https://www.abck-corp.com/work daily 1.0 2025-02-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/t/67ad4d98070cb05ddc6fae99/1739410840873/ PAST - BRAND: HAKKAISAN / OWNER: Hakkai Jozo Co. <br>W : <a href='https://www.hakkaisanusa.com/'>HAKKAISANUSA.COM</a> Hakkaisan is one of Japan’s leading and most respected sake breweries. It is located in Minami-Uonuma, in Niigata Prefecture, renowned for the abundance of its snow every winter. We are launching Hakkaisan’s Snow-Aged Junmai Ginjo 3 Years, with a view to expanding sake beyond traditional Japanese restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1425338556376-6LVKMX4XMS7FRIE90LBC/pavan_splash3.jpg PAST https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1425338796459-E9173YIMUU1SB6A4HD0O/JapaneseMixology-FilipWolak-6031.jpg PAST https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1418676679959-R5CXNN1U6LRCHW8K4F9A/Casks.jpg PAST https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1445876946783-SXZAQ2PNVZMYQNE86RLR/R2B_06_La_Familia_0389_N.jpg PAST https://www.abck-corp.com/lejay daily 0.75 2023-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1423861351341-CYG70OLDA0TYDESIGUHP/image-asset.png LEJAY - Brand : Lejay / Owner : Lejay Lagoute<br>W : <a href='http://www.lejay-cassis.com/us/'>LEJAY-CASSIS.COM</a> Lejay is the original Crème de Cassis, created in Dijon, France in 1841. It is also the leading Crème de Cassis in the world, with major presence in Europe and Asia. Together with Lejay's Management, we revamped the brand, created Marketing and Communication platforms, and launched Lejay in partnership with Southern Glazer’s W&S and other leading US distributors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1423860846084-RZU4M0MTDLWVVPDT20TE/lejay_3.jpg LEJAY - Product Lejay only uses best French blackcurrant varieties. After a slow maceration in small batch distilled eau de vie, the berries are gently pressed, decanted by gravity and blended with French crystal sugar. (Photo by Anna Williams) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1423860366715-AOR7Z1MELI9U2NHDFLS4/lejay_4.png LEJAY - Story Brand story emphasizing Lejay's unparalleled heritage, quality and versatility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1423861023307-TRJ8EA194A7HR50Q75UL/lejay_2.jpg LEJAY - Creative Direction “Remember your first French cassis?” concept. Visuals shot by renowned photographer Anna Williams. (Photo by Anna Williams) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1417467305377-2AUOID1RCFRPE68HZ34C/lejay_5.jpg LEJAY - Recipes New recipes developed with mixologists Leo Robitschek, Naren Young and Nicolas de Soto. Focus on Kir Royal, El Diablo and other classic cocktails. (Photo by Anna Williams) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1417796489588-T9AO3PSA2L4O2TZ1BM9Q/image-asset.jpeg LEJAY - Collateral Brand Book, POS, Sales Materials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1493664067223-0VU77AHZEUBV7BQQL54Y/Lejay+Classic+Cocktail+Tin+Web.jpg LEJAY - PACKAGING Creation of the "Lejay Classic Cocktail Tin" featuring Kir Royal and El Diablo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1423778942246-EPIM9ZI1F3Y5U3YUE2DZ/image-asset.jpeg LEJAY - Communication Website, PR, Social Media, Events, Education. Coverage in major media such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal, Cosmopolitan. (Trade launch in Boston shown above) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1485287774042-6FI2GZV7D640OF4BDC97/image-asset.jpeg LEJAY - Distribution Partnership with leading distributors including Southern-Glazer’s (New York, California, Nevada), Martignetti (Massachusetts), Slocum (Connecticut) and RNDC (Georgia). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1417796307148-IGDFMHURRF1HH04KPIY5/image-asset.jpeg LEJAY - Promotions Hundreds of Consumer Tastings in leading Retail Stores. Conversion rate above 20%. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1417447166797-ECEN254ZDTEVTUNSQ8VU/lejay_splash.jpg LEJAY https://www.abck-corp.com/scotch-malt-whisky-society daily 0.75 2023-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1467750210565-3FFMYFKZ4O8K5QFGTS7D/Scotch_Malt_Whiskey_Society_2.jpg SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1601327899545-Y7G2UFN4UEPR6ILAHCK0/NO+FILL+ROUNDEL.jpg SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY - BRAND: THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY<br>W : <a href='https://www.smwsa.com/'>SMWSA.COM</a> Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is the leading whisky club in the world, offering the world’s widest selection of single malt, single cask whisky. Together with SMWS’ Management, we are accelerating the development of the Society in the US. