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Luxco now offers its first-ever Irish whiskey — The Quiet Man — in two varieties nationwide.

Malibu, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based Pernod Ricard, announced the introduction of Malibu Strawberry Kiwi Cans, its newest addition to its ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail portfolio, beginning this February. The pre-mixed cocktail combines the flavors of ripe strawberry and kiwi with a hint of Malibu Coconut and will be available packaged in single-serve cans for outdoor and on-the-go occasions throughout the spring and summer seasons, the company says. Malibu Strawberry Kiwi Cans join Malibu’s current line of flavors: Malibu Fizzy Pink Lemonade; Malibu and Pineapple; and Malibu Island Spiced & Club Soda. 

Once only available in wine shops throughout Europe, 750 Brands Corp. launched its first spirit brand in the United States: Francescano Natura Assisi. 

Limestone Branch Distillery launched its second offering: Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon. 

Svedka vodka, a brand of Victor, N.Y.-based Constellation Brands Inc., announced that Svedka Cucumber Lime will join its portfolio of Swedish import vodkas.

Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., announced several executive appointments across the organization to further bolster its business and support the company’s long-term growth strategies. 

As part of the Nielsen CGA joint venture, New York based-Nielsen and CGA Strategy, U.K., announced that Brand Index, a statistically robust, fully projected on-premise measurement for beverage alcohol clients, will be rolling out in two phases this year. 

Highlighting its pre-Prohibition roots, R. Griesedieck Distilling Co. released Old Scenter White Dog, a 40 percent alcohol-by-volume, unaged corn whiskey. 

Napa, Calif.-based Delicato Family Vineyards announced the launch of Z. Alexander Brown, a new portfolio of wines from Napa Valley winemaker John Killebrew and Grammy-award winning musician Zac Brown. Highlighting the quality of California's North Coast with a Cabernet Sauvignon and Proprietary Red Blend, Z. Alexander Brown wines unveil a robust style reflective of the land and the potential that can result from a pair of artists with a passion for bringing food, people and a sense of place together through creativity, the company says.

Heaven Hill Brands, Bardstown, Ky., announced the launch of Christian Brothers Apple, the third flavor extension in the growing Christian Brothers Brandy line. The newest addition builds off the fast-growing apple flavor and successes of CB Honey and Peach, the company says.