William Grant & Sons

We are delighted that four William Grant & Sons employees have been chosen to join The OurWhisky Foundation mentorship programme.   Hazel Macleod and Gemma Loudon were selected as mentees, while Jamie Johnson and James Taylor have joined as mentors.   The OurWhisky Foundation is a non-profit organisation which recognises and supports women and non-binary people working in the whisky industry.   At William Grant & Sons, we proudly support the growth and development of all people and are thrilled to see our colleagues involved in programmes like this.

Want to experience the brighter side of Tequila this summer? Keep an eye out for the Milagro Margarita Mobile touring around the USA.   It’s a celebration of Tequila! Serving not only the freshest classic Margaritas with a squeeze of lime and agave, but also watermelon Margaritas.   And as today is International National Tequila Day - let's celebrate Milagro style!   Follow Milagro Tequila on Instagram to find out where the Margarita Mobile will be next: https://lnkd.in/dHqeC-z7   #Pleasedrinkresponsbily #Staymeasured

For the second consecutive year, the Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery Experience has been awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award!   Based on reviews and ratings made throughout the year on TripAdvisor, the award recognises the top 10% of tourist attractions around the world. It’s a testament to our distillery experience team and the warm Tullamore welcome they give all of our visitors.    When you visit the Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery Experience, you’ll be taken ‘behind the scenes’ of our state-of-the-art distillery, meet some of the rare characters who work on-site everyday, and feel the warm embrace of an Irish coffee.   What are you waiting for, book your tour today: https://lnkd.in/eengrkAV   Tours are for over 18s only.   #Pleasedrinkresponsibly #staymeasured

Enjoyed a New York Mets game this weekend from the Hendrick's Bar at The Cadillac Club in Citi Field, offering one of the most unique and premium viewing experiences in baseball. Kudos to John Montana and our NY Metro Team for the amazing sponsorship execution - the William Grant & Sons portfolio looks incredible throughout the stadium. 🌟 #NYMets #Baseball #Sponsorship #UniqueExperience

Congratulations Denzil Franklin from Sixteen33 in Mumbai for winning Monkey Shoulder's ‘Ultimate Bartender Championship' in India.   The annual championship takes place in countries around the world, and last week it was India's turn, held in Jaipur. It not only gathers the most talented bartenders across India, it’s also a chance to celebrate the skills and passion of bartenders.   It was an intense competition lasting 8 city rounds and saw over 1300 registrations. The contenders showcased their skills in challenges centered around key bartending talents like ingredients, mixing, pouring, nosing, and perfecting the ultimate serve.   Having proven his exceptional skills and creativity, Denzil Franklin, will now attend Camp Monkey, an exclusive annual gathering of Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassadors and fellow championship winners from around the world at Goa in November 2024. #pleasedrinkresponsibly #staymeasured

Today is World Rum Day, and at William Grant & Sons we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Rum.   We could sit back and relax and with Jerry Cola, using our classic Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum – a simple yet indulgent serve that highlights the spices in the rum.   Or we could step into the sweeter world of Discarded Banana Peel Rum with a Discarded Banana Peel Daiquiri. With a taste of banoffee pie, the humble daiquiri is truly levelled-up in this mix of a classic. Rum also plays a role in the maturation and flavour profiles of some of our whiskies. We use casks that have previously held rum to bring out notes of toffee, fruit and vanilla in certain liquids. The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask is a fine example, having been aged in oak before it’s finished in casks that previously held Caribbean rum.

We are excited to share Glenfiddich’s latest partnership with BlockBar – an innovative sealed auction of a rare Glenfiddich 1985 cask bottling, direct from the distillery. A unique opportunity to buy a piece of Glenfiddich history.   Personally selected by Glenfiddich’s esteemed Malt Master, Brian Kinsman, for BlockBar, the 39 Year-Old is an exclusive expression, laid to cask in January 1985. Having matured for 16 years in American oak, it was later transferred into an Oloroso sherry-seasoned European oak cask. The liquid has a distinctive mahogany hue and an intensely, deep, complex flavour, boasting layers of fruit, hearty oak and brown sugar sweetness, along with a hint of subtle spice, a rich texture and a wonderful mouth coating oiliness, making it a truly unique whisky.   From the exclusive cask bottling, 150 x 700ml bottles will become available in September 2024. Each bottle will be housed in a bespoke, ebony lacquered presentation box inscribed with the cask number, matching the individually numbered limited edition bottle inside. At the time of bottling the existing cask NFT owner will have the option to personalise the label, making this a truly unique opportunity.   The sealed bid auction is a first for both Glenfiddich and BlockBar, so to make it extra special, the cask bottling comes with a VIP distillery experience and overnight stay at one of the William Grant & Sons houses on the estate.   Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7dJt6ah Please drink responsibly.

Today we’ll see Ireland take on the rugby world champions, the Springboks from South Africa, for the first match of their two-part series. To mark the occasion, Tullamore D.E.W. has partnered with Old School, South Africa's premium rugby sportswear brand. The coming together of these two countries honours more than just rugby. It's also a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, cultures and passions, and a testament to the unity sport and culture can foster. You can explore the bespoke rugby jerseys now: https://lnkd.in/e_QFzscq

On this day in 1969, we made history by opening the doors of The Glenfiddich Distillery to visitors, the first Scotch whisky distillery to do so.    The same care and focus on quality that is given to the liquid is also given to our visitor experience; this was recently recognised by The Times newspaper who this year named Glenfiddich Distillery one of the seven best whisky distilleries in the UK. Guests who tour the distillery, located in Dufftown, Scotland - the heart of Speyside - will have the unique opportunity to enjoy a tasting as well as see our grain to glass process first hand.   We're delighted to share the original label from bottles given as gifts to VIPs on the first visit all those years ago, alongside images of the Distillery today.   Interested in visiting the Glenfiddich Distillery? Learn more and plan your visit here: https://lnkd.in/eZpgJAZY   Tours are for over 18s only. Please drink responsibly.

We are thrilled to unveil the latest travel retail exclusive: Silent Pool Gin Mediterranean Expression. Which made its UK debut in Avolta’s World Duty Free stores on June 26th.   The ultra-premium gin Silent Pool Mediterranean Expression is inspired by the sun-soaked Mediterranean, making it the perfect fit for the travel retail market and an ideal choice for travellers seeking something new and creative.   This gin captures the essence of the Mediterranean through the provenance of the botanical recipe: vibrant lemon and lime, earthy Moroccan coriander, pine rich Italian juniper, floral notes of honeysuckle and subtle richness from Spanish orange-blossom honey, delivering a complex and aromatic sensory journey.   Perfect for summer holidays, Silent Pool Gin Mediterranean Expression offers a vibrant, citrus aroma and the joy of sharing a gin and tonic by the sea.   Visit our activations at London Gatwick South in July and London Gatwick North in August to sample this innovative and elegant expression.   #SilentPoolGin #MediterraneanExpression #TravelRetail #WilliamGrantandSons #WorldDutyFree