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The Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Limited-edition Irish whiskey brings party vibe to Kg Attap
Guests lining up for a fun evening at the launch of Jameson x Anderson Paak Limited-Edition Bottle (right) in Kuala Lumpur. The launch of Jameson x Anderson Paak Limited-Edition Bottle lifted spirits high at the Zhongshan Building in Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur. Adding to the excitement was an electrifying lineup of artistes performing over four venues. Pulsating sounds reverberating at the Zhongshan rooftop, The Courtyard, Kantata and Triptyk filled Kampung Attap with brand new energy. Partygoers were treated to bold beats and a full-spectrum of mixes synonymous with Jameson Distilled Sounds. Jameson in recognising its music distiller Anderson Paak's talent and warm personality, gave birth to the first-ever limited-edition bottle inspired by the versatile music performer's journey, passion and joy of connecting people through sound. The Irish whiskey brand's limited-edition bottle carries Paak's unmistakable style, presenting a playful and visually attractive vibe. His signature drumsticks, trademark smile, and classic vinyl are a testament to his eclectic mix of genres and summer experience as Jameson's Distilled Sounds music distiller while in Ireland. 'It was awesome to be involved in the design process, presenting different elements of my personal journey through the label artwork,' said Grammy award winner Paak. The Jameson x Anderson Paak Limited-Edition Bottle, a collector's piece, is now available in Malaysia. Now available in Malaysia, the Jameson x Anderson Paak Limited-Edition Bottle is both a collector's piece and an invitation to explore creativity in motion. The event also showcased special cocktails by Triptyk bar founder Angel Ji, who used Jameson whiskey as the liquor base. Featured cocktails included Oh My God – a mix of Jameson Irish Whiskey, strawberry black tea vinegar and club soda, as well as Toast – a concoction of Jameson Irish Whiskey, butter coffee, popcorn syrup and smoke oak whipping cream. The cocktails were inspired by songs of Claudia Tan, the first local artiste selected to represent Malaysia at Jameson Distilled Sounds in Ireland, where she was mentored by Paak himself. The Kampung Attap event drew over 1,000 guests with 18 local artistes performing at the venues. A special live set by Tan showed how a rising indie artiste journeyed to the global stage. In celebration, Jameson is having a 'Get In. Sip. Win.' contest. Purchase a limited-edition bottle and stand a chance to win grand prize tickets to a music festival of your choice (excluding the US, Canada and South America) worth up to RM15,000 inclusive of flights, accommodation and transport to and from the festival to the airport. Just scan the QR code on the bottle, play a mini game and upload your receipt to be entitled for the prize draw.
Forbes
20-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The SF World Spirits Competition Crowns The Top Irish Blended Whiskey
The finalists for the World's Best Blended Irish Whiskey at the 2025 SFWSC Four Irish whiskeys are finalists for Best Irish Blended Whiskeys at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The SFWSC is one of the world's largest and most prestigious whisky judging events. Whisky enthusiasts and the beverage industry closely follow these events and their results. Below are brief backgrounds and tasting notes on the finalists. The Top Shelf 2025 Awards Gala, a highly anticipated event in the whiskey industry, will announce the winner on November 9 at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. Jameson Crested, formerly known as "Crested Ten," was first introduced in 1963 as Jameson's inaugural bottled whiskey. It is crafted with a higher proportion of pot still whiskey and is significantly influenced by sherry cask maturation. Historically, it has been a blend of 60% pot still and 40% grain whiskey, matured for seven to eight years. The nose presents a pronounced sherry-matured pot still whiskey aroma, with subtle notes of dried dark fruits, toasted almond, and a hint of marzipan. Delicate sherry and toasted wood, enhanced by fruit, spice, and chocolate notes, are evident on the palate. The finish is long and slightly sweet, with lingering sherry notes. Assorted bottles of Jameson Irish Whiskey. Jameson Irish Whiskey is produced by Pernod Ricard and is the largest selling Irish Whiskey in the world. This expression is part of Jameson's Triple Triple range. The triple-distilled whiskey matures in ex-bourbon, sherry, and Malaga wine casks. The three-cask finish introduces a unique sweetness and complexity to the whiskey. The nose is aromatic and complex, featuring notes of tangerine, honey, sweet bourbon casks, toffee, caramel, papaya, mango, and pineapple. The palate offers a classic sweet Jameson profile, expressing flavors of vanilla, caramel, honey, sweet cream, raisins, tangerine, and orange. The finish is long and smooth, with lingering hints of caramel, mocha, salted nuts, digestive biscuits, and orange zest. During the 19th century, Dunville's was one of Ireland's best-selling whiskeys and had a