Whiskey News 4
Shake History Finalists to Compete For Fred Noe’s Seal of Approval
05 November 2014: Maxxium UK welcomes Jim Beam’s Seventh Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe to London on the 6th November to judge the final round of the Shake History bartender competition—a first for Noe in the UK—and lead an exclusive bourbon masterclass.
Jim Beam’s® Make History™ bartender challenge, Shake History, drew teams from across the UK, six of whom will now compete in a final like no other at The Blues Kitchen in Shoreditch for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make their own history in Kentucky at the Jim Beam American Stillhouse.
To enter the competition, bar teams of three to four members each submitted an original Jim Beam cocktail that they felt was worthy of making history and representative of the personality and style of their bar. The six bar teams competing for the grand prize include: The Cocktail Trading Co. (London), MASH (London), City Social (London), The Milk Thistle (Bristol), The Lace House (Nottingham) and Steam and Rye (London).
Once the winning team is announced, Noe will lead an exclusive bourbon masterclass, giving guests a first-hand taste of a selection of the Jim Beam bourbon portfolio.
Maxxium UK’s Marketing Controller for Imported Whiskey, Janice McIntosh says: “We are honoured to welcome Fred Noe to judge our Jim Beam Shake History competition and host a very special masterclass for a select group of people. Shake History is a first-of-its-kind competition and having Fred as part of the day makes it a truly unique and engaging experience enabling us to make history here in the UK.
“Bourbon is thriving in the UK and there is no better way to celebrate the success of Jim Beam and the Make History™ campaign than to reward our Shake History winners with the unique chance to travel to the Jim Beam American Stillhouse in Kentucky to make history with Fred once more.”
The Shake History competition is part of the global Jim Beam ® Make History™ campaign, which invites Bourbon fans around the world to “Come As Friends, and Leave As Family.”
For more information, please contact: Jennifer Cirillo or Simone Harvey
Tel: 020 8544 6917 or e-mail: j.cirillo@lime-pr.co.uk, s.harvey@lime-pr.co.uk
Bartenders Compete to “Shake History” With Jim Beam
Maxxium UK is launching Jim Beam’s® Make History™ bartender challenge, “Shake History,” welcoming contestants nationwide into the Jim Beam® Bourbon family and rewarding the winning team with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make their own history in Kentucky and meet Jim Beam’s seventh generation Master Distiller Fred Noe.
As Jim Beam, the world’s No. 1 selling bourbon, invites legal drinking age bourbon fans to “Come As Friends, and Leave As Family” in the next chapter of the global Make History™ campaign, the winners will travel to the Jim Beam® American Stillhouse in Clermont, Kentucky and make history in the home of the world’s number one bourbon.
Bar teams of three or four can enter by submitting an original, inspirational Jim Beam cocktail that they feel is worthy of making history and represents the personality and style of their bar. Successful teams will be judged based on speed, accuracy and creativity through a series of unique and sensory challenges that will take place in a fun and fast-paced final this autumn in London.
Maxxium UK’s Marketing Controller for Imported Whiskey, Eileen Livingston says: “Our Make History campaign marks an exciting time for Jim Beam. To celebrate those who have helped bring this brand to life in the on-trade, we’ve created a unique competition that will reward the winning team with a trip to Kentucky and the opportunity for them to make history.
“Bourbon is thriving in the UK and Shake History celebrates the growth of the category and our brand while inspiring bartenders to make history with Jim Beam.”
The competition is open to all bars that stock Jim Beam. Bar teams can enter online or contact their Maxxium UK representative.
For more information, please contact: Jennifer Cirillo or Simone Harvey
Tel: 020 8544 6917 or e-mail: j.cirillo@lime-pr.co.uk, s.harvey@lime-pr.co.uk
Maxxium UK Launches: Limited Edition Jim Beam Maple
14 July 2014: Maxxium UK is introducing further innovation into the American whiskey category and reinforcing Jim Beam’s market leadership status with the launch of the first ever maple-infused bourbon in the UK.
Launching this month is limited edition Jim Beam® Maple, an innovation that will drive the appeal and accessibility of bourbon, recruiting new consumers to the category.
Jim Beam Maple is made with 4yr old Jim Beam bourbon whiskey, slowly infused with maple to produce the perfect balance of sweet warm maple and bourbon. Bottled at 35% ABV with a retail price of £19.99, Jim Beam® Maple is aged in oak barrels and is perfect on its own, chilled or mixed in long serves.
Jim Beam Maple will raise visibility for the category and brand, reinforcing Jim Beam’s position as the world’s #1 bourbon and strong reputation for innovation. Already this year Maxxium UK has launched Jim Beam Signature Craft, a premium bourbon aimed at connoisseurs and experienced bourbon drinkers looking to try something new.
Maxxium UK’s Marketing Controller for Imported Whiskey, Eileen Livingston says: “We are excited to expand our Jim Beam portfolio and create a further point of difference with this innovation. Jim Beam Honey was the first-to-market honey-infused bourbon and now with Jim Beam Maple we will again stir up fresh interest and broaden the appeal of bourbon amongst young adults who may not previously have considered bourbon.”
For more information, please contact: Jennifer Cirillo or Simone Harvey
Tel: 020 8544 6917 or e-mail: j.cirillo@lime-pr.co.uk, s.harvey@lime-pr.co.uk
Jim Beam Puts Its Signature On Small Batch Bourbon
19 February 2014: Maxxium UK is expanding the Jim Beam® Bourbon portfolio with the UK launch of Jim Beam® Signature Craft 12-Year. An ultra-premium expression crafted by 7th generation Beam Master Distiller Fred Noe, Jim Beam Signature Craft 12-Year builds on Jim Beam’s legacy as a leader in whiskey innovation and the brand’s position as the world’s #1 bourbon. Jim Beam Signature Craft 12-Year is a celebration of the family’s distilling method that has been practiced for more than two centuries. Each bottle bears James B. Beam’s signature, a tradition that has been in place since the repeal of Prohibition in the U.S. as a seal of a bourbon’s authenticity. Jim Beam Signature Craft 12-Year, which has already received global acclaim from industry experts for its quality1, is a unique expression that brings something special to small batch bourbon.
Aged for 12 years and bottled at 43% ABV, it is aimed at whiskey enthusiasts who enjoy trying something different and want a premium product from a trusted brand. The extensive ageing process results in a bourbon that is ideal for sipping neat or on the rocks. It is deep rich amber in colour and full bodied, with sweet vanilla notes and rich and robust oak flavours. Following the successful launches of Red Stag by Jim Beam®, Jim Beam® Honey and Jim Beam® Devil’s Cut®, Jim Beam Signature Craft 12-Year is now available in the UK initially to selected premium on-trade accounts. Maxxium UK’s Marketing Controller for Imported Whiskey, Eileen Livingston says: “It’s an exciting time to be introducing this ultra-premium bourbon in the UK. Interest in the category is at an all-time high and the launch of Jim Beam Signature Craft 12-Year allows our consumers to explore a small batch bourbon created by a brand they love and trust. This handcrafted bourbon brings something new to the world of small batch bourbons and showcases Jim Beam’s signature production process.” , its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamglobal.com and www.drinksmart.com. For more information, please contact: Jennifer Cirillo or Simone Harvey Tel: 020 8544 6917 or e-mail: j.cirillo@lime-pr.co.uk, s.harvey@lime-pr.co.uk
