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For the first time in its 170 year history, Glenmorangie is giving whisky aficionados the opportunity to inspire the creation of the next Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky. During 18 month ‘Cask Masters’ program fans will be able to vote for their favorite of the three maturing whiskies, will be involved in the naming of … Read more
As the official tequila sponsor of Major League Soccer (MLS), the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams and the annual U.S. Tour of the Mexican National Team, authentic 100 percent agave tequila el Jimador released second limited-edition soccer bottles created by Jesus Ostos. The bottles will be available in all three expressions, Blanco, Reposado and … Read more
Loews Atlanta’s Executive Chef Olivier Gaupin has been inducted into the prestigious Maitres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chef of France), an exclusive organization dedicated to preserving and spreading French culinary arts. Six chefs in the United States, including Gaupin, were inducted into the Maitres Cuisiniers de France during a conference ceremony held March 18 at … Read more
Best sommeliers of the world with contestants from from 54 countries compete in Japan for world’s best title won last in 2010 by Britain’s Gerard Basset, when the contest was held in Chile. The wine waiters contest, is being held for the 14th time. The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (A.S.I.) established in 1969 hold … Read more
Official wine for the FIFA World Cup 2014 revealed South Brazilian boutique winery Lidio Carraro is the official wine for the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Christened Faces, the wine will be served at FIFA-organized events leading up to and during the World Cup and will bear the official FIFA seal. Lidio Carraro’s wines … Read more
Scotland’s Ardbeg Galileo (The Glenmorangie Company), an Ardbeg Distillery spirit, was named the world’s best single malt whisky at The World Whiskies Awards in London. For the 2013 edition of the competition, tasters sampled more than 300 whiskies, but Ardbeg Galileo with its notes of “warm tarmac”, “tar lozenges,” and “fishing nets” won the hearts … Read more