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Harikara Sake

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Harikara Sake Brings You A Holiday Buzz

Winter Rose

-2 oz Haikara Yuzu or Haikara Momo

-½ oz rum

-1 oz Lime Juice

-Dash of Simple Syrup

-Dash of Rose Water

-Dash of Lavender Bitters

-Ginger Ale for topping

-Cranberries or orange peel (for garnish)

Directions:

-Add all ingredients, except ginger ale, to a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat.

-Strain into rocks glass. Top with Ginger Ale and garnish.

Created by: Nick Mautone

ABOUT HAIKARA SAKE

Haikara Sake seamlessly brings together Japanese culture with America’s love for it. For the sushi, ramen, and yakitori lover on your list, Haikara will be an appreciated gift! Recently launched this fall, Haikara Yuzu is a Japanese citrus sake with a hint of lemon, while Haikara Momo is a Japanese peach sake. Haikara was created with endless mixing capabilities in mind. Crafted to be enjoyed chilled, over ice, or used to compliment cocktails, Haikara was created to give Americans a new way to appreciate sake.

New Brew from Peru

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7-Eleven® Sustains Push for Single Origin, Rainforest Alliance Certified™ Coffees

For its next exclusive single-origin coffee, 7-Eleven, Inc. headed south to the Cajamarca region of Peru. As with its other single-origin, sustainably sourced coffee, the new brew from Peru is Rainforest Alliance Certified.

Made with 100 percent Arabica beans, the newest 7-Eleven® single-origin coffee has bright citrus notes complimented by vanilla, cinnamon and berry undertones. To ensure the best quality and freshest taste, the Cajamarca region was selected, in part, for its prime harvest season between August and October. The hand-picked beans were grown in the region high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, known for its small family farms and artisanal farming methods. After harvesting, the fresh crop was authentically roasted to a medium level for a smooth rich taste. Peru is the eighth largest coffee producer in the world and one of the leading growers of certified coffees.

“Todays’ coffee-drinkers are more sophisticated and, in addition to wanting a great-tasting cup of coffee, many also are looking for something extra,” said Raj Kapoor, 7-Eleven senior vice president of fresh food and proprietary beverages. “Millennials, in particular, want coffee crops that are sustainably grown, sourced directly from small farms, and made from single-origin beans rather than blends. Peruvian coffee is one that fits all those criteria, and Cajamarca is considered one of the best coffee-growing regions in the country.”

Many of Peru’s coffee farms are in the foothills of the Andes with processing mills on the Pacific side of the range. The Cajamarca region is in the highlands of the Andes in the northern portion of the country.

This is the third limited-time, single-origin coffee offered at 7-Eleven, the fourth largest coffee retailer in the U.S. The others were from Matagalpa, Nicaragua, and Chiapas, Mexico. Available year-round, the retailer’s popular 100 percent Colombian coffee is now made with Rainforest Alliance Certified single-origin beans.

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that seeks to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods. Carrying the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal with the little green frog means the 100 percent Arabica beans for 7-Eleven stores’ new coffee are sourced from coffee-growers whose farms are required to meet strict standards designed to protect the environment, conserve wildlife and promote the well-being of local communities.

7-Eleven is working with Conservation International (CI) to set measurable corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals to reduce its environmental footprint. 7-Eleven’s CSR mission has three focus areas – planet, products and people. The retailer is a member of CI’s Business and Sustainability Council, a forum for corporate leaders taking positive environmental actions in their businesses, to explore mutually beneficial ways to further reduce its environmental impact.

As part of its CSR objectives, 7-Eleven will continue to seek out responsibly sourced coffees and other products and packaging with less environmental impact.

Like all its proprietary beverages sold in a cup, the new single-origin coffee qualifies for 7Rewards®, 7-Eleven’s customer loyalty program. Through its mobile app, 7Rewards customers earn a free any-size drink after the purchase of six drink purchases. The 7-Eleven app is available for download in Google Play and the App store.

