Wednesday, August 07, 2019

MONKEY SHOULDER APPOINTS ITS FIRST BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR SCOTLAND AND THE NORTH

William Grant & Sons, has announced the appointment of Jody Buchan, as the first ever Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador for Scotland and the North.

Jody Buchan, co-owner of Kin Edinburgh, which features in the 2019 Top 50 UK Cocktail Bars List, was also recently named Scotland's Mixologist of the Year and Scotland’s Spirits Enthusiast of the Year.

Jody Buchan, Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador for Scotland and the North

Jody’s full-time role will see him working alongside current UK Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador, John Wayte, to lead the way in challenging the conventional; and inspiring the on-trade, retailers, press and drinkers in the home of Scotch, promoting the brand’s ‘Made for Mixing’ ethos.

Commenting on the news, Jody said: “I’m honoured and excited to join the Monkey Shoulder crew and take on the ‘Monkey of the North’ role; bringing my love of sharing the rich history of spirits and drinks with all.  First on the list, I’m heading to Edinburgh Fringe with the epic mixer truck – see you there!”

Posted by Steve Rush