The collection is debuting with the Old Fashioned and New Manhattan. Maintaining the flavor profiles of the beloved classics, the taste of the Old Fashioned is achieved with the tasting notes of orange, nutmeg and cinnamon, while the New Manhattan features notes of cherry and ginger. The popular cocktails are ready-to-serve with three simple steps: twist the cap, watch it mix, and pour over ice.

“The launch of The Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails is the latest example of The Glenlivet leading the category in modernizing single malt scotch whisky,” said Johan Radojewski, Vice President Marketing – Scotch, Irish & Prestige Whisk(e)y, Pernod Ricard USA. “With this new innovative product, we are inspiring people to enjoy single malt scotch whisky on more occasions and providing a solution to meet consumer demand for high quality, freshly mixed cocktails that are easy to serve and enjoy with friends and family.”

With this first-of-its-kind offering for both the scotch and broader spirits category, The Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails continue The Glenlivet’s nearly 200-year history of breaking traditions. The innovative twist cap in The Glenlivet Twist & Mix uses Vessl’s patented closure and delivery technology. The offering is housed in elevated, sleek and bold packaging designed by JDO.

“We are impressed how The Glenlivet has adopted the Vessl technology to create high quality, freshly mixed ultra-premium craft cocktails at home with no mess and no effort,” said Walter D. Apodaca, Jr., Founder and CEO, Vessl, Inc. “This is exactly the kind of forward-thinking use of our technology that we envisioned, and tastes even better than we imagined.”

The Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails are available now for $21.99 per bottle. 

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Similar to the Rum & Rye, the brand wanted to add an Irish twist to the classic Manhattan cocktail to honor the man the brand is named for. It is a blend of four spirits, including three American Rye whiskies and one Irish Whiskey, with a touch of cherry bitters and all-natural sweet and sour cherry juice.

“We had a few goals for our next RTD product, and one of those goals was to further explore classic whiskey cocktails,” said Hercules Mulligan Co-Founder Steve Luttmann. “The Ery & Rye is a bottled Manhattan, which we feel is a natural next step for the brand. We started with Rum & Rye, a bottled Old Fashioned, and the Manhattan is not only a classic cocktail, but a classic rye cocktail. We found that the combination of Rye Whiskey and Irish Whiskey works really well together.”

Noah Rothbaum, Flaviar’s Head of Cocktails & Spirits added, “Hercules Mulligan keeps reinventing the bottled cocktails category and its new limited-edition Eyr & Rye is an innovative blend of two whiskey stalwarts.”

Hercules Mulligan will release just 2,000 bottles in the first batch of the Eyr & Rye, available exclusively on Flaviar. It is available now for $45.

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Created to celebrate Lane’s recent album, Denim & Diamonds, the collection consists of three products inspired by both the brand and the artist: Duelin’ Deck of Cards ($15), Diamond Whiskey Glass ($25), Set of 4 Vinyl Cocktail Coasters ($15). Fans can also buy the full bundle for $55.

“We’re a brand that has long taken inspiration from the soulfulness of the rock genre that has transcended decade over decade, much like our Rock & Rye Old Fashioned,” says Chad Solomon, Director of Innovation at Cooper Spirits Co. “The Whiskey & Diamonds Collection, inspired by a true country rocker herself, provides us the opportunity to better connect with our fans in the comfort of their home.”

“Slow & Low has kept my motor running out here on the road for years. I truly couldn’t think of a better drink to wind down after all these nights on the town,” adds Nikki Lane. “The Whiskey & Diamonds Collection is the perfect medley of my vintage style and favorite beverage.”

This is not Lane’s first time designing home goods. A vintage lover for years, she founded vintage clothing store, High Class Hillbilly, in 2011 and is the mastermind behind the Stage Stop Marketplace at Stagecoach.

The Whiskey & Diamonds Collection is available to purchase here. Note, the Collection is limited edition, so there will be no restocks once all quantities have been purchased.

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The maker of the award-winning Nocino also debuted a new, limited time offering this year at the event—Black Walnut Old Fashioned. Bottled and ready to drink, this holiday release is a marriage between Watershed’s bottled Old Fashioned and its Nocino. Watershed began making Nocino, a traditional Italian liqueur crafted from walnuts, in 2014 and remains one of the few producers of Nocino stateside.

“We put our two best holiday products in the same bottle for a one of a kind release,” said Greg Lehman, CEO of Watershed Distillery. “The holidays are one of our favorite times of the year here at Watershed and coming up with a special limited release to share with the community is always something that energizes our team.”

The Watershed Distillery’s Black Walnut Old Fashioned is a distillery-exclusive seasonal release and bottles are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis for $39.99.

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This new boozy eggnog is made with 100% real, premium dairy cream.

“Eggnog is the top holiday cocktail in more than half of the United States – and for many, their holiday spread isn’t even complete without the spirit,” said Skrewball Whiskey co-founders Steven and Brittany Yeng. “We know the holidays are often a busy time period, and we wanted to simplify getting eggnog on the table or gifting a unique alcoholic beverage for our Skrewball family by creating a new ready-to-serve option that offers a unique twist to match the holiday spirit.”

“Skrewball Whiskey is known for breaking the mold with innovative flavors and premium ingredients, so we knew it was a natural next step to transform a seasonal classic and continue driving the flavored whiskey category forward in unexpected ways,” said Skrewball Whiskey President Carl Carlson. “We’re confident that this decadent limited-run spirit is going to make a splash in the industry and with consumers.”

Launched in limited quantity, Skrewball Eggnog is 29.5 proof and is available in Arkansas, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin for a limited time only. 