Peru single-origin coffee from Cajamarca is available for a limited time at participating 7-Eleven stores.

About 7-Eleven, Inc.

7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven® operates, franchises or licenses more than 63,000 stores in 18 countries, including 10,900 in North America. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded into high-quality salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, cheeseburgers and hot chicken sandwiches. 7-Eleven offers customers industry-leading private brand products under the 7-Select® brand including healthy options, decadent treats and everyday favorites, at an outstanding value. Customers also count on 7-Eleven for payment services, self-service lockers and other convenient services. Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com, via the 7Rewards® customer.

About the Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization and growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2017, the Rainforest Alliance aims to rebalance the planet through creative, pragmatic collaboration, building strong forests and healthy communities around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.rainforest-alliance.org.

SMIRNOFF PEPPERMINT TWIST COCKTAIL RECIPES

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1. Winter Whisperer

· 1.5 oz Smirnoff Peppermint Twist

· .75 oz pomegranate syrup

· .75 oz fresh lemon juice

· 8 mint leaves

· 2 oz Club Soda

2. Cranberry Pineapple Punch – Courtesy of Karly Gomez from A Simple Pantry

· 1 gallon 100% cranberry juice (not cranberry cocktail)

· 1 46 oz can pineapple juice

· 3 cups lemon-lime soda

· 3 cups Smirnoff No. 21 vodka

· Sliced oranges, oranges, lemon (optional)

· Fresh cranberries (optional)

3. Nutcracker

· 1 oz Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka

· .5 oz Amontillado Sherry

· 1 oz organic pear juice

· 1 oz fresh lemon juice

· 1 oz orgeat syrup

4. Chocolate Peppermint Martini – Courtesy of Kendra Darr from Simply Darrling

4 ounces Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka
2 ounce crème de cacao
1 ounce chocolate liquor
2 ounce cream chocolate sauce & crushed peppermint for garnish

5. Gingerbread Martini – Courtesy of Kendra Darr from Simply Darrling

3 ounces Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
3 ounces Irish cream
2 Tablespoons gingerbread syrup (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces cream
Whipped Cream & Crushed Gingerbread cookies for garnish

6. Holiday Bliss

· 1 oz Smirnoff Peppermint Twist

· .5 oz Don Julio Añejo Tequila

· 3 oz Rich Chocolate Milk

7. Kissed Caramel Apple Punch – Courtesy of Karly Gomez from A Simple Pantry

1 ½ gallons spiced apple cider
1 12.2 oz bottle caramel syrup
3 cups Smirnoff Kissed Caramel Vodka
Sliced apples (optional)
Cinnamon sticks (option)

8. The Original Mule

· 1.5 oz Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka

· Fresh lime juice

· 3 oz. ginger beer

More Smirnoff

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There’s no better gift to give this holiday season than the gift of a good drink. Moscow Copper’s ‘Mulehead’ recipe book is the gift that keeps on giving even after the glass is empty. Give your loved one the chance to discover a new favorite drink (and maybe they’ll make you one to say thanks.)

Once thought of as vodka, ginger beer and lime juice cocktail, the Moscow Mule now has endless variations for the winter months. From The Great Maple Mule to a delightfully red pomegranate concoction served with a sprig of rosemary.

The book includes:

· 75 unique mule recipes from bartenders around the world

· The science and history behind copper and your mule

· $29.00 and available at www.moscowcopper.com

Holiday Cheers & Spirits

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The season of gifting is right around the corner! Whether your readers are shopping for friends, family, or a significant other, nothing spreads holiday cheers like the perfect bottle!

Jameson Caskmates

Jameson Caskmates is a one-of-a-kind whiskey created out of passion for craft, quality and neighborhood collaboration. Finished in stout seasoned barrels, Jameson Caskmates combines the triple distilled smoothness of Jameson Original with the richness of stout beer, adding notes of coffee, cocoa and hops for a truly unique finish.

