Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Diplomático Rum brand and related assets from Destillers United Group S.L. (Spain). The company announced its agreement to purchase the brand in October 2022, giving Brown-Forman an entry into the growing super-premium-plus rum category.
Cutwater Spirits announced the launch of its brand-new innovation: Cutwater Heaters, a line of 375-ml bottled high-proof mixers to help craft a warm cocktail with ease.
KLYR Rum, a silver rum disrupting the category and proud sponsor and preferred rum of the Philadelphia Phillies, has released a new American flag bottle. The new bottle design helps to highlight the brand’s presence in the United States and the fact that the rum is American made, the company says.
Dos Maderas, premium, aged rums distilled in the Caribbean and finished in Spain, is launching limited-edition VAPs featuring custom Tiki Mugs alongside its Dos Maderas 5+3 Rum. These limited-edition mugs will tell the story of the Dos Maderas brand, showcasing its Caribbean origins through design, it says.
The Kraken Rum Co. announced its entry into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the release of three new canned cocktails: Kraken & Cola, Kraken Rum Punch and Kraken & Ginger Beer.
