I'm looking forward to asking my store to bring it in.
Looking forward to giving them a try. Glad to see ROX is still trying to make some import deals. I sure would like them to put in a little more effort on their Vodka and Tequilas. A reversal of the down trends in those lines would be nice. Perhaps some promotions might be good, such as get a FREE case of Boru (or Tequila) with every 5 cases of Jefferson's or Goslings. We just need it in the stores.
Castle Brands Expands Premium Whiskey Portfolio with New Five-Year Agreement
PR Newswire
NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2017
NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2017 - Castle Brands Inc. (NYSE MKT: ROX), a developer and international marketer of premium and super-premium branded spirits, and Isle of Arran Distillers Limited, a producer of premium quality Single Malt Scotch Whisky, today announced a five-year exclusive distribution agreement for The Arran Malt Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Robert Burns Single Malt Whisky and Blended Scotch Whisky in the US market.
Richard J. Lampen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Castle Brands said, “The agreement with Isle of Arran Distillers allows us to leverage our distribution platform and our successes with our Jefferson’s bourbon portfolio and our expanding Irish whiskey offerings. Adding the Isle of Arran Scotch whiskies sets us apart as a leader in the premium whiskey category.”
John Glover, Chief Operating Officer of Castle Brands said, “Isle of Arran Distillers’ award-winning, premium brands perfectly complement our whiskies portfolio. Their exciting range of aged whiskies and finishes will add to the impressive growth of our whiskey brands and strengthen our position in the US market. Our expertise in marketing special finishes of our bourbons and Irish whiskies position us well to distribute Isle of Arran’s unique Scotch whisky finishes and special offerings.. We look forward to working with them to market these premium Scotch whiskies.”
Euan Mitchell, Managing Director of Isle of Arran Distillers Limited said, “We are delighted to be working with Castle Brands to build our profile in the US market and introduce our award-winning brands to even more whisky aficionados. The Single Malt category continues to develop in the US and Castle Brands are perfectly poised to leverage further growth for the Arran portfolio using their extensive knowledge and experience. We have many exciting releases planned for the years ahead.”
About Castle Brands Castle Brands is a developer and international marketer of premium and super-premium beverage alcohol brands including: Jefferson’s®, Jefferson’s Presidential SelectTM, Jefferson’s Reserve®, Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Bourbon, Jefferson’s Wine Finish Collection and Jefferson’s Wood Experiments, Goslings® Rums, Knappogue Castle Whiskey®, Clontarf® Irish Whiskey, Pallini® Limoncello, Boru® Vodka and Brady’s® Irish Cream. Additional information concerning the Company is available on the Company’s website, www.castlebrandsinc.com.
About Isle of Arran Distillers Isle of Arran Distillers is an independent Distiller of premium quality Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. Located in the village of Lochranza on the beautiful Isle of Arran, the Distillery opened in 1995 and is the only whisky producer on the island. Arran’s portfolio includes the classic 10 Years Old, the new 18 Years Old as well as the official Robert Burns whiskies; endorsed by the World Burns Federation. More information is available at www.arranwhisky.com.
Isle of Arran Distillers Product awards include: Best Whisky Liqueur (2007), ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 12 Years & Under’ for The Arran Malt Amarone Cask Finish (2008) ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 11-15 Years’ for The Arran Malt Sherry Single Cask 1998 (2010) and ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 11-15 Years’ for the Icons of Arran Peacock (2011.) ‘Double Gold Award’ for Arran’s 14 Year Old Single Malt and ‘Gold Award’ for Arran’s 10 Year Old Single Malt at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2012). Double Gold in FiftyBest.com awards (2012). Double Gold Medal for the 12 year-old Cask Strength in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2013). Double Gold for both the 10 year-old and 12 year-old Cask Strength at the China Wine & Spirits Best Value Awards 2014.
Accolades for Isle of Arran Distillery include Winner for: Best New Exporter (2004), Queen’s Award for International Trade (2005), Scottish Distiller of the Year (2007), Scottish Drinks Producer of the Year (2007.) Distillery Visitor Experience of the Year (2014, 2015)
The Arran Malt comes of age Isle of Arran Distillers release 21st Anniversary bottling To celebrate the end of the 21st Anniversary celebrations at Lochranza, the Isle of Arran Distillery has released a limited edition anniversary bottling. Master distiller, James MacTaggart, handpicked a selection of finest ex-sherry hogsheads from the first three years of production at the distillery to create a complex spirit which epitomises the iconic flavours that have carried ‘The Arran Waters’ around the world. Notes of pears and honey combine with a hint of basil and black pepper spice. Water reveals the much-loved citrus character of the Arran Malt whilst a hint of marzipan follows a warming finish of ginger and lemongrass. James MacTaggart said of this special expression: “I have chosen a selection of our oldest ex-oloroso Sherry Hogsheads. Over the years, the fresh notes of citrus and malt in our delicate new spirit have integrated beautifully. “The nose is rich and fruity with a luxurious palate leading to a long and satisfying finish. It has been a pleasure to nurture the maturation of this precious spirit and see it become the most fitting dram with which toast our 21st Anniversary.” Euan Mitchell, managing director of the Isle of Arran Distillers, added: “When the first spirit ran from the stills in June 1995, it set in motion the start of a two-decade journey for the Arran Malt. “We are tremendously proud of what the distillery has achieved. Our focus on crafting high quality whisky has to lead to many successes from award-wins to record exports to territories across the world. “For this anniversary expression, we wanted the bottling to be totally different from our core range. The decanter style adds a tactile and luxurious element to the pack and distinguishes it as landmark in the maturation of the Arran Malt.” Bottled at 52.6%, this exclusive expression has no artificial colouring and is non-chill filtered. It will be released as a limited edition bottling of only 5,988 bottes worldwide. It will be available from specialist whisky retailers and from the Visitor Centre shop at Lochranza. For more information, please contact Megan King at Inside Media on megan@insidemedia.uk.com or 01179 066 526. Please note that due to the limited nature of this bottling samples are extremely limited. RRP £150
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