Cuban Rum brand Havana Club has joined forces again with lifestyle brand, Places+Faces for a fresh summer campaign featuring very special guests.

Released to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Places+Faces, the campaign centres on the Havana Club 7 bottle, which is complemented by a selection of merchandise in the Places+Faces signature style, including tees and a hoody.

Founded by Imran Ciesay and Solomon Boyede, Places+Faces started with Ciesay’s Tumbler blog of backstage photography in 2013, which has since grown to encompass photography and film creation, streetwear and merchandise collections, and nightlife experiences across the world.

“Havana Club are proud to invest in long-term relationships with a collaborator like Places+Faces”, says Ian Mitchell, Creative Content Manager from the Havana Club Global Marketing Team. “We deeply value and respect the creative vision and community standing of Ciesay, Soulz and their team. The outputs from this collaboration look incredible – Headie and Ming have been excellent as our faces – and we’re raising a glass to the next 10 years of success for Places+Faces”.

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Havana Club X Places+Face’s first collaboration was five years ago, and keen to continue the authentic, creative, and meaningful collaborations, Havana Club felt 2023 was the perfect occasion to come together again and travel back to Cuba, where it all began.

“Being able to return to Havana and shoot the campaign for this new Collab was very special to us.” says Ciesay, “Havana holds a special place in our hearts, and we love working with Cuban talents and a Cuban crew to help realise our vision and our love for Cuba.”

Havana Club and Places+Faces invited two special guests, rapper Headie One and model Ming Savannah, to join them in Cuba and feature in the collaboration content. Headie and Ming brought their distinctive UK edge and energy, contributing to the dynamic cultural exchange that the campaign represents.

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“We wanted to do something differently for our 2nd collab with Havana,” explains Ciesay. “The first time we were there, we treated the trip as flies on the wall, capturing the city in a very docu-style. For this collab, we wanted to plan it out and treated it like we were shooting a short film, filming over multiple days and various locations shot all over Havana, casting a range of Cuban talent and having them perform in real spaces. We wanted to tell a story with our new film through the visuals capturing an essence of Cuba.”

The Places+Faces x Havana Club limited edition bottle is available in UK convenience stores from July & can be found in select supermarkets in August. The associated merch collection will drop on placesplusfaces.com today, with 50% of sales to be donated to Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health (BLAM).

“We have elected to make a donation to BLAM due to their commendable efforts in establishing nurturing environments for youth and fostering their understanding of black history,” adds Ciesay, “BLAM plays a vital role in preserving African and Afro-Caribbean culture, which is gradually diminishing. By supporting BLAM, we aim to contribute to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge about this rich cultural heritage among future generations.”

Global Tequila brand Cuervo unveils Devil’s Reserve, a brand-new tequila infused with a devilishly delicious, sweet heat.

As the story goes, the Devil was bored and wanted a party in hell, so he sought out those famous for fun. No one knows a good time better than Cuervo, so it was obvious that the Devil would come knocking with a simple request–for all the Cuervo tequila produced, the Devil gets his fair share. And thus, Devil’s Reserve was born!

Cuervo went to hell and back and picked up a devilishly sweet heat along the way. Smooth, delicious, and featuring a lower ABV, Devil’s Reserve is the perfect new spirit for those mischievous nights out, whether pouring a round of chilled shots or whipping up some devilishly delicious cocktails.

For those wanting flavour-forward adventure in their drinks, seeking out spicy and sweet to bring their tequila drinking experience to the next level, Devil’s Reserve is here to answer their call.

“Devil’s Reserve unleashes an entirely new taste upon the world of tequila, bringing the Devil’s mischievous spirit to life for those craving unforgettable nights of adventure with the perfect drink in hand,” said Lander Otegui, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Proximo Spirits.

“Cuervo has an epic legacy in creating centuries of good times across 10 generations, and no one knows how to raise a little hell as much as we do. The Devil is in the details.”

Devil’s Reserve presents clear with a fiery, light yellow hue, with a sweet heat taste and finish that teases the senses. The bottle design looks as good as Devil’s Reserve tastes, boasting a vibrant and unique label inspired by Mexican folk art, including loteria cards, traditional Mexican illustrations and the fantastical Alebrije art styles.

For mroe infomation, got to devilsreserve.com or follow Devil’s Reserve on Instagram at @DevilsReserve.

Global Amaro brand (and bartender’s handshake) Fernet Branca has announced the release of its Limited Edition bottle, The Record Label.

This collector’s bottle is the first of its kind, and it invites Fernet loyalists to unlock never-before-seen content inspired by the world of music and mischief, pillars deeply rooted in the brand.

