Editor’s Picks

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The spirits category once again proves there is no shortage of ingenuity in the face of adversity

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1. Broken Shed Vodka: This vodka, native to New Zealand, is distilled three times from whey, an environmentally friendly and sustainable use of the natural protein and milk sugar liquid that results from dairy production. The all-natural vodka is gluten-free, GMO-free and sugar-free, with no additives.

2. Squealing Pig Rosé Gin: The Squealing Pig Rosé Gin is made with 10 botanicals and a dash of Squealing Pig Rosé wine, making it perfectly balanced and oinkingly delicious. Just serve the Squealing Pig Rosé Gin over ice with soda water to enjoy this dry and refreshing gin with subtle juniper and bright citrus flavors, and balanced spices.

3. Flor de Caña V Generaciones 30-Year

Old Ultra-Luxury Rum: Aged in a single barrel since 1988, Flor de Caña V Generaciones is presented in a sleek black leather case and features the signatures of the five family generations behind Flor de Caña, a bottle cap made from real volcanic rock and a replica of the iconic 1902 volcano postal stamp of Nicaragua.

4. Recuerdo Mezcal: Recuerdo Mezcal, one of the leading Mezcals in Mexico, is known for its smoky flavor characteristic of traditional Oaxacan Mezcals. It is cooked with certified wood over river rocks and distilled with traditional Mezcal production techniques that are honored and proven to produce the finest final spirit. The agave is sustainably harvested in Oaxaca, in a manner that ensures the preservation of the agave plant and the environment. Recuerdo Mezcal is available with Gusano for those who prefer the silky texture the agave worm gives the liquid, as well as without the agave worm for those who seek smoky notes with less complexity.

5. BLOOM Raspberry & Rose Gin:

Quintessential Brands unveils its latest Fruit and Floral Fusions BLOOM Raspberry & Rose Gin. The gin features sweet fruits and subtle florals, resulting in a smooth, fruity and floral taste created without the addition of sugar or sweeteners. Inspired by some of the hottest flavor trends in the cocktail scene, flavoured gins are continuing to attract shoppers and add significant value and growth.

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6. Tsar Ivan the Terrible: Ladoga has successfully commenced worldwide distribution of Tsar Ivan the Terrible super-premium Russian vodka, launched exclusively in the Russian duty free market in early 2020. Produced by Ladoga Group, Tsar Ivan the Terrible is a multiple international awardwinning vodka. It has a distinctive elegant character based on the delicate herbal infusions blended in the finest grain spirit for a touch of luxury.

7. Bunnahabhain 36 Years Old Spanish

Oak Matured: Bunnahabhain 36 Years Old is the latest edition in the brand’s superpremium Elements Series. This very special limited-edition single malt was exclusively bottled for CDF-Lagardère and only six decanters are available. On the nose, the whisky offers notes of bitter dark chocolate and treacle toffee, balanced with raisins, dried apricots, and hints of sweet oak. It provides a richer oakiness on the tongue, followed by notes of creamy coffee liqueur chocolates softened by hints of sweet dried fruits, and the characteristic Bunnahabhain salted nuttiness.

8. Team Canada Vidal Icewine: Team Canada and Pillitteri Estates Winery unite with a perfect pairing of tradition and excellence. Deeply rooted in pride, respect and the pursuit of greatness, Pillitteri proudly presents the Official Team Canada Wine Collection. With every bottle, a $1.00 donation will be directly contributed to the Canadian Olympic Foundation and its efforts to support Canadian athletes. The Team Canada Icewine is available in Canadian Duty Free stores.

9. Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvi

gnon Blanc 2018: Diverse Flavours brings duty free and travel retail award-winning Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2018. The grape varietals include 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon, with tasting notes from Coastal Cuvée, which is rich in tropical fruit flavors underpinned by layers of blackcurrant, gooseberry and nettles. Well balanced and complex, it finishes long, with concentrated fruit and fresh, crisp acidity.

10. 25-year-old Laphroaig: Beam Suntory’s Laphroaig has announced the release of a super-premium 25-year-old Laphroaig, which celebrates the life of Bessie Williamson, an icon of Laphroaig and the first female distillery manager to own and run a Scotch whisky distillery in the 20th century. The whisky is peaty with spicy and floral notes in addition to sweeter notes of pear drops, green apples and bonbons that add to a sweet malty backcloth. Laphroaig 25 Year Old, The Bessie Williamson Story, will be a global travel retail exclusive.