Brown-Forman’s The Glendronach Boynsmill House Edition
- Scotch whisky, single malt, Highlands, 14 years old. Aged in ex-oloroso and -pedro ximénez sherry, as well as the “introduction of a small number” of ex-claret wine casks, 46.8% ABV
- Unveiled and released this week, on sale online for worldwide delivery
- In the UK, SRP of GBP95 (US$128) per 70cl bottle, on sale in limited – albeit unspecified – quantities
MGP Ingredients’ Remus Repeal Reserve Rye Whiskey
- American whiskey, straight rye, Indiana. Comprises reserves of the brand’s “95% signature rye mash bill” distilled in 2015 and 2016, 55.5% ABV
- Released this week nationwide in the US through selected operators in the off-premise channel
- SRP of US$79.99 per 75cl bottle, available “while supplies last”
Suntory Global Spirits’ Basil Hayden Cognac Cask Reserve
- American whiskey, bourbon, Kentucky straight, no age statement. Finished for an unspecified period in ex-cognac, 40% ABV
- Released this week through “exclusive retailers” in the US
- SRP of US$49.99 per 75cl bottle, available in limited – albeit unspecified – quantities
Rémy Cointreau’s Bruichladdich Octomore 17 Series
- Scotch whisky, single malt, Islay. Four iterations:
- Octomore 17.1: age not disclosed. Made from 100% Scottish Concerto barley, matured in first-fill bourbon barrels. 59.7% ABV
- Octomore 17.2: age not disclosed. Made from 100% Scottish Concerto barley, matured for four years in second-fill French oak bourbon casks and finished in first-fill Port casks. 59.5% ABV
- Octomore 17.3: five years old. Made with single-farm, single-field and single-vintage barley grown on Octomore Farm, matured in first-fill bourbon, second-fill Ribera del Duero, Sauternes, Eiswein and Syrah casks. 60.9% ABV
- Octomore 17.4: age not disclosed. Matured in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks and finished in French virgin oak. 57.2% ABV
- Iterations 17.1-17.3 will be available nationwide in the US from 1 September, online and through specialist whisky retailers. Octomore 17.4 launching 1 October in the US in “highly limited” quantities, exclusively online
- Octomore 17.1 carries an SRP of US$204.99 per 70cl bottle; Octomore 17.2 has an SRP of US$244.99 per 70cl bottle; Octomore 17.3 carries an SRP of US$279.99 per 70cl bottle; Octomore 17.4 has an SRP of US$249.99 per 70cl bottle
G&Tea Original & Passionfruit
- Gin-based RTD, US. Made with London Dry gin, South African rooibos tea and clover honey. Debut comprises two variants: Original and Passion Fruit. 7% ABV
- Initial rollout to Chicago from 7 September, with plans for state-wide Illinois expansion in “boutique” retailers and on-premise venues “[without] a dedicated bartender”
- SRP of US$6.95 per 35.5cl can and $18.95 per four-pack