Designed by the Brooklyn-based creative collective Madwell, The Record Label bottle, fitted with AR capabilities, unlocks the surreal world of ‘FernetworkTV’- a non-stop broadcast and hub featuring existing content along with new, never-before-seen music-inspired additions starring the famous brand mascot, Fernando.

“For our first-ever limited edition offering in the U.S. market, we wanted to create something that goes beyond the traditional experience, as we typically seek out the bold and unexpected at Fernet-Branca,” said Edoardo Branca, the sixth-generation family member who is leading the charge in the U.S market.

“The Record Label celebrates the fusion of two passions—great taste and great music—while connecting our fans to the heart of the Fernet community in a fun, interactive way,” he continued.

Earlier this month, Fernet-Branca concluded its five-month-long Secret Handshake Tour, an interactive bar crawl that brought music and fun to fan-favourites across the U.S. neighbourhood ba. This release of The Record Label marks the grand finale of the tour, keeping the celebration alive and creating another avenue for front-row seats to the brand.

Additionally, limited edition bundles are available, featuring exclusive unreleased apparel, posters, and more. The brand also partnered with sought-after tattoo artists nationwide for the Bottle & Tattoo bundle, which includes a voucher for a bespoke Fernet tattoo that proudly and permanently declares their love for the liqueur.

For more information, go to fernetbranca.com or follow on Instagram @fernetbranca.

Irish Cream Liqueur brand Baileys has joined forces with American fashion label 3.1 Phillip Lim to take New York Fashion Week by storm with the release of the limited-edition 3.1 Phillip Lim x Baileys Mini Market Tote.

Custom-made to fit three Baileys Minis so you can make every night out even sweeter, the Market Tote is the only item from 3.1 Phillip Lim that can be purchased immediately, off the runway, as a limited-edition collectable.

“As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of 3.1 Phillip Lim, I am thrilled to partner with Baileys on something that we’ve never done before,” says Phillip Lim, Creative Director and Co-Founder, 3.1 Phillip Lim. “Joy is our purpose with this season’s Spring runway show, this anniversary moment and a common thread of our long history with Baileys.

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“This limited-edition Market Tote signifies my desire to bring people together to connect, experience joy and share in life’s beautiful pleasures,” Lim continued. “We’re excited to give our global community a chance to carry this intention with them every day and just have fun with it!”

Baileys Minis Original Irish Cream Liqueur is the perfectly petite, on-the-go treat for whatever the night’s stylish adventures hold and tones perfectly with the leather fringe detail of the 3.1 Phillip Lim x Baileys Mini Market Tote.

Evoking feelings of dancing on a night open to endless possibilities, the tote is adorned in beige pebbled leather with black dome stud details on the fringe that seamlessly take the tote from day to night. Custom interior pockets perfectly fit three Baileys Minis (100ml each) that allow you to share the sweet and creamy taste of Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur with a close friend.

“Baileys and 3.1 Phillip Lim have a mutual appreciation for celebrating life’s most joyful moments, and we are incredibly excited to offer a unique piece that allows people to share in those moments with us,” says Whitney Mullen, Director of Baileys and Liqueurs, DIAGEO North America.

“A Baileys cocktail is like an everyday accessory that can be paired, styled and flaunted to add a little indulgence to any experience, and now this exclusive tote allows you to bring your favourite treat on-the-go with you.”

For more information, go to 31philliplim.com

Great Jones Distilling, Manhattan’s first and only distillery since Prohibition, is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Manhattan cocktail with an exclusive bartender competition.

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In collaboration with New York Magazine, Great Jones is challenging bartenders from across the tri-state area to put Manhattan back into the Manhattan by creating their own twist on the classic Whiskey cocktail.

Bartenders are asked to showcase their creativity by crafting a Manhattan that both honours the history of the iconic cocktail and brings something new to the table – with Great Jones Bourbon as the star.

The bartender who crafts the winning Manhattan will not only earn the prestigious title of the Manhattan, Manhattan bartender but will also receive a grand prize of $USD5,000 and a digital feature in New York Magazine.

Submissions are open until October 1, 2024.

To enter and get more information, go to greatjonesmanhattancompetition.com

Global Vodka brand Stoli is teaming up with Sydney’s Golden Age Cinema and Bar for a dazzling series of Martini & Movie Mondays to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic film The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

Featuring bespoke Martinis crafted by Miss Martini, aka. Ana Page, the vibrant atmosphere of the events are set to pay homage to the film’s vivacious spirit.

Inspired by the film, the four bespoke Martinis include –