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Monday, September 23, 2013

Galbani's Italian Feast of San Gennaro returns to Jimmy Kimmel's stage, Sept. 26-29th


Hollywood,  CA (West Hollywood Today) 9/23/2013
Photo credit & facts by Karen Ostlund
Images are from Feast of San Gennaro 2012
Sponsor Galbani Cheese walks the street of Feast of San Gennaro,
outside Jimmy Kimmel's stage
The San Gennaro Foundation will kick off the October’s Italian Heritage Month, a celebration of everything it means to be Italian, with their annual street festival, The Galbani® Cheese Italian Feast of San Gennaro, Los Angeles, September 26th-29th.

Since 2002, the San Gennaro Foundation has donated over $1,000,000 to local charities that benefit Los Angeles shelters for children and families, food banks for the homeless, and school programs for underprivileged youth, among others. Hosted by event co-founder Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla, the Feast will once again take over Hawthorn Ave. (between Highland and Orange) in Hollywood.

Host Jimmy Kimmel (center) with talk radio 790

 Galbani® Cheese (formerly Precious® Cheese), same great taste, different name, is proud to be back for the 12th annual Feast! “We are very excited that Precious® Cheese has joined the Galbani® family of cheeses,” said Jessica Ruth, spokesperson for Precious® Galbani®.

 “We’re so happy to continue our support with The San Gennaro Foundation as title sponsor of the Galbani® Italian Feast of San Gennaro and are looking forward to this wonderful event that brings friends and families together to celebrate Italian food and culture.”

 
The San Gennaro Foundation is non-profit created by celebrity Jimmy Kimmel and producer Douglas DeLuca, along with some of Los Angeles' most prominent Italian-American citizens, to benefit underprivileged children and homeless in Los Angeles, as well as to provide entertainment and cultural enrichment.
Actor Bryan Cranston from "Breaking Bad"
came to try Italian meatballs. His show
won Emmys 2013 for best drama series.

“The Feast of San Gennaro is something my family and I look forward to every year,” Jimmy Kimmel said. “I have no doubt that our twelfth year will be a great one.”

 Inspired by the 80+ year old New York City tradition, the Feast celebrates Italian culture, entertainment and cuisine, and will feature great food, music, genealogy research, kid’s corner, bocce, bingo, carnival rides, games and more.

 
Surprise celebrity guests will join the cooking team, as they demonstrate Italian recipes on the Galbani® Cheese La Cucina Italiana Cooking Stage with special guest, Galbani® Cheese’s very own Chef Marco.
Frankie's sausages, peppers & meatball sandwiches







 

 A Procession of St. Gennaro on Hollywood Blvd. will begin at noon on Saturday, September 28th and conclude with a Mass on the Main Stage presided by Monsignor Antonio Cacciapuoti.

 “We have been bringing Italian culture to the heart of Hollywood for eleven years running,” said Frankie Competelli, President of The San Gennaro Foundation, Los Angeles. “We are thrilled to once again, celebrate tradition, family, and great food with the community.”
 
Singer Frank Stallone (center) & band coming off stage
 
Opening night fundraising gala,September 26th “Prima Notte 2013”, will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla and pay tribute to Italy from North to South, including music made famous from the “San Remo Music Festival” and “That’s Amore! An American Italian Songbook.”. 
 
The evening will feature Mark DeCarlo as Master of Ceremonies, silent and live auctions, an “Italian Casino & Poker Tournament” and The Italians are coming! weekend car raffle for a Fiat, all to raise funds for the San Gennaro Foundation.
 
 
Actor Ken Davitian, best known from the Borat movie
 in front of main stage.
 
In honor of the Feast’s 12th Anniversary and to raise funds for their various charities, there will be special events going on throughout the weekend, including a “Gravy-Sauce” competition and “Galbani® String Cheese-building” contest hosted by The Meatballs of Comedy, a Live Telethon for Veterans from the Main Stage on Sunday September 29th.
 The weekend will feature a ‘Will You Marrow Me?” donor campaign for Be the Match registry, which recruits marrow donors to save lives of blood cancer patients.  A Blood Drive for City of Hope, Cedars Sinai, Children’s Hospital and American Red Cross will also be hosted on-site.
 
