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Brand Becomes First Canadian Whisky to Earn Title in Jim Murray’s Annual Whisky Bible, Showcases Brand’s Prominence as Category Leader NORWALK, Conn., November 19, 2015 – Renowned whisky writer Jim Murray today announced Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye as the 2016 World Whisky of the Year, marking the first time a Canadian Whisky has received the honor. The recognition comes at a time when both the Canadian and Rye whisky categories continue to gain popularity amongst whisky aficionados and consumers alike. “Crown Royal Northern Harvest pops up out of nowhereRead More
Thanksgiving is a time when most everyone is home for the holidays. Whether you’re catching up with old friends on Thanksgiving Eve – one of the most popular bar nights in America – or kicking back for a few drinks after Thanksgiving dinner with your family, delicious cocktails can complement all the fantastic food you’ll be enjoying. The recipes below, from Captain Morgan, have the potential to become staples of your holiday arsenal. Be thankful for family, friends, food, AND rum this Thanksgiving! Check out these tasty recipes. The Captain Cider Ingredients:Read More
It was a blast. Last week, we wrote about human cannonball Brian Miser, who was to be launched out of a cannon to mark the “launch” of Captain Morgan’s new “Cannon Blast” shot. This past Saturday, Miser took the stage in Downtown Orlando and was shot between multiple bars on Wall St. for the first-ever and most epic Cannon Blast Bar Crawl. Afterwards, Captain Morgan’s newest shot innovation, Captain Morgan Cannon Blast – the shot to end all shots – was officially launched. Even though Brian has performed more than 6,500Read More
The ‘Shot to End All Shots’ Makes Official Debut when ‘Human Cannonball’ Shot between Multiple Bars  ORLANDO, Fla., (October 13, 2015) – Partygoers be prepared to hit the deck and have a serious ‘Blast’ because ‘shots’ are about to be released. Captain Morgan is on a mission to shake things up and increase the level of excitement with Captain Morgan Cannon Blast – the ‘shot to end all shots’ and the unmistakeable signal that fun is about to go down. To officially welcome the newest addition to the Captain MorganRead More
If you know someone who loves whiskey, and someone who has very expensive taste – and if these people happen to be the same person – Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. has teamed up with Neiman Marcus to create the ultimate fantasy whiskey package of all time. Titled The Orphan Barrel Project, the gift consists of two parts. First, a lucky someone will receive a bespoke whiskey cabinet stocked with the entire Orphan Barrel collection to-date, as well as a VIP trip to the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky to taste recently-discoveredRead More
Let’s bring back apple! In recent years, pumpkin has taken over autumn and the original fall food, while apple has been all but forgotten. Luckily, National Apple Month in October is here to remind you of apple cider, apple picking, apple pie and now…Crown Royal Regal Apple cocktails! Since its launch last August, Crown Royal Regal Apple has been widely enjoyed among consumers and bartenders for its drinkability in cocktails, shots and sipping on the rocks. Pumpkin may remain a favorite flavored latte, but apple has definitely taken over flavoredRead More
  The best time of the year is upon is – football is back! With college ball kicking off last night, and the NFL season just a week away, it is time to get ready for an awesome fall full of football – which of course includes some epic tailgating. No matter what team you follow, there’s nothing that beats a crisp autumn day in the parking lot chowing down on some awesome food and sipping your favorite drinks with your friends, in anticipation of your team’s victory. But let’sRead More
I bet you didn’t know that this Sunday, August 16th, is National Rum Day. But you’re welcome, because now you do, and you have another reason to celebrate. To get you pumped for an epic Sunday RumDay celebration, we’re sharing some recipes designed by Captain Morgan in conjunction with one of America’s most-beloved supermodels – the incomparable Chrissy Teigen! Last weekend, Chrissy Teigen headed to South Beach for her own Sunday RumDay bash with Captain Morgan. During the celebration, Chrissy shared “3 Freaky Facts” about herself. See below for a hilarious videoRead More
Colorado’s biggest summertime dance music event is back with a bang as Global Dance Festival (GDF) hosts perhaps its biggest lineup to date at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO, July 17-19. Last summer’s GDF boasted names like Adventure Club, Zedd and Madeon, but GlobalDanceEvents.com and AEG have stacked the lineup again, welcoming a plethora of DJs who will offer up a variety of genres and sounds. From King of EDM, Tiesto, to dance music legends Benny Benassi and Above & Beyond, to up and coming producers likeRead More

Posted On July 14, 2015By Cat HauslerIn Music, Shows

EDC 2015: My First Experience Under the Electric Sky

On June 18th, 2015, 10 of my friends and I piled into three cars shortly before midnight. Looking back on it now, we were crazy to make an overnight 12 hour drive, but the end prize was worth the utter exhaustion: Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) in Las Vegas. A dance music lover to my core, the journey to and experience at EDC were spiritual for me. Here’s a breakdown of Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2015. The Basics: What – EDC is the largest dance music festival in North America.Read More
The Fourth of July is here, and it’s time to get your drink on! As you enjoy your patriotic celebrations this weekend, we have some great new recipes from Captain Morgan to get your party started.   For backyard barbecues with friends, serve Captain Morgan’s Pirate Paradise to transport your get together to an island in the tropics. If you’re looking to add a little kick to your fruity beverage, try Put the Thai in the Coconut with Captain Morgan Coconut Rum and jalapeño peppers to turn up the heat.Read More
At last week’s CMT Awards in Nashville, some of country’s biggest celebrities teamed up with Crown Royal to give back to our troops. Backstage during the show, country music talent including Luke Bryan, Kellie Pickler, Chase Rice, and Cole Swindell took a moment to honor troops by stuffing a commemorative CAMO Crown Royal bag. Bags packed with goodies will be shipped to active duty service men and women with the help from Packages From Home as part of the Crown Royal Heroes Project – the whisky company’s ongoing commitment toRead More
Here at Writtalin we were recently invited to participate in a challenge from Captain Morgan – to create the ultimate summertime punch using Captain Morgan White Rum. We had our choice of Captain Morgan’s Pineapple, Coconut, and Grapefruit White Rum varieties to choose from, using one of these delicious rums to create a unique beverage that tastes just like summer. With Memorial Day upon us, it is time to reveal the official Writtalin recipe utilizing Captain Morgan White Rum. So today, we are happy to bring you Captain’s Caribbean KickRead More
In preparation for Memorial Day weekend, cover model and celebrity personality Chrissy Teigen kicked off celebrations early by mixing a few tasty cocktails with the new flavored variants from Captain Morgan Rum – Grapefruit, Coconut and Pineapple. Joined by media and select guests, Chrissy teamed up with local LA mixologist, Joseph Brooke, at The Hollywood Roosevelt to mix a few Memorial Day libations. Simple to make, yet packed with flavor, Chrissy and Joseph debuted the Shark Puncher, Baewatch and Palomaloha as the perfect beverages to responsibly enjoy by the beach orRead More
If you’re a fan of bourbon, we have some big news to bring you today. I.W. Harper, an iconic American Whiskey, has returned home to the U.S. after nearly two decades abroad. I.W. Harper bourbon was first produced in the U.S. in the late 1800s, but for the last 20+ years, the whiskey has only been available overseas. No more. This whiskey is back stateside, and I.W. Harper is here to stay. The bourbon began hitting shelves nationwide a few weeks ago, and should be coming to a liquor storeRead More