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Entrepreneur News in Conjunction With Glen Scotia
Glen Scotia Whisky Joins Great British Entrepreneur Awards as Partner
The Great British Entrepreneur Awards is delighted to announce Glen Scotia as its first Entrepreneurial Spirit Partner.
The scotch whisky brand, owned by Loch Lomond Group, is one of the few Campbeltown distilleries to have maintained production from the heady days of the 1830s when the region was known as the whisky capital of the world.
The brand continues to enjoy success, now backed by centuries of craftsmanship and experience and its award-winning whiskies are renowned for their distinctive maritime influence and Campbeltown character.
The partnership will see Glen Scotia sponsor the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. GBEA and Glen Scotia will also recognise and reward a business owner who has shown particular entrepreneurial spirit each month.
Founded in 2013, the Great British Entrepreneur Awards acknowledges the hard work and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and businesses in the United Kingdom. Central to its ethos is being more than just ‘an awards ceremony’ – it’s a sense of community, and a thriving ecosystem of support all year round that provide opportunities for winners and finalists to connect and showcase their business.
Francesca James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, said: “I’m delighted to announce this new and unique partnership with Glen Scotia. It has an incredibly long and inspiring entrepreneurial journey behind it, and I’m thrilled they share our passion for supporting entrepreneurs and celebrating their achievements.”
John Grieveson, Chief Marketing Officer at Glen Scotia, said: “The early entrepreneurial spirit shown by our founders back in 1832 is embedded in Glen Scotia’s DNA. Back then, our founders, along with many others at the time, rode the wave of entrepreneurialism seen in Campbeltown in the early 1800s, harnessing the abundance of natural resources needed to produce quality Scotch Whisky, as well as new technology including steam navigation which meant that whisky could be shipped directly to Glasgow in under nine hours from what is still one of the most remote parts of Scotland’s mainland.
“We’re proud to be one of the three surviving distilleries from this boom-town era, which has only been achieved by our ability to innovate and adapt the business over the centuries. Our new partnership with the GBEA is therefore very fitting, and we are very much looking forward to working with them to support the new generation of British entrepreneurs.”
Collaborative Festive Whisky Campaign Announced
The Macallan Reveals David Carson Collaboration
Shared Creativity and Craftsmanship Inspire Seasonal and Gifting Campaign
The Macallan has collaborated with globally acclaimed graphic designer David Carson to create a powerful and disruptive creative campaign for the festive season.
Featuring striking artwork in David Carson’s signature iconoclastic style, the campaign focuses on a selection of five distinctive single malt whiskies which reflect the uncompromised pursuit of excellence which has driven The Macallan since 1824.
Each of the expressions – The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old, Sherry Oak 18 Years Old, Sherry Oak 25 Years Old, Rare Cask and Estate – also share key characteristics with David Carson and his award-winning work including uniqueness, innovation, craftsmanship and complexity.
Crafted from the perfect partnership of American and European oak sherry seasoned casks, The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old embodies the innovation pursued by The Macallan and David Carson. Full-bodied and complex, The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old showcases mastery and craftsmanship while The Macallan Sherry Oak 25 Years Old is complex and distinguished, with exceptional character – just like David Carson’s inimitable work.
Selected from casks that exhibit a distinctive and unusual flavour profile The Macallan Rare Cask 2020 stands out and apart, in the manner of David Carson’s style and The Macallan Estate contains rare spirit distilled from barley grown on The Macallan Estate, creating a unique single malt like no other.
David Carson, born in Texas, 1954, is considered one of the world’s most influential graphic designers. Also a professional surfer, he began his career as a magazine designer, before in the 1990s becoming art director of the magazine Ray Gun where his experimental page layouts featuring pioneering use of typography revolutionised the field of graphic design.
His work has been displayed in one-man shows across the world and he is a recipient of the AIGA, which is renowned as the design profession’s highest accolade. Since establishing his own studio, he has created campaigns for some of the world’s leading consumer brands including Nike, Levi, Pepsi and Ray Ban.
The American artist’s collaboration with The Macallan brings together bold, fractured typography with graphic illustrations of notable flavours present in the five featured whiskies and playful representations of the festive season. Straplines include: I love it; Nothing less will do; You don’t have to; and You know me so well.
The designs will be published digitally and in print, with David’s name and signature appearing on all communications throughout the course of the campaign.
