The Mezcal capital of the world, Oaxaca, Mexico, has just set a new world record at Vive Mezcal 2019, bringing together the largest number of different mezcal labels in a single space. The Mezcal Wall (Muro Mezcalero) will be part of a permanent exhibition that can be visited.

Sonoma, Calif.-based Meiomi Wines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Brands Inc., introduced its new marketing platform titled Flavor Forward, as well as a new innovative advertising creative supporting the campaign.

Keurig Dr Pepper, Burlington, Mass., and Plano, Texas, announced the launch of the K-Duo portfolio, a line of coffee makers uniting single-serve and drip coffee functionality under the Keurig brand equity. With the ability to brew a single cup using K-Cup pods and a carafe of drip coffee, the new brewer lineup offers convenience and versatility all in one machine, the company says.

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based The Alkaline Water Co. Inc. and Los Angeles-based AQUAhydrate announced they have entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger under which Alkaline will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock and preferred stock of AQUAhydrate in an all-stock transaction.

Dewar’s Scotch Whisky, a brand of Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd., announced the launch of Dewar's Caribbean Smooth: Dewar's 8-year-old double-aged Scotch, finished in Caribbean rum casks for a tropical smooth finish. The first in a new cask-finished series of whisky, Caribbean Smooth 8-year-old rum cask will be available in a 750-ml bottle with a suggested retail price of $21.99.

New York-based G Fuel Energy Formula, the official energy drink of Esports, announced the Sept. 12 launch of its new limited-edition raspberry lemonade flavor: HYPE SAUCE.

As the official sponsor of the U.S. Open, Heineken tapped former tennis stars Andy Roddick and Lindsey Davenport to give consumers the perfect serve — on and off the court.

Austin, Texas-based Chameleon Cold-Brew, a brand of Nestlé USA, debuts its first-ever seasonal coffee products: Pumpkin Spice Oat Milk Latte and Gingersnap Oat Milk Latte. 

Modesto, Calif.-based New Amsterdam Spirits Co. has teamed up with New York-based Barstool Sports and its No. 1 hockey podcast, Spittin’ Chiclets, to launch a new pink lemonade-flavored vodka: the Pink Whitney. The Pink Whitney was inspired by the favorite drink of Ryan Whitney, former NHL player and co-host of Spittin' Chiclets. The drink went viral in October 2018 after Whitney shared his favorite way to drink New Amsterdam Vodka — with pink lemonade — on the first episode of the podcast that New Amsterdam sponsored.

Apothic Wines, a brand of Modesto, Calif.-based E.J. Gallo Winery, announced the national release of its first-ever limited-edition Apothic Sparkling Red, available at wine retailers beginning today, Sept. 3.