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This New Year, the team behind Johnnie Walker, a brand of Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America Inc., released a special-edition whisky exclusive to travelers: Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch Sherry Cask Finish, which now is available in duty-free stores worldwide.

West Cork Distillers, in partnership with U.S. importer M.S. Walker, announced the re-release of Black Reserve Irish Whiskey. 

Austin Hope introduced 2015 Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, the first Cabernet Sauvignon released by the brand. 

Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. announced the sale of a minority equity stake to Victor, N.Y.-based Constellation Brands, a leading international producer of beer, wine and spirits.

New York-based Castle Brands Inc. has purchased, or agreed to purchase, an additional $4.2 million of aging and new-fill bourbon. These additional purchases bring Castle Brands total purchases of aging and new-fill bourbon to $9.6 million for the current fiscal year. 

Fantesca Estate & Winery, Napa Valley, Calif., announced that DLynn Proctor, former winemaking ambassador for Penfolds, will join Fantesca as director, effective immediately.

Amber Beverage Group LTD announced the launch of Rooster Rojo. 

Chopin Imports Ltd. expanded its Dorda Liqueur line with the addition of Dorda Sea Salt Caramel Liqueur. 

Ombra Di Pantera, a brand of Ombra Drinks Ltd., introduced a new signature wine in the United States: Ombra Di Pantera Prosecco Superiore Brut Millesimato DOCG. 

New York-based Winemaker Lot18 has teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Burbank, Calif.-based Warner Bros. Entertainment company, to produce a limited-edition collection of wine inspired by New Line Cinema's “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy. Each bottle includes a specially designed label, the company says.