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

Hiatus Tequila launched its self-titled line of tequila in three varietals: Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. 

Aris Vodka Corp. launched its self-titled vodka.

Titan Craft Cocktails launched its self-titled line of ready-to-drink (RTD) craft cocktails: the Old Fashioned, the Negroni and the Boulevardier. 

Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., acquired a minority stake in the parent company of Mezcal El Silencio, a specially crafted, Los Angeles-based mezcal label and leader in the category.

Booker’s Bourbon, a brand of Beam Suntory, released the first batch in its 2019 collection: Booker’s Batch 2019-01, also called Teresa’s Batch. 

Sean “Diddy” Combs, DJ Khaled and the makers of CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka, a brand of Diageo North America, unveiled the newest addition to its premium vodka portfolio: Summer Watermelon. CÎROC Summer Watermelon is a rich-tasting spirit made with vodka five times distilled from French grapes and finished in a tailor-made copper pot still in Southern France, the company says.

Whether it’s on the rocks, in a cocktail, blended or a straight shot, consumers’ thirst for premium alcohol continues to drive growth in the U.S. spirits market.

Stillhouse Spirits Co. launched its newest product: Stillhouse Classic Vodka.

Balcones Distilling launched the latest addition to its core lineup: Texas Pot Still Bourbon.