Story of 35 Liquor's Brand Name

Story of 35 Liquor's Brand Name

Lots of brands of liquor around us and many types of names but every name have story behind it. here 35 brands of liquor they have own story of name.

1.Ketel One Vodka

Ketel One is a liquor brand of the Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Ketel One Vodka is distilled from 100% wheat in copper pot stills, filtered over loose charcoal, and rests in tile lined tanks until ready. Ketel One Vodka is named after the original copper pot still, "Distilleerketel #1."

2.Glenfiddich

The most popular single malt whisky in the world, Glenfiddich is located near Craigellachie and Mortlach in Dufftown, Moray, Scotland. Its name means “valley of the deer” in Gaelic, which explains why all bottles of Glenfiddich are adorned with the iconic stag logo.

3.Belvedere Vodka

Belvedere Vodka is a brand of Polish rye vodka produced and distributed by LVMH It is named after Belweder, the Polish presidential palace in Warsaw, whose illustration appears on its bottles. It is produced in Żyrardów, Poland

4.CÎROC Vodka

CÎROC is a brand of eau-de-vie vodka, manufactured by using grapes from the Charente-Maritime region of France. It is produced and distributed by the British-based multinational alcoholic beverage maker Diageo.The name "Cî-roc" is a portmanteau of the French word cime, meaning peak or summit-top, and roche, meaning rock, a reference to the high-altitude vineyards of the Gaillac region where the Mauzac grapes are grown (the î in the Cîroc logo is an i-circumflex letter used in the French language.)

5.Absolut Vodka

Absolut Vodka is a brand of vodka, produced near Åhus, in southern Sweden. Absolut is owned by French group Pernod Ricard; In 1917, the Swedish government monopolized the country's alcohol industry. Vodka was then sold nationwide under the name "Absolut Rent Brännvin". The name changed with intervals, Absolut Rent Brännvin. In 1979, the old name Absolut was picked up when the upper-price range ABSOLUT VODKA was introduced. Renat is still a euphemism for spirits in Sweden, and the name of another vodka product by Vin & Sprit.

6.Bombay Sapphire Gin

Bombay Sapphire is a brand of gin that was first launched in 1987 by IDV. In 1997 Diageo sold the brand to Bacardi.Its name originates from gin's popularity in India during the British Raj and the sapphire in question is the Star of Bombay on display at the Smithsonian Institution. Bombay Sapphire is marketed in a flat-sided, sapphire-coloured bottle that bears a picture of Queen Victoria On the label.

7.Beefeater Gin

Beefeater Gin is a brand of gin owned by Pernod Ricard and bottled and distributed in the United Kingdom, by the company of James Burrough.The name refers to the Yeomen Warders who are the ceremonial guards of the Tower of London.

8.Captain Morgan 

Captain Morgan is a brand of rum produced by alcohol conglomerate Diageo. It is named after the 17th-century Welsh privateer of the Caribbean, Sir Henry Morgan who died on 25 August 1688. Since 2011, the label has used the slogan "To Life, Love and Loot."

9. Monkey Shoulder 

The long process of turning barley by hand inevitably took its toll on Scotland’s malt men. After long shifts of constant manual flipping they were susceptible to a condition which caused one arm to hang down just a little; they called this monkey shoulder. While the unfortunate side effect is now an ailment of the past thanks to the modernisation of production techniques and widespread dissolution of distillery maltings, Monkey Shoulder is very much in the here and now in the form of a William Grant-owned blended malt.

10.Tanqueray no 10 Gin

Passion and attention to detail in perfect measure, is a recipe for exquisite results. Tanqueray Nº TEN, named after the stills of its origin, is small batch gin crafted using fresh citrus fruits. An exquisite citrus burst in every sip, best enjoyed with premium tonic water and a slice of pink grapefruit.

11. Tanqueray Rangpur Gin

New look same great taste. The rare Rangpur lime is an ingenious choice to bring a distinct and bold flavour to Tanqueray Rangpur. With the zestiness of lime and the juiciness of mandarin orange, this gin is the best kept secret of the British-Indian tradition. Best enjoyed with premium tonic water and a slice of lime.

12. Nikka Whiskey

Just before the second world war, Masataka Taketsuru created the Dai Nippon kaju company, which literally means The big japanese juice factory for during the first eight years of operation while the whiskey was ageing in oak barrels, he setup a fruit juice business supplied by the local apple orchards in hokkaido. he finally adopted the name of Nikka Whiskey in 1952.

