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Rod Stewart Celebrates Wolfie’s Whisky Anniversary, End of Epic Residency, in Las Vegas
Sir Rod Stewart Celebrates the One-Year Anniversary of Wolfie’s Whisky
and The End of His Iconic 13-Year Las Vegas
Residency with a Surprise Appearance at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails Alongside Family,
Mates and Bandmates
Duncan Frew, CEO of Wolfie’s Whisky and his partner, Sir Rod Stewart, Step Behind the Bar at The Barbershop
Late August 3rd night, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sir Rod Stewart surprised fans with an unforgettable appearance at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, the swanky speakeasy and live music hot spot at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Joined by family and bandmates, the British rock legend celebrated the one-year anniversary of his award-winning Wolfie’s Whisky and the upcoming 200th show and conclusion of his epic 13-year “Rod Stewart – The Hits” residency on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
Unsuspecting fans were treated to an impromptu a capella performance of “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You,” and then a sing-along of “Ooh La La” joined by his backup singers, Holly Brewer, Becca Kotte, JoAnne Harper, and Radio XX, an all-star rock band including Ben Carey (formerly of Lifehouse and Savage Garden), Bryce Soderberg (Lifehouse), Toby Rand (Rockstar Supernova finalist), and drummer Al Seratto.
Stewart kicked off the evening by stepping behind the bar alongside his business partner, Duncan Frew, CEO of Wolfie’s Whisky, serving shots of their signature spirit to lucky guests. The rock icon then joined his wife, Penny Lancaster, and his family, including his children Sean, Liam and Renee Stewart, as well Liam’s newlywed wife, Nicole Artukovich, and Frew’s wife, Lauren.
Guests indulged in specialty cocktails crafted with Wolfie’s Whiskey, including the lavish Rockstar Martini, made with Wolfie’s Scotch Whisky, Chambord, blood orange syrup, vanilla syrup, lime juice, and topped with champagne, as well as the hot and spicy Do Ya Think I’m Sexy, a mix of Wolfie’s Scotch Whisky, agave syrup, lime juice, Fire Tincture, mint and jalapeño.
While on stage, Stewart was presented with a cake; an oversized replica of a Wolfie’s Whisky bottle.
The Barbershop has become a go-to spot for impromptu performances by top talent, with past surprise guests including Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Zac Brown, Dave Matthews, Machine Gun Kelly, and Travis Barker. For reservations and more information, visit The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails website or call (702) 698-7434.
About The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails:
Behind an unassuming janitor’s door inside the upscale men’s grooming salon at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, a swanky hideaway lounge meets rock saloon where live music is played nightly. Guests settle in for the night in an eclectic collection of leather couches and lush, oversized chairs while taking in live music and Barbershop’s next-level cocktails and spirits, highlighted by an impressive bourbon collection and craft beers. Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak, Zac Brown, Dave Matthews, Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker have all surprised fans with performances at the intimate cocktail lounge. Your grandfather’s barbershop with a twist, the salon offers stylish cuts, facials, a hot lather shave and beard and more, paired with the full bar menu. The grooming salon is open from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. – midnight Friday and Saturday. Appointments are available online, linked here. The saloon is open 8 p.m. to close Sunday through Wednesday and 6 p.m. to close Thursday – Saturday. VIP reservations are available online, linked here. More information is available on the website here, Instagram, Facebook, X at @TheBarbershopLV.
