Glenmorangie Celebrates 100 Years in Denver

NEW YORK, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Glenmorangie celebrates the 100 year anniversary of what may be the first purchase of single malt Scotch whisky by a commercial retailer, the Brown Palace Hotel, in Denver. In celebration of the original date of delivery to Colorado a century ago, a Gala Dinner will be held at the Brown Palace Hotel in addition to a series of promotions, hosted primarily in the Denver area, beginning September 1st, 2010.

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To kick off the celebration, Glenmorangie's 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner will be held on August 12th at the Brown Palace Hotel in its famed cigar room, the Churchill Bar. The exclusive black tie affair will be hosted by Paul Skipworth, COO of the Glenmorangie Company, and Denver's elite will be in attendance, as well as certain local and state politicians and members of the press.

At the 100th Anniversary Dinner, Glenmorangie will also present a range of special offerings to Colorado's finest, to include: Limited Edition Commemorative Bottles presented to trade and consumers (not for sale), and the submission for loan of the original ledger used by the Glenmorangie Distillery in 1910, which recorded the historic purchase, to the Brown Palace Hotel.

In addition to the 100th Anniversary Dinner, Glenmorangie will celebrate with a variety of consumer promotions beginning September 1st, (at participating accounts, and where legal).

Promotions will include a complimentary commemorative Glenmorangie glass and gift bag with the purchase of Glenmorangie and the Centennial Experience sampling flights which serve as a commemorative tasting honoring the 100th anniversary of the distinguished single malt Scotch in Colorado, in select establishments in the Denver area.  

Consumers will also have an opportunity to enter a sweepstakes for a trip for two to Scotland to visit The Glenmorangie Distillery. Mail-in-rebate offers will also be available in select stores.

Also beginning September 1st, Glenmorangie will promote Colorado's historic purchase with a variety of advertisements in local publications including the Denver Post, Denver Magazine, The Villager, Centennial Citizen and Aurora Sentinel.

For further information or to schedule an interview with Master Distiller, Dr. Bill Lumsden, please e-mail Brian Cox, Glenmorangie US Vice President, at [email protected].

About Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie originates in the Scottish Highlands where, at the Glenmorangie Distillery, it is distilled in the tallest malt whisky stills in Scotland, expertly matured in the finest oak casks, and perfected by the 16 Men of Tain. The distillery was founded in 1843 and is renowned as a pioneer in its fields, uniting tradition with innovation. Most recently, at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Glenmorangie was awarded the prestigious title of "Distillery of the Year."

Today, the company is one of the most renowned and innovative distillers and marketers of Scotch whisky brands worldwide and is part of Moet Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). Headquartered near Edinburgh, Scotland, the company produces two main single malt brands – Glenmorangie Single Highland Malt Whisky and Ardbeg Single Islay Malt.

SOURCE Moet Hennessy USA