BJ’s Wholesale Club, Westborough, Mass., launched a premium spirits collection from the retailer’s exclusive brand, Wellsley Farms. BJ’s members can find the new spirits, which include vodka, Canadian Whisky and Irish Whiskey, in select BJ’s clubs now, just in time for holiday entertaining.

Heaven Hill Brands, Bardstown, Ky., has signed an agreement to acquire Black Velvet Canadian Whisky, the second-largest selling Canadian whisky in the world, from Victor, N.Y.-based Constellation Brands Inc. 

Sure Shot Spirits LLC launched Root Out, a root beer flavored whisky. 

St. Louis-based Luxco’s Lord Calvert Canadian Whisky, which previously had established a partnership with Ducks Unlimited, a leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, announced that as part of its continuing partnership, it is releasing a second 750-ml custom decanter, which is available this month throughout the United States. 

Minneapolis-based Phillips Distilling Co. announced the launch of its newest whisky innovation: Revel Stoke Root Beer Flavored Whisky. 

As the fall season fast approaches, it seems as though the readers of Beverage Industry are looking forward to incorporating whisky into their drinking rotation.

Hood River Distillers offers its Pendleton Midnight to its line of Pendleton Canadian Whisky portfolio

Diageo North America released Crown Royal Regal Apple, which blends hand-selected Crown Royal whiskies with  Regal Gala apples to create a balance of robust whiskey notes and crisp apple flavor, the company says.

Pocket Shot added three new varieties to its portfolio of single-serve, on-the-go alcohol pouches.