About Wolfie’s Whisky:
Music industry icon Sir Rod Stewart’s Wolfie’s Whisky is a blended Scotch whisky that embodies his reputation as ‘the Cockney Scotsman’ and pays tribute to his Scottish heritage and cheeky chappie image. Wolfie’s Whisky is a 40% ABV blended Scotch that perfectly marries grain whisky and malt whiskies, resulting in a lightly peated, smooth final blend. Distilled on the banks of Loch Lomond by an expert team with decades of whisky-making know-how, Wolfie’s truly has Scotland at its heart. With its unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll roots and Scottish and Americana heritage, Wolfie’s b
rings something new to the Scotch whisky market. Handcrafted in small batches using a three-step process of preparation, distillation, and maturation. More information about Wolfie’s Whisky is on the website at WolfiesWhisky.com, on Instagram at @WolfiesWhisky and on Facebook at @WolfiesOfficial. -
Rod Stewart & Son Liam Celebrate Father’s Day Behind The Bar Shaking Up Rockstar Martinis
Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Rod Stewart and his (newlywed) son Liam joined forces behind the bar at his Essex country estate to kick-off their Father’s Day celebration, ahead of the June 16 holiday. Equipped with whisky, passion fruit liqueur, vanilla syrup, lime juice, Champagne, a shaker and martini glasses, the duo hilariously demonstrate how to make a Rockstar Martini, in time for everyone to grab the ingredients and celebrate Father’s Day with a cocktail.
In a video posted to Rod’s Instagram (@sirrodstewart), Liam plays bartender, taking his dad through the steps to make a Rockstar Martini, a twist on the popular Pornstar Martini, using Rod’s whisky Wolfie’s in place of vodka.
The 29-year-old, who married Nicole Artukovich on Friday in Croatia, is Rod’s son with ex-wife Rachel Hunter. He is also a new father, who celebrated the birth of his son, Louis, with now-wife Nicole in 2023.
“Family is incredibly precious, and I’m grateful that I get to spend as much time as I do with my kids between travel and touring,” said Rod. “I try to bring us all together as much as I can. I’ve always loved Father’s Day – it’s a bit of an excuse to get everyone together, isn’t it? I always raise a toast to my dad Robert too, although this year we’ll be celebrating with a Wolfie’s Rockstar Martini, which will go down a treat with the rest of the family.”
Wolfie’s is available in more than 20 countries. In the US, it’s just launched throughout California, Nevada and Florida and is available for shipping to all states excluding Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, South Dakota, Tennessee & Utah via online orders at wolfieswhisky.com.
Sunday 16 June is a double celebration for Rod this year, as it also marks his wedding anniversary with wife Penny Lancaster. Stewart, in the midst of a sold-out European tour, will play the QE Arena in Leipzig on Friday 14 June, and the Mercedes Benz arena in Berlin on Saturday 15 June before flying back to England to celebrate his anniversary with Penny and mark Father’s Day with his family.
Wolfie’s Rockstar Martini Recipe
Ingredients:
- 40ml Wolfie’s whisky
- 15ml passionfruit liqueur
- 15ml vanilla syrup
- 15ml lime juice
- Splash of champagne
Method:
- Add 40ml of Wolfie’s to cocktail shaker
- Add 15ml Passionfruit liqueur
- Add 15ml vanilla syrup
- Add 15ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- Add ice to shaker and secure lid
- Shake hard and fast, like you mean it.
- Strain into your cocktail glass
- Add a splash of champagne to the top of the cocktail
- Forget the garnish – get sipping!
About Wolfie’s Whisky:
Wolfie’s Whisky is a 40% ABV blended Scotch whisky distilled in partnership with Rod Stewart
Wolfie’s is available in more than 20 countries. In the US, it’s just launched throughout California, Nevada and Florida and is available for shipping to all states excluding Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, South Dakota, Tennessee & Utah via online orders at wolfieswhisky.com.
For more information, visit www.wolfieswhisky.com or follow the brand on social media:
Visit: Facebook: @WolfiesOfficial, Instagram: @WolfiesWhisky
About Rod Stewart:
Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music, with an estimated 250 million records and singles sold worldwide. His signature voice, style and songwriting have transcended all genres of popular music, from rock, folk, soul, R&B, and even the Great American Songbook; making him one of the few stars to enjoy chart-topping albums throughout every decade of his career.
Rod has earned countless of the industry’s highest awards, among them, two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the ASCAP Founders Award for songwriting, New York Times bestselling author, Grammy™ Living Legend, and in 2016 he officially became ‘Sir Rod Stewart’ after being knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity.
For more information visit www.rodstewart.com.
