Nordic Bigsmoke 2013 – a 48-hour marathon for cigar aficionados

Cigar aficionados from around the world are invited to Nordic Bigsmoke – the biggest ever cigar event in the Scandinavian region during the amazing White Nights. Nordic Bigsmoke spreads over three full days from June 21st to 23rd, which are the most important midsummer days of the Nordic region. The event takes place in the … Read more

Full bloom with Absolut Hibiskus

Absolut Vodka opens the doors to creative bartending with inspiration delivered straight from the garden.Trend-forward Absolut flavor portfolio is enriched with Absolut Hibiskus – a showstopper with a unique blend of hibiscus and pomegranate, once considered the fruit of royalty for its rich, red color and glistening seeds. “In recent years, a sophisticated trend has … Read more

“In the spirit of brotherhood”: Adam Rodriguez x Chivas Regal

Actor Adam Rodriguez (CSI: Miami, Magic Mike) has signed a partnership with Chivas Regal, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, for an online and events campaign celebrating “the brand’s core values of brotherhood, honor and success”. Rodriguez will appear in the second edition of Chivas Regal’s 1801 Club, a pop-up club … Read more

Ultra-rare Ballantine’s 40yo limited edition scotch

Pernod Ricard’s Ballantine’s 40 Year Old Ballantine’s 40-year-old limited edition scotch ready for annual production Ballantine’s 40 Year Old represents a new pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship for the range. Only 100 handcrafted bottles of this ultra-rare whisky are available each year. “This 40yo blend is something I believe George Ballantine would be proud to … Read more

Champagne sales are bubbling again

After a serious hit in 2008 and 2009, the French champagne industry is preparing for a good season. The first signs of a bumper year came this past summer. The CIVC, which sets the criteria for the harvest, authorized the maximum volume of grape picking—a sign of optimism for the medium term as grapes picked … Read more