Category: Eye On Beer, Wine, & Spirits

Prabal Gurung And The Glenlivet®Celebrate New 14 Year Old Expression With New York Fashion Week: The Shows

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As the official spirit sponsor of NYFW: The Shows, The Glenlivet 14 Year Old is giving a taste of the new liquid with a variety of interactive experiences throughout NYC aimed at educating, inspiring and delighting whisky enthusiasts and new drinkers alike during New York Fashion Week.

With the help of fashion designer Prabal Gurung and NYFW: The Shows, The Glenlivet 14 Year Old is bringing that same bold spirit to New York City and beyond with exclusive events, pop-ups and its custom co-designed Prabal Gurung x The Glenlivet flask & flask bag commemorating the launch of The Glenlivet 14 Year Old.

Born in Singapore and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, fashion designer Prabal Gurung brings worldly influences to his designs. Gurung chooses to manufacture over 80% of his collection in New York City to uphold standards of quality while supporting the local community. The brand produces a majority of the remainder of the collections in Nepal, working closely with female artisans to highlight their craft and create employment opportunities.

Timed to the 10th anniversary of his NYFW debut, Gurung will unveil his latest collection on Sunday, September 8 at Spring Studios along with exclusive co-created pieces inspired by his partnership with The Glenlivet 14 Year Old, including a limited edition 14 Year Old Flask that will be gifted to select tastemakers within the fashion industry. After the show, select The Glenlivet x Prabal Gurung pieces will be available in limited quantities for both fashion and whisky fans alike.

The Glenlivet will also release behind-the-scenes content featuring the designer as he discusses his partnership with The Glenlivet, iconic runway designs and views breaking traditional conventions in the fashion realm to make it a more inclusive space for all.

During Sept. 5-11, The Glenlivet 14 Year Old will be popping up and dropping down throughout the city, including:

  • The Glenlivet Drop Shop – designed with the aesthetic of a sleek, mobile airstream, The Glenlivet Drop Shop will offer visitors the opportunity to sample The Glenlivet 14 Year Old, customize premium T-shirts and get a first look at items from the brand’s collaboration with Prabal Gurung.
  • Happy Hours at NYFW: The Shows – The Glenlivet 14 Year Old will be on display throughout the week at NYFW, featuring creative cocktails with unexpected ingredients.
  • SoHo Sip and Shop – in-store brand activations at luxury retailers will allow consumers to meet & experience the brand.
    • Saturday, Sept. 7:
      • NARS Prince Street, 124 Prince St., 1-6 p.m.
      • Theory SoHo, 47 Greene St., 12-6 p.m.
      • Theory Meatpacking, 40 Gansevoort St., 12-6 p.m.
      • Theory Hudson Yards, 20 Hudson Yards (Level 1, Suite 128A), 12-6 p.m.
      • Versace Fifth Avenue, 647 5th Ave., 4-6 p.m.
      • Alice + Olivia SoHo, 98 Greene St., 1-6p.m.
    • Sunday, Sept. 8:
      • NARS Prince Street, 124 Prince St., 1-6 p.m.
      • Alice + Olivia SoHo, 98 Greene St., 1-4 p.m.
  • NYFW: The Talks – The Glenlivet will participate in the season’s NYFW: The Talks series at Spring Studios, presenting a curated conversation around fashion and inclusivity, ending with a toast of The Glenlivet 14 Year Old to a more diverse and inclusive NYFW.

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HAIG CLUB Releases A Night Out With David Beckham… In Reverse

#LeaveAsYouArrived is part of HAIG CLUB’s ongoing commitment to responsible drinking and will continue to roll out globally across social media with additional exclusive content designed to celebrate drinking in moderation.

Diageo newly released a new film ‘Leave as You Arrived’ from HAIG CLUB as part of the brand’s commitment to responsible drinking. The film, featuring global icon and HAIG CLUB business partner David Beckham, marks the next progressive step in Diageo’s determination to bring responsible drinking to the forefront of consumer thinking in innovative and authentic ways.

The 60-second film is directed by Grammy Award winning Swedish director, Jonas Akerlund the film plays out in reverse – the end of the film is in fact the beginning and shows David Beckham and his friends as immaculately put together leaving the bar as when they arrived.

Diageo is a global company, with its products sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE).

HAIG CLUB is the Single Grain Scotch Whisky from Diageo produced in partnership with global icon David Beckham and entrepreneur Simon Fuller. Built on nearly 400 years of distilling heritage, this is a Single Grain Scotch Whisky realised in a radical new way. As part of his partnership with HAIG CLUB, David Beckham supports the HAIG CLUB philosophy of drinking with style and the shared belief in quality over quantity. More information about HAIG CLUB may be found at http://www.HaigClub.com or facebook.com/HaigClub.

230 Fifth Rooftop Bar Introducing a Holiday Light Show and Expanding its Heated Rooftop Igloos

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Patrons will be able to stay warm and cozy with 17 luxury, custom made igloos in New York City during the holiday season.  230 Fifth Rooftop Bar, home of New York’s largest outdoor Rooftop Garden and indoor enclosed Penthouse Lounge, will be warming up its clientele with 12-foot-wide by 7-foot-high transparent structures, allowing for an unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline.

Each igloo is highly insulated keeping temperatures at a blissful 75° during the winter cold, and is outfitted with seating for up to 12 guests and an indoor fireplace.  Accompanying the igloos and the light show will be 230 Fifth’s new winter menu, which introduces cocktails such as the “Winter Berry Mule” and “Empire Sour” along with Hot Specialty Drinks, red robes, blankets, and infrared heaters to enjoy as they take in 230 Fifth’s 360-degree view of the Manhattan skyline.