strong following in North America. The Echlinville Distillery revived the brand and has quickly established it as a rising star in Irish whiskey. Dunville's Three Crowns is a premium vintage blend of superior aged whiskeys, finished in Oloroso sherry casks. This expression combines single-grain and single-malt whiskeys. The sherry cask finish adds depth and richness. The whiskey presents a sweet and aromatic nose, featuring notes of caramel and butterscotch. On the palate, flavors of cooked cereal and malt are complemented by hints of walnut, dried fruit, and seasoned oak. The finish is long, with lingering notes of digestive biscuit and vanilla. The Triple Chestnut Edition is a recent expansion of the Triple Triple range. This expression incorporates chestnut wood casks into the traditional blend of ex-bourbon and sherry cask maturation. Chestnut wood adds flavors of nuts, bitter chocolate, and dried fruits, enriching the classic Jameson profile and introducing greater complexity. Distinctive and rich aromas of fudge, vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, chocolate, and subtle notes of dried pear and green apple fill the nose. The whiskey offers a smooth, creamy, and flavorful experience on the palate, showcasing orchard fruit, fudge, vanilla, nuts, caramel, subtle wood spices, and seasoned oak. The long, spicy, and sweet finish features lingering dried fruit notes. These four whiskeys showcase a range of flavorful and reasonably priced whiskeys. With prices ranging from $31 to $46, these selections demonstrate that excellence isn't necessarily expensive. They showcase the varied flavor profile and breadth of Irish whiskey. To broaden your whiskey horizons, these four standout Irish whiskeys are essential.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
From Guinness to giveaways, this Irish pub in Boston is turning 25 in style
From serving countless Guinness pints to hosting celebrities, M.J. O'Connor's in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood has been blessed with the luck of the Irish for a quarter of a century. The traditional Irish pub is turning 25 this year and celebrating the milestone birthday in true Celtic fashion. For starters, M.J. O'Connor's has brought back several throwback specials that diners can order from now until the pub's actual anniversary on Monday, June 30. Among these specials include the 'Taste of Ireland,' which are Boxty Irish potato pancake wedges served with cheese dip, Irish cocktail sausages, onion rings and chicken tenders. Those looking to get more 'jiggy with it' can dine at the pub on either Sunday, May 25 or Wednesday, June 25 for M.J. O'Connor's 'Irish Nights' event. These nights will feature traditional Irish music and step dancers as well as whiskey and Guinness pop-ups and giveaways. The pub will also host a 25th reunion party on Wednesday, May 7. The party is open to all staff — past and present — longtime patrons and other friends of M.J. O'Connor's. The beloved Irish pub is also using its milestone anniversary to give back. From now until Monday, June 30, M.J. O'Connor's will donate $1 from the sale of every Tullamore D.E.W cocktail to the Irish American Partnership. The non-profit organization is dedicated to deepening the connection between Ireland and the U.S. through educational initiatives and community development programs. Lastly, M.J. O'Connor's will give guests a chance to win a trip to Ireland, courtesy of Jameson Irish Whiskey and Guinness. Details on the exact date and time have yet to be announced. Further updates on M.J. O'Connor's 25th anniversary programming can be found online. All events will be held at M.J. O'Connor's Park Plaza located at 27 Columbus Ave., Boston. M.J. O'Connor's opened in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood in 2000. The authentic Irish pub draws on its founder's roots, who emigrated from Ireland to the U.S. in the late 1950s. Over the past 25 years, M.J. O'Connor's has become a gathering space for first dates, championship events, family reunions and more of life's most memorable celebrations. 'Every pint poured and every meal served over these 25 years represents a connection with our community,' CEO Austin O'Connor said in a press release. 'This milestone isn't just about our family's journey — it's about the thousands of Bostonians who've made our story possible. M.J.'s isn't just our legacy; it belongs to everyone who's walked through our doors.' M.J. O'Connor's has expanded in two ways. The original location in Back Bay opened a second, more modern, space in 2002 as well as a Seaport location in 2008. M.J. O'Connor's has also welcomed multiple celebrities including Rod Stewart, Creed, Sir Alex Ferguson, Machine Gun Kelly and Justin Bieber. Popular Florentine sandwich shop opening soon in Boston Quaint Boston-area cafe named best brunch spot in Mass. Who dunnit? Boston-area restaurant hosting murder mystery dinner soon Asian festival with over 60 food vendors making Boston debut this May Massive gallery with historic photos of music icons coming to Boston in May Read the original article on MassLive. Read the original article on MassLive. Read the original article on MassLive. Read the original article on MassLive.
