BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rye Cask Finish
BACARDÍ rum closed out National Rum Month with the launch of BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rye Cask Finish – the second installment in the BACARDÍ limited-edition cask finish series.
Beverage
Harpoon Dunkin’ Box O’ Beer mix pack returns for 5th season
For the fifth season, Harpoon Brewery and Dunkin’ are returning with fan-favorite beverages for adult beer and coffee lovers alike with the Harpoon Dunkin’ Box O’ Beer mix pack. Harpoon Dunkin’ Pumpkin Spiced Latte Ale is hitting shelves again, but with a new recipe to spice things up. It is joined by three new beers, all made with the taste of Dunkin’ coffee: Harpoon Dunkin’ Cold Brew Coffee Porter, Harpoon Dunkin’ Hazelnut Blonde Stout and Harpoon Dunkin’ Coffee Roll Cream Ale.
Distill Ventures commits additional $5 million to drinks founders
Since launching its Pre-Accelerator Programme in July 2021, Distill Ventures (DV), an independent drinks accelerator devoted to building and scaling the drinks brands of the future, has invested its initial goal of $5 million to entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. Now, DV is announcing its aim to invest an additional $5 million in global funding committed by Diageo, DV’s sole funding partner, during the next year.
2022 Wholesaler of the Year: Reyes Beer Division
Although much of those sales come for the non-aseptic sports drink segment, sport drink mixes is showing that its contribution to the category, though niche, is gaining traction with consumers.
2019 Grand Brut Rosé
Sonoma-Cutrer, a brand of Brown-Forman Corp., announced the release of 2019 Grand Brut Rosé, part of its highly anticipated annual Winemaker’s Release.
Spindrift launches seasonal flavor: Spiced Apple Cider
Newton, Mass.-based Spindrift, the sparkling water and hard seltzer brand made with real squeezed fruit, announced the release of its first-ever seasonal offering: Spiced Apple Cider. Spindrift’s seasonal debut of Spiced Apple Cider is lighter and a more real-tasting version of the traditional fall flavor, it says
Limited-edition Bud Light NFL packaging returns
Bud Light is once again helping 21 and older fans rep their favorite team with the return of its limited-edition NFL team packaging that honors 24 teams and their fans’ respective rally cries and cheers. The new packaging also includes a “For the Fans” pack to rally fans no matter which team they rep.