Cirka, in our opinion, is a Montreal distillery in a class of its own and this rye whiskey produced in small batch is no exception! This spirit contains 93% Quebec rye and 7% rye malt German Chocolate, then it was aged for four years (!) in 30-year-old Oloroso sherry casks imported directly from Spain (!!!). It reveals pleasant notes of sweet spices, aromas of leather and dried fruit. This whiskey isn’t often available on the shelves, and considering all the time and work behind the bottles, it’s a mind-blowing spirit. A favorite every time! Available ici at $85.50. We try it in cocktails: It is considered a spirit to be sipped, but it can be enjoyed with mixers high-end if you don’t want to drink it straight. Excellent in Boulevardier by substituting Campari for sherry!
Istanbul (WAM)
His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkey, received His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in Istanbul. His Highness conveyed to His Excellency, during the meeting, the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, and his wishes for the Turkish Republic’s development and prosperity. For his part, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed his greetings to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, and his wishes for the UAE continued progress and prosperity. During the meeting, the President of the Republic of Turkey reiterated his condolences to the UAE leadership, government and people on the death of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and his wishes for the UAE prosperity and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State “God save him”.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and paths of joint cooperation between the two countries in all fields that serve their mutual interests and benefit their peoples.
The two sides also discussed the situation in the region and the importance of strengthening efforts to consolidate peace, security and stability there. They also exchanged views on developments on the regional and international arenas, including the crisis in Ukraine.
During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the keenness of the UAE, with the support and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, to enhance prospects for bilateral cooperation with Turkey, and to work together to consolidate the pillars of security and stability in the region. Advance development paths in order to meet the aspirations of peoples for progress and prosperity.
Real Madrid defeated Liverpool, England, on Saturday, at the Princes Park stadium in the French capital, Paris, in the final match of the European Champions League, to achieve the 14th title in its history.
The first half ended in a goalless draw on Saturday, before the Brazilian, Vinicius, managed to score once morest Liverpool in the second half.
And following the match started following a delay of 36 minutes, due to “security issues” related to “the late arrival of fans” to the Stade de France stadium on Saturday in Paris.
The stadium was not full ten minutes before the kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT, AFP journalists noted. Long queues were seen, minutes before the start of the whistle, waiting to enter the stadium.
While the stadium announcer announced that the start of the match was delayed for a maximum of 15 minutes, the two clubs announced that it would start at nine thirty in the evening local time, half an hour later than the original time, before Liverpool announced later that it had been postponed for 36 minutes.
Fans tried to bypass the first barrier installed around the stadium, but access to the stadium remained “tight”, according to what AFP learned from the French capital’s police. Videos on social media showed fans climbing the stadium gates in an attempt to enter.
The first cordon around the stadium was subjected to an “attempt to penetrate”, according to what the police confirmed, while some Liverpool fans were impatient, who expressed their annoyance with the organizers due to the waiting time outside.
Less than half an hour before the start of the match, the atmosphere became tense when regarding a thousand fans found themselves slow at the entrance gates and were contained by the security forces.
“Open the gates,” they shouted angrily, as they passed one by one showing their tickets.
Tear gas was fired to prevent a few dozen youths from climbing the barriers outside the stadium to try to get close.
About 6,800 police, gendarmes and firefighters were equipped to ensure the security of the final, which was transferred from St. Petersburg to Paris due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The authorities expected the attendance of between 30,000 and 40,000 Liverpool fans who did not have tickets to the French capital.
(CNN) — Thirty-one people, including children, were killed in a stampede at a church event in the Nigerian city of Port Harcourt on Saturday, according to police and security officials.
The incident took place at the GRA Polo Club, where Kings Assembly Church had organized a gift drive, according to Olufemi Ayodele, a spokesman for the Rivers State Command of the Nigerian Civil Defense and Security Corps.
“During the process of distributing the gift items, there was a stampede due to overcrowding,” he told CNN, adding that the victims were “mostly children.”
DSP Grace Woyengikuro Iringe-Koko, a spokeswoman for the Rivers State Command of the Nigerian Police Force, told CNN that the program was due to start and the door had been closed. However, the crowd forced entry, leading to the deadly charge.
He added that seven people were injured and are currently in hospital, where they are responding to treatment.
CNN’s Manveena Suri contributed to this report.