India distiller NV Group and Smoke Lab will debut Smoke Lab Vodka in the United States.

Elijah Craig, a brand of Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Ky., launched Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Adding to its portfolio of Mexican spirits, 3 Badge Beverage Corp. introduced The Bozal Espadin-Barril-Mexicano Ensamble mezcal. 

Just a few short years ago in 2010, Clayton Christopher, founder of Sweet Leaf Tea, which was acquired by Stamford, Conn.-based Nestlé Waters North America in 2011, joined with Chad Auler, founder of Austin, Texas-based Savvy Distillers and its Savvy Vodka brand, to form Deep Eddy Vodka, Austin, Texas.

Small-batch, single-malt scotch whiskey introduced to the U.S. market

Premium Brazilian small-batch spirits come to the USA