Knappogue Castle Honors Cocktail Queens
I have always had a soft spot for Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey. In fact, the last event I attended in the “before time” was a Knappogue St. Patrick’s Day event. So, when I heard the brand enlisted 12 celebrated women bartenders, including a few of my faves, to create cocktails for the women who have inspired them in their careers, I was all in.
Launched last October, Knappogue began sharing these cocktail recipes on their social media channels every two weeks. The campaign will culminate on International Women’s Day (March 8). The lineup of women creating cocktails for the series includes bartenders Ezra Star (Boston), Meaghan Dorman (New York), Devon Tarby (Los Angeles), Mariena Mercer (Las Vegas), and Jenee Craver (Chicago) and my former podcast co-host Lucinda Sterling (New York).
As part of the campaign, Knappogue is encouraging all female bartenders to get involved. For every additional female-inspired recipe they receive, the brand will make a donation to a women’s charity of their choice.
The first recipe in the collection came from Denaya Jones, owner of Washington, D.C.’s DEEstilled drinks events company. Jones’ cocktail, Black is Gold, combines Knappogue Castle 12 Year with Nocino Walnut Liqueur, house-made plum-honey compote, and egg white.
“We feel humbled to be partnering with some of the top female bartenders in the US for our Women in Whiskey campaign,” says Jon Dubin, Knappogue Castle’s Brand Director. “In addition to being great ambassadors for the brand, we look forward to throwing the spotlight on these women and their careers. We can’t wait to share their extraordinary stories as well as their delicious Knappogue cocktails.”
All hail the queens!