The festival venue is located across the street from the Hollywood and Highland complex and Metro Red Line, directly behind the Jimmy Kimmel Live Theater at 1651 N. Highland Ave.
The band "Louis Prima Jr & the Witnesses" were
featuring Sarah Spiegel
 
 The Feast will be held September 27-29, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
 General admission is $5 and kids under 12 are free. All proceeds benefit the San Gennaro Foundation, established to provide aid to children and families in need in Los Angeles.
 Ticket information “Prima Notte” & hourly schedule September 26th-29th, visit: www.feastofla.org 
 
 
 
Walk-around musicians
 
 
Galbani and Precious brands are brought to you by Lactalis Retail Dairy, Inc. LRDI, a division of Lactalis American Group, Inc, which, is a part of Groupe Lactalis, one of the largest dairy companies in the world.
Lactalis produces a wide array of natural cheese products, included among the leading brands of mozzarella, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and snack cheese sold in the United States. www.galbanicheese.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, September 16, 2013

Macy's Glamorama Fall Fashion w/Sharon Stone, BackStreet Boys, Cirque du Soleil & more


Macy’s Passport Glamorama fashionshow benefitted AIDS Project Los Angeles at
 the Orpheum Theatre, with acts performed by the BackStreet Boys, Cirque du Soleil
& The Summer Set. Actress Sharon Stone held the opening speech.
 
Macy’s tour will conclude in San Francisco, September 19th with Sheryl Crow as headlining artist.

 Los Angeles CA (West Hollywood Today) 9/16/2013
Red carpet photos & story by Karen Ostlund
Stage photos by Getty Images for Macy’s
Singers Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell
of Backstreet Boys
“Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama 2013” illuminated downtown Los Angeles with this year’s theme “Fashion in a New Light” at the Orpheum Theatre last Thursday, September 12th.

The star-studded fundraiser, which also visited Minneapolis (Aug.2nd), Chicago (Aug.9th), and will end up at San Francisco’s SHN Orpheum Theatre, September 19th as a closing date, with Sheryl Crow as headlining performer.
 
Singers Kevin Richardson and Nick Carter of The Backstreet Boys
The show brings together musical performances, the best of fall fashion, and the most glam after-party in town for one exceptional evening to raise awareness and funds for long-standing partner AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA).

 


APLA has grown to become one of the largest and most effective AIDS service organizations in the nation, currently serving more than 11,000 people annually with first-rate HIV/AIDS care and prevention programs.
As a non-profit organization, APLA.org is dedicated to improv the lives of people affected by HIV/AIDS disease, reducing the incidence of HIV infection, and advocating for fair and effective HIV-related public policy.
Chairman of the Board, President, and Director at Macy's
Terry Lundgren
 and actress Sharon Stone
 
 
                                                                  The agency was founded in 1982 by Max Drew, Nancy Cole Sawaya, Matt Redman and Erv Munro with the financial support of their community of friends and family.

On July 28, 1985, APLA held the world's first AIDS Walk, which brought in $673,000.
The Walk is now the largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser in Southern California.

Among the services provided by the agency are oral health, housing, case management, nutritional health, treatment adherence, and home health.

 
 
 
Cirque du Soleil from Aria Casino Las Vegas
Starring in this year’s show was multi-platinum pop-powerhouse Backstreet Boys, a group that has brought wonder and delight to more than 100 million spectators in over 40 countries on six continents.They are ready to leave for a tour in Japan after Macy’s Glamorama’s dates are over.
Cirque du Soleil amazed the audience with elements from Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

iHeart Radio Rising star winners
 The Summer Set performed
Also performing was Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star contest winner, The Summer Set, a five-member punk rock group originally formed by two Arizona-based brothers who started out writing tunes inspired by Jimmy Eat World and The Format.

 Devoted AIDS activist and award-winning actress Sharon Stone, who has been an integral part of Glamorama for over a decade, took the stage to share the state of the epidemic today and her compassionate call to action.
 
