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Corby's Premium Whiskies Honoured at Annual Canadian Whisky Awards

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2022 /CNW/ -Two premium Canadian whiskies from the Corby Spirit and Wine J.P. Wiser's brand have been selected as Connoisseur Whisky of the Year at the 2022 Canadian Whisky Awards.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2022 /CNW/ -Two premium Canadian whiskies from the Corby Spirit and Wine J.P. Wiser's brand have been selected as Connoisseur Whisky of the Year at the 2022 Canadian Whisky Awards.
  • "The results of this year's Canadian Whisky Awards underscore the quality of the premium Canadian whiskies Hiram Walker is distilling in Windsor," says Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender at the Hiram Walker and Sons distillery.
  • "Corby has worked hard to develop a strong portfolio of Canadian whisky across several brands.
  • Held annually in conjunction with the Victoria Whisky Festival, the Canadian Whisky Awards recognize the best Canadian whiskies and encourage distillers to maintain the highest quality standards.

Make the Season Bright with the Corby Spirit and Wine Holiday Hosting Guide

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -Corby Spirit and Wine is helping you out with all your holiday entertaining and gifting needs this season.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -Corby Spirit and Wine is helping you out with all your holiday entertaining and gifting needs this season.
  • Corby Spirit and Wine is helping you out with all your holiday entertaining and gifting needs this season.
  • The first edition of Making Spirits Bright: Holiday Hosting Guide 2021 from Corby Spirit and Wine is now online, offering a range of tips and suggestions.
  • Throughout the guide is a series of tips and advice on how to be a more responsible and sustainable host.

Absolut Partners with The 519 and Gladstone House to Create Open Spaces for Canadians to Mix Differently

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Monday, November 22, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Today,Absolut launches a partnership with Gladstone House and The 519 aimed at helping Canadians open up: their minds, their circles, their perspectives, and their experiences.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Today,Absolut launches a partnership with Gladstone House and The 519 aimed at helping Canadians open up: their minds, their circles, their perspectives, and their experiences.
  • The new, Canada-wide campaign will kick off this week with Open House: a one-of-a-kind, pop-up out of Gladstone House a cornerstone event space and hotel for Toronto's queer community.
  • The concept of Open House is exactly what we strive for at Gladstone House."
  • Home to the beloved Melody Bar Drag Brunch, Gladstone House has a long history of fostering a safe and inclusive space for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Pernod Ricard Unveils THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery in Emeishan

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI), one of the worlds leading whisky producers, officially unveils THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery today in Emeishan.

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  • Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI), one of the worlds leading whisky producers, officially unveils THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery today in Emeishan.
  • Today, we are marking a significant milestone on this journey and we look forward to sharing our vision and single malt whisky from THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery with whisky lovers around the world.
  • Pernod Ricard aims to establish THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery as a cultural icon for Sichuan and China that brings unparalleled sophistication and conviviality.
  • Guettat said: From its refined products to design, THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery will set new standards for single malt whisky and immersive experiences for both Sichuan and China.

Learning About Whisky from the Best

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Monday, November 1, 2021

The book charts the lives of early Canadian whisky barons, industry consolidation during the wild Prohibition years and the industrialization and modernization of Canadian whisky post-Prohibition.

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  • The book charts the lives of early Canadian whisky barons, industry consolidation during the wild Prohibition years and the industrialization and modernization of Canadian whisky post-Prohibition.
  • Meticulously researched and lushly illustrated, this book highlights Dr. Don's 25-year contribution to the Canadian whisky industry, including how he has helped reshape early 21st century whisky production.
  • J.P. Wiser's launched "Blend Your Own" whisky classes to help consumers better understand the distinctive characteristics of more than140 different styles of Canadian whisky.
  • The Canadian Whisky Master Class pairs perfectly with J.P. Wiser's Blend Your Own Whisky kits, a unique idea that gives whisky lovers the chance to play the role of the Master Blender.

Pernod Ricard: Very Dynamic Q1 at +20%, on Low Comparison Basis, With Strong Demand in Most Markets Q1 Reported Growth +22%

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

Reported Sales growth was +22%, with an overall favourable FX impact, mainly from Chinese yuan.

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  • Reported Sales growth was +22%, with an overall favourable FX impact, mainly from Chinese yuan.
  • As part of this communication, Alexandre Ricard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated,
    We have had a very dynamic start to the year, as expected, with strong demand in most markets.
  • We expect good sales growth to continue through FY22, albeit moderating vs. Q1.
  • All growth data specified in this press release refers to organic growth (at constant FX and Group structure), unless otherwise stated.

Play the Role of the Master Blender

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2021 /CNW/ - At the J.P. Wiser's Brand Centre, the Whisky Blending 101 class with Master Blender Dr. Don Livermore is a hit.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2021 /CNW/ - At the J.P. Wiser's Brand Centre, the Whisky Blending 101 class with Master Blender Dr. Don Livermore is a hit.
  • J.P. Wiser's is introducing a Blend Your Own Whisky kit this holiday season, a unique idea that gives whisky lovers the chance to play the role of the Master Blender.
  • "Our whisky blending kit really gets to the DNA of Canadian whisky," says Dr. Don.
  • The kit available this holiday season emphasizes barrel quality, with different mini bottles presenting a different barrel quality particularly spicy, smoky and wine.

Polar Ice Vodka Awarded Gold at The Spirits Business Vodka Masters 2021

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Friday, October 1, 2021

TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Just in time for International Vodka Day on October 4th, Canadian vodka brand, Polar Ice, has been awarded two Gold medals at The Spirits Business Vodka Masters 2021.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Just in time for International Vodka Day on October 4th, Canadian vodka brand, Polar Ice, has been awarded two Gold medals at The Spirits Business Vodka Masters 2021.
  • The awards recognize Polar Ice and Polar Ice Arctic Extreme for their pure and smooth taste, in the categories Vodka Base Corn and Vodka Base Grain, respectively.
  • Held annually, the Vodka Masters is a well-respected blind-tasting competition which has consistently awarded Polar Ice for its commitment to quality and innovation.
  • We are proud to receive Gold from The Spirits Business in their annual Vodka Masters competition, and congratulate our distillers on perfecting their craft in Polar Ice and Polar Ice Arctic Extreme, both outstanding examples of Canadian innovation."

Filing of Pernod Ricard’s 2020/21 Universal Registration Document

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) filed its 2020/21 Universal Registration Document with the Autorit des Marchs Financiers (AMF) on 22 September 2021 under number D.21-0806.

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  • Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) filed its 2020/21 Universal Registration Document with the Autorit des Marchs Financiers (AMF) on 22 September 2021 under number D.21-0806.
  • Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales of 8,824 million in FY21.
  • Pernod Ricards brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets.
  • In recognition of Pernod Ricards strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis.