This week’s new spirits launches – 6-10 March 2023

Here’s a round-up of the new launches from spirits brand owners in the week commencing 6 March.

Pernod Ricard’s Green Spot Quails’ Gate Irish whiskey

Irish whiskey, single pot still, 46% ABV
Debuting this month in Canada, France, Ireland, the UK, the US and the Global Travel Retail channel
SRP of US$80 per bottle, available in limited – albeit unspecified – numbers

Ian Macleod Distillers Chieftain’s Single Cask Cigar Malt 16-year-old single malt

Scotch whisky, single malt, Speyside, 62.89% ABV
Exclusive to ferry operator Viking Line from this week, debuting at the Cinderella Whisky Fair, which starts tomorrow [9 March]
SRP of SEK2,199 [US$205] per bottle, limited to 588 units

Bacardi’s Bacardi Caribbean Spiced

Spiced rum, 40% ABV
Hitting the UK this month, initially online ahead of multiple retailers Tesco and Waitrose in April
SRP of GBP24 [US$29] per 70cl bottle

Moët Hennessy’s Glenmorangie Amontillado Finish single malt

Scotch whisky, single malt, Highland, 12 years old, 46% ABV
Unveiled this week as an exclusive for members of The Whisky Club in Australia. Also available online in the UK through the brand’s website
In the UK, SRP of GBP75 [US$90] per 70cl bottle

Edrington’s Highland Park 54 Year Old single malt

Scotch whisky, single malt, Orkney, 46.9% ABV
Released late last month in the UK, available from Berry Bros & Rudd and The Whisky Shop
SRP of GBP39,000 [US$46,900] per 70cl bottle, limited to 225 units

Pernod Ricard’s Del Maguey Vida Puebla mezcal

Mezcal, 40% ABV
Launched in selected US markets – including California, Florida, New York and Ohio – this week before going nationwide in July
SRP of US$37.99 per 75cl bottle

Diageo’s Don Julio Rosado Tequila

Beam Suntory’s Jim Beam Orange

American whiskey, Bourbon, flavoured, 37.5% ABV
Rolling out to the UK off-premise this week, initially in multiple retailer Asda as a three-month exclusive. Also online
SRP of GBP18 [US$21.70] per 70cl bottle