Metro
30-04-2025
- Metro
'Ukrainian spy' tried wiping out Putin's pilots by poisoning cake and whiskey
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video An alleged Ukrainian spy who tried to poison dozens of Russian war pilots has been jailed for 27 years. Yegor Semenov, 34, was convicted of treason and terrorism by a Russian military court. He is accused of spiking a giant cake, 76 bottles of Jameson Irish Whiskey, and 40 bottles of brandy and sending them to a reunion event at Armavir Military Flight School. The 20kg cake was sliced but left uneaten after a senior officer became suspicious over who had sent it. It was then discovered the items were spiked with a 'potent' Russian drug which could cause seizures, convulsions, cardiovascular stress and acute breathing problems. A court statement said he had been ordered by the Ukrainian SBU secret service to 'puncture' the bottle tops 'and use a syringe to extract part of the drink from the bottle, after which he added the drug in a toxic dose, which would lead to the death of people'. There were 77 guests at the reunion event, and it's not known if any pilots became ill as a result of consuming the doctored cake or alcohol. CCTV footage and facial recognition technology was used to identify and find Semenov, who was in Melitopol in occupied Ukraine. Semenov is a Russian citizen who carried a Russian passport, but the court was told he took orders from Ukrainian intelligence. The court heard he was detained at Stavropol airport as he attempted to leave the country. More Trending Semenov allegedly confessed to the poisoning mission, for which he had been offered the equivalent of £3,660. He was convicted by a closed-door military trial in Rostov-on-Don and will spend five of his 27-year sentence in prison before being moved to a maximum security penal colony. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Ukrainian journalist's body returned from Russia 'without eyes or brain' MORE: Putin announces ceasefire on 80th anniversary of VE Day MORE: CIA official's son killed fighting for Putin took childhood rebellion to extreme
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Engineer who helped usher U.S. Navy into nuclear age turns 101: 'I've got so much to be thankful for'
Apr. 18—The bottle of Jameson Irish Whiskey on the counter was a birthday gift from one of his 10 children. It'll last Frank Fogarty, a one-drink kind of guy, a while. He's someone who's made a habit of making things last. Fogarty turned 101 on Friday. "I don't think about it," he said while laughing about his age from his home at South Hill Village in Spokane. "The doctors say I should take a little bit of credit because I've been active all my life. It's got a lot to do with your heredity." The eyes are a bit clouded, and Fogarty admittedly struggles sometimes with names and exact dates, but the former nuclear engineer has lost nothing of his ability to tell a story. And his tale is that of atomic engineering, first with the U.S. Navy and later with commercial power plants. Born in Great Falls, Fogarty enlisted to join the Navy during World War II. But because he already had a year of college, his superiors instead kept him in school so that he could later attend the U.S. Naval Academy. After graduating from the academy in 1948, Fogarty first served on ships, including a stint on an aircraft carrier, and another aboard the USS Iowa battleship. But his destiny led him to the "Silent Service," the crews who operated beneath the waves on submarines. Fogarty attended submarine school in 1950 and served on two Balao-class diesel boats, the USS Tiru and the U.S.S Queenfish, for three years during the Korean War. The captain of the Tiru at the time was Patrick Gray, who later became President Richard Nixon's choice to replace J. Edgar Hoover as the director of the FBI. However, Gray withdrew his name from consideration after being implicated in the Watergate investigation. While serving during the war in Korea, Fogarty in 1953 was selected to interview to serve under Adm. Hyman Rickover, who directed the development of naval nuclear propulsion. Rickover personally picked over the test results and questioned the candidates on those areas where they seemed the weakest, Fogarty said. About three months after the interviews, Fogarty returned to his submarine, which pulled into port at