Here’s a round-up of the new launches from spirits brand owners in the week commencing 14 August.
Sugarlands Distilling Co’s Eggo Brunch in a Jar Sippin’ Cream liqueur
- Cream liqueur, waffle-, maple syrup and butter-flavoured “with a hint of smoky bacon”, 20% ABV
- Launching in the US this week, available nationwide in the off-premise channel and online in selected markets
- SRP of between US$19 and $22 – depending on state – per 75cl jar
Loch Lomond Group’s Loch Lomond Steam & Fire single malt
- Scotch whisky, single malt, Highlands. No age statement, 46% ABV
- Rolling out in the UK this week, available online through Master of Malt and the brand’s website as well as with specialist spirits operators in the off-premise
- SRP of GBP45 [US$57] per 70cl bottle
Beam Suntory’s Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon
- American whisky, Bourbon, blend of 11- and 12-year-old Bourbons, 57.85% ABV
- Rolling out in the US next month, followed by the UK, Germany and “select” global travel retail outlets a month later, then Japan and Singapore early next year
- SRP of US$150 per bottle in the US. Available in limited – albeit unspecified – numbers
Douglas Laing & Co’s The Epicurean Glasgow Edition single malt
- Scotch whisky, single malt, Lowland. No age statement, 50.4% ABV
- Released this month to specialist spirits off-premise operators worldwide, also through e-tailers
- In Europe, SRP of EUR64 [US$70] per bottle, limited to 5,100 units in total
Proximo Spirits’ Maestro Dobel 50 Cristalino tequila
- Tequila, cristalino, sourced from extra añejo. 40% ABV
- Extending beyond existing markets Mexico and the US to Europe, the Middle East & Africa and Asia Pacific later this year
- SRP in Europe of EUR180 [US$197] per bottle
Loch Lomond Group’s Glen Scotia 48 Year Old single malt
- Scotch whisky, single malt, Campbelltown, 48 years old, 40.8% ABV
- Available worldwide from this week through selected specialist off-premise operators in Australia, China, Europe, Japan, Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, the UK and the US
- SRP of GBP11,000 [US$13,960], limited to 250 numbered units
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