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8. Laphroaig 2025 Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength Bottled at cask strength at 59.6 % ABV, this bottle marries five casks. The casks used included single malts that aged in ex-bourbon, European oak and Oloroso sherry barrels, along with quarter casks. SRP: $ 110 per 750-ml. bottle URL: laphroaig. com
9. Altos Tequila Rebranding Inspired by its artisanal production and Mexican heritage, the redesign is meant to boost Altos’ visibility on-shelf and on back bars, the company says, while highlighting sustainability. The liquid inside remains the same. SRP: Varies on product URL: olmecaaltos. com
10. Ruby Red Ranch Water THC Spritz Has a grapefruit flavor with 10mg of hemp-derived THC, as well as a blend of adaptogenic mushrooms. Debuts in markets including Minnesota, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, New Jersey, Illinois and Ohio, with expanded distribution rolling out in the coming months. SRP: Varies per market URL: upstateelevator. com
11. Goose Island 2025 Bourbon County Stout The 2025 Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Family includes: Original Stout, Cherries Jubilee Stout, Chocolate Praline Stout, Proprietor’ s Stout, Double Barrel Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Stout and Parker’ s Heritage Reserve Stout. SRP: Varies per bottle URL: gooseisland. com
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12. Catalyst O’ Neill Vintners & Distillers has entered the functional beverage market with the launch of Catalys. It has 120mg of caffeine, 10 calories, zero sugar and no artificial sweeteners, colors, or flavors. SRP: $ 32.99 per 12-pack, or $ 2.99 per 12-oz. can URL: oneillwine. com
13. Fio A Fio 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. SRP: $ 14.99 per 750-ml. bottle URL: evaton. com
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14. BEAU VIVA Alcohol-Free Sparkling Rosé 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. SRP: $ 34.95 per 750-ml. bottle URL: beau-viva. com •
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