Kiefer Sutherland has today unveiled his new whisky to the UK - Red Bank - a premium Canadian whisky, paying tribute to Kiefer's Canadian roots and love of the spirit. This is the first UK launch of its kind for the actor and musician.

Sutherland can currently be seen in “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" from the late award-winning director William Friedkin, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Herman Wouk for Paramount Global and Showtime, in which he was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for his performance. Upcoming, he will be in Warner Brothers' "Juror No. 2", directed by Clint Eastwood.

Commenting on the launch, Kiefer Sutherland, Founder of Red Bank Whisky, said: “The thing that I found so fascinating about Red Bank and this journey developing the whisky is the incredible pride Canadians take in themselves and their country. I was born in England and I know the British people feel the same, but I grew up in Canada and one of the things that I've admired about Canada is its great diversity not just in its landscapes and culture, but it's people as well. I am proud to have Red Bank represent all that is authentically Canadian and I am absolutely thrilled to bring it to the UK with the help of Mangrove Global.”

Red Bank Whisky embodies good taste, good times, good friends and the rich heritage and tradition of Canadian whisky. A masterful blend and balance of rye, corn and wheat whiskies, Red Bank Whisky stands out as a smooth, master distilled, premium spirit with a taste that captures the essence of Canada, as evidenced by claiming Gold this year at the world-renowned San Francisco World Spirits Competition.  The rye and wheat whiskies are aged in new American oak barrels, while the corn whisky is aged in bourbon barrels, maintaining its balance and developing its complexity - something you can bank on. 

Red Bank's award winning master distiller, Michel Marcil, has carefully developed Red Bank with the desire to create a premium Canadian Whisky that appeals to both the experienced whisky drinkers and whisky novices alike. On the nose, the whisky features sumptuous oat spices and orchard fruits with scents of sweet caramel. On the palate, you can expect a dry spirit of medium intensity - a must try for all whisky drinkers. 

Non-chilled - filtered and bottled at 40% this premium blended Canadian whisky is full of sweet, oaky character. Red Bank is on sale now at Master of Malt (RRP £49). 

The whisky pays tribute to Red Bank, situated on Canada's Atlantic Coast where some of the world's finest whisky is now being crafted.  A place where granite rocks slope to meet the sea and stories are carried on the wind like campfire smoke. A place where moments are shared and music moves to the measure of ocean waves. Red Bank Whisky is a smooth, premium spirit distilled to be enjoyed with friends. And fortunately, everyone's a friend around a bottle of Red Bank.

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For further information or interview opportunities, please contact Tara D'Agostino-Clarke via tara@flourishmarketing.co.uk or 07966 841 982or Fenella Taylor via fenella@flourishmarketing.co.uk or 07721 324696

Notes to Editors

ABOUT RED BANK WHISKY CO

Red Bank Whisky Co, owners of Red Bank Canadian Whisky is a proudly and purely Canadian company distilling the best Canadian whisky to share with the world. Born on Nova Scotia's rocky shores and hand-crafted with pure Canadian ingredients, Red Bank Whisky is an authentic expression of its coastal terroir. Red Bank Whisky Co was established in 2022. 

Follow Red Bank Whisky Co on Facebook and Instagram @redbankwhisky.

For more information visit: www.redbankwhisky.com  

ABOUT MANGROVE GLOBAL LTD

Mangrove Global was established by John Coe and Nick Gillett in 2006 who built up a team of experienced employees who are passionate about spirits. In early 2023 Mangrove was acquired by GBH, based in Martinique, and has since incorporated the SPIRIBAM rums into its portfolio. Nick Gillett remains the MD of Mangrove Global, overseeing many spirits professionals, mixologists, sales and brand experts with extensive experience in both the On and Off trade UK spirits market. Following a successful 2023, the company plans to expand in 2024 with new outlets, greater reach and a wider presence in the market.

Mangrove's hand-picked portfolio has been carefully built around dynamic, innovative brands with a strong eco-responsible sensibility. The company has been able to develop many brands that have now become leaders in their category based on effective marketing activations, great commercial agility and an effective communication strategy.

With more than 300 B-to-B business partners, Mangrove has recently recorded strong growth in its turnover, which has increased from £10.5m in 2015 to over £21m last year.

For more information visit: www.mangroveuk.com 

MANGROVE WORLD WHISKY 

Mangrove has established an unrivalled collection of world whiskies, reflecting quality, taste, innovation and sustainability. New to the range this spring is Kiefer Sutherland's award winning Canadian Red Bank whisky. Most are investing heavily and look to make in-roads into the UK market in the next few years, and the portfolio is among the most diverse and unique in the country:

• The English from Norfolk
• Stauning from Denmark
• Akashi from Japan
• M&H from Israel
• BEARFACE from Canada
• Uncle Nearest from Tennessee
• New York Distilling Company from New York
• Abasalo from Mexico
• East London whisky
• Morris from Australia
• Pokeno from New Zealand
• Glendalough from Ireland and 
• Yamazakura from Japan

With a team of passionate whisky specialists, under the curation of expert Stef Holt, they offer a wealth of knowledge and experience. Regularly on the road to all corners of the UK, the team undertakes tastings, training and shows which allows whisky lovers far and wide to taste and explore the world of whisky.