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Wine on tap began to catch on in the late 2000s in major metropolitan areas like New York City and San Francisco as a way for cost-conscious consumers to sample premium wines without having to purchase an entire bottle. In recent years, the popularity of wine on tap has spread inland.

Independent Distillers launched Big Shots 50-ml prepared shots.

Denver-based PL360 Beverage Partners imported a new line of wines inspired by the PBS series “Downton Abbey” into the United States. Launching Nov. 1, New York-based Wines That Rock's Downton Abbey Wine Collection features two blends from the Bordeaux region of France: a Blanc white wine and a Claret red wine.

Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America, a division of Diageo plc, announced the U.S. release of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve. Previously only available in select global markets, the limited offering introduces a new step in the Johnnie Walker flavor journey, and its special bottling provides an unexpected yet stunning profile for a Scotch whisky, the company says. A multi-layered whisky, Gold Label Reserve offers a smooth balance of sweet fruits and creaminess with a light smoke, it adds.

Beam Inc. added Prosecco, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Cabernet Sauvignon wines to its Skinnygirl Wine Collection.

Pernod Ricard USA introduced The Glenlivet 200-ml Tri-Pack, a permanent pack containing one 200-ml bottle each of The Glenlivet 12 Year Old, 15 Year Old and 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky.

Domaine Ste. Michelle relaunched its sparkling wines with refined flavors, new packaging and a new name.

Pernod Ricard USA, New York, announced the latest limited-edition, city-inspired flavor in its Absolut Vodka portfolio: Absolut Chicago.

Prost Beverage Co. LLC released Tim Smith’s Climax Moonshine in Georgia and South Carolina.

Cranberry, caramel, apple, cinnamon and pumpkin are among the top flavors featured in flavored vodkas this fall, according to Chicago-based Technomic Inc.’s online Digital Resource Information Knowledgebase (DRINK) database.