Slovenia’s Laško Club, regarded as one of the finest beers in central Europe, is now available in the United States. An award-winning beer in Europe, Laško Club is a light-bodied pale golden lager with a subtle hop aroma and full flavored malty depth on the palate, the company says.
Pangea Water introduced a product of the same name made from Italian natural spring water. The water qualifies as a light mineral water because of its balance of mineral salts, sodium and scarce fixed residue.
Oak Beverages announced the release of a summer seasonal beer from Canadian brewery Unibroue. The brewery’s Ephemere Cassis is a seasonal white ale brewed with black currant.
Nestlé USA introduced three aguas frescas-style drinks in select markets across the United States. Based on the traditional Hispanic beverages, Nestlé Aguas Frescas are 100 percent natural and are available in three flavors: Jamaica, made with hibiscus flowers; Tamarindo, which is made from tamarind puree; and Horchata, which is made from rice and cinnamon.
Reed’s Inc. launched a Dr. Better flavor under its Virgil’s Premium Soda Label. The caffeine-free flavor is created with all-natural ingredients and sweetened with raw cane sugar, the company says.
Svedka Vodka added a grape variety to its line of flavored vodkas. The sixth variety in the Swedish vodka’s portfolio, Svedka Grape is made with West Coast concord grapes and Svedka’s five-times distilled vodka that is made from winter wheat.
R&A Bailey Co., a subsidiary of Diageo plc, introduced Baileys Mudslide ready-to-serve cocktail. Featuring the flavor of Baileys Irish Cream, Baileys Mudslide can be blended with ice for a summer cocktail.
Heaven Hill Distillery added a Whipped Cream flavor to its Burnett’s vodka line. The all-natural flavor line includes a total 24 flavors. Burnett’s Whipped Cream Flavored Vodka is available 50-ml., 750-ml., 1-liter and 1.75-liter bottles.