$29.99

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Jameson The Blender’s Dog

Jameson The Blender’s Dog celebrates the role of Jameson Head Blender, Billy Leighton; a tribute to his craft and the fine art of blending. A master at matching whiskeys across ages and characters, Billy is tasked with uniting the crafts supplied by distiller and cooper to create harmonious, perfectly balanced whiskeys.

Named after Billy’s go-to instrument, a ‘dog’, used to collect whiskey samples from the casks, The Blender’s Dog pays homage to Billy’s ability to bring together complementary spirits from Midleton’s extensive range of maturing stock. The second of three in The Whiskey Makers Series to launch in the U.S., The Blender’s Dog focuses on the art of marrying whiskeys.

$69.99

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Glenlivet 12 YO

The delicate and complex character of the 12 Year Old derives from the height and width of stills at The Glenlivet Distillery. This expression is matured in a mixture of cask types, including American and European Oak. Maturation in American oak imparts vanilla notes and gives the whisky its distinct smoothness.

$52.99

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Glenlivet 15 YO

The 15 Year Old’s distinctive character is the result of selective maturation; a proportion of the spirit is matured in a selection of French Oak casks for a limited period, so as not to overpower the final result. The Glenlivet’s low density allows the spirit to penetrate deep into the wood, imparting the expression’s distinctive spiciness. The French Oak also increases the intensity of the whisky, resulting in a richer and creamier finish.

$57.99

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Glenlivet 18 YO

The rich palate of the 18 Year Old is the result of a combination of several different cask types. This complex expression, with American and European Oak, first and second fill, all play their parts. European Oak imparts spicy hints and brings additional complexity. The first-fill American Oak adds tropical fruitiness.
$89.99

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Chivas Regal Ultis

Chivas Regal Ultis captures the true essence of the brand and pays tribute to its past, present and tradition. Using five of the brand’s most precious signature single Malts from Speyside, Scotland, Ultis unites distilleries located across the corners of Speyside, a region famed for its microclimate ideal for Whisky-making. The modern blend of Chivas Regal Ultis represents the style and diversity of Speyside and its character which is at the heart of Chivas Regal. Chivas Regal Ultis raises a glass to the five generations of Master Blenders and honors their dedication and blending expertise. Their five signature Malts unite to embody the mix of modern and classic luxury, which ultimately makes Chivas Regal Ultis so distinct.

$200.00

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Chivas Regal 12

Chivas Regal 12 is a blend of many different malt and grain Scotch whiskies, matured for at least 12 years. This rich, smooth blend combines style with substance and tradition.

$28.00

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Redbreast 12 Year Old

Redbreast 12 Year Old is full of aroma and flavor. Redbreast whiskeys benefit from a strong contribution from distillates which have matured in Oloroso sherry casks, giving them their trademark Christmas cake character.
$60.00

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Olmeca Altos Añejo

Altos Añejo embodies the perfect blend between the fun and vibrancy of tequila with the intrinsic appeal of the craft and credentials of bourbon. Aged in oak barrels for 18 months, Añejo has a well-balanced and rounded aroma with notes of dried fruit and almonds. Woody notes, vanilla and chocolate flavors makes it a prized addition to the family.

$34.99

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Olmeca Altos Plata

Altos Tequila Plata is made from 100% blue agave grown in the Los Altos highlands of Mexico. Complete with herbal notes of cooked agave, our Plata is slightly citric and sweet with a fruity aroma. It’s a classic tequila for the modern world.

$24.99

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Kahlúa Original

Kahlúa is a rich rum and coffee liqueur that uniquely combines the finest 100% Arabic coffee and sugar cane rum, grown side by side and blended in Veracruz, Mexico.

$19.99

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Malibu Original

Malibu Rum is a light and sweet rum infused with smooth and creamy coconut that tantalizes every taste bud.

