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Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky released a vibrantly illustrated new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Lunar New Year Limited Edition Design created by rising star of the fashion industry, Shanghai-based designer Angel Chen. The vivid design for the Year of the Rabbit features a dynamic, modern interpretation of 2023’s Zodiac animal, the sprightly rabbit, it says.

Skrewball Whiskey announced the introduction of a festive, boozy peanut butter-flavored Skrewball Eggnog – just in time for holiday celebrations of all kinds, it says.

SKYY Vodka, a brand of Campari Group, Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, announced its “SKYY Says I Do” campaign in partnership with NYC Pride, as an extension of the vodka brand’s ongoing support of marriage equality and the LGBTQIA+ community. The campaign will cover the costs of wedding ceremonies for 100 couples nationwide through a digital sweepstakes hosted on Instagram in celebration of marriage equality. 

Ron Rubin Winery announced extending its oak-free offerings with the release of Pam's UN-Oaked Cabernet Sauvignon 2021. The new UN-oaked Cabernet joins existing fan favorite, Pam’s UN-Oaked Chardonnay. 

Loverboy, a fast-growing maker of premium, canned cocktails, sparkling hard teas and spritzes, announced two new martini flavors: Sugar Cookie and Gingerbread, inspired by the festive sweet treats synonymous with the season. 

A “Kentucky Hug” is a well-known term among bourbon lovers and Jim Beam fans alike, and this holiday season, the brand is turning the phrase into a reality with a limited-edition holiday pajama set equipped with a built-in “hug simulator” so you can send a cozy hug to anyone you’re missing this season, it says.

Pernod Ricard announced a significant move to further leverage the strong growth and growth potential of its premium American whiskey portfolio: The American Whiskey Collective. The wine and spirit company will invest approximately $250 million over five years to build a state-of-the-art, carbon neutral distillery, with related aging warehouses in Marion County, Ky., for its fast-growing Jefferson’s Bourbon brand.

Luxardo, an Italian artisanal liqueur producer known for creating essential ingredients for modern and classic cocktails, introduced: Luxardo Espresso Liqueur, a traditional Italian liqueur obtained from a selected variety of fine coffee sourced from around the world, it says.

Boisson announced the launch of its first-ever in-house non-alcohol beverage: Boisson Blanc. Boisson Blanc was curated by Boisson in partnership with winemaker Johannes Leitz of the German wine brand Leitz. 

Spirited Hive, a portfolio of ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails, announced the addition of a honey infused gin-based cocktail made with lemon and juniper berry.