Impulse fall fashion 2013
Sharon did the show’s introduction speech together with Macy’s director Terry Lundgren, and talked about how gratyfying it has been working with APLA, and replacing Elizabeth Taylor as a spokes-person:
  “There is now possibility for an AIDS positive to continue to live a longer normal life, without the fear of dying, she said.
“Macy’s fashionshow proves, that you don’t need to spend a lot of money to look fashionable”

Tommy Hilfiger fall fashion 2013
                                                                    
Fall fashion 2013 collections featured on the runway included Calvin Klein, Diesel, Rachel Rachel Roy, Tallia Orange, Tommy Hilfiger, Weekend Max Mara, and Macy’s newest Impulse collection Maison Jules.
Models’ looks were completed with make-up by MAC.
Bravo's Housewives from Orange Country,
 Gretchen Rossi & Lydia McLaughlin

 





Diesel men's underwear models got cheers from
the audience 

                                                             
Following the show at the Orpheum Theater, the evening continued downtown at the illuminated after-party at California Market Center.
Glamorama after-party at California Market
Center
 
 
 
Joel Goldman, Naomi de Luca Wilding,
Tarquin Wilding, Caleb Wilding & Anthony Cran
 
 
 
 
 

 Gourmet hors d’oeuvres were served by Joshua Whigham, Chef de Cuisine of The Bazaar by Jose Andres (SLS Hotel), included Croquetas de Pollo (Chicken and Béchamel Fritters), Chistorra (Spanish Pigs in a Blanket), Ottoman Carrot Fritters with Apricots and Pistachio Sauce, Wagyu Beef, Caviar Cone, and Liquid Olives.

The chicken and vegetarian paella, made from scratch, was the most popular dish at the general admission party ticket.
 
 
TV-personality Slade Smiley
and Nick Verreos
         
LA Times Cotton Candy Cart
      
Davis Andersen,KRAFT
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guests of the party spun the “every-time” prize wheel in the American Express Lounge, and enjoyed specialty cocktails from Patrón Spirits, and danced to music by DJ Brandon Olds booth.
 
Attendees also had a possibility to have a consultation and touch up with a MAC Cosmetics expert before posing at the Patrón Photo Shoot booth, and Patrón Fashion Fortune Teller booth.
Macys VP of Special Productions Mike Gansmoe and
Macys fashion manager Special Productions Paul Anthony


 
LUNA organic snack bars were offered prior to the show, and also had their own wall filled with a variety of LUNA snacks, at the after-party.
LA Times cotton Candy Cart was a popular dessert.
Everybody returned home with a pair of his and
hers "Fashion in a new Light" flip-flops.

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Recap of THE TASTE 2013 - Chefs & Launches


Hollywood CA (West Hollywood Today)
Photos & facts by Karen Ostlund

THE TASTE 2013 showcased LA's brightest culinary stars, food, beverages & tech launches during Labor Day weekend’s 3 days celebration.
Cadillac CTS & ELR 2014 lounge at Paramount Studios
Los Angeles Times'  4th annual food and wine festival, THE TASTE, shined at Paramount Pictures Studios over Labor Day weekend.
The three-day eat-drink activity featured five distinct events hosted by The Times editorial staff, Russ Parsons, Jonathan Gold, Noelle Carter, Betty Hallock and Jessica Gelt, and the city's most esteemed tastemakers, Chefs Michael Cimarusti, Sang Yoon, Nancy Silverton, and Cocktail Chef Matthew Biancaniello.
Beatles tribute band "Britain's Finest" was convincing
opening night.

During the weekend, thousands of people descended on the Paramount lot to raise a glass to LA's food and cocktail scene with tastings from their favorite restaurants, cooking and mixology demonstrations led by the town's top talent, as well as thought-provoking panels moderated by the Times staff.

 

 
 
At Opening Night Presented by Don Julio, Friday, August 30th, revelers rubbed elbows with The Times hosts and their co-hosts, along with LA's most beloved chefs and food personalities, from the iconic Chef Susan Feniger (STREET, Border Grill) to rising stars like Chef Chad Colby (Chi Spacca).
Evan Kleiman is a chef, author, radio host KCRW's
Good Food
 
Beatles tribute band “Britain's Finest” dazzled the crowd with their spot-on rendition of "A Hard Day’s Night".  Attendees enjoyed  tastings and libations from the truffle-topped corn agnolotti from Chef Ian Gresik of Drago Centro, to Thai shrimp ceviche from Chef David LeFevre of Manhattan Beach Post/Fishing With Dynamite.
L & E Oyster Bar