$22.00

Guinness 200th Anniversary × NYC

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CHEERS TO TWO HUNDRED YEARS: THE STORY OF GUINNESS IN AMERICA

Iconic Irish Brewer to Release Limited Time Brew for the U.S. and Host Celebrations On Its East and West Coasts for 200th Anniversary

The story begins on October 16th, 1817 with a single line in a brewer’s log. The handwritten note reveals the first eight barrels of Guinness beer – a porter to be exact – meant for America would make their arrival in South Carolina. Ever since then, the bond between America and Ireland has continued to grow, from Irish immigrants searching for a better life to community leaders to, of course, Guinness and the countless pints – shared responsibly – with the people of the United States.

The anniversary this fall is a celebration of a 200-year love affair between a brewery and a people: Guinness and America. There’s no better time than now for the Guinness brand to say thank you to America by introducing the limited-edition Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout; bringing back a few favorite stout releases for a festive variety pack; and hosting a pair of public events in New York City and Los Angeles.

“Two things have always been at the heart of the Guinness brand since our founding in 1759: brewing great beer and sharing our story,” said Emma Giles, Guinness Brand Director. “When we started brewingbeer for America 200 years ago, that story became a shared one. Now, every time you share a pint with someone else, another chapter begins.”

Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout is the latest beer created by the Open Gate Brewery – the pilot brewery located at St. James’s Gate in Dublin – where Guinness brewers experiment with new styles and reinterpret historical brews. Inspired by a recipe Benjamin Guinness – the son of Arthur Guinness – originally developed in 1817, this beer is brewed with Black Patent Malt and Golding Hops and has a 6% ABV.

“We took a look at that export stout’s recipe from 1817 in our brewing records and used that as our inspiration here, but it’s not just an homage to who we were as brewers then or who America was as a country,” said Peter Simpson, Head Brewer at the Open Gate Brewery in Dublin. “We’re also using this beer as a way to show how much we’re looking forward to the next 200 years. We knew it had to be special, and we really think this throwback recipe captures exactly what we wanted from 1817 all the
way through 2017.”

This October, Guinness will also release its newest limited-edition Guinness Draught cans, featuring artwork from the legendary Guinness ads from the 1930s and the 1950s that featured various zoo animals. Previous limited edition cans have featured the much-loved Guinness toucan and tortoise, among other works.

The 200 Years of Stout in America Mixed Pack – also on its way from Guinness – will bring back a few favorite stout recipes to add to the festivities. The full list of celebratory releases includes:

Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout – A deep, dark, authentic export stout with smooth,
rich flavor; brewed with Black Patent Malt. (MSRP: $8.99, 6-pack)
Guinness Limited-Edition Mount Rushmore Cans – Classic Guinness Draught stout in limited- edition cans depicting everyone’s favorite toucans flying across the iconic American monument
of Mount Rushmore from a rarely seen Guinness ad from the 1950s. (MSRP: $8.99, 8-pack)
Guinness 200 Years of Stout in America Mixed Pack – A collection of brews in honor of America’s love of stouts – Guinness Original, 200th Anniversary Export Stout, Antwerpen Stout
and Foreign Extra Stout – all of which have been exported to the U.S. over the past 200 years. (MSRP: $21.99, 12-pack)

Along with Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout, these brews will be available in stores nationwide, as well as at 200th anniversary celebrations held in New York and Los Angeles this October. Guinness fans of legal drinking age in New York can sign up to attend here: Guinness Open Gate Public House.

While the past 200 years are the reason for celebration, the next 200 years have even more possibility. The newest chapter in this Irish-American story will be set in Maryland, where the first Guinness brewery on U.S. soil in more than 60 years will open in 2018. The brewery’s name, the Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House, is a combination of the pilot brewery at St. James’s Gate and a nod to the plan for this new brewery to be a center for barrel-aging beer. The new home for Guinness in the U.S. will also be the permanent brewing site for Guinness Blonde American Lager and other new beers created
specifically for the states.

Whether you’re celebrating the 200th anniversary of Guinness in the U.S. or toasting to the next 200 years, please remember to drink responsibly.

