, and a subtle sweetness of Yellow Man from the Redbreast casks.

“We’re honored to have had the opportunity to work with Billy and the rest of the Redbreast team to bring The Master Blenders’ Edition to life,” said Ryan Perry. “Heaven’s Door was founded around the spirit of collaboration, and this was a dream partnership for our brand. I can honestly say that the final flavor profile blew us away.”

“The Master Blenders’ Edition allows both the American and Irish Whiskey distilling traditions to shine through,” said Billy Leighton, Redbreast Irish Whiskey’s Master Blender. “We think fans of Redbreast, Heaven’s Door, and whiskey enthusiasts everywhere will be delighted with what they taste with this product.”

The Master Blenders’ Edition is offered in Heaven’s Door’s signature bottle, featuring a new gate design created by Bob Dylan in his Black Buffalo Ironworks studio, as well as Redbreast’s iconic Robin. Available in very limited quantities on ReserveBar.com and at select retailers, The Master Blenders’ Edition is being released in the U.S. just in time for Father’s Day. It will also be available in limited quantities in September in the UK and Ireland. With a suggested retail price (SRP) of $99.99 for a 750ml bottle and a single limited bottling, once this release is gone, it is gone for good.

The Master Blenders’ Edition is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks or with a splash of water and features the following characteristics:

• Age: 10 Years
• Proof: 100
• ABV: 50%
• Nose: Full and complex body with notes of red apples, figs and dates
• Palate: Marzipan and walnut with buttery ground nut sweetness, raisin, and nougat
• Finish: Delicate with a touch of honey and coconut and subtle sweetness from Irish honeycomb

The Heaven’s Door portfolio of whiskeys includes Straight Bourbon Whiskey (92 proof, $49.99 SRP), Double Barrel Whiskey (100 proof, $49.99 SRP), and Straight Rye Whiskey finished in cigar barrels from Vosges, France (92 proof, $79.99 SRP), as well as various limited time offerings, including the annual Bootleg Series of rare whiskeys. First introduced in 2018 to wide acclaim, Heaven’s Door is an ever-evolving line of handcrafted whiskeys which are the perfect melding of art and craft, as each bottle features Dylan’s unique ironwork sculptures.

Heaven’s Door’s portfolio of whiskeys is available nationwide and online via Reservebar.com/collections/heavens-door, and globally in Canada, Germany and the U.K.. For more information about the brand visit www.heavensdoor.com or engage with the brand on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

The Redbreast portfolio of Single Pot Still Irish whiskeys includes Redbreast 12 Year Old, the definitive Redbreast expression matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks ($70), also available in Cask Strength ($90), Redbreast 15 Year Old ($120), Redbreast 21 Year Old ($230), Redbreast 27 Year Old which includes whiskey matured in ruby port casks ($500) and Redbreast Lustau Edition born from a unique collaboration between the Bodegas Lustau and Midleton Distillery ($85).

About Heaven’s Door Whiskey

Heaven’s Door Spirits is a collaboration between legendary artist Bob Dylan and Spirits Investment Partnership (“SIP”). Heaven’s Door Spirits is Bob Dylan’s first and only consumer brand partnership in his 50 years as a worldwide cultural icon, which makes this collaboration unique and important – a true interplay of art, craft and commerce. Website: www.heavensdoor.com. 

About Spirits Investment Partners:

Spirits Investment Partners (“SIP”) is a boutique spirits innovation company comprised of a team of highly seasoned spirits professionals with expertise in new product development, branding, global sales and distributor management,  strategic marketing, fundraising, and finance.

About Redbreast Irish Whiskey

For more than a century, Redbreast has stayed true to the single pot still whiskey making tradition and today is considered to be the definitive expression of this quintessential style of Irish whiskey. Crafted by Master Blender, Billy Leighton, at Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Redbreast offers a rich, full-bodied flavour profile with a signature sherry influence, and is growing in popularity in key Irish whiskey markets around the world including the US, UK and Ireland. The most-awarded single pot still Irish whiskey range in the world demonstrates a clear commitment to age, quality and innovation in Irish whiskey, and features; Redbreast 12 Year Old, 12 Year Old Cask Strength, 15 Year Old, 21 Year Old and 27 Year Old; Redbreast Lustau; and limited editions such as Redbreast Dream Cask.

www.redbreastwhiskey.com

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.

In-person teaching returns

We’re looking forward to getting back to Arniston House next month as our in-person whisky diploma courses resume for the first time since September. There are a few spaces available on the Diploma in Single Malt Whisky (Thursday 17 & Friday 18 June) and Diploma in the Art of Tasting Whisky (9 July), with further availability from September onwards.

We do hope to make more places available on all courses as the requirements for physical distancing are relaxed, so do keep an eye out for updates on our website and social media channels. We also have a full diary of dates for 2022, so, if you’re planning to join us in the future, let’s make it a date!

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Live Virtual Tasting

The GlenAllachie

Tasting Packs to be enjoyed live with Billy Walker, Master Distiller

Join industry legend and proprietor of GlenAllachie distillery Mr Billy Walker on Facebook live for a virtual/live tasting event of the new Wine Cask Finish series plus a MacNair’s Lum Reek 12 Year Old on Thursday 24th June 2021 at 7pm GMT with this tasting kit.

A limited number of packs containing:

1x 25ml GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Grattamacco Wine Cask

1x 25ml GlenAllachie 12 Year Old Sauternes Wine Cask

1x 25ml GlenAllachie 13 Year Old Rioja Wine Cask

1x 25ml MacNair’s Lum Reek 12 Year Old

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