Royal Salute Continues its Celebration of the 'Sport of Kings' by Hosting the Royal Salute Jubilee Cup

GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Salute, one of the most coveted and admired luxury spirit brands in the world, hosted the third annual Royal Salute Jubilee Cup on Sunday, September 7 at the renowned Greenwich Polo Club. The event brought together polo's most notable players—including Facundo Pieres, currently ranked second best polo player in the world—for a competitive match.  

"Over the past three years, the Royal Salute Jubilee Cup has showcased the grace, power and luxury that the sport exemplifies—the same qualities that Royal Salute itself exhibits," said Wayne Hartunian, Vice President, Scotches & Cognac at Pernod Ricard USA.  "In addition, both share the same philosophy of respect and honor, and are continually valued by those who seek the absolute best things in their life."

The match began with Pieres named as captain of Royal Salute's high-goal polo team. Royal Salute World Polo ambassador and England International Player Malcolm Borwick served as match commentator.

"Given my strong passion for this sport, I'm extremely grateful for Royal Salute's continued dedication to the time-honored tradition of polo," said Pieres. "I am honored to have served as the captain of the Royal Salute high-goal polo team, and I'm proud that we were able to put on an exciting and competitive match for the crowd."

This year's event was hosted by Peter M. Brant and his Grace Torquhil Ian Campbell, the 13^th Duke of Argyll. Both guests and VIPs enjoyed drams of Royal Salute 21 throughout the day, while watching players from the Royal Salute and Casablanca polo teams take the field for a chance to be crowned champion and take home the Royal Salute Jubilee Cup trophy. Following the match, The Duke of Argyll led VIPs in raising their glasses to salute the game and the end of the polo season.

Neil MacDonald, Global Brand Director for Royal Salute, presented Brant with a special Norton & Sons custom jacket to honor his continued contributions to excellence within the sport of polo and to the Royal Salute Jubilee Cup. Following the ceremony, the Royal Salute team was presented with a handmade crystal trophy, donated by Waterford for defeating team Casablanca. Players of both teams were also awarded for their participation in this year's match with engraved Waterford tumblers.

As the sport of polo is recognized for its honor and respect, it shares the same values as Royal Salute.  The brand and the sport continue to carry on the tradition of excellence and take pride in the quality of its product, making for the perfect match.

Royal Salute is passionate about continuing its long-standing connection with polo and inspiring some of the best polo players in the world strengthening its ties to the sport. The brand is dedicated to individuals who seek and enjoy the highest form of luxury with the utmost integrity, just like those who seek the international lifestyle and play the prestigious sport of polo around the world.

For additional information please visit www.royalsalute.com, www.twitter.com/RoyalSalute, and www.instagram.com/royalsalutepolo.

About Pernod Ricard USA®
Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA, which employs a workforce of nearly 19,000 people worldwide and is listed on the NYSE Euronext exchange (Ticker: RI).

The company's leading spirits and wines include such prestigious brands as Absolut® Vodka, Chivas Regal® Scotch Whisky, The Glenlivet® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlua® Liqueur, Beefeater® Gin, Plymouth™ Gin, Seagram's Extra Dry Gin®, Martell® Cognac, Hiram Walker® Liqueurs, Pernod®, Ricard® and Avión™ Tequila; such superior wines as Jacob's Creek®, Kenwood® Vineyards and Brancott Estate®; and such exquisite champagnes and sparkling wines as Perrier-Jouet® Champagne, G.H. Mumm™ Champagne and Mumm Napa® sparkling wines.

Pernod Ricard USA is based in New York, New York, and has roughly 850 employees across the country. Pernod Ricard USA urges all adults to consume its products responsibly and has an active campaign to promote responsible drinking. For more information on this, please visit: www.acceptresponsibility.org.

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