After enjoying an evening under the stars, Parsons (Times Food Editor & Columnist) and Cimarusti (Chef/Owner of Connie & Ted's, Providence) returned to kick off Saturday's events with Field to Fork, a tribute to the joys of cooking and eating seasonal dishes that included a dynamic panel discussion on "Fish or Famine: Sustainability & the Seafood on Your Plate.
Book signing Russ Parsons & Sherry Yard eating
fried jam-filled donuts
 In between bites from  favorites like Farmshop and Canelé, and sips of wine taken during the session's two tasting seminars, guests also enjoyed demos led by Alma's rockstar Chef Ari Taymor, Chef Ray Garcia from Fig, and LA's pastry queen Sherry Yard (Helm's Bakery), who wooed the audience with freshly fried raspberry jam-filled donuts.
Rocksugar's Thai Basil Cashew Shrimp
 

 
 
 
 
 
Ray Garcia, Chef of  FIG Santa Monica
 
The daytime affair set the pace for Gold (Times Restaurant Critic) and Yoon's (Chef/Owner of Lukshon, Father's Office) celebration of Southern California's culinary melting pot with the sold-out Flavors of LA event.
An epicurean crowd turned out to savor global eats, from Yoon's lip-numbing dandan noodles at the popular Lukshon booth, which he demoed that evening, to Chichén Itzá's grilled shrimp with creamy habanero sauce.



Host Jonathan Gold w. his book
Counter Intelligence: Where to eat in the real LA
Appetites were further whetted by demos from Brooke Williamson (Hudson House/The Tripel), Bryant Ng (Spice Table), Josef Centeno (Baco Mercat/Bar Ama), and a mixology demo with Robin Chopra (Corazon y Miel). The Gold-moderated panel "The Power of Pop-ups" with Gary Menes (Le Comptoir), Craig Thornton (Wolvesmouth) and Nguyen Tran (Starry Kitchen) rounded out the evening with insights into how the phenomenon has changed the LA dining scene.
Labor day block party, daytime in front of Cadillac
cooking stage


 

Sunday, September 1st day session launched into full swing with the family-friendly Labor Day Block Party hosted by Carter (Times Test Kitchen Director) and Nancy Silverton (Chef/Owner of Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza).

The crowds cooled off with honeydew "fluff" from Monterey Park's Fluff Ice and freshly shucked oysters from L&E Oyster Bar, and put on their culinary thinking caps during demos led by Nancy Silverton, Fred Eric (D'Elish, Fred 62) and Evan Kleiman (KCRW's Good Food), who showcased her pie prowess with a soulful cherry tomato pastry.

Meals by Genet:
 Dorowot, Spicy Ethiopian chicken stew
Energy was also found in Carter's "Going Whole Hog" competition barbecue panel with Ryan Chester (The Rub Co.), Sylvia Curry (Lady of Q) and Neil Strawder (Bigmista’s Barbecue).

Labor Day block party also featured face-painting fun for the kids, and Times Columnist Steve Lopez's Firehouse Cook-off crowning Cruz Macias from LAFD Station 87 in Granada Hills the king of the cooking brigade.
Matthew Biancaniello w Jessica Gelt & Betty Hallock
 


September 1st,  same Sunday evening, Hallock (Times Deputy Food Editor) and Gelt (Times Food & Night Life Writer) teamed up with Matthew Biancaniello for a final toast to LA's  culinary scene with a celebration of the shared inspirations inside LA’s best bars and kitchens.

Michael Voltaggio, top chef from
Bravos Top Chef 2009





In addition to plates and tastes from popular restaurants like Chi Lin, Cliff's Edge and Jitlada, the Cocktail Confidential event brought together the city's most dynamic chef and bartender duos, including John Sedlar and Julian Cox (Rivera), Octavio Becerra (Acabàr) and Josh Goldman (Soigné Group/ Acabàr), Kuniko Yagi and Brandyn Tepper (Hinoki & the Bird), and Michael Voltaggio and Gabriella Mlynarczyk (ink.), who engaged the thirsty throngs with cooking and mixology demonstrations showcasing the fusion of haute cuisine and craft cocktails.
Cocktails Confidential by Christiaan
Rollich, barman of Suzanne Goin
Caroline Styne's restaurants

