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Castello del Poggio, a brand of Zonin1821, announced a fresh rebrand by drinks design specialist Denomination to elevate its position in the U.S. market, and compete with challenger brands from within the sweet wine and Italian sectors.

Experimenting with pickle flavors Holladay Distillery created Whicked Pickle, a dill pickle-flavored whiskey with a peppery heat on the finish, it says.

Originally available on www.reservebar.com, ABERFELDY partnered with Miami’s Exquisito Chocolates to offer a limited-edition hot cocoa kit.

Kōloa Rum Co. launched the brand’s third aged rum with the debut of its single-barrel Kōloa Kaua'i Reserve Five-Year Aged Hawaiian Rum.

Código 1530 recently released its new limited-edition extra-añejo tequila expression: George Strait Origen.

Saltwater Woody released an American craft rum made with grapefruit juice and cut to proof with saltwater.

Optimist Drinks released a collection of distilled botanical spirits made without alcohol, sugar, sodium, carbohydrates, calories, additives and preservatives.

E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo), Modesto, Calif., has completed the acquisition of more than 30 wine brands from Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y. 

O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, Paso Robles, Calif., announced the acquisition of Rabble Wines, also in Paso Robles, Calif. Founded by longtime Paso Robles vineyard manager Rob Murray in 2010, Rabble Wines produces premium, Paso Robles AVA wines with disruptive labels born from wines' struggle with Mother Nature, it says. The acquisition signals another investment by O'Neill Vintners & Distillers in the burgeoning market for younger wine drinkers.

HINE Cognac, imported by Hotaling & Co., released its Domaines HINE Bonneuil 2010 in the United States.