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
Subscribe to Global Drinks Intel now – Head here for details