Jaume Ferras, Global Creative Director for The Macallan, said: “David Carson is an extraordinary visionary whose ground-breaking graphic designs continue to excite and inspire to this day.
“Like The Macallan, he is renowned for his unique style and mastery of his trade. Working with him has been an incredible process and we look forward to revealing the results of our collaboration over the festive season.”
For further information, visit www.themacallan.com.
Whiskies to Celebrate St. Andrew’s Day
Some Single Malt Serving Suggestions This St. Andrew’s Day
St. Andrew’s Day is just around the corner, and although things may be a little different this year, celebrating with a glass of whisky in hand will always stand the test of time.
Whether you’re with your family this St. Andrew’s Day, or relaxing at home, here is a selection of the best tipples to enjoy this November 30th, celebrating all that makes Scotland special.
Choose from the elegant complexity of Bowmore, the strong character of Laphroaig, or the shareable nature of Auchentoshan, with a variety of these tipples below.
What’s more, to continue celebrating St. Andrews Day, Laphroaig is holding its final #LaphroaigLive event of the year at 18:15 Islay (UK) time on Monday 30th November.
The session will be hosted by John Campbell (Distillery Manager) and Simon Brooking (Laphroaig Ambassador) and will include a live tasting of Laphroaig’s second instalment in the Ian Hunter series, ‘Book Two: Building An Icon’, as well as a look back at the highlights of the year at the distillery and a look forward to what’s in store for 2021.
The team will be taking and answering questions live from the thousands of Friends of Laphroaig from around the globe that join us on St. Andrew’s night to create a very memorable celebration. More details to sign up and join are here.
Bowmore 12 Year Old
Drinkers of the Bowmore 12 Year Old can taste warm and delicious flavours on the palate with subtle dark chocolate taste notes.
Bowmore’s 12 Year Old is both complex and perfectly balanced. Subtle lemon and sweet heather honey complement Bowmore’s trademark peat smoke, leading to a delicious, long and mellow finish.
This whisky is perfect for a night-in nightcap on St. Andrew’s Day.
Available for £34.95 at Master of Malt
Bowmore 15 Year Old
There is no finer example of a sherry cask than the Bowmore 15 Year Old – matured first in bourbon barrels then Oloroso casks.
The Bowmore 15 Year old has a rich, deep colour and robust warming finish, with dark chocolate and raisin aromas which compliment its smokiness and lead the way to a delicious chocolaty centre.
Great for a drink around the table with your family.
Available for £50.25 at Master of Malt
Laphroaig 10 Year Old
Laphroaig 10 Year Old is a peat smoked liquid with a surprising sweetness, hints of salt and layers of peatiness.
The Laphroaig 10 Year Old follows the traditions laid down over the last 200 years by a succession of passionate and skilled master distillers. This is a truly classic single malt Scotch, made from malted barley which is first cold-smoked and then dried over a peat fire.
Renowned for its bold, smoky taste and full-bodied with a long finish, it truly embodies the quintessential Laphroaig character.
This whisky is perfect for celebrating St Andrew’s Day with friends at home.
Currently available for £37.42 at Laphroaig Shop
Auchentoshan American Oak
The Auchentoshan American Oak is a versatile and approachable Single Malt. A triple distilled whisky that is matured solely in American bourbon casks, resulting in sweet aromas of vanilla and coconut – along with the signature smooth, delicate, Auchentoshan taste.
You will be left with a crisp, sugared grapefruit taste and a lingering hint of spice. Served perfect as an Auchentoshan & Ale, neat or over ice, or even shaken up in some classic cocktails, including the Auchentoshan Sour.
Enjoy a unique Single Malt with the Auchentoshan American Oak.
Available for £33.99 on Amazon.co.uk
Auchentoshan Three Wood
This award-winning Single Malt has been matured in three different casks, from American Bourbon to Spanish Olorosso Sherry and finally, Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks.
A rich, complex whisky with toffee and sherry flavours.
Wanting an evening that feels unique? Enjoy this triple-distilled Single Malt Whisky.
Available for £49.48 on Amazon
Monthly Whisky Subscription Platform From Master of Malt
INTRODUCING POUR & SIP:
A DYNAMIC NEW SUBSCRIPTION CLUB FOR WHISKY LOVERS
Pour & Sip, a new monthly subscription service powered by multi-award-winning drinks eCommerce player Master of Malt, is set to transform how whisky connoisseurs and novices alike engage with and share the spirit.
