Brand News Exclusive Elixirs: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami Hits Manila’s Luxury Drinking Scene Get ready to embark on a sensory adventure as Johnnie Walker proudly unveils its latest masterpiece, the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami. This limited-edition release is an invitation to indulge your senses in a unique journey of flavor, crafted through the collaboration of renowned Chef Kei Kobayashi and Johnnie Walker’s Master Blender, Dr. Emma Walker, as they artfully capture … Read More
Brand News Embarking on a Tequila Odyssey with Don Julio’s Global Ambassador Karina Sanchez Tequila, often synonymous with Mexico, boasts a hidden gem in its history: Don Julio Gonzalez, the trailblazer who transformed the tequila scene over 80 years ago. The pioneer behind Tequila Reserva de Don Julio Reposado, the world’s inaugural luxury tequila. Fast forward to today, and the legacy lives on through the charismatic Global Ambassador, Karina Sanchez. Last June 27, at … Read More
Brand News Diageo World Class Bartender Philippines 2021 Announces Top 6 Two thousand and twenty has been a challenging year for the industry with businesses and bartenders having to change and adapt in ways we’ve never seen before as the hospitality landscape faces incredibly tough times. One aspect of the industry that has had to adapt is the bartending competition. The future seemed uncertain, at one point, for the bartending competitions … Read More
Brand News The Johnnie Walker Black Label Origin Series Pays Tribute to the Flavors of Scotland Johnnie Walker, the world’s #1 Scotch whisky, marked their 200th year with the release of a limited-release collection that explores and celebrates the distinct flavors of the four corners of Scotland. Those who are fans of Johnnie Walker Black’s balanced flavors of smoke, fresh fruit, rich fruit, and creamy vanilla will be delighted to know that the Johnnie Walker Black … Read More
Brand News Diageo Announces World’s First Paper-Based Spirits Bottle A major consideration in the drinking world is sustainability. From moves to ban plastic straws to the rise of foraging bars, the industry has been looking for ways to be more sustainable and have a smaller impact on the environment. Brands have also taken up this cause. Diageo, the makers of Johnnie Walker, has created the world’s first-ever 100% plastic-free … Read More
Brand News Diageo and Zomato Team up to Help Bars Bounce Back The bar and restaurant industry is one of the hardest-hit sectors of the pandemic. WIth establishments unable to reopen, many have taken to deliveries to survive. There are a few that have been able to operate at minimal capacity, but it will take a while for the industry to recover. Diageo has teamed up with Zomato on a collaborative bounce … Read More
Brand News Who Will be the Next PH Diageo World Class Bartender for 2019? Now on its 7th year, Diageo Reserve World Class Philippines is set to join the World Class Bartender of the Year Competition for 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland, home to some of the biggest distilleries in the world. Last year’s champion, Lester Ligon, ranked 6th in the world after he competed at the 2018 Diageo’s World Class Global Finals in Berlin, … Read More
Brand News 6 Reasons Why You Should Attend Whisky Live 2018 Now on its third year, one of the most anticipated events in the alcohol and mixology industry in the Philippines and the most prominent international whisky event in the world, Whisky Live returns to Manila on November 9 and 10, 2018. Organized by Grand Cru Wines and Spirits, Inc., the whisky festival will once again take over The Grand Ballroom of … Read More
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Dashing Through the Snow Recipe by Rian Asiddao, Diageo Reserve Brand Ambassador “Christmas won’t be complete without desserts! This drink is inspired by my love for desserts, especially with chocolates and milk. Polvoron is also one of my childhood favorites. Incorporating all of these ingredients in one cocktail brings me back to my childhood days.” – Rian Ingredients: 30 ml Ketel One Vodka 20 … Read More
Behind The Bar Crowns 3’s Charles Seddon on Investment-Grade Whisky’s Lucrative Appeal One sign that it might be time to start collecting whisky? Rare whisky outperformed investments in both wine and gold in 2015. We asked Crowns 3 Worldwide Luxury Group Director Charles Seddon about what collectors are buying to expand their whisky investment portfolios. A pioneer of whisky investment in Asia, Crowns 3 is a hub for securing and trading whisky … Read More