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Brody's Crafted Cocktails, a line of ready-to-serve craft-style bottled cocktails, has announced it has expanded distribution into Hawaii and available exclusively at Foodland locations, in partnership with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC of Hawaii), one of the largest wholesale distributors of spirits, wine and beer in the United States. This mission-based beverage brand offers a unique line of ready-to-serve premium spirits based bottled cocktails — perfect for home entertaining, vacationing or serving at your weekend tailgate.

Created in 2017 in the volcanic region of Jalisco, Volcán de Mi Tierra was born from a strong entrepreneurial partnership, combining the Gallardo family’s passion for its homeland and deep roots in Mexico, together with Moet Hennessy’s commitment to craftmanship and luxury branding.

Straight out of the Commonwealth of Kentucky comes the highly-anticipated second release of Russell’s Reserve 13-Year-Old Bourbon, the oldest expression of the core range ever released by the fan-favorite Russell’s Reserve. Described as a “once in a lifetime bourbon” by world-renowned spirits critic and bourbon authority Fred Minnick, this extremely rare, high-age whiskey quickly sold out upon its initial release last year. Bourbon lovers can rejoice that this celebrated whiskey will return with a limited second release this July and will continue to be released in small quantities as part of an annual release series moving forward. 

Preiss Imports, a third-generation company specializing in international spirits and gourmet specialties, has signed an exclusive deal to represent Archipelago spirits produced by Full Circle Craft Distillers Co. in the Philippines.

Old Forester Distilling Co. announces the release of the newest installment of The 117 Series – Whiskey Row Fire.

Novo Fogo has appointed Jeremy Lenz as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. Lenz, who has been an investor in the company over the past several years, will be responsible for helping the Seattle-based company’s worldwide operations while providing financial stewardship during this period of accelerated growth. 

Ring ring, BABE Wine calling with a very important message: it’s always the right time for BABE this summer. The “This Calls for BABE” campaign launches today, which is here for all of life’s wins and annoyances, no matter how small. Overreacting? Never heard of her. 

Costa Tequila reports record growth this year, entering new markets in the US and bringing the first ‘Hi/Lo’ blend of tequila in the world to retail at more than 550 points of distribution nationwide. Costa, which launched in 2019 with a mission to redefine conventional tequila, has made continuous investments in distribution and brand development, increasing its rate of sale and adding 23 new distributors in 9 states so far in 2022. With a Neilsen rating of 520 in pricing and 445 overall, Costa is on track to reach 20,000 cases sold this year.