Created by Botanery Barn Distilling, Revivalist Garden Gin (SRP $34.99) is an expression infused with unique ethnobotanicals inspired by ethnobotanical traditions, the practice of using plants for functional, spiritual and culinary purposes. Ashwagandha brings earthy, herbaceous notes that mingle with a hint of bright lemon from verbena. Rose hips and rose petals add delicate floral notes with undertones of stone fruit sweetness from plum and nuttiness from hemp seed. Woody, savory and fruity notes linger on the palate for a nearly endless finish. This is a gin that appeals to both traditional ..read more

NIKAIDO, the shochu brand credited with inventing 100% barley koji shochu recently announced that for the first time, its two core expressions, NIKAIDO Oita Mugi Shochu, and NIKAIDO Kitchom (Aged Oita Mugi Shochu), will be available in the United States. NIKAIDO is poised to open American consumers’ eyes to the elegance and versatility of this beloved Japanese spirit. The Nikaido family has been brewing and distilling in Oita prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, for eight generations. Founded in Hiji-Machi in 1866 as a nihon-shu brewery, it has remained in the ownership of the Nikaido family ever since ..read more

Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs announced the release of Chinola Mango Liqueur. The artisanal fresh fruit liqueur is crafted from a distinct blend of mangoes that only grow once a year, plus a touch of passion fruit. ChinolaMango Liqueur will launch in 22 United States markets and will be available for purchase nationally on chinola.com starting this month. Chinola Mango Liqueur is made with eco-friendly practices and contains 100% fresh mango and a hint of passion fruit, with no artificial colors or flavors. The liqueur is made from a custom blend of mangoes grown in the Dominican Republic ..read more

High n’ Wicked has released its first cask strength rye and its newest cask strength bourbon offering of its flagship rye and bourbon whiskeys. High n’ Wicked Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey uses a five-year aged sour mash and a mash bill of 91% rye and 9% malted barley. Although rye whiskeys only require a minimum of 51% rye and can be difficult to work with especially at such a high percentage, the team found that a 91% rye mash bill best showcased the characteristics they desired in a rye whiskey. The expression is distilled by New Riff Distilling and bottled without chill filtration at cask ..read more

ARDBEG SPECTACULAR This 2024 release from Ardbeg is matured in port wine casks and then married with bourbon cask matured Ardbeg— a first for the distillery! Released in celebration of Ardbeg Day 2024 which is held on the last day of Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt (Fèis Ìle), this year theme is “Dark Circus.” Available globally with the US getting its allotment beginning May 1, 2024. (SRP $129.99) BALCONES MIRADOR ECLIPSE TEXAS SINGLE MALT Released to coincide with the 2024 Great North American Eclipse, this American single malt is an extension of the brand’s Mirador portfolio. Here, two s ..read more

Wildkale Online Farmers Market, an online farmers market that connects farms directly with customers, has launched a new hyper-local New York state small farm collective at wildkale.market.  Offering grass-fed grass-finished beef, pastured chicken and pork raised on organic micro family farms, Wildkale brings the highest quality protein directly shipped by the farmers to customer’s home doorsteps anywhere in New York state within one business day.  “Coming from North Macedonia, I grew up on healthy flavorful homemade food that my grandmother would cook from scratch daily with lo ..read more

Co-founded in 2016 and launched in 2020 by Mexican PGA golfer Abraham Ancer and Mexican entrepreneur Aron Marquez, Flecha Azul Tequila was authentically crafted to taste like home. Backed by Mark Wahlberg, the premium, additive-free tequila is available in five expressions – Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Añejo Cristalino and Extra Añejo. As one of the only new world tequila brands with authentic Mexican roots and offerings, Flecha Azul Tequila is hand-crafted in Jalisco, Mexico, from fully-matured 100% single estate-grown Blue Weber Agave and produced by a multi-generational, family-owned and opera ..read more

Club Kokomo Spirits, the company founded by Mike Love, singer, songwriter and co-founder of the Beach Boys, introduces a line of premium rums. The rum collection includes Artisanal White Rum, Barrel Finished Rum and Tahitian Vanilla Rum. The all new line is distilled in San Diego featuring a blend of demerara cane sugar rum and traditional Jamaican pot still rum.   Love’s aspirations started years ago when he was enjoying a perfect mojito while humming the chorus of his co-authored hit song, “Kokomo.” His penchant for wordplay took over as he uttered the word “Kokomojito,” and, ever sinc ..read more

1800 GUACHIMONTON 1800 GuachiMonton is a 100% blue weber agave añejo tequila made with single estate-grown agave from the Tequila Valley. It was aged in American & French oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months and then finished in orange tequila liqueur casks. Inspired by the pyramids and red clay found throughout Los Guachimontones in Jalisco, this tequila is presented in a red ceramic trapezoidal-shaped bottle. Availability begins in California and Texas markets beginning April 2024. (SRP $159.99) 2XO THE KIAWAH BLEND The Kiawah Blend is the fourth release for the 2XO’s Icon Series. Like ..read more

From the makers of award-winning Legacy Batch 001, Outsiders Spirits has announced the release of its all-new Whiskey JYPSI Explorer Series. The Explorer Series continues the brand’s focus on sourcing quality whiskeys and ingredients while finishing these spirits with combinations of distinctive and exceptional woods from around the globe. The series features well-aged, mature whiskeys never younger than six years old and ranging between 100-107 proof. “Our first launch was an ultra-premium product. This next one is going to be more accessible. It’s unique because it’s going to be finished usi ..read more