Corby Spirit and Wine

Pernod Ricard North America Appoints Colin Kavanagh as Chief Marketing Officer

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pernod Ricard North America has announced Colin Kavanagh as Chief Marketing Officer with the role aimed at continuing Pernod Ricard's transformation into an ever-more consumer-centric company, accelerating growth and driving its digital transformation.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pernod Ricard North America has announced Colin Kavanagh as Chief Marketing Officer with the role aimed at continuing Pernod Ricard's transformation into an ever-more consumer-centric company, accelerating growth and driving its digital transformation.
  • Following a successful period as Senior Vice President of Transformation at Pernod Ricard North America, Colin Kavanagh has been announced as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • In this role, Colin is responsible for providing leadership, vision and strategic brand direction to the business's modern marketing initiatives.
  • Colin brings 25 years of strong experience in the international environment in various businesses at Pernod Ricard such as Irish Distillers, Pernod Ricard HQ, Corby Spirit and Wine, Pernod Ricard Brazil and The Absolut Company, where he has held various leadership roles in marketing.

Award-Winning Tequila Brand, Altos, Serves Up Summertime with New Ready to Serve Margarita

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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TORONTO, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadians love summer; for many it marks a time for socializing with friends and family on a sunlit patio, backyard or living room, often with a refreshing cocktail in hand. And with margaritas on the rise in Canada, Altos, the popular tequila brand known for its premium Plata Tequila, is on a mission to help Canadians squeeze the most out of summer by eliminating the prepwork for their favourite cocktail! New this summer, Altos Ready to Serve Classic Lime Margarita, delivers a bar-quality cocktail without the fuss, simply pour over ice and enjoy. It’s as easy as that!

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  • New this summer, Altos Ready to Serve Classic Lime Margarita , delivers a bar-quality cocktail without the fuss, simply pour over ice and enjoy.
  • So in the moments when you want to whip up a refreshing marg in a flash, Altos Ready to Serve Margarita is here to help.
  • Altos Ready to Serve Classic Lime Margarita is now available at select retailers across Canada.
  • Share how your serving up summertime with Altos Ready to Serve Margarita by tagging @altostequila and using the hashtags #ReadyToServe #ReadyToEnjoy.

Absolut, the World’s First Vodka Brand to Create Visual Cocktail Art Using AI, Invites You to ‘Mix Your Neighbourhood’

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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TORONTO, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Absolut Vodka has always believed that you can push creative boundaries and proudly boasts a progressive mindset in culture. So, as a brand that’s Born to Mix, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presented a unique opportunity for Absolut to adopt a new approach to mix up cocktails - with neighbourhoods as its key ingredient.

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  • Absolut, the World’s First Vodka Brand to Create Visual Cocktail Art Using AI, Invites You to ‘Mix Your Neighbourhood’
    TORONTO, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Absolut Vodka has always believed that you can push creative boundaries and proudly boasts a progressive mindset in culture.
  • Absolut then gave these ingredients to an AI platform and asked it to mix stunning cocktail artwork celebrating each neighbourhood.
  • From there, Absolut took the AI cocktail artwork and worked with bartenders that mixed them into delicious cocktail and mocktail recipes, so everyone can drink their neighbourhood.
  • While there, Canadians can nominate their neighbourhood for the chance to be mixed by AI next, plus they can find recipes and downloadable cocktail artwork.

Corby's Canadian Whisky Portfolio Awarded at the 2023 World Whiskies Awards

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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TORONTO, April 20, 2023 /CNW/ - J.P. Wiser's 10-Year-Old, the latest addition to Corby Spirit and Wine's Canadian whisky portfolio, has been awarded the Category Winner and Gold for 12 Years & Under at the 2023 World Whiskies Awards.

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  • TORONTO, April 20, 2023 /CNW/ - J.P. Wiser's 10-Year-Old, the latest addition to Corby Spirit and Wine's Canadian whisky portfolio, has been awarded the Category Winner and Gold for 12 Years & Under at the 2023 World Whiskies Awards.
  • "Canadian whisky continues to be the most diverse, innovative and creative style of whisky in the world," emphasized Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender for Hiram Walker & Sons.
  • For 23 years, the World Whiskies Awards has been the world's largest and most respected whisky competition.
  • In addition to J.P. Wiser's 10-Year-Old receiving two awards under the Canadian Whisky category, the full list of winners from Corby's portfolio include:
    For a full list of 2023 winners, please visit www.worldwhiskiesawards.com .

Celebrate the Return of Absolut Mixer with Our Spring Fling!

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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TORONTO, March 21, 2023 /CNW/ - After a successful first event, Corby Spirit and Wine is thrilled to announce the return of the Absolut Mixer.