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1601327959428-ULA3I5SOIRDC1NECUWQE/_61A8647.jpg SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY - society whisky Over the past 30 years, the SMWS has built partnerships with over 100 distilleries in Scotland and beyond (Ireland, Japan, America, etc.), acquiring their best whisky casks and bottling them at natural ‘cask strength’ without any dilution, filtration or coloring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1601329449791-D03HIDIQAT5VZ00ICEIX/www.smwsa.com_+%282%29.jpg SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY - WEBSITE Every month bottles from over 25 different casks are released and available to Society members on the smwsa.com website https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1467746601311-301OS9XJHWDXEHHB6YPC/NO+FILL+ROUNDEL.jpg SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1601329574251-N9Q4BZ4H8CTI9AW7NW1X/Whisky+151.JPG SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY - MEMBERSHIP Membership to the SMWS provides additional exclusive benefits, including invitations to tasting events across the US, a subscription to the Society's on-line magazine "Unfiltered", and privileged access to the Society' venues in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1601330307551-1ZAI2H4BP3E9W9ETKR8D/Image+from+iOS+2.JPG SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY - SOCIAL MEDIA The Society's youtube channel, instagram account and website blog regularly provide Society members with whisky education and opportunities to interact with fellow members. https://www.abck-corp.com/chapel-down daily 0.75 2023-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1567517970471-R65D7KGM5RZSLYAZSBK4/unnamed.jpg CHAPEL DOWN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1567136172808-ITCMU4K95I1B1PWBE55O/Chapel+Down+Logo+190829.jpg CHAPEL DOWN - BRAND: CHAPEL DOWN / OWNER: THE CHAPEL DOWN WINERY <br>W : <a href='https://www.chapeldownusa.com/'>CHAPELDOWNusa.COM</a> Chapel Down is England's leading winemaker. It is located in Tenterden, Kent. Following its success on the domestic UK market, where it is renowned for its integrity and excellence, we are launching Chapel Down English Sparkling Wines in the US, starting in New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1475502370484-KO9OM2UF4HIBH2P200QH/Three+Graces+2010++Hi+Res_web.jpg CHAPEL DOWN - THREE GRACES Three Graces 2010 is a blend of Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Noir (33%) and Pinot Meunier (7%). After its second fermentation in bottle, the wine ages on its lees about 5 years, thus enhancing its complex aromas and creamy mouthfeel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1475502144072-8KC1S3OB1RIY9JITC09T/Kit%27s+Coty+Vineyard+View.jpg CHAPEL DOWN - VINEYARDS The Southeast coast of England is synonymous with the white cliffs of Dover. It is this iconic chalk soil, the same as that of Champagne - just 90 miles to the south, coupled with a cool climate all year long that enables Chapel Down to produce truly world-class sparkling wines. The first vineyards were planted in the 1970's and the company now owns appx. 200 acres of vineyards across Kent, where the winery is located, and also Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Essex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1485281888626-J7SVCONWXN83OT4F6M3J/Chapel+Down+event+Oct+11%2C+2016+-+Antonia+Romeo+%26+Frazer+Thompson.jpg CHAPEL DOWN - Critically acclaimed Chapel Down is England’s most awarded winery. Praised by iconic chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver, its wines are served at Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street. The British Consulate in New York is Chapel Down's US launch partner. Portrayed above are Antonia Romero, British Consul General in New York, and Frazer Thompson, CEO of Chapel Down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1485354977814-B760HZ0COH3F66V9C9J2/Fizz+Shelves+close+up+Three+Graces.jpg CHAPEL DOWN - distribution Initial feedback from retailers and sommeliers has been very positive! More to come soon... https://www.abck-corp.com/iwa daily 0.75 2023-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1662677797047-UJT210M61Q7CKACSAYO9/image-asset.png IWA - BRAND: IWA, Owner: SHIRA IWA W : <a href='IWA-SAKE.JP'>'IWA-SAKE.JP</a> IWA is Japan’s new ultra-premium sake, created by Richard Geoffroy, Dom Perignon’s former winemaker. Through this innovative project, Richard’s vision was to create a sake that would be extremely versatile and could pair with virtually all types of cuisine – not just Japanese. To achieve the required level of balance and complexity, he created a sake that is an assemblage of rice varieties, terroirs and yeast strains, and even using reserve sake from previous years to enrich the blend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1662677797047-UJT210M61Q7CKACSAYO9/image-asset.png IWA - BRAND: IWA, Owner: SHIRA IWA W : <a href='IWA-SAKE.JP'>'IWA-SAKE.JP</a> IWA is Japan’s new ultra-premium sake, created by Richard Geoffroy, Dom Perignon’s former winemaker. Through this innovative project, Richard’s vision was to create a sake that would be extremely versatile and could pair with virtually all types of cuisine – not just Japanese. To achieve the required level of balance and complexity, he created a sake that is an assemblage of rice varieties, terroirs and yeast strains, and even using reserve sake from previous years to enrich the blend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1662677942122-EKN3C7UWOVGCA5QKHZKZ/image-asset.png IWA - BRAND: IWA / OWNER: SHIRA IWA <br>W : <a