This spring, the William Grant & Sons brand is celebrating 50 years in the flavored vodka category by introducing Stoli Hot and Stoli Sticki varieties.

Campari America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A., together with its affiliate Gruppo Campari, launched Skyy Infusions Coconut.

 Next month, Pernod Ricard USA will introduce Absolut Cherrykran flavored vodka featuring cherry, white cranberry and plum flavors. 

Following last year’s release of No. 209 Kosher-for-Passover Gin, Distillery No. 209 launched No. 209 Kosher-for-Passover Vodka.

Beam Inc., Deerfield, Ill., announced a definitive agreement with White Rock Distilleries, Lewiston, Maine, to acquire Pinnacle Vodka, Calico Jack rum and other related assets for $605 million in cash. Pinnacle Vodka’s 2012 volumes are expected to exceed 3 million 9-liter cases and will significantly enhance Beam’s presence in the growing vodka category, the company said.

CWave Beverages launched Caribbean Wave Premium Island Cocktails in two varieties: Goombay Punch Rum Cocktail and Cool Runnin’ Vodka Cocktail.

 Blue Ice Vodka, a 21st Century Spirits brand, recently updated its label.  

 Stolichnaya vodka launched a new global advertising campaign titled “The Most Original Moments Deserve The Most Original Vodka.”