MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Naked Diablo premium tequila is setting a new standard for luxury spirits. Born from a commitment to excellence and crafted with the utmost care, Naked Diablo deliveries an unparalleled tequila experience, rooted in tradition and refined for the modern connoisseur.

Naked Diablo's vision was to produce world-class tequilas that embody authenticity and craftsmanship. To achieve this, the brand partnered with Mexico's most awarded tequila distillery, ensuring that every bottle reflects the heritage and quality of the region. The distillery's legacy, combined with the expertise of a global team of visionaries, craftsmen, and designers, has resulted in a collection of tequilas that truly stand out in the luxury market.

At the heart of Naked Diablo's production is a deep respect for tradition. The brand sources the finest agaves from both the highlands and lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico, and utilizes natural volcanic spring water in its processes. Combining time-honored methods with modern precision, Naked Diablo employs both traditional stone ovens and autoclaves to create tequilas of exceptional smoothness and character. The result is a portfolio of tequilas that are as complex as they are refined, offering a truly premium experience with every sip.

Introducing Naked Diablo's Flavor Profiles:

Blanco:

Naked Diablo's Blanco is the purest expression of the agave plant. This unaged tequila is bottled after a second distillation to maintain its natural characteristics, transparency, and brightness. Produced in small batches for maximum quality, this full-bodied, complex spirit strikes a perfect balance between agave, pepper, citrus, and melons, with subtle notes of vanilla and baking spices. Best served straight, chilled, or on the rocks and is incredible in Margaritas, Tequila Sunrises and other cocktails.

Reposado:

Aged to perfection for a minimum of 10 months in 10-year-old Bourbon oak barrels, Naked Diablo's Reposado offers a harmonious blend of bourbon, caramel, vanilla, and toasted coconut, with hints of butterscotch and clay. This light amber tequila is rich, smooth, and full-bodied, making it ideal for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in a crafted cocktail.

Añejo:

Naked Diablo's Añejo is aged for a minimum of 16 months in 10-year-old Bourbon oak barrels, resulting in a tequila that is rich, distinctive, and exceptionally smooth. This light amber spirit is full-bodied, with a perfect balance of bourbon, honey drizzle, peppercorn, toffee, and agave, along with hints of vanilla and wood. It's best enjoyed neat or on the rocks.

Extra Añejo:

Aged for over three years in 10-year-old Bourbon oak barrels, Naked Diablo's Extra Añejo is a masterpiece of depth and complexity. This dark amber tequila is full-bodied and offers a remarkable balance of bourbon, roasted nuts, toasted coconut, and vanilla bean, with notes of white pepper and tropical fruits. It is best experienced neat or on the rocks, where its extraordinary smoothness can truly shine.

Blanco Extra Strength Tequila with Carmine Color (55% ALC):

For those who appreciate a stronger spirit, Naked Diablo's Blanco Extra Strength delivers with an ABV of 55% – 110 proof. This vibrant red carmine-colored tequila is bottled after a second distillation, maintaining its natural brightness and complexity. Full-bodied and wonderfully smooth, it offers a balance of lime, ripe pear, and cooked agave, with notes of anise and vanilla crème. Best served straight, chilled, or on the rocks.

Reposado Cinnamon Tequila with Natural Flavor:

Naked Diablo's Reposado Cinnamon is a warm, savory tequila aged for 10 months in Bourbon oak barrels. This light amber spirit strikes a perfect balance between bourbon, sweet agave, fresh cinnamon, vanilla, and orange, with notes of baking spices and red hots. It's ideal for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail.

Reposado Coffee Tequila with Natural Flavor:

Aged for 10 months in Bourbon oak barrels, Naked Diablo's Reposado Coffee is a rich, balanced tequila that seamlessly blends bourbon, roasted coffee, vanilla, and toasted coconut, with undertones of cooked agave. Best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or as a unique addition to espresso Martinis or any coffee-flavored cocktail.

Reposado Vanilla Tequila with Natural Flavor:

Naked Diablo's Reposado Vanilla is aged for 10 months in Bourbon oak barrels, creating a tequila that is as smooth as it is flavorful. This full-bodied spirit combines bourbon, vanilla, wafer, cinnamon, and caramel delights, with notes of butterscotch. Perfect for enjoying neat, on the rocks, or in a sweet, vanilla-infused cocktail.

PETALUMA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Griffo Distillery, makers of "scientifically crafted spirits", is celebrating their latest and biggest award this year—Scott Street Gin has been awarded "White Spirit of the Year" by the ASCoT Awards. The international competition created by spirits personality and veteran tasting judge, Fred Minnick, hosts a blind judging of over 1200 spirits. Fred invites very talented expert judges, organizes panels, then they pick the best to go into a best-of-the-best finals. Griffo's gin was VOTED #1 in blind tasting of bests in vodka, rum, tequila, and other white spirits.

