Since 1923, as the pioneer of Japanese whisky, Suntory Whisky has been renowned for its House
of Master Blenders and for their Art of Blending.
The brand logo, name and unique Circular Blending symbol are then hand applied onto the flagon using water slide transfer and the bottle neck is wrapped in a cream parchment label with the signature
of the master blender and the Eternal Reserve stamp as a seal of approval.
However, in addition to the skill and experience
of the master blender, certain precautions are also required to ensure a successful (and very happy) marriage.
Retelling the story
of the master blender's watchful eye, the light and delicate flavours, colourful aromatic notes and floral bouquet, with hints of the distinctive, artistic heritage of the brand in London's Highgate.
Not exact matches
Goldman Sachs advised its clients on 13 M&A deals worth $ 43.8 billion, including DE
Master Blenders 1753 NV on the sale
of an 85 % equity stake to a consortium
of investors.
JAB formed a joint venture in July called Jacobs Douwe Egberts — now the largest pure - play coffee company — by combining its D.E.
Master Blenders 1753 business with the coffee business
of Mondelez International.
Master distiller and
blender Chris Clark has applied his over 30 years
of experience to create the Haig Club Clubman liquid, seeking to make a Scotch whisky with the perfect combination
of distillery character and American oak influence.
To help startups refine their products, FLUID has a secret weapon in the form
of Luis Planas Navarro, the
master distiller and executive consultant at 4 Corners Spirits and previously the global Bacardi rum
master blender.
«I am looking forward to having the opportunity to share my knowledge
of the industry during The Nightclub and Bar Show,» said Tom Maas, RumChata
master blender and founder
of Agave Loco Brands.
That's partly thanks to our triple maturation process and partly down to the abiding genius
of our third generation
master blender and those who came before him.
Rachel Barrie, Morrison Bowmore's
master blender, adds:, «It's like the metamorphosis
of a caterpillar into a butterfly as it lifts off and flies into the air.»
Sandy Hyslop, Ballantine's
master blender, comments: «Each
of the casks are personally nosed by me to ensure a balance between liquid and cask, something George Ballantine — a pioneer in the art
of maturing whisky in quality casks — would have approved
of.
Angela D'Orazio,
master blender at Mackmyra says: «It is very special to have blended our oldest whisky from four different types
of cask.
At the helm,
master blender Alex Thomas, one
of the world's few female whiskey
blenders, has over 13 years honing her craft.
Also finally
mastered the art
of my stick
blender.
The GlenDronach
master blender Rachel Barrie says: «The Batch 16 cask selection showcases facets
of The GlenDronach house style; robust, elegant, fruity and full - bodied.
The combination
of the distillery's craftsmanship and the
master blender's great cask selection contributes to the unique flavour
of Kavalan whisky.
Under the guidance
of then
master blender, Owen Tulloch, Joy honed her sensory skills, developing an unrivalled mastery
of taste and smell.
Stuart Harvey,
master blender, Inver House Distillers says: «Layering refers to layers
of water and alcohol that have not fully integrated, which means these layers would have variable alcoholic strengths.
JAB is now in the process
of merging D.E
Master Blenders with Kraft spinoff Mondelēz International, which would create the first or second largest coffee company in the world.
Kirsteen Campbell,
master blender for The Famous Grouse explains: «Within two years we see significant colour and character development, with a sherry cask having a greater impact than a Bourbon barrel, as sherry casks provide a higher level
of flavour compounds to be extracted by the maturing grain whisky.
Rachel Barrie,
master blender of Beam Suntory says: «Marrying is the final stage
of a whisky's journey, and you have to know that journey intimately to be able to refine and finesse all the elements.
Keith Geddes,
master blender at Tullibardine distillery commented: «The Murray Chateauneuf - du - Pape is a true example
of our commitment to innovation here at the distillery.
A mere 57,000 tons — 3.3 % —
of the coffee purchased by Nestlé, Mondelēz International, and D.E.
Master Blenders * falls under these three certifications!
Jim Powers partner and CEO
of Parce Rum and
master blender Arthur Fernandes Domecq talk about rum production in Columbia in the face
of state monopoly
Having searched for inspiration for new tastes across the world, Patrice Pinet, Courvoisier's
master blender, discovered a technique that, when applied to cognac, releases unprecedented layers
of intensity that appeal to traditional cognac drinkers as well as malt whisky drinkers and those looking for something different.
The year 2016 marks a time
of transition for Maison Hennessy as, in its 250th year, the seventh generation
master blender Yann Fillioux hand's over the reins to his nephew, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde.
To honour the arrival
of Hennessy's eighth generation
master blender Yann Fillioux has created his ultimate blend: the legacy cognac Hennessy · 8, presented in a limited edition
of 250 bottles.
During his lifetime, Harney earned the respect
of traditional and specialty tea vendors worldwide as both a business executive and
master blender.
The tailor's obsession with
mastering complexity in achieving perfect balance in form and finish are values also held dear by the
master blender of Chivas.
«We are very proud
of what the RumChata Freedom Bottle program has been able to provide Lone Survivor Foundation,» said Tom Maas, RumChata founder and
master blender.
«We want to thank all
of our RumChata fans, distributors and retailers for another year
of the tremendous support they gave to the Freedom Bottle program,» said Tom Maas, RumChata founder and
master blender.
As the great - grandson
of Reginald Leon Seale the first, Richard Seale is the fourth generation to follow the rum business lineage, serving as
Master Distiller and
blender for all rums produced at the family owned Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados, including The Real McCoy Rum portfolio.
Well when I heard that Food Network star Robin Miller (She hosts Quick Fix Meals) was going to be demonstrating the wonders
of the new Ninja Kitchen Kitchen
Master (somewhat a food processor marries a
blender device) I was (super) thrilled to be going.
The custom blend was made to match the whiskey palate
of 2009 Formula 1 champion Jensen Button who worked with Johnnie Walker's
master blender to create this scotch.
Based in the town
of Orange Walk in the heart
of Belize's sugar cane farming region, Cuello was founded by Ignacio Cuello, a
master blender and distiller who later trained his sons the secrets
of how to produce high - quality rum and other spirits.
Founded in 1953 by
master blender Omario Perdomo, Travellers is the manufacturer
of what is perhaps the most famous rum in Belize: One Barrel.
Six generations
of skilled
Master Blenders have pioneered and crafted bold new flavours that have transformed a small Scottish grocery store business, founded in 1820, into an international whisky business selling stylish, authentic, and iconic blends.