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Pernod Ricard-owned rum brand Havana Club launched a smoky expression in Canada.

Sitting at 40% ABV, Cuban Smoky is a dark rum that has been part-aged in Scotch casks from Islay. According to the brand, the bottling is “the first of its kind” in the Canadian market. It offers a nose of dried fruit and a light smokiness; on the palate, there’s notes of smoke, cocoa, dark chocolate and a dry spiciness.

THE SINGLE PARAGON OF TIME 54 YEAR OLD

The 54-year-old is the oldest single malt from The Singleton to date, comprising only 235 bottles. Bottled at 44.1% ABV, the whisky has been priced at £28,850 (US$40,000) per 700ml bottle. It will be available in the UK, the US and across Asia in China, Singapore and Taiwan.

53.322 – CARPE DIEM

he Scotch Malt Whisky Society gained a Master medal among the Single Malt: Islay – Single Cask whiskies for its 53.322 – Carpe Diem expression. This distinctive release earned praise for its “intense fruitiness, with mint, menthol and medicinal peat”. Distilled on 18 April 1989, the liquid was aged in an ex-Sherry butt for 30 years before bottling, and comes in at 51.7% ABV.

COGNAC ROULLET XO CADET

Cognac Roullet XO Cadet collected a Master medal in the XO – Super Premium flight for being “delicious and fresh” with “lots of fruit, peaches – a juicy Cognac”. According to the brand, the 40% ABV expression is ‘rich in notes of prunes, figs, almonds, complemented by nuances of spices, revealing hints of honey and sandalwood’.

MAESTRO DOBEL 50 CRISTALINO TEQUILA

Maestro Dobel 50 Cristalino Extra Añejo is handcrafted in the lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico, using 100% Blue Weber Agaves expertly grown and sourced from a single family-owned estate.

It is aged in American and Eastern European oak barrels for a minimum of three years.

1800 COCONUT TEQUILA

GRAN CENTENARIO LEYENDA EXTRA AÑEJO

“Gran Centenario Leyenda is among the first Tequilas to ever be awarded the classification “Extra Añejo.” Combining only 100% Blue Agave with an average aging process of 4 years in French Limousin oak barrels, Leyenda has remained the best kept secret in the highlands of Jalisco.”

The brand dates back to 1895, making it also one of Mexico’s oldest Tequila brands. The brand logo features The Angel of Independence, which is featured on the Mexican Centenario 50-peso gold coin that was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mexican independence.

Our signature double-distilled 1800® Silver Tequila infused with natural, ripe coconut flavor. With its slightly-sweet and medium-bodied tropical taste, this versatile spirit is delicious on the rocks and also tastes great mixed with pineapple juice.

TEQUILA DON RAMÓN PLATINIUM PLATA

Tequila Don Ramón Platinium Plata is double-distilled for a smooth and brilliant taste and pure profile.

Made from 100% Blue Agave from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, this clear spirit can be described as bright, citrus, with notes of agave. Selectively harvesting the Agave Anovillado, at the exact point of maturity before the quiote (flower) is formed reveals the inherent purity of the plata. A sip reveals a hint of sweetness that evolves into a warming minerality.

CIERTO TEQUILA EXTRA AÑEJO

Cierto Extra Añejo is aged for nine years in dark European oak barrels. The aroma bursts with oak, cherry and cooked agave. This luxurious and complex tequila imparts deep notes of tobacco, vanilla and oak while surrounding the palate with an amazing honey and spice finish. Perfect to sip neat or pair with a fine dessert.

VIVIR TEQUILA AÑEJO

VIVIR Tequila Añejo is made with double distilled 100% Blue Weber agave, harvested at around 12 years of age. The Tequila is then blended with local volcanic spring water and aged in bourbon casks for at least 18 months.

The new Bud Light Seltzer iced tea is made for flip-flops weather. It’s brand-new for 2021 and the variety pack has four classic flavors Peach, Raspberry, Tangerine & Apple Iced Tea, all sweetened with cane sugar.

BON V!V SPIKED SELTZER

In a world of taking the good with the bad, Bon Viv doesn’t want anyone to compromise. That’s what living the good life is all about! And that’s why every single Bon Viv Spiked Seltzer has 0g of sugar and 90 calories, without sacrificing flavor. Pear Elderflower, Clementine Hibiscus and Coconut Pineapple.

TOPO CHICO HARD SELTZER

This seltzer is a spirited version of Topo Chico sparkling water, with added minerals for a crisp finish. If you’re Topo Chico fan, then it’s worth picking up a variety pack of this stuff, with flavors like lemon lime, pineapple and strawberry guava. Topo Chico hard seltzer is only available in nine states right now, but should be across the U.S. later this year.

MIKE’S HARD LEMONADE SELTZER

Did you know Mike’s has been making hard lemonade for 21 years? This brand-new lemonade seltzer comes in four flavors (Lemon, Strawberry, Mango and Pineapple) and each one has a citrusy taste that only Mike’s can deliver. The Pineapple flavor won our taste test—it’s tropical perfection.

ROME DE BELLEGARDE XO

Rome De Bellegarde is dedicated to producing the finest cognacs, for the world’s best connoisseurs.

To be ordered online and delivered promptly to your door, it can be gifted as a grand gesture to mark a special occasion, or to top up your collection.

COGNAC FRAPIN

The “rich and resinous” Cognac Frapin – Cigar Blend XO was bestowed with a Master medal in the XO – Single Cru flight. Tasting notes included “warming spices, a hint of black pepper, vanilla and burnt caramel sweetness”.

RETURN TO SAINT-AULAYE

The VSOP – Single Cru flight saw a Gold medal go to Return to Saint-Aulaye by Camus. A “touch grassy” on the nose, the Cognac delivered “sticky toffee pudding” on the palate, along with “dried fruit and a slight tropical element”

The expression has been distilled over lees and aged in Limousin oak barrels for 20 years.

COURVOISIER NAPOLEON FINE CHAMPAGNE

A tasting of vintage Cognacs in the premium price bracket saw a Gold medal go to Courvoisier Napoleon Fine Champagne, which delivered flavours of “cedar wood, toasted nuts, cocoa powder and vanilla”. Bottled at 40% ABV, Courvoisier Napoleon is a blend of matured grande and petite Champagnes at their peak. The brand is owned by Beam Suntory.