With a lot of us may still be in some degree of lockdown, its good to know that the spirit companies are doing their bit to keep our liquids interesting. Here are some of the more interesting releases and news from the last month.

Wild Turkey Announces Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye
American bourbon distillers Wild Turkey has released its latest expression, a Rye whiskey that is barrel proof, with a bold taste called Rare Breed.... Read More

De Kuyper Celebrates 325 years
As distilleries around the world wonder how they are to move forward amidst this global pandemic, they can take heart from the example of Dutch distilling brand De Kuyper Royal Distillers.... Read More

Johnnie Walker Will Debut Paper Bottle
Diageo has partnered with venture management company Pilot Lite to launch a plastic-free, paper-based bottle, which will debut with Johnnie Walker next year.... Read More

Mr Black Adds ‘Cold Fashioned’ RTD To Range
In the strong belief that coffee and whiskey are great mates, the Australian Coffee Liqueur brand Mr Black has created a twist on an Old Fashioned cocktail. Bottled and ready to drink, the brands Cold Fashioned is the second RTD to be added to the range.... Read More

Agave Spirits Brand Nosotros Tequila Releases Mezcal
Double Gold award-winning tequila brand Nosotros has become one of few brands to take on multiple agave spirits categories with the release of their new Mezcal.... Read More

Two New Whiskies From Macallan’s Double Cask Range
Single malt Scotch brand The Macallan has unveiled two new whiskies: Double Cask 15 Years Old and Double Cask 18 Years Old.... Read More

Bacardi’s Snapchat Lens Encourages Social Distancing
As the UK reopens it’s bars and pubs, Bacardi has created a new Snapchat lens featuring a Caribbean island but only if users stand one metre apart in keeping with updated social distancing rules.... Read More

Buckingham Palace Launches London Dry Gin
The Queen’s London residence, Buckingham Palace, has launched a gin made with botanicals found in the palace grounds.... Read More

PATRÓN Tequila Appoints New Master Distiller
With the retirement of Master Distiller Francisco Alcaraz, PATRÓN has promoted David Rodriguez (former General Manager of Spirits Manufacturing Operations) to the role of Master Distiller.... Read More