Yokasuka, Japan. The captain on the submarine next to them yelled over: " 'I understand that you got a Rickover guy on your ship. He picked Fogarty.' So they flew us back to Hawaii." Fogarty then gathered his wife, Dorothy, whom he married in 1948, and their young family moved to upstate New York. "Me and three other guys were the first engineers on a nuclear submarine, the Seawolf," he said. "The senior one of us was a year ahead of me at the Naval Academy — a fella named Jimmy Carter." Fogarty worked directly with the future president, under Rickover's supervision, to bring the U.S. Navy into the nuclear age. "Jimmy's dad died," Fogarty said. "So, his mother made him quit the Navy and go back to Georgia. You know what happened to him after that. So, he did pretty well." Fogarty then served on the crew that took the USS Seawolf out to sea for the first time in 1955. He was later transferred to the USS Nautilus, which had been operating for about a year. "We were learning every day. We were doing something that nobody had done before," he said. "It was kind of an exciting time." But the novel science behind the shift to nuclear power also suffered casualties. The captain of the nuclear submarine USS Thresher, which was also the name of an earlier submarine that served in World War II, was Lt. Cmdr John Wesley Harvey, who earlier had worked as an engineer on the nuclear program with Fogarty. The Thresher sank in April 1963 while undergoing sea trials. Fogarty later personally selected Cmdr. Francis A. Slatterly, who had served as his executive officer, to lead the USS Scorpion. It sank in May 1968, and all 99 crew members on board were lost to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. "So, I had those two close friends that I knew who got lost on submarines," Fogarty said. "I knew a lot of the enlisted and other wardroom people on those ships." Fogarty later was promoted to executive officer and eventually was made captain of the Nautilus. While serving on the Nautilus, Fogarty was part of a second attempt that finally reached the North Pole under the sea ice. "I was the commanding officer for three-and-a-half years of the Nautilus," he said. "I went from there the chief of naval operations staff in Washington. I retired from there because I had eight kids. The oldest were ready for college, and I couldn't afford to send them to college on Navy pay." After 27 years in the Navy, Fogarty retired as a captain and took a job running three nuclear plants outside Idaho Falls at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory. He worked there for 20 years before retiring a second time. "That's when they shut down all the nuclear commercial plants because of the problems in Pennsylvania with the Three Mile Island" plant in 1979, he said. "So I was in charge of an independent group that analyzed why that happened and what to do about it before they started up the nuclear program again in the Navy." He then went to Tennessee and ran the Tennessee Valley Authority's five nuclear plants. "I helped them get started after being shut down," he said. After leaving INEEL, he started a coal-fired electromagnetic power plant in Butte, Montana. But the plant shut down after two years when the technology proved unworkable. He then "retired" to 40 acres north of Idaho Falls, where the nuclear engineer traded neutrons for barbed wire. "I had fun raising some beef cattle. I had some good friends who taught me how to be a rancher, because I was not that qualified, even though I had grown up in Montana," he said. Dorothy died in 2015. The couple had been together for 68 years. Along with 10 children, Fogarty has 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Two of Fogarty's grandchildren live in Spokane, which is how he ended up here, he said. Fogarty noted that his mother lived until age 96. His father died at age 67, but his death occurred during surgery to remove his appendix. Fogarty's father's brothers both lived into their 90s. Except for the occasional beer, and Irish whiskey, Fogarty said he never smoked or formed other bad habits that hurt his health. "Oh yeah, of course I'm glad," he said when asked about his longevity. "All my kids are close to each other. Our family is as close as the dickens. "I've got so much to be thankful for," Fogarty continued. "There is something new happening all the time."
