Useful information from the whisky industry in June 2009

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Planet Whiskies will bring you the latest whisky press releases from around the world - June 2009

Whisky and wildlife partnership wins top charity award - 30th June 2009

A UK photo of the Famous Grouse - Black Grouse bottleRSPB Scotland and The Famous Grouse was honoured to be presented with the 'Best Partnership' award at the Scottish Charity Awards (hosted by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations - SCVO) in Edinburgh on Thursday, 11 June for the ongoing partnership which saw the launch of a new whisky.

Last year The Famous Grouse launched a new blend -The Black Grouse. The Black Grouse is a unique blend of The Famous Grouse mixed with Islay malts to create a rich smoky, peaty taste, and 50p from the sales of each bottle are donated to the RSPB for urgent black grouse conservation.

The money goes towards habitat restoration work for the threatened species, which has declined dramatically in recent decades. To date, the deal has raised £30,000 for the charity. Concentrated efforts to help the bird by maintaining and expanding suitable habitats on RSPB reserves and ...Click to read more

Joint Media Release from Scottish Rugby and The Famous Grouse: 26th June 2009

Spirited showing by Scottish Rugby’s longest serving sponsor

The Famous Grouse, Scottish Rugby’s longest-standing sponsor, has announced today that it is extending its partnership.

Scotland’s favourite whisky, is committing to the sport in Scotland for a further two years as official spirit of Scottish Rugby in a six figure deal.

This means that the whisky – created by Perthshire grocer Matthew Gloag in 1896 and recently voted Best Scottish Brand over the last 50 years by ... Click to read more

Latest News - Scottish Whisky Association -Italian success for whisky distillers - 26th June 2009

Scottish Whisky Association - Whisky distillers set out Green Commitments A long fight by the Scotch Whisky Association to protect consumers from imitation ‘Scotch Whiskies’ in Italy has come to a successful end in the Italian Supreme Court.

In the late 1980s, a number of imitation ‘Scotch Whiskies’ were found on sale in major retailers in Italy. All the ‘whiskies’ were supplied by a Mr Angelo Vendrame operating under several trading names. Despite the use of Scottish sounding names such as ‘MacQueen’, ‘Clan 55’, ‘Jackson’s’, ‘Gold River’, ‘Royal Club’ and ‘Sullivan’ none of the products was genuine. Some were specifically mis-described as ‘Scotch Whisky’ on labels, whilst others... Click to read more

Latest Whisky News - High spirits mark the end of the World Fly Fishing Championship 2009 - June 25th, 2009

Photos from the World Fly Fishing Championship 2009. For a full list of the people in the photo please look to the bottom of the article

To see the names of the people in this photo please click through to the article page

25 June 2009, Dumgoyne: International sportspeople enjoyed a taste of Scotland’s famed hospitality, with a memorable Gala Dinner and prize presentations to celebrate the conclusion of the hugely successful 29th World Fly Fishing Championships, which took place around the Stirlingshire village of Drymen.

Sponsored by local distillery, Glengoyne, it was the first time the World Fly Fishing Champions has been held in the UK, with 27 teams and 177 international sportspeople taking part. Britain did exceptionally well, with the English team taking gold over all and Scotland securing a well-deserved third place. English team member, Iain Barr also received gold in the individual category. Click to read more

Latest News - Whisky industry - The chance to enjoy the perfect Homecoming Dram - 25th June, 2009

A photo of the bottle Isle of Skye Blended WhiskyBroxburn, 25 June 2009: In celebration of this Homecoming year, Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky is not only tempting visitors to The Misty Isle with a dram of the award-winning Scotch, but is extending the invitation to the whole of Scotland.

This summer, Ian Macleod Distillers, producers of Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky, has developed an extensive on and off-trade campaign to promote not only the brand’s exceptionally smooth and mellow flavour, but encourage visitors to head to Skye and experience the spectacular island firsthand.

Building on their collaboration with VisitScotland’s Perfect Day campaign, which has already included a competition and £1-off vouchers Click to read more

Latest News - Whisky industry -The Macallan holds inaugural dinner in record breaking surroundings - June 19th, 2009

The Macallan holds inaugural dinner in record breaking surroundings - June 19th, 200919 June 2009 - The Scotch Whisky Experience, formerly known as The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, played host to a group of businessmen from the luxury world at the first private dinner to be held in the room containing the world’s largest collection of whiskies.

Featuring 3,384 bottles, the record-breaking collection was built up over 35 years by Brazilian whisky enthusiast, Claive Vidiz, who scoured the world for whiskies to create the magnificent collection which he kept at his home in ... Click to read more

Latest News - Whisky industry - Chivas Brothers creates perfect blend of support as it joins trees4scotland conservation project - 16th June, 2009

Chivas Brothers have teamed up with tree4scotland projectChivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has teamed up with Trees4Scotland to plant oak trees in their new woodland project in Perthshire, Scotland.

