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Since launching its Pre-Accelerator Programme in July 2021, Distill Ventures (DV), an independent drinks accelerator devoted to building and scaling the drinks brands of the future, has invested its initial goal of $5 million to entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. Now, DV is announcing its aim to invest an additional $5 million in global funding committed by Diageo, DV’s sole funding partner, during the next year. 

Sonoma-Cutrer, a brand of Brown-Forman Corp., announced the release of 2019 Grand Brut Rosé, part of its highly anticipated annual Winemaker’s Release.

Freddie Noe, eighth generation master distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery and creator of Little Book Whiskey, a brand of Beam Suntory, announced the sixth installment in his acclaimed annual, limited-release series: Little Book Chapter 6: To The Finish. 

Banfi announced a new addition to the Rosa Regale portfolio: Rosa Regale Sparkling Rosé Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG. 

To meet consumers’ social media needs, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards is making guests picture-perfect with the newly launched Instagram Approved Package. 

Loyal 9 Cocktails and Showtime Late-Night Talk Show Host and Comedian Ziwe announce the brand’s first-ever national campaign airing across digital and social media platforms. 

Freshie Organic Tequila Seltzer launched a variety pack featuring its original Freshie Lime flavor as well as two new flavors: Blood Orange Habanero and Grapefruit Guava. The eight-can variety pack contains four Lime, two Blood Orange Habanero and two Grapefruit Guava.

Cathead Distillery announced the release of three age statements of its award-winning Bristow Gin, in one-, four-, and seven-year Barrel Aged Reserves. Aged in brand new American oak barrels, the gin’s signature blend of botanicals evolves as the oak imparts both character and depth to the recipe through an infusion of citrus, caramel, cardamom and vanilla, the company says.

Monaco Cocktails, a brand of Chicago-based Atomic Brands, announced its entrance into the hard lemonade category with Monaco Hard Lemonades. Featuring Original and Peach flavors, this new line disrupts the market and existing products in the space by offering two shots of vodka in every can, with a 9% ABV, it says.

Ready-to-drink is expected to boom in North America in the coming years, with a projected $43.6 billion for the global RTD beverage market by 2027, according to a Data Bridge Market Research study.