href='https://www.IWA-SAKE.JP/'>IWA-SAKE.JP</a> IWA is Japan’s new ultra-premium sake, created by Richard Geoffroy, Dom Perignon’s former winemaker. Through this innovative project, Richard’s vision was to create a sake that would be extremely versatile and could pair with virtually all types of cuisine – not just Japanese. To achieve the required level of balance and complexity, he created a sake that is an assemblage of rice varieties, terroirs and yeast strains, and even using reserve sake from previous years to enrich the blend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1662678185053-7KOPSJOWAHNYK89G3955/Iwa_Bottle.png IWA - IWA 5 JUNMAI DAIGINJO The number 5 is the symbol of “Harmony”. With a milling rate of 35% remaining, IWA showcases a perfect combination of the sweet, the bitter, the sour, the spicy and the umami. Not to mention a wonderful texture and a wide array of aromas and flavors. IWA’s bottle was designed by Marc Newson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1662678310537-D8TXY097BN179Q4ZCL4R/Kura.png IWA - THE KURA (BREWERY) Designed by Kengo Kuma, the kura is surrended by 10 hectares of rice paddy fields. It is located in the village of Shira Iwa (White Rock) in Toyama Prefecture. Inspired from traditional village community buildings, it houses everyone under one roof: sake-making team, office employees and visitors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1662678427650-LMVZ4XJNVEKSR41PPMHU/richard.png IWA - RICHARD GEOFFROY Richard Geoffroy created IWA after he retired from being Dom Perignon's cellar master for 28 years. Richard lives in his native Champagne region in France, but frequently travels to Japan and to the world. https://www.abck-corp.com/tresmano daily 0.75 2024-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1694676123523-G9W0BJYUZ540NDHFZ6OX/image-asset.png TRESMANO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1694676123523-G9W0BJYUZ540NDHFZ6OX/image-asset.png TRESMANO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1695380323084-FMNDUW86TUPMU7PQLT9G/image-asset.png TRESMANO - BRAND: TRESMANO / OWNER: LAGAR DE PROVENTUS <br>W : <a href='https://www.tresmano.com/'>TRESMANO.COM</a> Tresmano is “A superb newcomer in Ribera del Duero” according to Jancis Robinson. Located in the heart of the Golden Mile, the winery draws from the oldest vineyards in the region (40 years old to some even over 80 years). This allows head winemaker Pedro Aibar to create wines that are complex, intense, yet very balanced and elegant, perfect with any fine cuisine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1695380423004-FUOMPXRJ78AENSD3CNR4/image-asset.jpeg TRESMANO - PEDRO AIBAR, WINEMAKER Pedro Aibar has been a key figure in the development of Spanish wine over the last four decades. In 2013, he co-founded Tresmano with Fernando Remirez de Ganuza, who obtained international recognition for creating the first Spanish wine awarded with 100 points by Robert Parker (Reserva 2004), and wine expert José Ramón Ruiz who leads La Europea, the largest supplier of fine wine in Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1695163187166-P6OU4O425TG16A26V2KP/image-asset.jpeg TRESMANO - A STUNNING WINERY IN THE HEART OF THE GOLDEN MILE Situated on top of a hill with a history spanning an impressive twenty-five centuries, and next to the region’s most prestigious vineyards (Vega Sicilia, etc), Tresmano’s state-of-the-art winery incorporates the latest technology of modern oenology while still holding deep reverence for tradition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1695163289006-EAG91G523OSJGQONE6J0/Cropped_Image+copy+2.png TRESMANO - THE OLDEST VINEYARDS IN RIBERA DEL DUERO Some of Tresmano’s vines have been standing for over 80 years, while others range between 40 to 80 years old. The average age of approximately 50 years makes Tresmano’s vineyards the oldest in the Ribera del Duero region. Embracing sustainable viticultural practices, Tresmano’s vineyards are in the process of being certified organic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1694679611163-1ELR3NEYUYG9U3NZ7P7V/Cropped_Image+copy+4.png TRESMANO - SUPERB WINES, SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED Tresmano 2019 and Tm 2016 are imported into the US. Both are made from 100% Tempranillo, locally known as Tinta del Pais. The winery employs various eco-friendly techniques, including the use of gravity, thermal insulation, natural ventilation and solar energy. The dedication to quality over quantity is evident: Only about 50,000 bottles are produced per year. https://www.abck-corp.com/new-gallery-1 daily 0.75 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1601327710770-HCMKBT6Y8GR5G7PWRIBU/image-asset.jpeg New Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1601327710770-HCMKBT6Y8GR5G7PWRIBU/image-asset.jpeg New Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1601327959428-ULA3I5SOIRDC1NECUWQE/image-asset.jpeg New Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1716411637419-6H30NRTFPXC2G0CXFUXP/image-asset.jpeg New Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/547c80e6e4b045935f3db3c2/1426030067235-0QTFY28E12LNSJ4K7CQY/image-asset.jpeg New Gallery