The Glenlivet Honors Academy Award(R) Nominees With Scottish Dress
Tuesday February 28, 12:04 pm ET Men of the Moment to Receive Bespoke Kilt From World-Renowned Kiltmaker

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- It is customary for women to be the center of attention during Oscars® season, as actresses are showered with everything from jewels and dresses to make-up and spa weekends. This year, The Glenlivet will focus on male actors, heralding the achievements of Academy Award® Best Actor nominees with a bespoke kilt of the finest quality by Kinloch Anderson, tailor and kiltmaker to the Queen of England, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales.

"As the saying goes, 'a man in a kilt is a man and a half,'" says Jim Cryle, Master Distiller of The Glenlivet. "It's one of the most timeless and dramatic symbols of Scotland that befits the outstanding achievements of this year's Best Actor nominees. I speak from experience when I say that I feel more confident and powerful whenever I wear a kilt."

Traditionally, the kilt was worn in battle in the Highlands, but now it is commonly seen on celebratory occasions such as galas and weddings. "We hope that the nominees will accept the kilt as a sincere gesture of respect and congratulations - and maybe even show up on the red carpet wearing them," says Andrew Nash, Brand Director of The Glenlivet. A full outfit including the kilt, jacket, sporran, ghillie brogues and all other accessories will be custom-made for Philip Seymour Hoffman, Terrence Howard, Heath Ledger, Joaquin Phoenix and David Strathairn to celebrate their nominations.

The Glenlivet is imported by Pernod Ricard USA®. Pernod Ricard USA® is a leading producer and distributor of premium spirits and wine in the U.S. and a unit of Pernod Ricard, the world's second largest spirits company. Drawing on the heritage of its brands and a decentralized structure that allows close collaboration with customers, Pernod Ricard USA has built a comprehensive portfolio of prized brands in a variety of fast-growing categories, 10 of which are top 100 international premium spirits. The company, based in White Plains, NY, produces Wild Turkey® Bourbon and Seagram's Extra Dry Gin® and imports other premium brands, such as Chivas Regal® Scotch whisky, The Glenlivet® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Martell(TM)Cognac, Beefeater® Gin, Stolichnaya® Vodka, Kahlua® Liqueur, and Malibu® Rum. The company's wine portfolio includes Jacob's Creek® and Wyndham Estate® wines and Mumm® and Perrier-Jouet(TM)champagnes.



Source: Pernod Ricard USAhttp://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060228/nytu143.html?.v=48



Oh, if they'd only wear them!