In the first-ever release from the Fratelli Branca distillery, Milan, Italy, Branca USA, a New York-based import company, introduces Stravecchio Branca Italian Brandy to the United States. 

Crafted using volcanic spring water from an inactive volcano near the city of Tequila, Mexico, Vida de Louie’s Tequila Blanco is distilled from agave that has been cooked for 32-36 hours in brick ovens and stainless-steel autoclaves.

Surf City Still Works launched Pierside Bourbon, a bourbon whiskey that pays homage to the surfers and oilfield roughnecks of Huntington Beach, Calif., the company says. 

Sugarlands Distilling Co., in partnership with country music artist Cole Swindell, released Cole Swindell’s Peppermint Moonshine. 

The Bardstown Bourbon Co. (BBCo), Bardstown, Ky., announced that Grain & Barrel Spirits, the maker of pre-prohibition brand Chicken Cock Whiskey, has joined BBCo’s Collaborative Distilling Program. Grain & Barrel will work with BBCo to produce custom bourbon and whiskey for the Chicken Cock brand, which dates back to 1856. BBCo and Grain & Barrel concluded their first distillation of 616 barrels at the end of August.

Premium gin brand Caorunn, released a new bottle design for the U.S. market, featuring the spirit’s roots with sleek aesthetics, the company says.