Friday, April 25, 2014

Women and whisky: Diageo's gender-neutral marketing formula

Women and whisky: Diageo's gender-neutral marketing formula
One report from the Scotch Whisky Association says Singapore is the largest per capita whisky consuming nation; another calls Taiwan the largest ...

Glenglassaugh releases single cask bottlings


The Drinks Report
Glenglassaugh releases single cask bottlings
Glenglassaugh the single malt Scotch whisky distillery located just beyond the boundary of the Speyside region in the north-east of Scotlandhas ...

Beam Inc. Announces Intention to Delist and Deregister Common Stock, 8 5/8% Debentures Due ...

Beam Inc. Announces Intention to Delist and Deregister Common Stock, 8 5/8% Debentures Due ...
... Rum, Hornitos Tequila, Knob Creek Bourbon, Laphroaig Scotch Whisky, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, Larios Gin, Whisky DYC and DeKuyper Cordials.

Rare sweet and smoky Cù Bòcan released


The Drinks Report
Rare sweet and smoky Cù Bòcan released
Following the release of Cù Bòcan Highland single malt Scotch whisky at the end of last year, Tomatin Distillery has released its first limited edition ...

Diageo David Beckham whisky account goes to Adam&Eve/DDB

Diageo David Beckham whisky account goes to Adam&Eve/DDB
Adam&Eve/DDB has won the global advertising account for the launch of Haig Club, a Scotch whisky that Diageo has created in partnership with ...

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Brand Ambassador Theo Rutherford Jim Beam & Knob Creek Whisky Dinner

This is a must-do event sponsored by MASC!  Aspens East Cobb, my favorite restaurant, is hosting a Knob Creek-Jim Beam Paired Dinner lead by Theo Rutherford!

What:              Brand Ambassador Theo Rutherford 
                        Jim Beam & Knob Creek Whisky Dinner
When:             Tuesday, April 29, 2014 @ 7:00 PM
Where:            Aspens Signature Steak Restaurant (East Cobb)
                        2942 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066
Sponsored by:  Metro Atlanta Scotch Club    
Cost:                $50.00 (plus tax and gratuity)
Reservations:  RSVP to jaxjrone@gmail.com


It’s an honor to have THEO RUTHERFORD, Ambassador @ Jim Beam-Knob Creek, as the presenter at our Bourbon Tasting Dinner!  And Aspens’ chef
Seth Trafford is pairing his selections with our whiskies!

THE MENU:
Local Oven Roasted Golden Beets
Baby Lettuce, Black Truffle Vinaigrette, Candied Bourbon Pecans

Knob Creek-Citrus Marinated Broiled Swordfish
Mustard Greens, Golden Raisins

Hand Crafted Braised Veal Ravioli
Wilted Arugula, Aspens Single Barrel Knob Creek Sweet Glaze

Chocolate Caramel Torte, Aspens Signature Chocolate Truffles
Jim Beam 12-Year Bourbon Ice Cream

OUR WHISKEY MENU:
Reception Dram & Featured Whiskey:  (1) Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Private Bottling for Aspens) / 9-Year / 60% ABV (120-Proof) / OB / Dist Owner: Jim Beam / USA (Clermont, KY)
(2) Knob Creek 9-Year 100-Proof
(3) Knob Creek Rye 100-Proof
(4) Jim Beam Signature Craft 12-Year 86-Proof
(5) Jim Beam Signature Craft Spanish Brandy Finished 86-Proof
(6) Basil Hayden’s 8-Year 80-Proof

RSVP to jaxjrone@gmail.com - As we will be limited to 50, please notify me as soon as possible. I hope to see you there!    

Top 10 no-age-statement Scotch whiskies


The Spirits Business
Top 10 no-age-statement Scotch whiskies
As a growing number of Scotch producers admit a scarcity of aged stocks, no-age-statement expressions are becoming more prolific, with a number of ...