In the world of “futbol,” as the sport of soccer is known in every country except the United States, Lionel (Leo) Messi, the Argentine-born soccer superstar, is considered the “best of the best” on the field, especially after winning a record five “World Player of the Year” titles. He has the same reputation off the […]
Martell, the prestigious House of Cognac founded in 1715, announces the launch of a new cognac, “Martell Caractere.” The new blend, available exclusively in California, offers style, elegance, complexity and balance for the true man of character, and pays tribute to the spirit of legendary entrepreneur and Martell founder, Jean Martell. Jean Martell was an […]
Exclusive wine merchant Le Clos unveiled a Balthazar (12 L) of Château Margaux 2009 at the cost of USD 195,000, making it the world’s most expensive bottle of red wine to ever be retailed. Le Clos, the game-changing retailer of fine wines and luxury spirits, is the globally exclusive partner selected to offer the Château […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV0bcb62ip4 First the brand overcame the Government, then it was the scourge of wine, followed by the pressure from mans significant other, and now the problem is that men have simply become too busy for beer. Whether it’s working late, fixing the roof, attending a second cousin’s wedding – there’s always something that bumps having […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h_sOE_y2FM&feature=share&list=PLnaDuH6eNKoFEzResQRasGYR0E5A_gn6q Baileys is releasing a TV spot as part of a £10 million push across Western Europe to promote its Chocolate Luxe drink. The new drink is a mixture of Baileys Irish Cream and Belgian Chocolate, and was created by Anthony Wilson, the principal liquid developer at its parent company Diageo and whose father helped […]
A long running print campaign for Jack Daniels is to be launched in Australia, via the Arnold Furnace agency. The campaign, entitled ‘postcards from Lynchburg’, has commenced with an execution detailing “everything from the difference between whiskey and bourbon to the fact that the Scotch industry uses old Jack Daniel’s barrels.” “All have a unique […]
A change of environment can enhance the experience of enjoying whisky by up to 20%, according to the world’s first scientific study exploring the senses and taste of whisky. The study has exciting implications for people enjoying whisky in their own homes, and for the way pubs, bars and restaurants could be designed in the […]
AB InBev, Heineken, Molson Coors and Fuller’s are broadening their use of digital in the on-trade to try and create an upfront value proposition capable of wooing drinkers rather than just relying on quirky bar-side marketing “gimmicks”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlnjXlm2sm0 Beer brands are at the forefront of digital innovation with marketing initiatives such as Facebook apps and […]
This October, Absolut is launching the next instalment in the brand’s iconic limited edition bottle collection, Absolut Originality. Building on its creative heritage, each bottle of Absolut Originality is a one – of – a – kind work of art; each of the four million bottles has an individual design created by adding a drop […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfqS_WBwwD0 Grey Goose vodka launched Fly Beyond to tell the remarkable story of how its creator defied expectations in France and throughout the spirits world to create a vodka that would set a standard of luxury in the super premium category. The global integrated marketing campaign of Fly Beyond brings to life the compelling story of the […]