This week’s new spirits launches – 31 October-4 November 2022

Here’s a round-up of the new launches from spirits brand owners in the week commencing 31 October.

King Car Group’s Kavalan Solist French Wine Cask single malt Taiwanese whisky

Taiwanese whisky, single malt, no age statement. Matured in ex-French red wine cask, 57.1% ABV
Debuts this month in Kavalan-branded outlets in Taiwan, ‘Shanghai Special Release’ version launching in Shanghai
SRP of TWD6,600 (US$205) per 75cl bottle, CNY2,088 (US$286) for Shanghai Special Release

Ian Macleod Distillers’ As We Get It single malt Scotch

Single malt Scotch whisky, Highlands, no age statement, between 58% and 63% ABV depending on batch
Exclusive to the Global Travel Retail Channel from January
SRP of GBP60 (US$68) per 70cl bottle

Diageo’s Ron Zacapa 23 La Armonia rum

Rum, Guatemala, finished in ex-Oloroso Sherry casks, 40% ABV
Launching this month in selected markets including Czech, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Panama, Spain, Switzerland and the Benelux and Nordic markets
SRP of EUR80 (US$78) per 70cl bottle. Number of units not disclosed

Luxardo Espresso Liqueur

Beam Suntory’s Courvoisier XO Royal Cognac

Cognac, XO, 40% ABV
Rolling out worldwide from this week
In the UK, SRP of GBP280 (US$323) per 70cl bottle. Available from high-end off-premise operators including Harrods and Harvey Nichols

Starward Whisky’s Vitalis single malt Australian whisky

Australian whisky, single malt, no age statement. Oldest liquid from 2011, youngest from 2018, 52% ABV
On sale in the US from later this week, in limited numbers. Also available for preorder online
SRP of $150 per 75cl bottle