About Diageo Beer Company, USA

Diageo Beer Company, USA (formerly Diageo-Guinness USA) is the U.S. beer and flavored malt beverage business of Diageo. Brands within Diageo Beer Company include the iconic Guinness, Harp, Smithwick’s and Smirnoff ICE. Diageo is a global company, with its products sold in more than 150 countries worldwide. For more information about Diageo Beer Company, visit at www.diageo.com

UncommonGreen

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Explore the World this Summer with City Maps Barware from UncommonGreen

Remember your favorite vacation? Maybe it was that long-awaited trip to London, Dublin or Sydney; walking the streets, seeing the sights, living the culture. Or maybe it was a getaway closer to home in San Francisco or Boston. Feel like you’re right there again gazing at the Golden Gate Bridge or exploring Quincy Market every time you pick up a glass from UncommonGreen.

Each piece of this unique barware is engraved with maps from the great cities around the globe. You’ll see streets, neighborhoods and landmarks in stunning detail with maps that wrap around the glass and extend from top to bottom. UncommonGreen designs glasses for wine, pints, coffee and more, featuring nearly 100 cities and counting.

UncommonGreen’s glassware may transport you to far-away places, but they’re made right here at home in the USA. Because each design is etched into the glass, these timeless works of art are designed to last a lifetime.

They make one-of-a-kind gifts, fun conversation starters and essentials for your own glass collection. UncommonGreen’s glasses conjure up memories of adventures in far-away places and you won’t even have to buy a plane ticket!

Fun Picks From UncommonGreen:

City Glassware – From weddings in Washington to graduations in Gainesville, these glasses make unforgettable gifts. Choose from stemless wine glasses, rocks glasses, carafes and more, and add a personalized touch with custom-engraved text.

Island Collection – Relive the cool summer breeze from your Nantucket honeymoon or the magic of Martinique in the moonlight. Every time you pick up a glass from UncommonGreen’s Island Collection you’ll be transported to a place you won’t want to leave.

Hometown Collection – You can travel the world, but there really is no place like home. This collection enables customers to order custom glasses from ANY city, town or locale in the US!

About UncommonGreen: UncommonGreen began in 2009, when designer Brian Johnson wanted to make everyday products that featured artistry paired with functionality, practicality, sustainability, and style. When his three college friends, Dave Reddy, Neil Angis, and Colin Woodworth came onboard, they decided to focus their vision on great design that can make the world a better place to live. Creating exceptional goods with a conscience, UncommonGreen uses materials and packaging from the US, and employs Earth-friendly practices to create their unique form of art.

TEQUILA CAZADORES × MISTER CARTOON

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In honor of Dia de los Muertos, Tequila CAZADORES, a 100% pure agave tequila from Bacardi, has partnered with legendary tattoo artist Mister Cartoon (whose work can be found on the likes of Beyoncé, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, Kobe Bryant and more) to create a limited-edition bottle design.

Cartoon has also created a set of skull bandanas – inspired by illustrations from the bottle – that will be available through MisterCartoon.com/shop. The three bandana designs are custom for California, Texas, and New York. All proceeds from the bandana sales will be donated to earthquake disaster relief efforts in Mexico.

The Mister Cartoon X Tequila CAZADORES Día de los Muertos bottle is adorned in symbolic black, white and gray artwork, with illustrations of a skull to honor the memories of lost loved ones, a rose to welcome new beginnings and a woman to represent love and the importance of celebrating the good times. The Tequila CAZADORES iconic stag is part of the design as a reminder to be bold and fearless in the pursuit of dreams.

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Here are signature cocktails for the holiday!

