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Tennessee Whiskey brand Jack Daniel’s has launched its first super-premium line extension in 25 years, with the introduction of its Bonded Series with the launch of two bottled-in-bond whiskeys.

Unvailed as permanent expressions with the new Bonded Series, Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Whiskey and Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey, have been created to celebrate whiskey making at the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

Jack Daniel’s Bonded features a mashbill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye. Barrels were hand-selected for having a deeper colour, flavour and aroma, leading to a “darker, richer, and more oak-forward character.” The resulting expression has notes of caramel, rich oak, and spice.

Triple Mash, meanwhile, is a blend of three straight bottled-in-bond whiskeys: 60% Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, 20% of the flagship whiskey, and 20% of the brand’s American Malt expression. It delivers hints of honey, malt and soft oak, leading to a well-rounded finish.

“The Jack Daniel Distillery has been making exceptional American whiskey to the highest standards for generations, before and after the Bottled in Bond Act, dating back to the days of Mr Jack himself,” said Chris Fletcher, the brand’s master distiller.

“Bonded and Triple Mash are a nod to our heritage with a touch of innovation and craftsmanship. These whiskeys are another opportunity for both our friends and new drinkers to explore and discover everything Jack Daniel’s has to offer.”

For more information, go to jackdaniels.com

Mijenta, the award-winning, sustainable tequila from the Highlands of Jalisco, has announced the release of its most exclusive and refined expression to date, Mijenta Añejo Gran Reserva. Aged for 18 months in a series of hand-selected casks to create its unique and sophisticated flavour profile, the ultra-premium small-batch spirit launched in the United States on May 2, 2022. The first release is limited to 2,160 bottles.

The Añejo comes on the heels of Mijenta’s highly acclaimed Blanco and Reposado expressions and is produced using the award-winning Blanco as its base, before undergoing an intricate 18-month ageing process during which it matures in four different types of hand-selected casks, each of which brings a unique property to the final expression.

This ageing process creates a complex, intense and refined profile distinct from other añejo tequilas, which comes through on the nose with notes of cacao, butterscotch and tobacco. The palate is presented with a beautiful cornucopia of dried stone fruits and elegant spices, including mace, anise and saffron. Flavours of soft caramelized cooked agave expand joyfully on the tongue, along with elegant vanilla and subtle coffee notes that come from the individually selected variety of barrels.

From sourcing the best agave and hand-selecting bespoke barrels to ageing and bottling the spirit, the entire development process of the Añejo was overseen by Ana Maria Romero Mena . “We developed a unique approach to create Mijenta Añejo Gran Reserva that makes it, unlike any other aged tequila,” she said. “The process begins by allowing the tequila to mature in American white oak barrels before it is transferred to French oak barrels, which begin to develop its flavour profile and texture.”

Further ageing in acacia barrels enhances the body while adding a light herbal and citrus note before the final two months are completed in cherry oak casks – as opposed to the more traditional sherry casks – which enhances the fruity notes. Importantly, Mijenta tequila never includes additional sweeteners or flavours – its taste profile comes entirely from the agave, traditional distillation methods and time spent maturing to perfection.”

“I’m thrilled that the Blanco and Reposado have resonated with such an ardent community of tequila-lovers, and it’s incredibly exciting to share our long-anticipated Añejo,” said Co-Founder and Lead Investor Mike Dolan. “The care, artistry and innovation shine through in a way that makes this Añejo unlike anything else on the market. While each expression of our tequila is completely unique, the true soul of Mijenta is the core set of values that flow through all aspects of the company, including the tequila itself, the packaging and our commitment to the community.”

Created by Co-Founder and Director of Sustainability, Elise Som, Mijenta Añejo Gran Reserva’s packaging design is inspired by the midnight blue sky in the highlands of Arandas where the Centzon Totochtin folk story is depicted under a glowing crescent moon.

For more information, go to mijenta-tequila.com or follow Mijenta Tequila on Instagram.

Global gin brand, Bombay Sapphire, has released its higher ABV (47%) expression Cru, in Australia.

Created as a celebration of craftsmanship, people, and provenance, Cru utilises a combination of lemons, mandarins and sweet Navel oranges, all sourced from the region of Murcia in Spain, for a bittersweet yet balanced taste that is bold and bright while remaining remarkably smooth and refined.

With a complex yet balanced flavour profile providing a unique citrus foundation for a variety of creative cocktails, Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru is the perfect gin to transform any occasion into something truly special.

Ivano Tonutti, Bombay Sapphire Master of Botanicals works closely with suppliers across the globe to source the highest quality ingredients.

“I am delighted to showcase the work of our suppliers and farmers in Murcia, many of whom I’ve known personally for over 20 years,” Tonutti said. “Each lemon has been hand-picked at its ripest moment in small quantities during the late harvest season, using skilful techniques passed down from generation to generation.”

Each small batch is personally and precisely cut by Master Distiller, Dr Anne Brock, showcasing the best of the harvest and ensuring every bottle is consistent year on year – a fitting tribute to Murcia, the suppliers and farmers’ craftsmanship. This London Dry Gin contains no artificial flavours or essences and draws all its flavour solely from the botanicals and the distillation process alone.

Bombay Sapphire’s Master Distiller, Dr Anne Brock said, “We are delighted that gin fans will soon be trying this stunning new expression, which is a multifaceted celebration of renowned Murcian citrus.

“I am incredibly proud of the meticulous processes used to produce Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru, from the skilled sourcing and preparation of botanicals to my role in carefully adapting every small batch of gin to bring out the nuances of the late harvest during distillation, amplifying the unique characteristics and finest flavours into a consistent flavour profile every year.

Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru is sure to impress and delight gin lovers everywhere with its distinct, yet subtle citrus flavour profile that shines in a wide array of cocktails, lending itself beautifully to iconic drinks such as the French 75 or a classic martini cocktail with a lemon twist.

For more information, go to bombaysapphire.com

11th generation Tequila producer Juan Domingo Beckmann has collaborated with Hollywood comedian, entertainer and businessman Kevin Hart to release their highly anticipated new tequila brand, Gran Coramino.

Two years in the making, the creation of Gran Coramino has resulted in a perfectly smooth and uniquely balanced Reposado Cristalino Tequila. The 100% agave tequila is first aged in Eastern European oak barrels and finished in California Cabernet wine casks to reflect the state that Hart calls home.

The liquid is then transformed into a Cristalino Tequila – a unique slow-filtration process that Beckmann invented for the Tequila industry more than 10 years ago – delivering a complex, deeply smooth flavour with a crystal-clear appearance.

“Juan is an undisputed leader in the tequila industry and, like me, strives for excellence in everything he does,” explains Hart. “I wanted something different in the market, to tell a story that hadn’t been told before for my fans, for my culture, and a generation who has never tasted a Cristalino before. It’s the best-kept secret in tequila,” he continued.

Beckmann’s La Rojeña Distillery in Tequila, Mexico, is the oldest distillery in Latin America, where, for the past 225 years, Beckmann and his family have dedicated their time to the production of high-quality tequilas.

“From day one, it was clear both Kevin and I share the same philosophy for producing tequila of the highest quality, entrepreneurial drive, and care for the people who make and enjoy tequila,” said Juan Domingo Beckmann, Founder of Gran Coramino Tequila and 11th generation tequila producer. “Kevin has become part of our team here in Mexico and I could not think of a better partner to share this journey with.

For more information, go to GranCoramino.com and follow @GranCoramino on Instagram.

Global Cognac brand, Hine, has launched a limited-edition 25th Anniversary bottling of its Cigar Reserve XO Cognac.

The 25th Anniversary Edition of Hine Cigar Reserve XO Cognac celebrates the brand’s creators Bernard Hine, the late former cellar master of Hine, and Nicholas Freeman, the late chairman of Hunters & Frankau. The duo met in 1986 and launched the original Hine Cigar Reserve XO Cognac 10 years later.

Created by Hine’s cellar master Eric Forget, this expression combines Hine Reserve Cognac with the 1986 Grand Champagne vintage Cognac. It has been released by Hunter and Frankau in a limited run of 250 bottles, each filled and numbered by hand at Hine House in Jarnac.

Hine says the 1986 vintage was chosen not just to commemorate the year that Hine and Freeman met, but because of the fine tobacco, oak, sweet spice and white peach notes it lends to the final blend.

“Although we don’t recommend any specific Havana to pair with it, personally I have found the new Romeo y Julieta Línea de Oro Hidalgos to be a fine match,” says Jimmy McGhee, head of communications for Hunters & Frankau.

The Hine Cigar Reserve XO Cognac 25th Anniversary Edition is exclusively available in the UK, in select cigar shops, bars, hotels, and private clubs.

For more information, go to hinecognac.com

Global modern gin brand, Hendrick’s has releasing a new limited-edition, sea-inspired expression called Neptunia.

Using a mysterious blend of refreshing Scottish coastal botanicals to create a ​​crisp citrus finish, Neptunia is bottled at 43.4% ABV. Created at the Hendrick’s Gin Palace, which sits just two miles away from the rugged Ayrshire coast of southwest Scotland, NEPTUNIA was inspired by the enchanting melody of waves that entrance Ms. Gracie as she strolls the local beaches.

“I find listening to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore really therapeutic,” said Ms. Gracie. “Looking out onto the horizon and feeling the wind in your hair and the salty sea breeze on your face is just a great feeling – it’s so freeing, invigorating and calming all at the same time. I walk down the beach in Girvan every weekend with my dog and take in the sound of the waves and that particular smell you find no matter what beach you are on.”

To mark this release, Hendrick’s is launching a Magic-of-the-Sea Spa Kit to bring the refreshing nature of the sea directly into homes. Intended for groups of land-faring creatures, the spa experience comes with a Submersion Projector (creating a visual underwater atmosphere); Seashell Headphones (mimicking the aural sensation of being deep below the surface); Scottish Seaweed & Rose Exfoliating Mask (cleansing land-dwelling impurities from the skin); Oceanic Aromatherapy Candle (evoking the aroma of the rugged Ayrshire coast); and Highball Glasses and Octopus Cocktail Stirrers (hosting the undersea journey with cocktail in-hand). The kit may be purchased via the Hendrick’s Tiny Shop. Although a bottle of Hendrick’s NEPTUNIA is not included in the kit, magic-of-the-sea-seekers can easily obtain the limited-release gin from drizly.com.

“Most of my creations are based on memories – I play around with botanicals and combine them to recreate certain sensations. Hendrick’s NEPTUNIA for me is that freeing feeling of the sea bottled in a gin. You have that distinctive fresh character from coastal herbs, depth of flavor from the sea botanicals and an unmistakably clean, bright citrus finish that lifts in a round, refreshing way that makes it Hendrick’s.”

As part of the oceanic enchantment of the release, Hendrick’s, in partnership with Project Seagrass, is donating 100% of the sales from the Magic-of-the-Sea Spa Kit to help fund the conservation of seagrass meadows and raise awareness of the critical role they play in providing food and habitat for countless marine species.