With recent groundbreaking news regarding an exclusive partnership between WisePass and Pernod Ricard Vietnam, it was only natural that there would be an exciting event held in Vietnam’s biggest city to celebrate.
Ground zero of WisePass and the location of Pernod Ricard Vietnam Headquarters, Ho Chi Minh City is the business capital of the country and is a hub for young, hungry and of course, thirsty entrepreneurs. As the old phrase goes, people ‘work hard and play harder’.
Luckily, both companies have built strong reputations throughout the city and provide services to large networks of valued members of the business community.
A favourite amongst business people looking to unwind, Pernod Ricard Vietnam has an impressive catalogue of exceptional brands to promote which fit every taste and personal preference.
An age-old favourite was chosen as the theme for the first event of this valued partnership — a Cigar and Whisky night. The whisky of choice was The Glenlivet series, the world-class single malt scotch whisky that has remained the benchmark for all other whiskies since its origin — officially dating back to 1824. From this time its innovative producers have been passing down their expertise to subsequent generations, honing their craft to absolute perfection.
To this day, The Glenlivet remains true to the original vision of founder George Smith.
Created in the isolated valley of Livet of which the brand gets its name, The Glenlivet maintains its use of the pure and unadulterated mineral-rich spring water from Josie’s well and its slow and careful maturation process in cold, pure mountain air.
Due in part to its long history and impressive popularity, the distillery that produces a staggering 5.9 million litres of the complex, natural spirit every year has diversified their offerings with 3 distinct and deliciously smooth variations of the celebrated recipe. The Glenlivet 12 Excellence, 15 year-old, and 18 year-old.
The Cigar & Whisky event highlighted all 3 variations of The Glenlivet. A brand that inspires real quality, real taste, real values, real connections, and brings out your real self to be enjoyed with your real friends. The Glenlivet is a conduit for being your best self.
WisePass always wants to go above and beyond expectations though, offering guests more than just elegant refreshments. Hence a Cigar & Whisky event. The decision was made to include the perfect palate accompaniment for The Glenlivet free-flowing libations of the evening — the delicious cigars offered by WisePass’ partners at Gurkha Cigars.
Gurkha has been around since 1887 and is known as the ‘Rolls Royce’ of cigars with limited release and rare tobacco products with exceptional packaging.
Their celebrated Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12-Year-Old Cigars enjoyed by guests throughout the event were well received and provided the ultimate partner for all 3 versions of The Glenlivet.
A truly smooth smoking experience made from the finest tobacco grown in the Cibao Valley in Dominican Republic, Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12-Year-Old have been aged to perfection to develop and distinguish their notoriously well-balanced and sweet flavours.
The night was a huge success. Held in the beautiful and atmospheric Alley 50 in downtown HCMC — representatives from WisePass, Pernod Ricard Vietnam, and Gurkah Cigars happily joined the crowd and enjoyed the opportunity to present in front of and mingle with distinguished guests from across the country.
The drinks flowed, the cigar smoke settled the nerves, and everyone felt an enormous sense of community and enthusiasm. It was truly a special evening and the first of many as the wonderful partnerships between industry titans continues.
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