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Tequila Ocho’ s new, barrel proof reposado tequila is made with overripe agaves and rests in used American whiskey barrels up to six months— three times as long as Ocho’ s core reposado. The distillery team uses non-chill filtration, and bottles the liquid at 50.5 % ABV. The result is a nose with light wood notes, rosemary, rose, lavender, fresh jalapeño, lemon tea and orange peel, according to the distillery. The palate, dry and a slightly salty, brings agave, baking spices, dark chocolate, peach, caramel and white pepper. The suggested retail price is $ 84.99 per 750-ml. bottle.

The latest innovation out of James B. Beam Distilling Co. is Jim Beam Sunshine Blend. Made with daytime sipping in mind, Sunshine Blend is 80 proof, intended as a light and smooth whiskey, the company reports. The lower ABV is a nod to the no / low movement in alcohol right now, with Gen Z and Millennials leading a shift toward lighter, sessionable spirits. The suggested retail price is $ 19.99 per 750-ml. bottle.

Buffalo Trace Sazerac Rye 100 Proof was developed in response to demand from bartenders and whiskey enthusiasts. The expression offers enhanced flavor, versatility and control in cocktail creation while maintaining the approachable profile that defines Sazerac rye, according to the distillery. The suggested retail price is $ 29.99 per 1-liter bottle.

The House of Suntory, a founding house of Japanese whisky, has unveiled Haku Yuzu, the first permanent addition to the Haku Vodka line and its debut flavored expression. Made from 100 % polished Japanese white rice, the production process includes three separate distillations. The spirit is then blended and filtered through bamboo charcoal in Osaka, Japan— a method unique to Suntory. Available now in the U. S. market, Haku Yuzu comes bottled at 40 % ABV, with a suggested retail price of $ 27.99 per 750-ml. bottle.

First released last year, Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye 2025 is a blend of Knob Creek 9 Year Old Bourbon and Knob Creek 7 Year Old Rye. Bottled at 113 proof, Bourbon x Rye balances the sweetness of bourbon with the spice of rye, the distillery reports. suggested retail price is $ 44.99 per 750-ml. bottle.

Evaton recently unveiled Fio A Fio, a crisp and aromatic white wine blend from Portugal’ s Vinho Verde region. This is a blend of three of Portugal’ s native white grapes— fernão pires, loureiro and alvarinho. The wine’ s suggested retail price is $ 14.99 per 750-ml. bottle.

Provence, France-based winery Maison Saint Aix has partnered with The Zero Proof, a U. S. retailer for alcohol-free wines and spirits, to launch Beau Viva sparkling rosé. This dry, fruit-forward, alcohol-free wine is made in the South of France and has a suggested retail price of $ 34.95 per 750-ml. bottle.

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