
Animal Spirits rolls out first variant
London start-up Animal Spirits has launched Gin01 – The Rabbit, the inaugural expression in its craft spirit collection inspired by characters of the animal kingdom. Distilled with corn spirit and 10 botanicals, including cardamom, Kazbek hops, Sichuan green pepper and magnolia berries, Gin01 – The Rabbit is made with ethically sourced organic juniper from a …

El Tequileño tequila is coming to the UK
Tequila brand El Tequileño is making its debut in the UK through a new partnership with independent spirits firm Ten Locks. Founded in 1959 by tequila pioneer Don Jorge Salles Cuervo, El Tequileño is made using blue agave from Los Altos de Jalisco and mineral-rich volcanic spring water from El Volcan de Tequila. Bartenders can …

Woodford Reserve and Baccarat release limited edition whiskey
Woodford Reserve has collaborated with fine crystal maker Baccarat to launch a new limited edition bourbon expression finished in cognac casks, bottled in Baccarat decanters. Priced at £1,500 per bottle, the Baccarat Edition ages Woodford Reserve American whiskey in hand-selected XO cognac casks at the brand’s Kentucky distillery. The new launch is said to be …

Love Drinks rolls out Conker Spirit Decaf Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
UK distributor Love Drinks has added the much-anticipated Decaf Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur from Dorset’s Conker Spirit to its portfolio. Conker Spirit launched its Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur in 2016. Now, two years later, the brand has developed a decaffeinated alternative. The aim was to produce a product that stood tall next to its caffeinated …

ICB’s new spiced rum pledges support for the endangered Hawksbill turtle
Intercontinental Brands (ICB) has bolstered its portfolio with Hawksbill, a new Caribbean spiced rum on a mission to protect the endangered Hawksbill turtle. Uniting Caribbean rums sourced from Guyana and Trinidad, Hawksbill features a “unique combination” of spices, including vanilla, raisin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and sea salt. The rum brand has partnered with the Barbados …