Proving that two cultures are better than one.

Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth brings together two seemingly different worlds: Scotch whisky and Puerto Rican rum, resulting in a slightly quirky, yet supremely smooth taste unlike anything before. More than just great-tasting Scotch, this blend of flavors serves as a sweet reminder that things get better when two great cultures come together.

So we leveraged the spirit’s unique taste profile and delightfully quirky personality to cultivate cultural unity like never before…

Bringing an island vibe to Manhattan’s hotspot.

To make a splash with influential consumers, press and trade, the brand was launched with a pop-up Scotribbean experience in Manhattan and Miami. Celebrating new Caribbean Smooth and the idea that “two cultures are better than one,” we brought together the vibe of these distinct lands and welcomed guests to our own delightfully quirky, mashed-up destination. The Scotribbean “island” had its own distinct language and culturally fused details imbued into every touchpoint, including pocket dictionary menus, bar games, music and cuisine. Scottish and Puerto Rican celebrity bartenders served creative cocktails with infusions of their homelands. And 23 invited influencer partners promoted the launch by putting a Caribbean twist on traditional Rum recipes to reinforce the versatility of the new spirit.

A culturally relevant success story.

  • 252,000 total media impressions

  • 184 earned media hits, including wide-scale coverage in both industry-specific outlets and lifestyle publications such as Forbes, Maxium and People

  • 1,800+ guests speaking ‘Scotribbean’ throughout the pop-up

  • 286,400,000 potential reach

  • Over 2,100 Caribbean Smooth cocktails served

  • Influencer partners racked up 143,000 likes and more than 2,000 comments

  • Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth social post was among the brand’s top three Instagram posts of the year in terms of reach, likes and shares