Here’s a round-up of the new launches from spirits brand owners in the week commencing 5 December.
Spirits that Rock’s Star Trek Spirits Romulan Ale vodka and rye whiskey
- Vodka, US [North Carolina], 40% ABV. American whiskey, rye [95%], “2+ years”, ABV not disclosed
- On sale now in the US, online and in 33 unspecified states. Released in Florida’s off-premise channel through ABC Fine Wine & Spirits outlets
- Vodka SRP of US$75, rye whiskey $85. On sale as a two-pack at $155. All per 75cl bottle
Chemist Spirits Biltmore single malt American whiskey
- American whiskey, North Carolina, single malt, 47% ABV
- Available online in the US at Chemist Spirits’ website since 19 November
- SRP of US$90 per limited-edition 75cl bottle
Bardstown Bourbon Co’s Origin Series American whiskies
- American whiskies, all six years old. Kentucky Straight Bourbon [48% ABV], Bottled-in-Bond [50% ABV] and Kentucky Straight Rye [48% ABV]
- Released early next year in the US off-premise in 24 states and online
- SRPs of US$44.99 per 75cl bottle of the Bourbon and Bottled-in-Bond, $69.99 for the rye whiskey
Barrell Craft Spirits’ Barrell New Year Bourbon
- American whisky, Bourbon, Kentucky, cask strength, 56.8% ABV
- Available from this week in US as well as online
- SRP of US$89.99 per 75cl bottle, limited to 23,000 units
Hiro Sake’s Hiro Saketini RTD
- Sake-based flavoured premix, 5% ABV
- Rolling out in the US this month, debuting in Florida’s on-premise channel ahead of off-premise release
- SRP of US$12.99 per four-pack of 35.5cl cans
Suntory’s Nonaru Evening Drink alcohol-free Highball RTD
- RTD, whiskey-based, 0% ABV
- Rolls out across Japan this week for a limited period
- SRP of JPY158 [US$1.18] per 35cl can
Pernod Ricard’s Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Margaux Cask Finish Edition
- Scotch whisky, blended, 18 years old, finished in Grand Cru Margaux wine casks, 48% ABV
- Global Travel Retail-exclusive, available as a limited edition from this month
- SRP of US$137 per 1-litre bottle