Dia de los Muertos Cocktails
Blood Orange Margarita
• Ingredients:
• 1 ½ oz. Cazadores Special Edition
• ½ oz. Orange curacao
• 2 oz. Blood Orange juice
• 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
• 3/4 oz. Agave nectar
Ice, shake. and serve over the rocks with Manny’s salt

Stormy Soul
• Ingredients:
• 1 ½ oz. Cazadores Reposado
• 1oz. Perfect Puree Prickly Pear
• ½ oz. Agave nectar
• 2 lemon wedges
• Top with ginger beer
• Chipotle powder
Garnish with mint & chipotle powder. Serve in a cooper mug.

The Good The Bad & The Ugly
• 1 ½ oz. Cazadores Blanco
• ½ oz. Mezcal
• ½ oz. Aperol
• ½ oz. Agave nectar
• ¾ oz. lime juice
• ¾ oz. Perfect Puree Red roasted bell pepper.
Combine all the ingredients with ice, shake & serve over the rocks. Garnish with bell pepper

The Hilhaven Lodge × Charles Joly

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Award-winning mixologist Charles Joly mixes up The Hilhaven Lodge Fireside, the official cocktail of Emmys Governors Ball on September 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

About The Hilhaven Lodge

The Hilhaven Lodge is an award winning whiskey created in partnership with Producer/Director Brett Ratner in 2016. Inspired by Ratner’s luxurious estate, Hilhaven Lodge, The Hilhaven Lodge is a blend of three whiskeys, from three different decades, commemorating some of Hollywood’s most star-studded celebrations – many of which have taken place at the historic home. The brand’s Hollywood ties will be brought to light on Emmys night with some of television’s biggest stars in attendance.

JAMESON × NYRP

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JAMESON® IRISH WHISKEY AND NEW YORK RESTORATION PROJECT LAUNCH JAMESON LOVE THY NEIGHBORHOOD BREWERY FEST TO SUPPORT NEW YORK RESTORATION PROJECT, A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CRAFT BEER AND WHISKEY FESTIVAL

New York Restoration Project, Jameson® Irish Whiskey and 16 American Brewers Celebrate the Launch of a Craft Beer and Whiskey Festival and Limited-Edition Beers, with 100% of Event Proceeds Supporting NYC

Jameson® Irish Whiskey is going where no whiskey has gone before. Today, the brand and New York Restoration Project unveil the first-of-its-kind, craft beer and whiskey festival – Jameson Love Thy Neighborhood Brewery Fest – which supports New York Restoration Project and brings together 16 American craft brewers from across the country to celebrate the people, places and things Jameson loves about local neighborhoods.

On Saturday, October 14th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at The Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn, New York Restoration Project will host Jameson’s Love Thy Neighborhood Brewery Fest featuring the craft brewers who are part of Jameson’s established Drinking Buddies program and Jameson Music emerging artists, Eve And The Exiles, J-Council, Julia Haltigan, Kristin Diable and more.

Consumers will see first-hand Jameson’s commitment to neighborhoods through live music, Jameson Caskmates and beers that are unique to some of the brewery partner’s local communities with their Jameson limited-edition beers becoming available in their neighborhoods at a later date. Officially on sale today, tickets are $30 and available for purchase at http://www.nyrp.org/LTNBreweryFest. One purchased ticket covers admission into the festival, and includes food and a tasting experience.

“We are excited to show Jameson’s love for local neighborhoods with this first-of-its-kind festival that brings together 16 craft brewery partners from our Jameson Drinking Buddies program who represent the unique qualities and tastes of their respective neighborhoods,” said Paul Di Vito, Vice President of Marketing, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Pernod Ricard USA. “This craft beer and whiskey fest benefits the New York Restoration Project and celebrates all the great things and people that make up the local neighborhoods around the country.”

As part of Jameson Love Thy Neighborhood Brewery Fest, Jameson is partnering with New York Restoration Project with 100 percent of the proceeds from the festival helping to create a greener, more sustainable community. Like Jameson, New York Restoration Project is passionate about cultivating healthy and thriving neighborhoods and collaborating with partners who give back to members of the community.

