This week’s new spirits launches - 28 August - 1 September 2023

Here’s a round-up of the new launches from spirits brand owners in the week commencing 28 August.

Bacardi Reserva Ocho Sevillian Orange Cask Finish

Rum, aged for “at least” eight years, finished for three-to-six months in ex-Vino de Naranja casks, 45% ABV
Released in the US later this month [September] in both the off-premise and online
SRP of US$34.99 per 75cl bottle, available in limited – albeit unspecified – numbers

Destilería Orendain’s Ollitas Tequila portfolio

Tequila, 100% agave, comprising a blanco [40% ABV], a reposado [41%] and a cristalino [also 40% ABV]
Rolling out to the US in the coming days, initially in ten markets prior to a wider roll-out next year
SRPs of US$29.99 per 75cl bottle of the blanco, $32.99 for the reposado and $39.99 for the cristalino

Catalyst Spirits’ Blackeye Gin

Gin, London Dry, UK, 40% ABV
Released in the UK this week through the off-premise channel with multiple retailer Sainsbury’s and online at Master of Malt
SRP of GBP35.95 [US$45.57] per 70cl bottle

Brown-Forman’s Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2023

American whisky, Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 12 years old, 48% ABV
On sale in the US since last week from selected off-premise outlets as well as via a national sweepstakes that runs until 31 August
SRP of US$169.99 per 75cl bottle, available in limited numbers

Angus Dundee Distillers’ Tomintoul cask finish single malts

Scotch whisky, single malts, Speyside, All carry a 40% ABV. Range comprises Caribbean Rum, Cognac, Merlot, Pedro Ximénez, Pinot Noir, Tawny Port and White Port cask finishes
Launching in the UK this month, in the off-premise through specialist spirits retailers as well as on Angus Dundee’s website
SRP of GBP43 [US$54] per 70cl bottle

Edrington’s The Macallan Colour Collection single malt series

Scotch whisky, single malts, 12-to-30 years old
Released next month exclusively in the Global Travel Retail channel including in The Macallan’s branded outlets
SRPs per unit are
12 Years Old – US$80
15 Years Old – $165
18 Years Old – $350
21 Years Old – $1,100
30 Years Old – $4,455