This week’s new spirits launches – 6-10 November 2023

Here’s a round-up of the new launches from spirits brand owners in the week commencing 6 November.

Loch Lomond Group’s Ben Lomond Gin Explorer Series, Schiehallion

Gin, Scotland, 43% ABV. Botanical mix features blaeberries [sic], birch leaves and wild thyme, all of which have been foraged from the area around Schiehallion mountain in Perthshire
On sale from this week in the UK, online through the Ben Lomond website
SRP of GBP50 [US$61] per gift pack, featuring 70cl bottle and two branded glasses. Limited to 1,000 units

La Martiniquaise-Bardinet’s J Bally Rhum centenary decanter

Rhum agricole, Martinique. Contains a blend of rhums distilled in 1929, 1939, 1955, 1975 and 2008
Unveiled late last month at Whisky Live in Paris, now on sale worldwide
SRP of EUR1,800 [US$1,925] per 70cl bottle. Limited to 2,000 units

American Metal Whiskey

American whiskey, Tennessee. Aged in New England for “up to” five years, 45% ABV. Also a ten-year-old Single Barrel expression at 48% ABV, on sale as a limited edition
Available from this week online in the US to 42 markets
SRPs of US$49.99 and $214, respectively, per 75cl bottle. The 45%-ABV expression is also on sale in 5cl and 37.5cl pack formats

Antheum Spirits’ The Crow Black Coffee Flavored Vodka

Younan Co’s El Septimo Vodka

Vodka, France, wheat-sourced, 40% ABV
Launching in the US in December to high-end “outlets, bars and restaurants”
SRP on the brand’s website of $75 per bottle, available as a limited edition [specific quantities not disclosed]

Gordon & MacPhail Benromach Contrasts series, Double Matured Bordeaux Wine Cask Finish single malt

Scotch whisky, single malt, Speyside, 12 years old, 46% ABV
Released this week in the UK off-premise through specialist spirits retailers. Limited to 7,500 units in total
SRP of GBP59.99 [US$74.20] per 70cl bottle