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This week’s new spirits launches – 2-6 February 2026

Intel Reporter
Last updated: 05/02/2026 at 12:01 PM
By Intel Reporter
5 February 2026
2 Min Read

Here’s a round-up of the new launches from spirits brand owners in the week commencing 2 February.


​Ukiyo Japanese Nashi Pear Gin bottles
This extension of the Ukiyo Japanese gin brand has been "co-created" with UK retail multiple - and the iteration's exclusive off-premise stockist - Marks & Spencer
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Kirker Greer Spirits’ Ukiyo Japanese Nashi Pear

  • Gin, Japan, nashi pear flavour, 40% ABV
  • Debuts this month in the UK, exclusively in the off-premise through multiple Marks & Spencer. Also on sale online for domestic delivery via Ocado
  • SRP of GBP32 (US$44) per 70cl bottle

Edrington’s The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release

A bottle of whisky leans on a presentation box against blue background
The Macallan Diamonds Are Forever Anniversary Release marks 55 years since the film lit up the silver screen
  • Scotch whisky, single malt, Highland, 18 years old. Matured in a “hybrid” of ex-sherry oak and American oak ex-red wine casks, 45.5% ABV
  • Limited edition, launched exclusively via themacallan.com, The Macallan Estate Boutique and at London’s Heathrow Airport from 3–17 February, then available at UK off-premise operators, including Harrods, Selfridges and Master of Malt, from 5 March 
  • Sold in the UK with an SRP of GBP600 (US$820.43) for 70cl

Monin Hot Honey and Maple Pecan Pie

Monin Hot Honey and Maple Pecan Pie bottles
  • Syrups, honey and maple pecan flavours. The brand is cocktail and hot drink-focused
  • Released this month in the UK at wholesale level and through Monin’s importer, Bennett Opie. Hot Honey will also go on sale in the country’s on-premise via Greene King’s outlets in April
  • SRP of GBP8.99 (US$12.30) per bottle

The Whisky Exchange’s The Zodiac Series

The Zodiac Series four iterations
  • Scotch whiskies, single malts, single casks. The line consists of 
    – Dailuaine 2020 5 Year Old, ‘Taurus’. – 61% ABV
    – Glenglassaugh 2015 10 Year Old, ‘Pisces’.  – 55.4%
    – Bunnahabhain 2013 12 Year Old, ‘Aries’. – 53.7%
    – Ardmore 2009 16 Year Old, ‘Gemini’. – 50.4%
  • Available from this week from The Whisky Exchange off-premise outlets and online
  • SRPs of GBP54.95 (US$75) for Dailuaine, GBP87.95 for Glenglassaugh and GBP79.95 for Ardmore. Awaiting confirmation of Bunnahabhain SRP.

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