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BROMSGROVE, England, October 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A brand new report has revealed that Johnnie Walker retained its position as the leading global spirits brand in 2011. The annual report entitled 'Top Performing Spirits Brands' [http://bit.ly/QR4ow4 ] was recently published for the second time by just-drinks and IWSR. It confirms that out of the 124 brands ranked by volume, value and growth, Diageo owned Johnnie Walker was rated as the clear leader...

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo USVI today announced that its Captain Morgan barrel warehouse in St. Croix has been awarded the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification. The barrel warehouse is the first LEED certified facility in the USVI, as well as Diageo's first LEED-certified warehouse. Developed by the US Green Building Council in March 2000, LEED provides building...

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo, long known as the world's leading premium drinks company, is now also the world's No. 1 beverage company on the issues of climate change strategy, emissions disclosure and performance. Diageo, with brands including Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Crown Royal, Guinness, Jose Cuervo, Captain Morgan and Beaulieu Vineyard wines, received the recognition from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), an international organization that provides...

NAPA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year, iconic Napa Valley winery Sterling Vineyards will be partnering with Padma Lakshmi in search of the Ultimate Host. After an exciting first year for the program, Padma will continue her partnership with the brand to crown the 'Sterling Ultimate Host' - the host or hostess who can tackle any occasion with ease while maintaining a flare for creativity. Padma, model, reality TV star, cookbook author and frequent...

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo, the world's leading premium spirits, wine and beer company, today announced that its New York City office has been awarded the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED-CI (Commercial Interior) Gold Certification, the most prestigious and internationally-recognized standard for sustainable design, construction and operation in the world. This is the second Gold distinction to be awarded to...

NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Jose Cuervo's long history of supporting the arts and Latin culture, Jose Cuervo Tradicional - Mexico's No. 1 super-premium tequila and the same recipe used in Cuervo's original tequila in 1795 -- is launching the Tradicional Mural Project 2012. Through this platform, Jose Cuervo Tradicional hopes to create a dialogue through artistic endeavors that will inspire artists over the age of 21 to celebrate the Latin culture sharing their...

ST. CROIX, US Virgin Islands, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, with the help of the Captain Morgan brand, a team of leading U.S. archaeologists returned to the mouth of the Chagres River in Panama in search of real-life buccaneer Captain Henry Morgan's lost fleet. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120726/NY46254-a )(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120726/NY46254-b )(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120726/NY46254LOGO-c )...

TROY, Ala., July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When local firefighters saved Troy native Curtiss Shaver's life during a tragic farming accident, Shaver knew he'd found his calling. Though the accident claimed the lower part of his left leg, Shaver persevered and began a lifelong career as a firefighter and certified EMT with the goal of giving back to his community. In a special event today at Troy Fire Station No. 1, a ceremonial Yard of Bricks was revealed to recognize Shaver as...

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tim Philips, Hemisphere, Australia Hailed Industry's Newest Mixology Talent Following a week of mixology trends unveiled, red carpet events and a showcase of the industry's brightest stars, Tim Philips, Hemisphere, Australia was crowned DIAGEO RESERVE WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2012, rising above 50 other finalists to win the most prestigious accolade of the industry. (Photo:...

NEW YORK, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bushmills Irish Whiskey, one of the oldest names in spirits and handcrafted on the North Coast of Ireland for centuries, has announced its place as the official whiskey of the 2012 Irish Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club, running June 28 through July 1(st), 2012. To celebrate the sponsorship, Colum Egan, Master Distiller at the Old Bushmills Distillery, is offering the winner of the international tournament the 'Freedom of the Old Bushmills...