Talisker hosted a series of events ahead of the world's toughest rowing race this year, and invited some famous faces along for the festivities, to chat to those taking part.
Matt Smith was one of those who took to La Gomera in the Canary Islands, to take part in a unique remote island wilderness experience, accessible only by sea. He commented: "The very fact anyone can row 3,000 miles, let alone across the Atlantic feels unfathomable to me. And yet 35 brave teams are about to do just that. I'm thrilled to play a small part as I wish them bon voyage and a safe return over a whisky."
Smith was on the island the day before the race, when he and a tribe of like-minded outdoor adventurers, explorers and ocean enthusiasts came together, to share stories of adventure, and their love for the ocean.
Guests enjoyed 'wild' Talisker cocktails created by Italian bartender, Giorgio Lupi, who was crowned champion of Talisker's Wild Spirit Bartender competition. Filmmaker and friend of the brand, Guy Ritchie, also had a hand in the night's events, designing the FireTable which was used by Talisker's Wild Chef, to create wild foraged food over an open fire.
Natalia Montigny, Head of Global Marketing for Talisker, said: "For the sixth year, Talisker is proud to be title sponsor of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge - one of the world’s most challenging and exhilarating adventures. Our founders, the MacAskill brothers, rowed from Eigg to Skye to found the Talisker Distillery in Scotland almost 200 years ago and so as a brand we share the same sense of passion and adventure as the participants.
"It’s been incredible to hear the rowers’ stories first hand this week and share special moments with them and our tribe of wild spirited adventurers who joined us at the Talisker Wilderness Bar experience and other events this week. We wish all rowers success as they undertake this incredible journey."
Those competing in the race can currently be tracked online; it's going to be very interesting to see who can make it the whole way in the quickest time, and be crowned the winners of the 2019 event!
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