Jimmy Wines & Spirits Hosts Intimate Launch for Westland Whiskey

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – An intimate night of flavour, good vibes and great cocktails took over the British Colonial last week when Westland Whiskey – an American Single Malt – was introduced to The Bahamian market. It represents the newest addition to the Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits Remy Cointreau portfolio.

The invite-only event saw a special list of 60 hand-picked attendees enjoying a night of sophistication, sampling and networking while enjoying Westland Whiskey, which has been the buzz in the US market and is now on Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits shelves.

“Guests sampled Westland Whiskey in various cocktails made by local bartenders who, during the week of the launch, were educated on its characteristics, its essence and tasting notes.   Quite simply, it was ‘liquid to lips’,” according to Angela Moss, Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits Brand Manager. On the night, it was unanimous that the favourite cocktail was ‘3000 Miles Away’, a refreshing drink created by Kendall Sands, a bartender at Kyma Seafood Grill.

“I feel we had a great turnout and a fantastic event,” said Moss. “It was a nice evening of socializing with our partners and vendors. It gave whiskey aficionados an opportunity to enjoy our newest addition to the whiskey family.”

Dozens of bottles of Westland Whiskey were purchased by attendees who were eager to take them home with them to enjoy.  They were also able to enjoy great food that paired perfectly with the whiskey. Westland Whiskey’s Brand Ambassador, Ana Hinz, was also on hand from the US for the night, where she led the guests through a journey of savoury goodness.

“She is responsible for the export of the Westland Whiskey in international markets, and it was her first time coming to The Bahamas, experiencing our market and seeing what the liquor industry scene is like here,” Moss explained. “Hinz’s expertise and being present for the event represented the bridge between small-scale whiskey distilleries in the US and larger producers and offers endless possibilities for Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits to access these unique products for The Bahamian market.”

Westland Whiskey is now available at any Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits location and is said to be the perfect whiskey for the ideal cocktail, or a smooth drink on the rocks.  Moss said brand is quickly becoming a favourite of whiskey lovers, who were eager to try this amazing product.

“We had members from local whiskey and scotch societies present, as well as local whiskey connoisseurs who attended the event and were extremely receptive to the information provided by Ana and the team. Guests were able to speak with Ana one-on-one and learn about the properties of the product and the story of how it began at their distillery in Seattle.”

Moss reiterated “that Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits is always finding ways to include partners in the release of new products and bring them along for the journey and experience from inception to sale.”

Westland Whiskey is made in Seattle, owned by Remy Cointreau, and distributed in The Bahamas by Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits.