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Spirits Gallery: New Brand Debuts And The Latest From Dewar’s, Cutwater And More

Spirits brands are offering up plenty of ways to celebrate as the pandemic’s restrictions ease up and consumers reconnect with friends during the upcoming summer months. In this gallery, we highlight some new brand debuts, limited-releases from Wonderland Distilling and Dewar’s, spirits specifically crafted for an easy cocktail making from Cutwater, Brody’s, Bluecoat Gin, and much more.

Aurora Elixirs And Artet Launch Sparkling Hemp Ape´ritif

Aurora Elixirs and Artet announced the launch of a new, limited-edition collaboration. Available this June in a botanically-inspired flavor, Mediterranean Citrus & Chamomile is a sparkling hemp ape´ritif. It contains 25 mg of broad-spectrum hemp, is zero-proof and non-psychoactive.

Uncle Nearest Whiskey Launches BIPOC-Focused VC Fund

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey today announced the formation of a new $50 million venture capital fund aimed at investing in fast-growing, minority (BIPOC and women) founded-and-owned spirit brands.

SKYY Vodka And RuPaul’s Drag Race Winner Symone Are “Coming Out (Again)”

SKYY Vodka announced Coming Out (Again), a new campaign supporting the nightlife venues and workers that are so deeply integral to the LGBTQ+ community. As the country slowly emerges from lockdown, the brand is calling on everyone to come out, safely, and support the LGBTQ+ hospitality industry, one of those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elopak Announces Tethered Cap Solution

The tethered cap is the latest sustainability-focused innovation announced by Elopak. The closure remains attached to the carton throughout its entire lifetime, helping to tackle the serious problem of marine littering by ensuring that the cap is disposed of properly.

Robertet Announces The Acquisition Of Ecom Food Industries

Robertet is pleased to announce that they have acquired Ecom: the North American-based leader and manufacturer of specialty natural flavors and extracts focused on providing all-natural products and value-added services to the food and beverage, health, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries

New Huney Jun Flavor: Pineapple Rose Hip With Ginseng

Huney Jun has added a new flavor to their product line, Pineapple Rose Hip with Ginseng. This flavor is a refreshing, tropical brew that is perfect for the spring and summer time.

Taste Radio: Making The Band — How Mid-Day Squares Became One Of The Hottest Brands in CPG

Lezlie Karls Saltarelli, Nick Saltarelli and Jake Karls, the co-founders of Mid-Day Squares, a brand of hybrid chocolate and protein bars, spoke about how the company has achieved its rapid start, the keys to its unique and compelling social strategy, how consistent communication with the brand’s consumers gave the brand a solid foundation on which to build and why a business therapist has been vital to their development.