Whisky lovers and flavour fanatics now have a new way to enjoy the newest, most exciting and much-loved expressions: introducing Pour & Sip.
Pour & Sip is an exciting and flexible platform for drinks discovery, tailored to customers and with community, accessibility and inclusion at its core.
Each month, customers receive a selection of five different 30ml measures, curated by Pour & Sip’s expert buyers and writers. Powered by Master of Malt, the passionate in-house team offers years of experience in the whisky industry, with Pour & Sip an outlet to share their expertise.
Pour & Sip is unique in its philosophy. The founding team recognises that whisky can be intimidating, and has worked to develop a club that is welcoming for all [over legal drinking age]. Whisky is for anyone who enjoys flavour experiences, regardless of gender, ethnicity, background, or anything else. And so is Pour & Sip.
New customers receive a welcome pack containing a pair of tasting glasses, a how to taste whisky card, detailed tasting notes, plus the first five 30ml whisky samples.
Members are encouraged to join twice-monthly online tastings hosted by the expert team, giving them the opportunity to explore each taster in detail, ask questions, and generally immerse themselves in all things whisky. They can also enjoy bespoke blog content, and will even receive access to exclusive discounts on full-price bottles at Master of Malt.
Pour & Sip boxes ship monthly, with members at complete control of their subscription. Deliveries can be paused and resumed at any time at no cost, and set two- and three-month gift options are also available.
“I am absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of Pour & Sip,” said Giovana Petry, Pour & Sip lead. “We’re so excited to share our new whisky finds and passion with everyone, making this an experience less intimidating. Every monthly box is distinct, different, and filled to the brim with flavour. All our members have to do is sit back, Pour & Sip!”
Pour & Sip is open to new members now, with the first welcome packs shipping in September.
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Here’s to Some More Welcome Spirits this Halloween!
WHISKY COCKTAILS FOR A ‘TREAT’ THIS HALLOWEEN
This Halloween, whether you’re watching a horror movie, or in need of a break from carving the pumpkin, why not enjoy the evening with a whisky based cocktail in hand? The unique flavours, mixed with some classic favourites, will be a terrific choice come Saturday 31st October.
Here is a selection of the perfect Halloween cocktail choices featuring Auchentoshan, Laphroaig and Bowmore.
A Glaswegian Tale of Halloween
Sweet, fruity and inspired by the spooky fogs that used to cover the streets in Edinburgh, this is an eerie cocktail choice for Halloween.
- 37.5ml Auchentoshan Three Wood
- 12.5ml banana liqueur
- 25ml ginger wine
- 2 dashes walnut bitters
- Garnish with ginger slice (optional)
Stir down, strain into rocks glass. Serve with block ice.
Auchentoshan Three Wood available for £43.75 at Master of Malt
Midnight on Halloween
A complex cocktail sure to lightening up the darkest Halloween night: Inspired by an equally complex city, this shaken sour is dominated by Mezcal smoke, pineapple and citrus; A true treat!
- 20ml Mezcal
- 25ml Auchentoshan Bartender’s Malt
- 20ml Monin Orgeat
- 25ml pineapple juice
- 20 drops malic acid solution†
- 4 dashes grapefruit bitters
Shake down and double strain. Garnish with bitters hearts.
Bartender’s Malt available for £28.63 at Master of Malt
Laphroaig’s Halloween Project
Smokey, yet sweet, it’s trick or treat with Laphroaig’s Halloween project. A delicious and unique cocktail to enjoy on 31st October.
- 1 oz Green Chartreuse
- 0.5 oz Laphroaig Quarter Cask
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Maraschino
- 0.25 oz Yellow Chartreuse
- 2 Dashes Peach Bitters
- Lemon Twist Garnish
Shake with ice, then strain. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask available for £38.23 at Master of Malt
Bowmore’s Lemony Ticket Sour
A sweet and sophisticated sip – get ready to impress this Halloween with this cocktail featuring the Bowmore 12-Year-Old Whisky.
- 60ml Bowmore® 12-Year-Old
- 20ml fresh lemon juice
- 20ml sugar syrup
- 1dash of egg white
- 3 Skewered brandied cherries
Add ingredients and dry shake. Then, add ice and shake. Double strain into a Coupe. Garnish with a cherry skewer.
Bowmore 12-Year-Old available for £34.95 at The Whisky Exchange.
