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Tequila and mezcal are the hot segments in the spirits category thanks to premium offerings, multicultural consumers and innovative cocktails featuring these agave-based spirits.

Stillhouse, a brand of Bacardi Limited, announced the launch of its newest variety: Peanut Butter S'mores Whiskey.

Despite economic concerns, spirits' dollar and volume sales lifted the category, led by ready-to-drink cocktails and tequila/mezcal.

Belvedere Vodka introduced its newest limited-edition offering: Belvedere Miami, a bottle inspired by the coastal lifestyle of Miami. Just in time for Miami Music Week, the bottle will be officially introduced at Ultra Music Festival this weekend.

Monaco Cocktails announced the expansion of its Hard Lemonade line with a new flavor: Strawberry. 

White Claw, a brand of The Mark Anthony Group of Companies, announced the launch of new White Claw Premium Vodka, a triple wave filtered vodka. The filtration process uses tremendous pressure equal to three 30-foot waves to create a vodka with distinctive taste, aroma, and smoothness, according to the company.  

To celebrate the spring equinox, Astral Tequila announced the release of two new offerings: Astral Tequila Reposado and Astral Tequila Añejo. 

With a smooth and delicate flavor thanks to a three-time distillation process, it has become “a favorite among consumers who are looking for a whiskey that is complex, yet approachable.”

19 Crimes released the limited-edition Revolutionary Blend wine. This Syrah-based, stout-style red blend features flavors of coffee, caramel and roasted malt, the company says. This bottle was created just for St. Patrick’s Day featuring John Devoy, one of 19 Crimes most notorious rogues, it adds. 

The Kraken Rum, a brand of Proximo Spirits, announced entering the gold spiced rum category with its new release: The Kraken Gold Spiced Rum.