Suntory Global Spirits’ El Tesoro Mundial Basil Hayden Toast – Limited Edition
- Tequila, reposado, matured for “nearly” six months in oak barrels previously used by SGS’s Basil Hayden bourbon brand that have been toasted then flash-charred, 40% ABV
- On sale in limited – unspecified – numbers in the US from this week
- SRP of US$175 per bottle
Pernod Ricard’s Martell Noblige Noir
- Cognac, the liquid has been in contact with charred wood
- A global travel retail channel exclusive, on sale since the start of this month
- SRP of US$135 per bottle
Noblewood Group’s Beluga Epicure Series II – Limited Edition
- Vodka, produced in Montenegro using grain from the Baltic states, the liquid has been “rested” for 100 days prior to bottling
- Available to purchase in December
- SRP of EUR15,000 (US$16,260) per decanter, limited to 888 units
Fielden Whisky’s Hedgerow – Limited Edition
- English rye whisky, no age statement. Contains liquid that was matured in four different casks – two “used” American oak barrels, an ex-sauternes barrique and an ex-vintage port barrique that previously held champagne, 46.1% ABV
- On sale online and through spirits specialists in the UK off-premise from this week
- SRP of GBP100 (US$130) per 70cl bottle. Limited to 1,000 numbered units
Angus Dundee Distillers’ Tomintoul 14-year-old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish, 15-year-old Tawny Port Cask Finish
- Scotch whiskies, single malts, Speyside. Both have been aged in ex-bourbon casks then finished for unspecified periods in ex-pedro ximénez sherry and -tawny port casks, respectively, both at 46% ABV
- Released this week to the UK’s off-premise channel through specialist spirits retailers
- SRPs of GBP98 (US$127) and GBP108, respectively, per 70cl bottle. The 14-year-old is limited to 4,380 units, the 15-year-old to 6,072
Alc-A-Chino Oat Milk Hard Latte
- RTD, alcoholic dairy-free iced coffee. On sale in original and vanilla latte flavours, 6% ABV
- Released this week in the US in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island
- SRP not immediately available, on sale in four-pack 34cl cans
Angostura 200-Year Anniversary – Limited Edition
- Bitters, liquid also contains Angostura aged rum for the first time, 48% ABV
- Available worldwide from this month
- SRP not disclosed, limited to 120,000 20cl bottles
Pernod Ricard’s Scapa signature range
- Scotch whiskies, single malts, Islands. Line comprises Scapa 10, 16 and 21 Year Olds. All three use unpeated malt barley and are aged in first-fill American oak casks
- Rolling out worldwide to markets including France and Norway, availability extending to online from next month
- SRPs of EUR60 (US$78), EUR120 and EUR300, respectively, per 70cl bottle
Acrónimo Spirits’ Acrónimo Gin
- Gin, Mexico, produced by sotol specialist Casa Ruelas Distillery. Features local botanicals including juniper from the Sierra Tarahumara region near Chihuahua, cardamom, anise and black, red and white pepper. The gin has been “finished” with 17% sotol blanco, 42% ABV
- Launching this week in the off-premise channels in California and Florida
- SRP of US$54.99 per 70cl bottle
V Rum’s V Spiced
- Rum, UK, spiced, 37.5% ABV
- Available online in the UK for domestic delivery from this week
- SRP of GBP27.99 (US$36.50) per 70cl bottle