13. Royal Salute Whiskey

Royal Salute is a brand of Scotch whisky produced by Chivas Brothers (owned by Pernod Ricard), founded in 1801 in Aberdeen, Scotland. The Royal Salute brand's home is Strathisla Distillery at Keith, Moray in Speyside, Scotland. It was launched on 2 June 1953 by Chivas Brothers in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her coronation. Named after the traditional 21-gun salute, Royal Salute whisky is aged for a minimum of 21 years.

14. Old Monk Rum

Old Monk, reportedly a creation of Ved Rattan Mohan, former managing director of Mohan Meakin, was first introduced in India in the 1960s. Before Old Monk, there was Hercules rum (still sold) that was distilled exclusively for the armed forces.

15. Stolichnaya Vodka

Stolichnaya (also known as Stoli) is a vodka made of wheat and rye grain. A well-known Soviet brand, the ownership of Stolichnaya is disputed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union between Russian state-owned company FKP Sojuzplodoimport and SPI Group, a private company founded and owned by Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler. The word is the adjectival form of Chnaya, meaning "capital city", ultimately derived from Stoli "table"; some sources suggest Stolichnaya Vodka simply means "Table Vodka"

16. Macallan Whiskey

The company was originally founded in 1824, the Macallan Scotch whiskey being one of the first distilleries in Scotland having legal license for manufacturing and selling alcohol. Since then, the distillery has grown to be one of the largest single malt whiskey manufacturers in the world.
The Macallan distillery was founded by Alexander Reid, a barley farmer and a teacher. The name Macallan is derived from Gaelic word ‘magh’, which means ‘a fertile land’, and ‘Ellan’ that honors St.Fillan’, a monk who spread Christianity in Scotland during the 18th century. Farmers during that time grew barley on a large scale all around Scotland.

17.Glenlivet Whiskey

The remote and isolated Livet valley made it ideal for illicit distillation. This is where our founder George Smith learned his craft. Hidden away from the Customs Officers and soldiers amongst the hills and abundant springs, George had time to distil slowly making a whisky that would soon become world renowned. In August 1822, King George IV arrived in Scotland for a state visit and asked to try a drop of the infamous Glenlivet whisky. An illegal dram it was, but even that didn’t stop the King. Located in Moray, Scotland, Glenlivet is usually neck and neck with Glenfiddich in the race for the most popular single malt Scotch whisky in the world. It’s currently listed as the second most purchased Scotch with a production of over eight million liters per year. Its name comes from the Gaelic liobh ait, which which means “smooth flowing one” in reference to the river that flows through the glen.

18. Lagavulin Whiskey

Founded in 1816 on the island of Islay, Lagavulin was originally part of two distilleries constructed by John Johnston and Archibald Campbell. One distillery closed, and Lagavulin took over its buildings. The name comes from the Gaelic Lag a’ Mhuilinn, meaning “hollow of the mill.” Prior to the early 19th century, the area was home to countless illicit whisky moonshiners and other nefarious characters.

19.Laphroaig Whiskey

Lagavulin fellow resident of the Isle of Islay gets its name from the Loch(or lake) Laphroaig that can be found on the southern coast of the island. It’s assumed that the name originally came from the Gaelic Lag Bhròdhaig, or the “hollow of broad bay.”

20. Glenmorangie Whiskey

This distillery in the Highlands near the Dornoch Firth is home to the tallest stills in Scotland. Its name comes from Gaelic Mòr na Sìth, which the company translates to “glen of tranquility.” It's easy to see why the company got this name if you visit the Glenmorangie House and bask in the majestic seaside views. This translation has proven to be a bit controversial—in 2003 the company won a victory over a formal advertising complaint from a citizen who claimed the translation was incorrect and misrepresented the Gaelic language.

21. Bruichladdich Whiskey

Located on the Rhinns on Islay, Bruichladdich is one of the most innovative distilleries in Scotland. They are known for their octomore (super heavy peated) offerings and recently created a whisky using an ancient Viking grain. The name is Gaelic for “stony shore bank,” a reference to the rocky beaches that surround the distillery.

22.Royal Brackla Whiskey

Referred to as “the King’s own whisky,” Royal Brackla was the first ever distillery to be granted a Royal Warrant when King William IV bestowed the honor upon the distillery in 1835. This distinction is where the “Royal” part of the name came from. The “Brackla” portion is, like the distillery itself, something of a mystery.

