Jameson event supports Movember Foundation
Throughout the month of October, Jameson Irish Whiskey, a brand of Pernod Ricard, is gathering its consumers in support of The Movember Foundation, which raises awareness for many men’s health issues. Last year the brand raised more than $400,000. The brand is hosting numerous events nationwide in the hopes of donating even more. On Oct. 5, the brand hosted a cocktail competition at the Fulton Market Kitchen in Chicago and the winner received a $500 donation in their name to the foundation. Posted October 19th.
Starts with a shave
To help men prepare to grow their mustaches in support of the Movember Foundation, the evening started with straight-razor shaves at Floyd's 99 Barbershop. (Photo by Justin Barbin)
This is a test
Sips and shave
While at Floyd’s, participants sipped on one of three cocktails: Jameson Black Barrel Old Fashioned, Jameson Black Barrel Neat/Rocks, South Side Smash. (Photo courtesy of Jameson)
Jameson Caskmates
Jameson promoted its most recent launch: Jameson Caskmates. This Irish whiskey is the same Jameson whiskey, but has been aged for an additional six months in craft beer barrels. (Photo by Erin Jentz)
A light on Jameson
The event moved from Floyd’s to the Fulton Market Kitchen. All of the bars in the location were decorated bottles of Jameson’s new Caskmates variety. (Photo by Erin Jentz)
Going for the win
Jess Keene from the Fulton Market Kitchen crafts a Jameson cocktail in the final round. (Photo courtesy of Jameson)
Keeping score
As the competition progressed, a bracket was updated throughout the evening until a final winner was named. Julia Mamose, bartender at Green River, was the winner and received a $500 donation to the Movember Foundation on her behalf. (Photo courtesy of Jameson)
Winning for a cause
Julia Mamose (center) from Green River was chosen as the winner. Harrison Ginsberg (left) from The Dawson and Jess Keene (right) from Fulton Market Kitchen also were finalists and both received a $250 donation to the Movember Foundation on their behalf. (Photo courtesy of Jameson)
Getting hot
Local bartenders brought the heat for this competition. This flaming cocktail featuring Jameson. (Photo courtesy of Jameson)
Beautifully crafted
Round one of the competition asked the bartenders to craft their signature cocktail featuring Jameson Irish Whiskey. (Photo courtesy of Jameson)