The U.S. spirit market performed particularly well in the past year, with a few sub-categories posting significant growth, experts note.

Café Agave launched its proprietary prepackaged spiked cold-brew coffee: Café Agave Spiked Cold Brew. 

Patrón Tequila, a brand of Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd., launched its newest addition: Gran Patrón Smoky. 

Strong tradition and history drive brand authenticity and Tequila Corralejo understands the value of both; marrying the richness of the past to its present quest to achieve global expansion.

Patrón Tequila, a brand of Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd., launched Gran Patrón Smoky, which uses agave that is roasted with mesquite for about seven days in small underground stone pits to craft the artisanal tequila. Gran Patrón Smoky honors traditional production methods dating back hundreds of years, it says. Like all Patrón Tequila, the process for Gran Patrón Smoky begins with the high-quality, 100 percent Weber Blue Agave.

El Mayor Tequila launched a new limited-edition tequila: El Mayor Single Estate Blanco Tequila.

A recent premium trend proliferating the market is the production and consumption of mezcal, a liquor made tropical agave plants.

YÉYO Tequila released a new edition: YÉYO Ultra-Premium Silver Tequila.

Amber Beverage Group LTD announced the launch of Rooster Rojo. 

Launching its first product line in the United States, Smooch Beverages USA Inc. debuted its Fusion Vodka and Tequila brand in California and other select markets.