"Every year, I am amazed by a spirit that seemingly comes out of nowhere. Usually, the unaged Spirits category is dominated by tequila for good reason. But this year a gin came out of nowhere to win over our palates. And that gin was Griffo ... "

—Fred Minnick, ASCoT Awards

"This is huge. But tell anyone outside the industry 'we won an ASCoT' and they'll think of a fancy necktie, not a prestigious international award … so we're gonna celebrate with events at some of our top gin accounts around the Bay and give out Griffo bandanas to wear like an ascot. We take our craft seriously, but our parties are quite the opposite."

—Tim Bushey, Griffo Sales Director

"Scott Street Gin is a bright and citrusy, California take on London Dry Gin, with Sonoma Meyer Lemons (from neighbors and friends) and wild & organic botanicals. It was our first spirit. We're so proud more people are discovering it."

—Dr. Mike Griffo, Head Distiller

LOUISVILLE, KY, October 2, 2024 – King of Kentucky, an ultra-premium Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, is returning this year with the release of its seventh edition. Hitting shelves early October, the limited-edition expression will mark the seventh anniversary for the brand.

The 2024 expression is a 16-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, featuring a premium embossed label with a stamp border and details.  Approximately 5,100 bottles will be produced with a suggested retail price of $349.99. While the majority of this year’s volume will remain in Kentucky, the expression will also be available in limited quantities in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Metro New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. 

King of Kentucky was established in 1881 as a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Brown-Forman acquired the brand in 1936 from Selected Kentucky Distillers and, by 1940, converted it to a blended whiskey until it was discontinued in 1968. In 2018, Brown-Forman revived the label paying homage to the brand’s past.

“Reputation alone justifies King of Kentucky's status as one of the most sought-after Kentucky Straight Bourbons on the market,” said Brown-Forman Master Distiller Chris Morris. “But reputations must not only be earned but defended - and this year's release is sure to please the palate of every Bourbon aficionado.”

King of Kentucky is an annual release of a single barrel inventory featuring a barrel-strength, minimally-filtered proof presentation, with each release and every barrel being unique. For this year’s iteration, Master Distiller Chris Morris chose two lots of barrels to set aside for the limited-release product from 2007.

“This year’s release of 63 barrels came from the production dates July 19, 2007, and November 15, 2007.  All the barrels were aged in Warehouses G and J at the Brown-Forman Distillery,” said Morris. “This showcases what a difference production dates and warehousing can have on barrels hand-crafted in the same year. Plus, the impact that each individual barrel has at this extreme age on the color, flavor, and aroma of this wonderful whiskey.”

Due to the rarity of these barrels, there is no defined annual volume. Just like the extra time it takes for the liquid to mature, King of Kentucky’s package shows a personal craftsmanship. Every bottle comes enclosed in a decorative canister and tells the story of its origin through the details on the front and back of its package. All are filled, bottled, wax-dipped, and numbered by hand with details including proof, age, warehouse location, lot number, serial number, and barrel number, all selected by Master Distiller Chris Morris.

PARIS, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Moët Hennessy, the Wines and Spirits division of LVMH, is pleased to announce a strategic investment in French Bloom, the market leader in prestige alcohol-free sparkling wines, through the acquisition of a minority stake. The partnership reflects a shared vision between Moët Hennessy and French Bloom to lead together the future of sparkling wines without alcohol.

French Bloom was launched in 2021 by co-founders and long-time friends Maggie Frerejean-Taittinger and Constance Jablonski, along with Maggie's husband, Rodolphe Frerejean-Taittinger, after several years of R&D. By quickly establishing itself as pioneer in the non-alcoholic sparkling category, French Bloom has seen its collection of cuvées expand to over 30 countries in less than 3 years.  French Bloom's success is largely attributed to the well-balanced and complex quality of its sparkling cuvées, made with organic French Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. This is achieved through a visionary winemaking and dealcoholization process.  French Bloom embodies the incomparable intersection of French tradition and groundbreaking innovation, resonating strongly with the rising demands of 'flexi-drinkers' driven by moderation.

"We are incredibly proud to partner with French Bloom, a pioneer of non-alcoholic sparkling wine with unparalleled taste and distinctive brand identity. This investment aligns with Moët Hennessy's key strategic initiatives, demonstrating our commitment to offering high-quality alcohol-free choices to consumers who moderate their alcohol intake. We are confident that our expertise in Wines and Spirits, combined with French Bloom team's exceptional innovation and visionary leadership, will enable us to craft the future of this category. We are looking forward to working with Maggie, Constance and Rodolphe." says Philippe Schaus, CEO of Moët Hennessy.

"At French Bloom, our mission has always been to create alcohol-free sparkling cuvées of great complexity that allow everyone to truly celebrate together. In Moët Hennessy, we've found a partner who shares our vision for the future of the alcohol-free category and our commitment to expanding inviting moments of togetherness." says Maggie Frerejean-Taittinger & Constance Jablonski, Co-Founders, French Bloom

"We are thrilled to embark on this next step with Moët Hennessy, the undeniable world leader in luxury Wine and Spirits. With complementary expertise and a shared passion for innovation, we are confident we will accelerate our development and push the boundaries of this fast-evolving space." says Rodolphe Frerejean-Taittinger CEO, French Bloom.