Category Archives: Spirits

Moet Hennessy’s Jim Clerkin Welcomes Solar Impulse to New York

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Moet Hennessy is a sponsor of “Solar Impulse,” the round-the-world flight of a solar-powered plane.  When it landed in New York, Jim Clerkin, president/ceo of Moët Hennessy North America, greeted pilot André Borschberg on the tarmac at New York’s John … Continue reading →

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Marie Brizard Said to Import Fireball, SoCo to France

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Reuters this morning is reporting that Marie Brizard will import Sazerac‘s Fireball and Southern Comfort brands to France and other European countries.  Additional details are here.  

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Espolòn Tequila Releases 6 Year Old Extra Anejo

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Espolòn Añejo X‘s distinctive handmade jet black matte glass bottle pays tribute to the Barro Negro, a centuries-old traditional Mexican art form that was resurrected and made popular in the 1950s. Inspired by the work of Jose Guadalupe Posada, the … Continue reading →

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Glenfiddich ‘Rethinks History’

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

William Grant & Sons launched a new campaign for Glenfiddich Bourbon Barrel Reserve 14 Year Old, asking viewers to “Rethink Whisky.” Based on the idea that Scotch is the most misunderstood spirit, the “Rethink Whisky” campaign invites viewers to reexamine everything … Continue reading →

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M.S. Walker Intros 2 New West Cork Distillers Products

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

West Cork Distillers launched two new limited-release Irish Whiskeys.  M.S. Walker is importing them to the U.S. One, a Black Reserve bottled at 86 Proof after it is finished in Double Charred Bourbon Casks, expresses deep woodiness and spice with … Continue reading →

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Suntory Intros Whisky Toki

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Suntory Whisky Toki (Beam Suntory) launches exclusively in the U.S. this month and in Canada in July at a suggested retail price of $39.99.  It’s a blend of carefully selected whiskies from the House of Suntory’s globally acclaimed Hakushu Distillery, … Continue reading →

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