Trees4Scotland is an organisation dedicated to planting new woodlands in Scotland. One of their projects ‘Teaghlach Wood’, which means family or clan wood, is a unique tree initiative near the village of Comrie in Perthshire, where 35 hectares of woodland will be planted. Tree varieties will include oak, birch and ash to help combat climate .... Click to read more

Latest News - Whisky industry - A whisky for every Dad this Fathers’ Day - 16th June, 2009

A wide selection of whiskies available from Edrington Group for Fathers' Day on the 21st June 2009

Whether your Dad is a whisky connoisseur or newcomer to ‘the water of life’, this menu of award winning whiskies will ensure you choose something special to make him smile on 21 June.

Make your Dad famous this Fathers Day with a personalised bottle of The Famous Grouse, Scotland’s favourite whisky.  Personalise the label on the front with ‘Dad’ or your ... Click to read more

Latest News - Whisky industry - Five Star hat-trick for Chivas Brothers visitor centres- 12th June, 2009

A photo of Strathisla Distillery receiving its  award for a  Five Star visitor center status by Visit Scotland, the country’s official national tourism organisation.Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, is celebrating following the news that Strathisla Distillery has been awarded Five Star status by Visit Scotland, the country’s official national tourism organisation.  Strathisla Distillery is the third of the company’s visitor centres to maintain or achieve the highest Visit Scotland accolade in the past year, with The Glenlivet and Aberlour Distilleries recently enjoying the same success.

The Visit Scotland Quality Assurance Scheme was set up to help tourists distinguish the quality of visitor attractions and accommodation around the country. Quality Advisors assess each and every outlet by visiting the venue without prior notice and rating it against a wide range of ... Click to read more

Latest News - Whisky industry - Chivas Brothers Claims Trade Mark Victory in China- 10th June, 2009

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old, 18 Year Old and 25 Year Old Whisky BrandsChivas Brothers has claimed a victory in the battle to protect the esteemed reputation of its flagship Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal in China. The name CHIVAS (both in English and Chinese characters) and CHIVAS REGAL (in English) have now been recognised by the Chinese Trade Marks Office (CTMO) as well-known trade marks in China.  

Christian Porta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chivas Brothers, comments: “This formal recognition of Chivas as a well-known trade mark will strengthen ... Click to read more

Latest News - Whisky industry - Glengoyne Distillery - A Celebration of Scotland’s Finest - 10th June, 2009

MHOR, Glengoyne, Loch Fyne and Tannoy logos

10 June 2009, Broxburn: Scotland has earned a world class reputation in fields as diverse as the arts, business and sport. In celebration of this innovative, inspiring and entrepreneurial spirit, four award-winning Scottish brands have come together to recognise the very best of today’s home-grown talent - Scotland’s Finest.

Acclaimed independent companies, Glengoyne Highland Single Malt, Loch Fyne Oysters and Tom Lewis of Monachyle Mhor (MHOR), will be joined by Tannoy, one of the most prestigious audio brands in the world, to host a celebratory event in honour of Scotland’s Finest and most respected individuals.  Click to read more

Latest News - Whisky industry -New global digital platform for Chivas Regal - 4th June, 2009

A screen shot of the new global disgital platform from The Chivas BrothersChivas Brothers has unveiled a new global digital platform www.chivas.com that will integrate all online activity for its flagship Scotch whisky Chivas Regal. It will also create a global hub for the brand’s new Live with Chivalry communication programme, whilst allowing local affiliates to tailor online marketing in their regions.

In line with Chivas Regal’s core brand message Live with Chivalry, the new website offers a call to arms to Chivas consumers to join a worldwide movement behind Chivalry. Exhorting them to live their lives with Chivalry is the ‘Join the Movement’ module where consumers can upload their name, motto and ... Click to read more

Scottish Whisky Association: Whisky distillers set out Green Commitments - 3th June 2009

Scottish Whisky Association - Whisky distillers set out Green CommitmentsScotch Whisky companies have pledged to cut their use of fossil fuels by 80 per cent by 2050,under the first industry-wide environmental strategy, published today (Wednesday 3 June).

The fossil fuel reduction amounts to an annual saving by 2050 of over 750,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide - the equivalent of taking 235,000 cars off Scotland’s roads.

Cutting the reliance on fossil fuels is only one of a number of tough industry-wide targets, which include: a significant reduction ... Click to read more

The Famous GrouseLatest News - Whisky industry - The Famous Grouse Wins Title of Best Scottish Blend - 1st June 2009 - Scottish marketing stars shine at national awards

The Famous Grouse, Scotland’s best selling whisky, picked up the title of ‘Best Scottish Brand for Past 50 years” at this year’s Marketing Society Scotland’s 2009 Star Awards.

Creative talent from Scotland’s marketing industry - public and private companies on both client and agency sides – were out in force for the Awards ceremony at The Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow’s Merchant City on 29th May, which was hosted by comedian Fred MacAulay. Click to read more

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