"Fortune Brands (FO) says it will spin off its home-and-security unit, with products including Moen faucets and Master locks. The spinoff would be designed to be tax free to holders, Fortune said. The company also said it would spin off or sell its golf division, with brands including Titleist; and continue to operate the liquor business as an independent publicly traded company. Fortune's liquor brands include, among others, Jim Beam bourbon and Laphroaig single-malt Scotch. The company says each is well positioned to create significant value for shareholders on its own. Annual revenue totals .5 billion in wine and liquor, billion in home and security and .2 billion in golf, Fortune said. The Wall Street Journal had earlier reported that the plan was under consideration. "
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
La Chouffe Beer - Belgium's Premium Beer
La chouffe is considered a signature product of the famous Brasserie d' Achouffe brewery. It is a Belgian brewery that was found by Christian Bauweraerts and Pierre Gobron in 1982. In 1988, they began to distribute beer to other countries. It is situated on the lands of the Belgian Ardennes and is known all over the world for its special high quality beers.
The beer instantly captures the minds of drinkers thanks to the beer's decorative labels that contain the reputed and friendly elf. Goblins and elves are two of the most important and notable characters in the legends of Ardennes. La chouffe is a blonde ale which instills freshness and brings an enchanting fruity taste to its consumer. This unique characteristic makes the beer stand out. Mc chouffe is considered to be the dark sister of La chouffe. It has been given the title 'Scotch of the Ardennes' thanks to its full flavored, dark texture which reminds everyone of the Scottish cousins.
Ever Had A Gnome On Your Beer?
The labels in their beer have gnomes on it, and this is actually a play on the name of the town La Chouffe. The name originally refers to a dwarf or gnome in the dialect of Walloon. Brasserie d'Achouffe manufactures various kinds of beers.
La chouffe which is the most famous brand has about 8% ABV. It is available in 201 barrels or in magnum which and also in 75cl bottles. Mc Chouffe, the dark sister, is Scotch ale which contains about 8.5%ABV. It is available in 201 barrels and also in 75cl bottles. Chouffe Houblon is highly hopped ale which contains about 9% ABV. It is fondly described as a fusion of the Belgian tripel and an Imperial IPA. La chouffe and Mc chouffe are brewed from crushed malt barley and spring water. This is then processed in vats and the La chouffe coriander is produced.
Some of the other products include N'ice Chouffe, a Christmas beer which contains 10% ABV, Kwelchouffe, a strong Pale Ale which contains about 8.5 % ABV, Chouffe bok 6666, the bock beer which contains about 6.66% ABV and seasonal beers which contain 4.5%-7.5% ABV.
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Cocktail Male Baby Names
The cocktail is an art of mixing the liquor, and flavor to create delicious drinks. The cocktails have been around for more than a century. Parent who really likes a particular cocktail chooses the name of cocktail as baby names. Here are few favorite baby names which may have originate from cocktails.
Collins, Gibson, Jack, John, Johnnie, Killian, and Miller are male baby names which is also the name of a popular cocktails, or liquor. Collins is an English baby name which is short for victory of Nicholas people. Tom Collins is also a popular cocktail which is a combination of gin, sour flavors, and carbonated water. Brandy Collins (Brandy), Jack Collins (Applejack), John Collins (Rye), Michael Collins (Irish whiskey), Ron Collins (Rum), Jock Collins (Scotch Whiskey), Comrade Collins (Vodka), and Jose Collins (Tequila) are variations of Tom Collins. By replacing the gin, Tom Collins changes to a different name.
Gibson is another English baby name which means son of Gilbert. Gibson is also one of the many variations of Martini. Traditionally, Gibson is a Martini which is garnished by pickled onion. Probably, Dana Gibson invented the Gibson cocktail. Challenging the taste of the original Martini, Dana substituted the olive with onion.
Jackie, Jacky, and Jackson are Scottish baby names which are derive from Jack. Jack means the graciousness of God. Jack is also part of Jack Rose which is a classic cocktail. The cocktail combines Applejack, Grenadine, lemon, and lime juice into a tasty classic cocktail.
Johnnie is a modern variation of John which is an English baby name. Johnnie is taken from Johnnie Walker. It is the most widely distributed Scotch Whiskey in the world.
Killian is a Celtic baby name which means blind. However, Killian is also an Irish baby name which means strife or fierce. Irish developed a taste for the popular Irish beer called Killian.
Miller is one of the occupational baby names. It is an English baby name which means the grain grinder. Miller is also a popular beer called Miller. To work in a mill is one of the oldest occupations. In fact, the mill is an important development in the advancement of agriculture.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Lagavulin distinct malt
Ardbeg Whisky - Secret of the Taste, is now on www.talkingisland.co.uk Working in one of the best Scotch whisky brand distilleries where the original village bell is still resounding in the wind. One of our 'Working in Britain' series. More whisky films on http for sneak viewings, a whole film to subscribe.
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