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Ole Smoky Distillery, Gatlinburg, Tenn., announced they have closed upon a merger agreement with Tanteo Spirits LLC, one of the fastest growing ultra-premium tequila companies. This transaction marks the Tennessee-based distillery’s entry into the fast-growing tequila market, as it moves to diversify its portfolio across other high-growth spirits categories.

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum and Cocktail Courier teamed up to celebrate summer with Sophie’s Spiced-Up Special, the winning cocktail from the Battle of the Badtenders, presented by Captain Morgan.

As Lynyrd Skynyrd approaches the 50th anniversary of its groundbreaking debut album, the band announced the release of its highly anticipated new American Whiskey, Hell House Whiskey, paying homage to the famous cabin where it crafted countless legendary songs. Lynyrd Skynyrd partnered with Bespoken, a craft whiskey maker, to create a whiskey that “is as bold, timeless, and unforgettable as their music.”

Monaco Cocktails debuts a brand refresh, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history as it celebrates over a decade of success, it says. 

Gay Water, a canned vodka soda company, announced the launch of its Gay Water, introducing one of the first alcohol beverage brands to be founded and grounded in the LGBTQ+ community.

Mingle, the female-founded line of sparkling craft mocktails, debuted its new seasonal Summer Variety Pool Pack, which features cans of Mingle’s best-selling flavors: Blackberry Hibiscus Bellini, Cranberry Cosmo, Blood Orange Elderflower Mimosa, Key Lime Margarita & Cucumber Melon Mojito.

Tip Top Proper Cocktails announced the debut of an all-new, ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail: the Jungle Bird.

Shelbyville, Tenn.-based Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey announced that it will begin distribution of its highly sought-after Single Barrel Whiskey this fall. The rollout will kick off with Uncle Nearest’s Single Barrel Showdown: America’s Choice, an online public vote that puts the power in the hands of whiskey fans across the country to determine which five states will be the first to receive Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Whiskey on shelves.

Loyal 9 Cocktails announced the launch of its latest offering: Loyal 9 Classic Margarita.

Claussen, a brand from The Kraft Heinz Co., Chicago and Pittsburgh, is teaming up with Spritz Society, the award winning sparkling wine cocktail company, to create a first-of-its-kind pickle flavored cocktail.