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Miami-based Avalon Spirits Corp., a newly formed distilled spirits marketing and sales company, has announced the acquisition of TSS Brands, the owners of Whiskey Row Bourbon.

Playboy Spirits, in a joint venture between Spirits Investment Partners (SIP) and PLBY Group, announced the launch of PLAY HARD, a premium line of vodka seltzers.

Jefferson's Bourbon, a brand of Pernod Ricard USA, debuted its latest innovation: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity.

Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS), Louisville, Ky., unveiled its new state of the art blending facility in Jeffersontown, Ky., during a private ribbon cutting ceremony.

Sagamore Spirit announced the release of its-first-ever liqueur: Sagamore Spirit Amaro. 

Kentucky Coffee, a brand of Atomic Brands, announced its expansion into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the debut of its new Hard Cold Brews, a mixed cocktail made with premium whiskey and cold brew. 

Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer and spirits trailblazer Sammy Hagar introduced refreshed looks and enhanced formulas for two of his award-winning, top-shelf Sammy’s Beach Bar Rums: Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum Platinum and Sammy’s Beach Bar Kola Spiced Rum.

For Laura Taylor, an eagerness to liven up non-alcohol options at social gatherings for herself played a major role in her creation of Mingle Mocktails in 2017. Now the brand is partnering with Bethenny Frankel to disrupt the market.

Oceano Wines is entering the non-alcohol industry with its first ultra-premium non-alcohol wine.

Bacardi Limited, Hamilton, Bermuda, announced the completion of a transaction that makes the family-owned company the sole owner of ILEGAL Mezcal, a leading super premium artisanal mezcal. ILEGAL Mezcal is available in Joven, a full-bodied agave flavor with a light smoke; Reposado, aged six months in medium-charred American oak; and Añejo, aged to taste for 13 months using a combination of new and used American oak, medium char barrels.