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Whisky Advertising

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Today I posted a blog-post on Ronnestam.com about my experimental book project – Top 10 Blog Posts on Future Branding and Communication From Ronnestam.com. It doesn’t really have that much to do with Whisky specifically. But if you’re into marketing and advertising it will sure inspire you to reach further with your whisky brand!

Head on over there and download your free copy of the book or maybe even buy the signed one.

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Very smart packaging idea by Ballantine’s.

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I am glad to report that The Macallan has taken a step into the future of communication with their latest scotch whisky tasting. One of my favorite idea and design blogs – The NotCot reports on The Macallan’s latest whisky tasting and how they used Twitter to get the mouth water pouring.

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It’s a great Idea even though I do think it’s a little bit early as the number of whisky fans on Twitter is probably limited. From a PR perspective though it’s great – look at me, I just had to write about it.

Head over to the NotCot site and read more.

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Dear whisky lovers.

Last year in September I had to shut down my advertising agency due to different point of views among the owners. I found myself in a situation where I either could start a new company or get employed. My choice was to start a new company – Ronnestam Innovative Communication.

I’ve been blogging on marketing for some years now, but when I found my self in that position I felt I had to throw in an extra gear. Therefor most of my focus during the end of 2008 and now in the beginning of 2009 has been the Ronnestam.com blog.

It has paid of. My blog is now awarded for a price as Swedens best blog on marketing and also the category trend and future communication.

Your vote matters

I hope I’ll find time to speed up the whisky blogging soon again, but until then – please visit my communication blog and if you find it interesting head over to Daytona YABA awards and place your vote on me in the two categories where you find Johan Ronnestam.

Happy New Year!

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Knob Creek, the Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey has added a new community added to their website. It’s called the “Expedition Map.”

The Expedition map let’s users post their stories, videos, and photos and join in a community of Kentucky straight bourbon whisky lovers. From discovering a 100-foot tall tower of junk or finding a new bar where you can enjoy Knob Creek, the Expedition Map is all about letting you share whatever you want to fellow whiskey lovers.

Great example of digital communication. One downside is that Knob Creek monitors what you post and only let’s through stuff that they think is fitting. I do hope they look at contributions with open eyes as there is nothing worse than getting your contributions stopped.

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Details of Ardbeg Blasda is sipping out

September 15, 2008

 On september 28th Ardbeg are about to release a new bottling called Ardbeg Blasda. Ardbeg will launch a digital drive some time the coming weeks to promote the new expression. The campaign, created by Story, will target Ardbeg customers to create a buzz around the new drink, Blasda, which is means ‘sweet and delicious’, in [...]

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Glenlivet XXV launches in the US this autumn

August 12, 2008

Last week, Pernod Ricard, owners of the Glenlivet scotch whisky brand, unveiled an addition to The Glenlivet portfolio in the US. Named The Glenlivet XXV, it represents the oldest permanent release in the brand’s range, and will be available in the country in a limited quantity. It’s made from hand-selected vintage that has been finished [...]

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10000$ on the table as Basil Hayden’s Kentucky ask you to dress him up

August 7, 2008

    The Kentucky straight bourbon brand Basin Hayden’s has partnered with Out and Chicago  Home + Garden magazines for a design competition. The rules are simple. To enter, create an

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The Queen Mother’s favorite whisky blend gets dressed up

July 31, 2008

Ian Macleod Distillers has re-packaged and re-positioned Langs Supreme for its re-launch. The new bottle design, developed by the award winning Graphic Partners Ltd, updates the current traditional Langs Supreme packaging, to create a far more premium design, in keeping with the award winning quality of the blend inside.  The Langs name is a traditional, [...]

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Clontarf Irish Whiskey launches light-hearted website

July 28, 2008

Street Insider reported today that Clontarf Irish Whiskey has launched a new website as part of its brand-building Earlier this year, Clontarf unveiled a new package and launched its “New Irish” marketing campaign. The “New Irish” is all about putting a new spin on an old standby. The lighthearted website, www.clontarfwhiskey.com, pokes good-natured fun at [...]

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Ardbeg takes you an adventure into the heart of Corryvreckan with their latest whisky

July 27, 2008

I stopped by Ardbegs website today and I noted that I’ve missed the news that another piece of ‘gunpowder’ whisky has come our way. But, better late than never. The latest Ardbeg single malt whisky is called Corryvreckan – named after the fierce whirlpool to the north of Islay, and the Viking prince who braved [...]

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Re-branding of Tomatin sneak-previewed as 30 and 40 year old limited editions are added to whisky portfolio

July 24, 2008

This latest release from Tomatin let’s us know how the 2009 range will be dressed when introduced early next year. Tomatin follows the trend lead by Auchentoshan, Glenmorangie, Highland Park and others, with more sophisticated and simplistic design and classic typography as the new bottles will be dressed in white, black, silver and red. Personally [...]

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