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The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), Washington, D.C., released a new export report that shows that U.S. spirits exports are gradually rebounding following the lifting of the EU and UK retaliatory tariffs on American whiskeys and other spirits categories. 

This Halloween, consumers will have an opportunity to purchase limited-edition Halloween bottles of BACARDÍ Carta Blanca and BACARDÍ Spiced. The glow-in-the-dark bottles also will include a bat design this season. 

Woodbridge Wines, a brand of Constellations Brands, unveiled Fruitful Blends: a lineup of three sweet, fruity and lightly effervescent wines, it says. 

Champagne Telmont announced that this holiday season it will continue its In the Name of Mother Nature initiative, in which it promotes “the bottle, and nothing but the bottle.” This season, it is calling its award-winning Réserve Brut the No Gift Box Unlimited Edition, solidifying that the best packaging is no packaging.

Sagamore Spirit announced the latest release in its Reserve Series: Sherry Finish Rye Whiskey. 

All the flavors contain just 3.2% alcohol by volume (ABV). These tropical flavors are available in 12 count 12-ounce bottles or cans at major retails across the United States while now and supplies last through January 2023.

Truly Hard Seltzer, a brand of The Boston Beer Co., Boston, announced the launch of the brand’s first spirits-based seltzer, Truly Vodka Seltzer. Made with six-times-distilled premium vodka and real fruit juice, Truly Vodka Seltzer will be available nationally in four flavors: Blackberry & Lemon, Cherry & Lime, Pineapple & Cranberry, and Peach & Tangerine.

Antrim County, Ireland-based Proper No. Twelve, founded by multiple weight MMA champion Conor McGregor, announced its national search to join the team as a Professional Partier. McGregor now is actively seeking candidates to fill this new position with the whiskey brand to work, arguably, the coolest job for the most dynamic boss out there, the company says.

Mom Water, makers of fruit-infused, non-carbonated vodka water, announced the launch of two new core flavors to its lineup. Susan is the name given to its Strawberry Kiwi flavor and Nancy to its Pineapple Orange.

Molson Coors, Chicago, announced the expansion of its exclusive agreement with Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. to develop and commercialize Topo Chico Spirited, a line of spirit-based, ready-to-drink cocktails inspired by some of America’s most beloved tequila and vodka-based beverages. The deal marks another milestone in the relationship between Molson Coors and The Coca-Cola Co.