Biancaniello furthered the conversation with a demo featuring his bartending contemporaries Serena Herrick (Allumette), Christiaan Rollich (Lucques/A.O.C./Tavern) and Brady Weise (1886).
Sysco lounge, Luigi's famous La Porchetta Italiana
 

 

 
 
 
Stella Artois beer launched a new Cidre, (4.5 % alcohol) - which is a crisp  Belgian recipe cider,  crafted with handpicked apples, enhanced by peachy, apricot notes, complimented by the woody finish.
Stella Artois new Cidre with same
alcohol as beer

Stella Artois Cidre Pear boasts a refreshing pear flavour enhanced by oaky notes, accenting Pear Cidre’s medium-bodied and crisp taste.
Stack Wines, bottle divides in 4 wine
glasses (drinkstack.com)
 
Stack Wines (Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Merlot) offered new quality wine without the hassle of a bottle, corkscrew, or stemware. STACK is a bottle of wine separated into four wine glasses with seal. Each glass contains 187ml of wine and a 4-pack has the same volume, 750 ml, as a traditional bottle.
Mionetto Prosecco introduced IL Ugo! &
 IL Spr!z cocktails


Mionetto Prosecco also introduced a new Italian aperitif as
“IL” SPR!Z®  (yes, spelled that way)- Crafted from the classic Spritz recipe of the Veneto, made with premium frizzante semi-sparkling wine and natural aromas and flavors of blood orange and select herbs .
“IL” Ugo! is the  Italian semi-sparkling cocktail, also from Mionetto, crafted with elderflower blossom and wildflowers.
Svedka Vodka Launch, Orange Cream Pop
w/ vanilla & Strawberry Colada
w/coconut


 

The new Blackberry Q10 & Z10 (Verizon, Sprint & T-Mobile) were to be found at THE TASTE’s only technology booth -  besides Cadillac, and UBER.com – UBER offered a $20 credit,  for new users, to avoid driving under the influence after all  wine & cocktail tasting.
Tech booth: Blackberry-Q10


 

 “You can peek at new incoming messages or notifications from virtually any other app. - Just a simple swipe of your finger reveals all the conversations you’re having over email and social media”, said Blackberry’s rep.

BlackBerry Hub smartphones surprised people  how well it keeps your personal information separate from your work information, with help of two different screen buttons. This eliminates the time and hassle of flipping back and forth between apps to have conversations on social media and text messages.
Like most BlackBerry operating systems before, BlackBerry 10 uses a red notification light to alert you to when you have received a new message from one of the accounts that you link it with like Facebook, Twitter, text messages, BlackBerry Messenger, and emails.
All of your messages are listed in as a flow of information with your most recent ones at the top of the BlackBerry Hub, and you can also take a  peek at your upcoming calendar entries.
Tender Greens: Salami & Kale salad


Michael's on Naples:
 Fiori di Zucca and Salsiccia w eggplant
Los Angeles Times THE TASTE was produced in association with Best Events and event sponsors included Cadillac, Don Julio, Sysco, Icelandic Glacial, Stella Artois and Svedka.

 

 (THE TASTE is a supporter of the LA Times Family Fund Summer Camp Campaign and the Cal Poly Pomona Collins College of Hospitality Management.)

 

 

 

 

Thursday, August 29, 2013

2nd Annual "Voyages Into the Unusual" - Hendrick's Gin Launch in LA & upcoming tour dates


Los Angeles, CA (West Hollywood Today) 

Photos & facts by Karen Ostlund

 2nd Annual "Voyages Into the Unusual"-  Hendrick’s Gin Launch in LA - upcoming tour dates & Hendrick’s  cocktail recipes.
At Carondelet House in LA The “Night of the Iguana”
cocktails
 
“Small-batch gin hand-crafted in Scotland, with an infusion of cucumber and rose petals”

 The undeniably peculiar Hendrick's Gin is already on tour for its second annual "Voyages Into the Unusual" event series, which features a wide variety cast of characters, delectable tipples and curious enjoyments.

The Voyages tour kicked off in Houston on May 21, and moved to Austin, May 29th and reached Los Angeles August 20-21st) at Carondelet  House, located  at 627 S. Carondelet street.

