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Woodford Reserve, a brand of Brown-Forman Corp., released its annual limited-edition high-proof expression: Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. 

KLYR Rum, a silver rum disrupting the category and proud sponsor and preferred rum of the Philadelphia Phillies, has released a new American flag bottle. The new bottle design helps to highlight the brand’s presence in the United States and the fact that the rum is American made, the company says.

Cakebread Cellars announced the release of its 2019 Two Creeks Pinot Noir as well as one of the winery’s newest releases — 2019 Cabernet Franc.

Rémy Martin, Cognac Fine Champagne, and Grammy award-winning musical artist Usher have teamed up to launch the Usher x Rémy Martin 1738: A Taste of Passion global campaign, featuring a limited-edition bottle and NFT, whose design was inspired by A.I. integrated technology. 

Coppa Cocktails announced it partnered with M.S. Walker Brands to bring its line of premium pre-mixed cocktails to U.S. shores.

Fresh Vine Wine Inc., Minneapolis, announced the release of its Sauvignon Blanc, the sixth varietal in its expanding line up of premium wines.

Global spirits company Casa Lumbre debuted its Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal in the United States. Made from cultivated Espadín agave, Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal is matured for approximately six months in charred American oak barrels sourced from renowned U.S. whiskey producers, the company says.

In the beverage market, hard seltzers were the star of new product development for a few years, but as the market has become more saturated, experts note that change might be in order as the beverage alcohol segment experiences deceleration from its years of growth.

Flying Embers announced its expansion into a new product category with the launch of its new line of ready-to-drink (RTD), Margarita and mojito-style sparkling canned cocktails. 

Dos Maderas, premium, aged rums distilled in the Caribbean and finished in Spain, is launching limited-edition VAPs featuring custom Tiki Mugs alongside its Dos Maderas 5+3 Rum. These limited-edition mugs will tell the story of the Dos Maderas brand, showcasing its Caribbean origins through design, it says.