Reservations are not required or taken, and there is no minimum spend to enjoy the festivities.  The newly designed igloos and winter light show in the month of November, will be available 7 days a week from open to close (Monday through Friday 4PM – 4AM; Saturday and Sunday from 10AM – 4AM; after dusk for the light show).

230 Fifth Rooftop Bar is located at 230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001 on the corner of 27th Street and 5th Avenue.  For any additional information please contact the company at 212-725-4300.

Guy Fieri Invites His Chef-Friends Over For A Sunday Cook-Off On A New Series ‘Guy’s Ranch Kitchen’ On The Food Network

 

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Guy Fieri invites some of his chef-friends over for Sunday cook-offs on Guy’s Ranch Kitchen beginning on Sunday, November 12th at 12pm ET/PT.  Each week, Guy and a few of his best chef pals come together for a Sunday meal with big flavors and delicious dishes. On the premiere episode, Guy hosts a mouth-watering Friendsgiving to celebrate Thanksgiving.

With “too many cooks in the kitchen,” friendly competition sparks as they try to outdo each other with the most flavorful and delicious dishes.  Alex Guarnaschelli creates a delicious hot brie sandwich with a tangy cranberry vinaigrette and Eric Greenspan reinvents a traditional holiday dish with his crispy sweet potato latkes and marshmallow crème fraiche. Aarti Sequeira prepares samosas, an Indian food favorite, stuffed with the flavors of Thanksgiving, while Carl Ruiz takes a Latin approach to his dish filling empanada pastries with cranberry and turkey.

It’s not a celebration without libations and dessert, so Aaron May pours a Portuguese-style sangria with cranberry and cinnamon to go with delicious handheld pumpkin and pecan pies. As the chefs add their own personal flair, each recipe prepared in Guy’s Ranch Kitchen can be recreated in anyone’s kitchen at home.  Fans can head to FoodNetwork.com/GuysRanchKitchen to browse behind-the-scenes photos of your favorite chefs, watch video extras and get the recipes.  Tell us which dishes are your favorite using #GuysRanchKitchen.

Lot18 and AMC Launch New “The Walking Dead” Wine Collection

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Just in time for the highly anticipated new season of “The Walking Dead”, Wine lovers and fans of the worldwide hit television series “The Walking Dead” can now order “The Walking Dead” Wine Collection from Lot18 in partnership with AMC.

With a limited number of each specially created bottle available, these wines can be purchased exclusively at Lot18.com/TheWalkingDead while supplies last. The individually selected wines were carefully crafted by the team at Lot18 to highlight their shared characteristics with the beloved characters Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and the villainous Negan.

Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, “The Walking Dead” reigns as television’s most watched drama for adults 18-49. “The Walking Dead” tells the story of the months and years that follow a zombie apocalypse, and follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, who travel in search of a safe and secure home.

The series is executive produced by showrunner Scott M. Gimple, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Greg Nicotero and Tom Luse. “The Walking Dead” is currently in its eighth season airing Sunday nights on AMC.

The inspiration behind the wines are as follows:

Rick Grimes – 2016 California Petite Sirah
Whether he’s fighting off a herd of walkers or rallying communities to defend against the Saviors, Rick Grimes is undoubtedly the leader of the group, just as this Petite Sirah would command the attention of anyone who tastes it. Like Rick, this red is a true crowd pleaser – bold, dark and balanced, exhibiting a notable tension between the bright acidity and firm, tannic structure. You’ll realize with just one sip that his is a wine that’ll never let you down.

Daryl Dixon – 2016 California Cabernet Sauvignon
Resourceful, fearless and capable of handling both the dead and the living, Daryl Dixon is a loner man of few words, but his loyalty to the group is immediately apparent to anyone he encounters. This California Cabernet Sauvignon is similarly reliable, showing depth and an attractive core of ripe black fruits, intermingled with savory nuances of coffee bean and dried herbs. Like Daryl’s crossbow, this is a wine you can count on to always hit the mark.

Negan – California Bourbon Barrel Red Blend
Negan is the man we all love to hate, but you have to respect his uncompromising style. This red blend is also brawny and bold, creating devotees with its robust, extracted flavors of vanilla, dark chocolate and caramel. A portion of the wine was bourbon barrel aged for three months. Composed of 73% Merlots, 18% Zinfandel and 9% Petite Sirah, this is a wine that packs a punch harder than Lucille’s, compelling you through the apocalypse and beyond.

 

Mumm House unveils the secrets of Usain Bolt’s success

Usain Bolt proved that his incredible talents go far beyond being the fastest man on the planet when he was appointed the new ‘CEO’ of Maison Mumm last year.  Maison Mumm released a new video, in which new CEO Usain Bolt passes on his personal tips for coming out a winner.

As Mumm’s Chief Entertainment Officer for the past year, Usain has inspired the world with his positive mindset by creating daring celebrations with a distinctive Mumm touch. This bold new production shows him revealing an unexpectedly intimate side, in a series of slickly choreographed routines worthy of a professional dancer.

For the first time ever, the video shows an elite athlete raising the curtain on the secrets to his success. Usain Bolt radiates a winning attitude before even hitting the starting blocks, and his personal method defies convention: “Don’t win to celebrate, celebrate to win.” That message establishes Mumm as a Maison with a strong point of view and a mindset focused on panache and positive thinking: in short, a true icon of victory and celebration.

Mumm’s distinctive bottle is the ultimate expression of victory celebrations and a tribute to the achievements of sportsmen everywhere. The video is a new chapter in the daring history of the Maison Mumm. Edgy and unconventional, the film – directed by the talented Luis Cervero (having worked for Pharell Williams, Justice, etc.) – features the athlete and the former Jamaican Miss Universe contestant Yendi Philipps in an up-to-the-minute expression of Maison Mumm’s signature values of Dare. Win. Celebrate.

 

Celebrate your #NextVictory

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