The week in pictures
Hennessy Cognac partnered with a global leader in shared community spaces, WeWork,to invest in an up-and-coming business called Kent & Bond. The company is the “first” all organic men’s body care and grooming brand and donates one bar of soap to someone in need with every product purchased. Kent & Bond was selected to receive a year of mentorship and office space, rent free, via the Hennessy VSOP Privilège Lab at WeWork Wall Street in New York.
It’s that time of year where all around the world, Christmas revellers are dusting off the Michael Bublé Christmas album to get into the festive spirit. And this week, to mark Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday on 12 December, the Grammy award-winning musician celebrated the occasion with Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Century.
The team at The Famous Grouse Experience at the Glenturret Distillery welcomed a new furry friend this week, Glenn II, to keep existing mouser Turret company after the cat’s sidekick Glen sadly passed away in July following a short illness.
Bruichladdich Distillery’s former managing director Mark Reynier announced production is now underway at his new Waterford Distillery, just a year and four months after Reynier purchased the site.
PPA Connect awarded the company behind The International Wine and Spirits Competition Banquet – the IWSC Group – the Awards Event of the Year 2015 trophy.
Beenleigh Rum Distillery in Queensland, Australia, opened a new AU$5 million visitors’ centre this week, in an effort to build the facility’s profile and attract more than 200,000 tourists a year.
As consumers were busy going about their Christmas shopping, Chase Vodka headed to Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason in London to meet shoppers and offer samples, all in the spirit of Christmas.
The Teeling Whiskey Company shared this snap on Facebook – ex-Californian Cabernet Sauvignon red wine casks ready for filling for full maturation.
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) hosted a winter party this week to celebrate the official opening of its London offices.
SB’s editor Kristiane Sherry jetted to Helsinki, Finland, on Wednesday with World Duty Free for an in-depth look at the city’s booming travel retail market.
Diageo Reserve World Class UK announced the first five finalists for the 2016 competition: Liam Broom, of Callooh Callay; Tim Laferla, of City Social; Sean Fennelly, of Milk & Honey; Kyle Wilkinson, of Blind Pig; and Scott Gavin, or Rosewood Hotel.
