Craft Beer & Spirits — 2026-10-19
Barrell Craft Spirits launches a 12-year-old French Toast Bourbon, while Pernod Ricard and Ocean Spray debut a new Absolut Vodka Cranberry RTD. The industry continues to navigate a landscape where non-alcoholic beer growth contrasts with overall category declines.
Craft Beer & Spirits — 2026-10-19
New Releases
Barrell Craft Spirits has released its latest age-stated whiskey, the 12-year-old French Toast(ed) Bourbon Whiskey, as part of its Red Label Series. The release continues the Louisville-based distillery's trend of innovative, age-stated blends.
On the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) front, Pernod Ricard’s Absolut Vodka has partnered with Ocean Spray to launch Absolut & Ocean Spray Double Vodka Cranberry canned cocktails. The 9% ABV offerings come in two flavors, including Double Cranberry, aiming to capture the growing RTD market with a classic cocktail profile.
Tasting Notes
No specific tasting notes for new releases were available in the past 7 days. However, recent industry roundups highlight that September's notable spirits launches embraced nostalgic flavors and trend-hopping, with some very old and expensive whiskies entering the market.
Industry Watch
The non-alcoholic (NA) beer category remains a bright spot in an otherwise declining beer market. Recent data indicates that while total beer sales are down 3%, NA products grew 22.3% in the last year, reaching over $90 million in dollar sales. This trend is reshaping bar menus, with high-quality NA options becoming as essential as light beers.
Additionally, the Great American Beer Festival recently announced the top breweries of 2026, recognizing the achievements of independent craft brewers across the U.S..
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