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indexHeaven Hill Distilleries’ Burnett’s vodka brand has released a new trio of flavored entries. Rolling out nationwide next month, Burnett’s Ruby Red Grapefruit, Mango Pineapple and Red Berry will be available in 1.75-liter, 1-liter, 750-ml. and 50-ml. formats, priced at around $10.99 a 750-ml. The three additions bring the Burnett’s flavored vodka range to a total of 37 entries.

indexStoli Group USA is looking to boost its namesake vodka brand with a campaign centered on the Moscow Mule cocktail, which includes vodka, ginger beer and lime served in a copper mug. In line with the effort, Stoli has created its own branded ginger beer, which is rolling out to both the on- and off-premise in four-packs that will retail at $5.99.

indexWashington, D.C.-based One Eight Distilling is slated to make its debut this summer with the launch of a new craft spirits collection. The distillery’s initial offerings will include Rock Creek White Whiskey, Ivy City Gin and District Made Vodka, all of which are handcrafted using locally-sourced rye. The trio will be available both on- and off-premise throughout the city’s metro area. One Eight, which is named for Article One, Section Eight of the Constitution, bills itself as the second distillery to open in Washington, D.C. since Prohibition.

indexWilliam Grant & Sons has launched Ancho Reyes—a Mexican ancho chile liqueur—in select U.S. markets. Produced by Licorera Ancho Reyes y Cia., Ancho Reyes is based on a traditional 1920s recipe and made using hand-selected ancho chiles. The 40%-abv liqueur, which features dried chile, cinnamon, cacao and tamarind notes, among other flavors, can be consumed neat or in cocktails. Retailing for around $32.99 a 750-ml., Ancho Reyes is currently available both on- and off-premise across California, Nevada, Texas, New York, Florida, Wisconsin, Colorado and Washington.

indexHeaven Hill has expanded availability Lunazul Tequila’s Primero expression nationwide. A 100%-agave añejo Tequila, Lunazul Primero is aged for 18 months and then filtered eight times, resulting in a clear color. The 40%-abv offering retails for around $24.99 a 750-ml. Along with Primero, the accessibly-priced, 100%-agave Lunazul range also features Blanco, Reposado and Añejo entries, priced at between $20-$22 a 750-ml.

All information courtesy of Shanken News Daily