As consumers prepare for the holidays, their thirst for cocktails continues. In the Readers’ Choice: New Product Poll for November, Beverage Industry readers selected Sebago Lake Distillery’s Barrel Rested Portland Rum as their favorite new product release.

Maggie’s Farm Distillery introduced its newest spirit: Pineapple Rum, which is infused with fresh, whole pineapples. 

Sazerac Co. Inc., Metairie, La., announced it will be purchasing 19 brands from London-based Diageo plc, including brands across the spirits and beer categories, the company says.

Mount Gay Rum Distilleries, a brand of New York-based Rémy Cointreau USA, unveils the first edition of the Master Blender Collection with the launch of XO The Peat Smoke Expression. The limited-edition blend is a complex amalgamation that marries the aromas of ripe bananas and toasted notes of Mount Gay XO with the salty and smoky notes coming from peated whisky casks, the company says.

Tippy Cow Rum Specialties expanded its lineup with the seasonal release of Peppermint Bark Rum Cream.

Owney’s announced the release of its newest product, Owney’s Rum.  

Koloa Rum Co. announced the launch of its first-ever Kauai Reserve Three-Year Aged Hawaiian Rum.