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  • TORONTO, March 21, 2023 /CNW/ - After a successful first event, Corby Spirit and Wine is thrilled to announce the return of the Absolut Mixer.
  • The upcoming Absolut Mixer – Spring Fling is a collaboration between Absolut Vodka and Common Froot to host a daytime disco and social gathering that welcomes people of all sexual identities and gender expressions to chat, meet, and mix.
  • Grab your friends and join us for an afternoon of disco, cocktails, and Queer love at the Absolut Mixer - Spring Fling!
  • Visit Absolut Mixer - Absolut Vodka to learn more and follow @commonfroot on social media for updates.

NYAK Cognac Teams Up with Rapper Trina for the Release of Flavored NYAK

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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MIAMI, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NYAK Cognac has teamed up with critically-acclaimed music superstar Trina to launch NYAK Peach and NYAK Cinnamon Fiyah. In the booming market for flavored brown spirits, NYAK will bring its own signature cutting-edge smooth spirit with contemporary packaging.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NYAK Cognac has teamed up with critically-acclaimed music superstar Trina to launch NYAK Peach and NYAK Cinnamon Fiyah.
  • In the booming market for flavored brown spirits, NYAK will bring its own signature cutting-edge smooth spirit with contemporary packaging.
  • NYAK's master blender has selected the best French Brandies and flavored them with top-tier aromas while still maintaining NYAK's signature smoothness.
  • "I am proud to announce the next phase of my partnership with NYAK Cognac – I won't just be the face of Peach and Cinnamon, I'm invested in this," says rapper, Trina.

Corby Reminds Torontonians to Get Home Safely on New Year's Eve - TTC Free All Night!

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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"We are very proud to partner with the TTC once again to help Torontonians get to and from their celebrations safely on such a busy night.

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  • "We are very proud to partner with the TTC once again to help Torontonians get to and from their celebrations safely on such a busy night.
  • After an evening of celebration, going back safely to your loved ones should never be an afterthought" asserted Nicolas Krantz, President, Chief Executive Officer of Corby.
  • "As a consumer-centric company, Corby will continue to encourage and remind all Canadians about responsible consumption."
  • Starting December 31st after 7 p.m., all TTC streetcars, buses and subways will be free of charge until 8 a.m. on January 1st.

Jameson Irish Whiskey Shows Torontonians an Un-fir-gettable Time at the Jameson Tree Lot

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Perfect for city dwellers, trees at the Jameson Tree Lot are sized between four and five feet and priced at $30, with a limit of one tree per guest.

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  • Perfect for city dwellers, trees at the Jameson Tree Lot are sized between four and five feet and priced at $30, with a limit of one tree per guest.
  • Jameson Tree Lot at STACKT Market Toronto, 28 Bathurst Street, opening hours:
    "Jameson is always looking for new ways to widen the circle, bring people together and spread good cheer," said Maria Sweeney, Director, Big Whiskey.
  • "The Jameson Tree Lot is the perfect moment for Torontonians to come together, enjoy a Jameson cocktail around the fire, and get in the festive mood with some live Irish music as they pick out their tree right downtown all for a good cause."
  • Jameson Irish Whiskey's story began in 1780 by founder John Jameson, who established a whiskey distillery in Dublin under the family motto, 'Sine Metu' ('Without Fear').

Jameson Irish Whiskey Shows Torontonians an Un-fir-gettable Time at the Jameson Tree Lot

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Perfect for city dwellers, trees at the Jameson Tree Lot are sized between four and five feet, and priced at $30.00, with a limit of one tree per guest.

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  • Perfect for city dwellers, trees at the Jameson Tree Lot are sized between four and five feet, and priced at $30.00, with a limit of one tree per guest.
  • Jameson Tree Lot at STACKT Market Toronto, 28 Bathurst Street, opening hours:
    "Jameson is always looking for new ways to widen the circle, bring people together and spread good cheer," said Maria Sweeney, Director, Big Whiskey.
  • "The Jameson Tree Lot is the perfect moment for Torontonians to come together, enjoy a Jameson cocktail around the fire, get in the mood with some live Irish music as they pick out their tree right downtown all for a good cause."
  • Jameson Irish Whiskey's story began in 1780 by founder John Jameson, who established a whiskey distillery in Dublin under the family motto, 'Sine Metu' ('Without Fear').

The Spirit of York welcomes Gooderham & Worts "Home for the Holidays"

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - This holiday season please join the Spirit of York as it invites Gooderham & Worts home to its historic roots in Toronto's Distillery District.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - This holiday season please join the Spirit of York as it invites Gooderham & Worts home to its historic roots in Toronto's Distillery District.
  • Distinct in character, Gooderham & Worts golden/amber whisky is a blend of corn, rye, wheat and barley and bottled at 44.4% ABV.
  • Keeping up with Canadian whisky tradition, Gooderham & Worts keeps all its grains separate throughout the distillation and aging process.
  • Gooderham & Worts Four Grain was founded by William Gooderham and James Worts in 1832 in the town of York, which is now Toronto.