Gran Patrón Smoky roasted in underground stone pits
September 10, 2018
Patrón Tequila, a brand of Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd., launched Gran Patrón Smoky, which uses agave that is roasted with mesquite for about seven days in small underground stone pits to craft the artisanal tequila. Gran Patrón Smoky honors traditional production methods dating back hundreds of years, it says. Like all Patrón Tequila, the process for Gran Patrón Smoky begins with the high-quality, 100 percent Weber Blue Agave.
Woodford Reserve, a brand of Brown-Forman Corp., released a new limited-edition expression as part of its annual Woodford Reserve Distillery Series: Barrel Finished Rye.
Designed by renowned illustrator and France native Quentin Monge, the limited-edition bottle captures the laissez-faire attitude of the Riviera and pays homage to the brand’s French heritage, the company says.
Sprite, a brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., announced the launch of its new summer limited-edition collection, The Fresh Faces Series. The series builds on more than 30 years of celebrating the sound and feel of hip-hop, the company says.