Lisburn musician helps to launch new whiskey

©Press Eye Ltd Northern Ireland - 4th April 2013
Mandatory Credit - Picture by Darren Kidd /Presseye.com

To celebrate the launch of Bushmills Irish Honey, the latest addition to the Bushmills collection of premium blends and single malts, Bushmills commissioned some good friends who are artisans to make the launch memorable by handcrafting a 14 square foot Honey Hive.
2500 screws, 250 hours, 200 hexes and 10 whiskey casks later, the handcrafted wooden hive took its place in Belfast City centre and played host to a surprise live gig from acclaimed Northern Irish artist Rams Pocket Radio, AKA Peter McCauley. He has emerged as one of Ireland and the UK's most exciting artists, has toured with Snow Patrol and enjoyed Radio 1 playlisting.
The celebration continued later that evening with a launch event gig in Oh Yeah Music Centre where Rams Pocket Radio headlined along with other indie music artists, Runaway Go and Verse Chorus Verse.

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BUSHMILLS INTRODUCES BUSHMILLSAE IRISH HONEY

SMOOTH, NO — ©Press Eye Ltd Northern Ireland - 4th April 2013 Mandatory Credit - Picture by Darren Kidd /Presseye.com To celebrate the launch of Bushmills Irish Honey, the latest addition to the Bushmills collection of premium blends and single malts, Bushmills commissioned some good friends who are artisans to make the launch memorable by handcrafting a 14 square foot Honey Hive. 2500 screws, 250 hours, 200 hexes and 10 whiskey casks later, the handcrafted wooden hive took its place in Belfast City centre and played host to a surprise live gig from acclaimed Northern Irish artist Rams Pocket Radio, AKA Peter McCauley. He has emerged as one of Ireland and the UK's most exciting artists, has toured with Snow Patrol and enjoyed Radio 1 playlisting. The celebration continued later that evening with a launch event gig in Oh Yeah Music Centre where Rams Pocket Radio headlined along with other indie music artists, Runaway Go and Verse Chorus Verse. PRESS RELEASE BUSHMILLS INTRODUCES BUSHMILLSAE IRISH HONEY SMOOTH, NO

The new taste recognises the global reputation the brand holds for a smooth taste and reinforces the quality, authenticity and heritage that have been hallmarks of Bushmills Irish Whiskey for over 400 years.

To celebrate the launch, Bushmills commissioned some good friends who are artisans to make a 14 square foot Honey Hive, handcrafted out of wood that includes casks used to mature Bushmills Irish Whiskey.

The wooden hive played host to a surprise gig from acclaimed local artist Rams’ Pocket Radio where he performed a 20 minute intimate gig to Bushmills and music fans in Belfast’s city centre, to mark the arrival of the latest member to the Bushmills range.

Rams’ Pocket Radio is Peter McCauley, a drummer, pianist and songwriter from Lisburn. Famed for being something of a ‘jack-of-all’ when it comes to music, he’s best known for handcrafting unmissable music experiences during live performances that often feature guest appearances from his music friends.

He said: “The best moments are created when friends come together, especially to make music. My favourite musical memories are experiences that I’ve shared with friends, when we’ve come together to create something unique. I see Bushmills Honey in a similar way - the coming together of Bushmills Irish Whiskey, made by a community of people, with pure Irish Honey. It’s a great pairing, just like whiskey and music is!”

Peter was joined by other indie music artists, Runaway Go and VerseChorusVerse at the launch event.