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Sake Hundred, the newest sake entrant in the US market, is set to elevate the sake drinking experience to rival that of a fine wine or high-end Japanese Whisky, leading to a new class of sake buyers.  First founded in Japan in 2018 by sake connoisseur and founder of Japan’s Saketimes, Ryuji Ikoma, the new brand’s mission is to reshape people’s perspective of sake globally and expose drinkers to the most outstanding examples of Japan’s national drink, showcasing its many styles and sophisticated complexities that allow it to pair with a myriad of cuisines well beyond that of simply sushi.

Catoctin Creek Distilling Co., The Virginia Rye Whisky and heavy metal rock band legends, GWAR are back for the second annual release of their infamous Ragnarök Rye. The Virginia natives teamed up to release the first collaboration in May 2021 and are excited to launch 1,000 more cases from the orbit of the moon. That is, if GWAR doesn’t drink it all this time... 

In celebration of their decades-long friendship built within a bar, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day are launching a whiskey brand that pays tribute to the four walls the gang calls home.

The bottle release slated to be unveiled is Four Peel Strawberry Gin—Watershed’s first ever pink gin release. This limited release will be available at Watershed’s bottle shop from 11 am to 3 pm on July 16 or during Four Peel Fest from 6 to 10 pm, while supplies last.

Boardroom Spirits, the award-winning, sustainable precision craft distillery, is reintroducing three of their anticipated 750 ml ready-to-drink bottled cocktails that are perfect for summertime entertaining and sipping.  Peach Cinnamon Whiskey Sour, Passionfruit Punch, and Espresso Martini are all gluten-free, made with all-natural ingredients, and available for purchase on June 16, 2022.  The newly launched bottles, which provide six to eight delicious cocktails (depending on the pour), are perfect for lounging poolside, complementing those lazy barbecues, or simply enjoying during those hazy days and nights of summer.

Hardpops ‘ice pops for grownups’ and their Canadian founders Sheereen Price and Gabrielle Mustapich are riding waves of support along a rising tide of public nostalgia, as their hip and delicious ‘boozy’ refreshments gain traction in California, frequently spotted in-hand at LA’s hottest hangouts, rooftops, and pool-side gatherings. 

Mount Gay, the world’s oldest running rum distillery dating back to 1703, invites cocktail enthusiasts to make time for taste this summer by exploring and savoring the distinct flavors of Mount Gay and celebrating moments worth taking time for. Known for its rich, complex tasting notes imparted by its unique maturation process, Mount Gay brings the essence of summer flavor to the forefront with a new limited-edition “Summer Taste Essentials” kit in partnership with Cocktail Courier. Curated by 'Next Level Chef’ and TV Personality Richard Blais, the kit encourages pleasure-seekers to spend the season savoring delicious flavors and elevating memorable occasions. 

In response to the devastating floods impacting Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas, Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery – makers of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – has donated $25,000 each to the National Park Service (NPS) and to the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) for long-term support of flood-relief efforts.

Peroni Nastro Azzurro, a premium Italian birra, and Ellis Brooklyn, a luxury fragrance brand, announce the release of their summer partnership - The Italian Spritz Collection. The Italian Spritz Collection is a curated six pack of gender neutral scents by Ellis Brooklyn, each paired with the tasting notes of a Peroni or Peroni-infused spritz cocktail. Reimagining the spritz, a summer staple, Peroni and Ellis Brooklyn are bringing Italian smells and sips to life in a way only these two brands can through a sensory experience - transporting fans to Italy with every "spritz".