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Optimist Drinks released a collection of distilled botanical spirits made without alcohol, sugar, sodium, carbohydrates, calories, additives and preservatives.

E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo), Modesto, Calif., has completed the acquisition of more than 30 wine brands from Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y. 

O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, Paso Robles, Calif., announced the acquisition of Rabble Wines, also in Paso Robles, Calif. Founded by longtime Paso Robles vineyard manager Rob Murray in 2010, Rabble Wines produces premium, Paso Robles AVA wines with disruptive labels born from wines' struggle with Mother Nature, it says. The acquisition signals another investment by O'Neill Vintners & Distillers in the burgeoning market for younger wine drinkers.

HINE Cognac, imported by Hotaling & Co., released its Domaines HINE Bonneuil 2010 in the United States.

Woodford Reserve released its oldest bourbon yet — Woodford Reserve Very Fine Rare Bourbon — as part of the distillery's 2020 Master’s Collection, it says.

RocaBella Brands launched its RocaBella Vodka, an all-natural gluten-free coconut, mango and pineapple-flavored vodka.

Brough Brothers Distillery, Louisville, Ky., the first Black-owned distillery in Kentucky, opened its doors for business.

Winerytale, a new-generation smartphone app, let's consumers scan wine labels with their phones to discover the stories of the people behind the wine. 

After a months-long process, Matt Porter was named the 2020 “World’s Top Whiskey Taster” by Bardstown Bourbon Co. The Hartford, Conn., resident earned a perfect score in the regional competition. 

Bacardi USA, Coral Gables, Fla., has teamed up with Social Studies to curate a festive décor kit to fuel the fun of creative cocktailing and table setting.