Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey has enlisted 12 celebrated female bartenders across US to create cocktails for the women who have inspired them in their careers.
Launched Oct. 1st, Knappogue will have one of these specially created cocktail recipes on their social media channels every two weeks until 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).
As part of the campaign, Knappogue Castle 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 comes from Denaya Jones, owner of Washington, D.C.’s DEEstilled drinks events company (seen above). 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.”
As many of the women contributing to the series are currently displaced from their bars, their recipes have been devised so they can be recreated at home. At this uncertain time, the series intends to inspire the next generation of bartenders, celebrating its current heroes with a nod to those who paved the way before them.
