AMERICA’S FIRST BOTTLED BOURBON: YOUR FIRST CHOICE THIS FATHER’S DAY

Old Forester, America’s first bottled bourbon, is the ideal gift for those looking to treat their Dads this Father’s Day.

 With a history as rich as its taste, Old Forester is the only bourbon that has been available pre, post and during Prohibition, and to this day is still made by the same founding family. The Kentucky straight bourbon whisky was first created by George Garvin Brown in 1870 in Louisville. Brown was a pharmacist, and recognised an early need for a reliably high-quality whisky, that met medicinal standards. The bottle still bears a handwritten guarantee from him,

Made using a recipe, which is in keeping of when it was first introduced in 1870, the high in rye bourbon, is full bodied and rich. The spirit delivers a genuine bourbon experience, and smooth character, making it perfect for a Whiskey Smash, the traditional Whiskey Sour cocktail, or sipping neat.

 Old Forester  ABV: 43% Proof: 86
 Nose: Intense and sweet, with a strong floral character alongside hints of mint, rich tobacco leaf and vanilla, underpinned by oak and pine.
 Taste: Rich but smooth, with hints of oak, sweetcorn and rye grain character. Spicy, with soft vanilla and light orange notes.
 Finish: Long, warm and slightly drying. Nice level of sweetness.
 Recommended serve: The Old Forester Bourbon Smash
 Glass: Tumbler
 Ice: Crushed
 Method: Shake
 Garnish: Mint Sprig
 Ingredients: 50ml Old Forester Lemon wedge (1/4 lemon) 1 tsp. of white caster sugar 8 mint leaves Method: Add sugar and 2 teaspoons of water into an empty cocktail shaker and stir for 30 seconds or so. Pour all of the remaining ingredients into the shaker and add ice. Shake vigorously and then pour into a tumbler full of crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig.
 Stockists: Available at all good independent whiskey retailers
 RRP: £29.99
 Maturity isn’t just about whiskey. Please enjoy responsibly.

Oliver Sweeney Brogues with Johnnie Walker mini whisky bottle in the heel‏

JOHNNIE WALKER® RED LABEL® has teamed up with men’s footwear and accessories label, Oliver Sweeney, to craft the most challenging, different and stylish innovation in the industry to date.

The JOHNNIE WALKER Oliver Sweeney Brogue is a footwear first – and goes to show that when the perfect brand collaboration brings together style, design and flair, as well as a passionate attention to detail, the most ambitious brief can be overcome.

The JOHNNIE WALKER Oliver Sweeney Brogue is the sophisticated alternative to a classic, as constructed within each expertly crafted heel is a miniature of JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL. Taking its lead from the platform and stack heel trend, the classic Oxford style Brogue will see you enjoy a bold night out with added street style thanks to its classic punching and wingtip detail.

Renowned for its bold, characterful taste, JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL is balanced to shine through even when mixed, so both a bottle of Ginger Ale and a recipe card are included in the shoe box, enabling you to enjoy the new serve, JOHNNIE & GINGER.

 Collaborative partner Oliver Sweeney has proven the devil is in the detail with 130 pairs crafted – each taking two days to make, using only the finest calf leather – completed with the iconic JOHNNIE WALKER ‘striding man’ tattooed directly onto the leather.
The design also sees the signature JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL colours feature in the stitching, inner sole and dust bag, while the leather is a tanned whisky colour. The launch comes as the whisky brand launches The Bold Collections; a series of ventures fusing drinks and design.

Available in Oliver Sweeney stores Price £295 and online:

http://www.oliversweeney.com/tattoo/tattoo-products/info/johnnie-tan-leather-brogue/joniletan.html