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Last year, the inaugural blend was created with a focus on sourcing the best ingredients for each component of the quintessential cocktail: whiskey, bitters, and sugar. The new blend features a split-base blend of 3 whiskeys: a 15-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, a 9-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and a 6-year-old Indiana Straight Rye.

Complementing the whiskeys are Sunday’s Finest housemade Saffron Bitters and naturally raw Fair-Trade Demerara from Malawi. The bitters blend is anchored by hand-harvested Afghan saffron, wild-harvested French gentian root, and Seville orange peel, which bring fl oral and bitter citrus top notes that are balanced by the warmth and spice of the single-estate Ecuadorian cacao and Grade A Tahitian vanilla.

The Gold Fashioned includes an atomizer zest made from a blend of Valencia, navel, and blood oranges that is misted over the poured cocktail, engaging all of the senses and adding olfactory intrigue with bright citrus aromatics.

This year’s blend has a revamped package design that includes a new custom box design, increased atomizer capacity, and no-drip spout.

The Gold Fashioned 2022 Blend is available now at SundaysFinest.com as well as select retailers for $149.99.

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Harvest Whiskey Sour is made using 13-year-old George Dickel Tennessee Whisky (from distilling season Spring 2007) and makes it easy to enjoy a seasonal craft cocktail at home.

“Releasing the Whiskey Harvest Sour with Social Hour was our first venture in the canned cocktail space. We were thrilled with the initial reception and are excited for its return this fall,” said Nicole Austin, General Manager and Distiller at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. “For the perfect whisky sour, you need a bold, complex whisky that’s able to stand out among the other flavors. The whisky we chose once again has been aged 13 years, bringing a level of maturity people typically don’t see in prepared cocktail offerings.”

“Fall-centric spins on the whiskey sour were always one of the most popular seasonal cocktails when I was bartending. The Harvest Whiskey Sour is designed to give a craft cocktail experience from the comfort of home,” added Tom Macy, Co-Founder and CEO at Social Hour Cocktails. “You can enjoy this by simply pouring over ice and adding a seasonal garnish like apple slices or cinnamon sticks.”

The Harvest Whiskey Sour will be available for purchase at retail locations in the New York City area as well as online on the Social Hour website. This limited time offering has a suggested retail price of $28 for a 4-pack. At 250 mL, the Harvest Whiskey Sour includes three servings per can.

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The rotating handmade drink series is bottled in-house and was created by the Director of Concierge Services, Bobby Gonzalez. Available for both guests and visitors to purchase, this season’s series includes Cocktail number one, made with house-blended scotch, passion fruit and soda; and Cocktail number two, made with house-blended scotch, lemon and soda.

The beverages are available to purchase from The Gray’s Front Desk located on level two. The cost is $11 per bottle and $1 from every bottle is donated to rotating charities. The summer series’ chosen charity is Clean the World Foundation, a global health organization committed to improving the quality of life for vulnerable communities worldwide, most recently including those in need in Ukraine.

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Beginning Sunday (May 1), the brand will offer four pre-batched, ready-to-serve cocktails, featuring some well-known spirits brands. Batch & Bottle marks William Grant & Sons’ first major foray into the Ready-To-Drink (RTD) cocktail space.

The offerings include the Monkey Shoulder Lazy Old Fashioned, the brainchild of Monkey Shoulder Global Ambassador Joe Petch; the Reyka Rhubarb Cosmopolitan, a reimagined twist on the classic cosmopolitan; the Glenfiddich Scotch Manhattan, which includes the secret ‘Granny Gordon’s bitters’ recipe; and the Hendrick’s Gin Martini, created by Hendrick’s Master Distiller Lesley Gracie in collaboration with five of the world’s best bars—Brujas, Nutmeg & Clove, Yaldy, Maybe Sammy, and Nauticus.

“As consumer drinking occasions continue to rapidly evolve, and as Ready-To-Drink cocktails continue to explode in popularity across the US, we want to arm our fans with elevated and exciting cocktail options from the iconic brands they already know and love,” said Paul Basford, William Grant & Sons US President and Managing Director. “As Master Distillers, industry leaders and cocktail aficionados, we know our spirits best, so we wanted to offer our expertise, batched for people to be able to finally enjoy bar quality cocktails at home, without the hassle. Batch & Bottle is uniquely positioned to meet consumers’ desires for premium quality drinks that they can share with their friends, with total ease of enjoyment.”

“The ready-to-drink category today offers consumers more choices than ever before, but none are doing what Batch & Bottle is: delivering full-proof, bar-quality drinks that look striking on any bar cart or dinner table and elevate a special evening with the perfect cocktail for any palate,” added Jared Currier, Brand Manager, Innovation at William Grant & Sons. “And the exceptional ease of service—just chill in advance, pour into your favorite glass and add a garnish—means that offering an incredible cocktail is finally as easy as opening a bottle of wine.”

Previously made available in the UK and Australia, Batch & Bottle will be available nationwide for $16.99 per bottle.

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Launched in 2019, Hercules Mulligan Co-Founder Steve Luttmann teamed up with Grisa Soba, Co-Founder of Flaviar, and Mario Mazza of NY-based Five & 20 Distilling, master distiller for Hercules Mulligan Company. The trio —affectionately referred to as “The Three Musketeers”— have led the company, which started with just 2,000 bottles at its launch.

“The Flaviar community really helped build our brand from the start, making Hercules Mulligan the number one rated brand on the platform. It has proved so popular with one of the highest repurchase rates on Flaviar that we believe we will be incredibly successful as we start to bring Hercules Mulligan to the home state of the man who inspired our brand,” said Hercules Mulligan Co-Founder Steve Luttmann.

Hercules Mulligan Rum & Rye is available via Flaviar and at retailers for $38.

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