 

 In three weeks the tour will continue to Chicago, IL (Sept. 18-19), then Boston, MA (Oct. 7) and it will conclude in Philadelphia, PA (Oct. 23).
The eclectic band, “White Ghost Shivers”.
 

 "Voyages Into The Unusual"  gives the curious and cavalier the opportunity to interact with the world as Hendrick's sees it, while allowing guests to try specially-crafted Hendrick's cocktails.

The unique setting in each city is transformed into a highly unusual Shoppe of Curiosities outfitted with a grand Explorer's Lounge and a full-scale Apothecary Shop.

 
 
 


The 11 botanicals of Hendrick’s Gin: lemon, orange peel, orris root, chamomile,
 juniper, caraway, yarrow, cubeb berry, elder flower, angelica root and coriander.
“Night of the Iguana”: 
1 ½ parts Hendrick’s Gin
1 part celery juice
½ part fresh lemon
½ part simple syrup
1 cucumber wheel
ground sea salt
ground cubeb berry

Guests are entertained all night as they voyage into the unusual with a cast of characters including: a botanist that demystified the eleven botanicals found within the Hendrick's bottle, a chemist that takes guests into the Apothecary Shop, and live music  throughout the night by the eclectic band, “White Ghost Shivers”.

 

"Traveling Punch" tasting under the skirt
“Traveler’s Testament”:                                          
1 ½ parts Hendrick’s Gin
¾ parts Rooibos tea
¾ parts raspberry syrup
1 tbsp toasted coconut
1 part cold sparkling water

The eleven botanicals of Hendrick’s Gin are: lemon, orange peel, orris root, chamomile, juniper, caraway, yarrow, cubeb berry, elder flower, angelica root and coriander, which blend together  to a chorus of flavors.

The botanic function is to set the stage for a duet of infusions mixed with rose petal and cucumber.

 An array of tipples are served, from the signature Hendrick's & Tonic to more complex creations such as the "Traveling Punch," which will be modified to reflect the best local and seasonal ingredients each city has to offer.

 
“Traveling Punch”:                                     
The Hendrick's beast inside the cage hand you a
 "Traveler's Testament" when you buzz the chain
1 part Hendrick’s Gin                                     
¼ part of crème de mure
¾ parts of fresh lemon juice
1 part blackberry sage tea
1 dash Peychaud’s bitters
¼ part simple syrup
1 part chilled soda water
1 ice block, 1 sage leaf, 1 blackberry
& 1 lemon wheel

"Hendrick's is not for everyone. It attracts genuine free-thinkers and those who gravitate to the odd and exquisite," said Joanne Birkitt, Hendrick's Gin Senior Brand Manager. "We truly are inspired by imagination and that is demonstrated in every aspect of 'Voyages Into The Unusual”.

The hand inside the wall delivers a Hendrick's Gin & tonic,
but may also catch you, if you stand too close.
About Hendrick's Gin and William Grant & Sons:
Hendrick's is the most unusual gin that has taken the world by storm since it was first introduced, thanks to its unique flavor -  a  blend of eleven botanicals, as well as the signature infusions of cucumber and rose petals.

The gin was hand crafted in Scotland in miniscule batches by William Grant & Sons.




Hendrick's uses a marriage of spirits from a Carter-Head and Copper Pot Still, a combination that produces a divinely smooth gin that has both the required character and balance of subtle flavors. 
The talking rose

Since Hendrick's was first introduced to America over 10 years ago, it has gained widespread acclaim and received numerous awards, including a Double Gold medal at the 2012 San Francisco International Spirits Competition; 'Gin of the Year' at the Food and Wine Magazine Awards; voted 'World's Best Gin' by the Wall Street Journal and named "Distiller of the Year" at the 2010 Wine Enthusiast Awards.

 



William Grant & Sons, Ltd. is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887.

Today, the super premium spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distils some of the world's leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world's most awarded single malt Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts and the world's largest family-owned blended Scotch Grant's® as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Hendrick's® Gin, Sailor Jerry® Rum, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey and Milagro® Tequila.
The company's portfolio in the USA also boasts Stolichnaya Vodka, Hudson Whiskey, Clan MacGregor, Reyka Vodka, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Lillet, Montelobos Mezcal, Gibson's Finest, Monkey Shoulder, Art In The Age, The Knot and BOLS cordials. www.hendricksgin.com