“As an organization that focuses on cultivating sustainable growth in our communities, we are thrilled to host Jameson Love Thy Neighborhood Brewery Fest,” said Deborah Marton, Executive Director of New York Restoration Project. “It’s great to see Jameson’s passion for community and how this festival is bringing neighbors together for a unique collaboration that will benefit New York Restoration Project’s community greening efforts across New York City.”

The Jameson Love Thy Neighborhood Brewery Fest is the culmination and celebration of the latest progression of Jameson’s long-standing Drinking Buddies program. Inspired by the creation of Jameson Caskmates, which was the end result of a collaboration with local Irish craft brewery, Jameson worked with each of the 16 craft brewers to create limited-edition beers featuring hints of its beloved whiskey. Jameson provided each brewer with Jameson barrels to age their craft beer for a select period of time. Each brewery in the program has produced a limited edition beer, only available in their local market that features hints of Jameson Irish Whiskey incorporated with their already distinct craft beer flavors.

Returning and new breweries for Jameson’s Drinking Buddies program and Jameson Love Thy Neighborhood Brewery Fest in Support of New York Restoration Project are:

· BOSTON, MA: Harpoon Brewery

· BROUSSARD, LA: Parish Brewing Company

· CHICAGO, IL: Revolution Brewing

· CLEVELAND, OH: Fat Head’s Brewing

· DENVER, CO: Great Divide Brewing Company

· EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ: River Horse Brewing Company

· HALENTHROPE, MD: Heavy Seas

· LAS VEGAS, NV: Big Dog Brewing Company

· MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Fulton Brewery

· NASHVILLE, TN: Black Abbey Brewing Company

· NEW YORK, NY: Captain Lawrence Brewing Company

· POTTSTOWN, PA: Sly Fox Brewery

· SAN DIEGO, CA: Green Flash Brewing Company

· ST. LOUIS, MO: 4 Hands Brewing Co

· TAMPA, FL: Cigar City Brewing

· YAKIMA, WA: Bale Breaker Brewing

For more information on these unique collaborations with local American brewers, please visit http://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/us/our-culture/drinking-buddies. The limited-edition beer aged in Jameson casks from the 16 craft brewers will only be available for a limited time in their local markets.

TASTE RESPONSIBLY.

About Pernod Ricard USA®
Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA. The company’s leading spirits and wines include such prestigious brands as Absolut® Vodka, , Avión® Tequila, Chivas Regal® Scotch Whisky, The Glenlivet® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Kahlúa® Liqueur, Malibu®, Martell® Cognac, Olmeca Altos™ Tequila , Beefeater® Gin, Del Maguey® Single Village Mezcal, Monkey 47® Gin, Plymouth® Gin, Seagram’s® Extra Dry Gin, , Hiram Walker® Liqueurs, Lot No. 40® Canadian Whiskey, Midleton® Irish Whiskey, Powers® Irish Whiskey, Redbreast® Irish Whiskey, Smithworks® Vodka, Smooth Ambler® Whiskey, Pernod®, and Ricard®; such superior wines as Jacob’s Creek®, Kenwood® Vineyards, Campo Viejo® and Brancott Estate®; and such exquisite champagnes and sparkling wines as Perrier-Jouët® Champagne, G.H. Mumm™ Champagne and Mumm Napa® sparkling wines.

Pernod Ricard USA is based in New York, New York, and has roughly 650 employees across the country. Pernod Ricard USA urges all adults to consume its products responsibly and has an active campaign to promote responsible drinking. For more information on this, please visit: www.responsibility.org.

About New York Restoration Project

New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is a nonprofit organization driven by the conviction that all New Yorkers deserve beautiful, high-quality public space within walking distance of their homes. Since its founding in 1995 by Bette Midler, NYRP has planted trees, renovated gardens, restored parks, and transformed open space for communities throughout New York City’s five boroughs. As New York’s only citywide conservancy, it brings private resources to spaces that lack adequate municipal support, fortifying the city’s aging infrastructure and creating a healthier environment for those who live in the most densely populated and least green neighborhoods.