23.Famous Grouse Whiskey

One of the most popular blended Scotch whiskies in the world, the Famous Grouse was introduced in 1896. Its creator, Perthshire grocer Matthew Gloag, named his blend after the red grouse, Scotland’s most popular game bird.

24.Oban Whiskey

Oban, the distillery where Nick Offerman once made a music video, was constructed in 1994 along the rock-filled harbor of the same name. Because of its location, it has characteristics of both the Highland and Island whiskies.

25.Highland Park Whiskey

Founded by bootlegger Magnus Eunson, Highland Park is the northernmost distillery in Scotland. Eunson, a church official, was renowned for his forays into the world of illicit whisky before switching to the legal route. The distillery’s name comes from High Park, the elevated area on which it sits.

26.Talisker Whiskey

The only distillery on the Isle of Skye, Talisker is situated in the middle of territory historically home to Clan Macleod. It was founded in 1831 and gets its name from the nearby Talisker House that was the home of the son of the Macleod Clan Chief.

27.Amrut Whiskey

Amrut is a brand of Indian single malt whisky, manufactured by Amrut Distilleries, and launched on 24 August 2004 in Glasgow, Scotland. It is the first single malt whisky to be made in India Amrut or amrita is a Sanskrit word which can be translated as "nectar of the gods", "nectar of life", or "drink of the gods".The company translates it as "Elixir of Life"

28.Black Dog Whiskey

You could make the easy mistake of assuming Black Dog Scotch whisky got its name after the animal. Nope. Black Dog was actually named after a fishing fly.It’s called a “fly” because it's meant to resemble an insect fish generally feed on. Basically anglers use these artificial flies as bait to lure fish. ‘Angling’ is a method of fishing by using means such as flies attached on fish hooks and a strong fishing rod usually fitted with a fishing reel.The brand was named Millard Black Dog and legend has it that he named it after his favourite salmon fishing fly, known as the Black Dog.

29. Black & white Whiskey

The story goes that the whisky baron James Buchanan picked a black Scottie dog and a white Westie (West Highland terrier), as brand mascots after visiting a dog show. The pair of lovable pooches were widely used in advertising before they appeared on the label of the best-selling Black & White – a light, simple, grain-forward whisky with a clean, citrus edge.

30. Gray Goose Vodka

The name Grey Goose comes in handy for their catchy tagline ‘fly beyond,’ but it also has an origin story. Allegedly, it’s inspired by the geese that drink from the fountain in front of the Hotel de Ville in Cognac, France, the place where Grey Goose vodka is made.

31. Bacardi Rum

Bacardi labels read “Puerto Rican Rum,” but Bacardi was founded in Cuba, and only ended up in Puerto Rico because of communism. But we’ll get to that. Specifically, Facundo Bacardi Masso, youngest of four sons of a Catalonian stonemason. Masso emigrated to Cuba in 1830 and set up shop. Over the years he became known as “Don Facundo,” owing to his serious, Don-like manner. Bacardi name came from family.

32. Skyy Vodka

SKYY vodka is produced by the Campari America division of Campari Group of Milan, Italy, formerly SKYY Spirits LLC.referred to as SKYY Infusions. These SKYY Infusions are made with fruit.

33. 100 pipers Whiskey

The brand owes its name and Celtic imagery to the Scottish tradition of bagpipers leading soldiers into battle. The "100 Pipers" name in particular comes from the ballad of "The Hundred Pipers", which tells of the heroic Bonnie Prince Charlie's (1720–1788) 1745 Jacobite uprising led by a troop of 100 bagpipers.

34. Glenkinchie Whiskey

Glenkinchie lies, as the name might suggest, in a glen of the Kinchie Burn near the village of Pencaitland, East Lothian. It is situated about 15 miles from Edinburgh. The distillery is set in farmland. The name 'Kinchie' is a corruption of 'De Quincy', the original owners of the land. Its origins date back to around 1825 when it was founded by brothers John and George Rate, While there are no direct records it seems likely that Glenkinchie is the Milton Distillery previous recorded in the area. The brothers probably renamed it in about 1837. In 1853, the Rate Brothers were bankrupted and the site converted to a sawmill.

35.Jura Whiskey

Prophecy derives from a wise old seeress who the Campbell’s of Jura evicted in the early 1700’s. Incensed, she prophesied that the last Campbell to leave the island would be one-eyed and his belongings would be carried in a cart drawn by a lone white horse. Of course this came true when, in 1938 Charles Campbell, blind in one eye from the Great War, led his white horse to the old pier for the last time. Jura revels in stories such as these, hence Prophecy Whisky was born.