A new style of rum, Lion becomes the first major company to launch an alcoholic seltzer into the Australian market, and hemp gin are among the latest drinks releases to watch this week.
Dead Man’s Fingers will launch its Spiced Rum nationwide this month.
The brand is part of Halewood Australia; a subsidiary of Halewood Wine and Spirits International, the UK’s leading independent wine and spirits manufacturer and distributor.
Dead Man’s Fingers features the slightly sweeter characteristics of orange, in contrast to more mainstream citrus notes of lemon and lime.
Dead Man’s Fingers will make its Australian debut with its original Spiced Rum at the end of October, with two additional flavours set to drop next month – Dead Man’s Fingers Coconut Rum and Dead Man’s Fingers Coffee Rum.
It’s available in Liquorland, First Choice Liquor, Vintage Cellars, and select independent off and on trade accounts across the nation at the RRP of $48.99 with a 40% ABV.
Quincy, an Australian-made, gluten-free, lower carb and lower sugar alcoholic seltzer – containing just a hint of either natural lime or passionfruit flavour – will officially launch nationally on November 1.
Quincy 300ml bottles will retail for $19.99 for a four-pack and are available at Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Liquorland, First Choice, Vintage Cellars and all leading independent liquor outlets.
Craft distilling company Natural Distilling Co is in high spirits this week as it introduces Limonene Hemp Gin and Myrcene Hemp Vodka to the Australian market.
Natural Distilling Co’s new range of bespoke spirits have distinctive aromatic and flavour qualities thanks to their hero ingredient, the Cannabis Sativa plant, commonly known as Hemp.
Natural Distilling Co Hemp Gin and Hemp Vodka can be ordered via pre-order at a discounted rate online now with the first small batch release, arriving late October 2019. 700ml bottles are priced at RRP $70 and $86 from naturaldistillingco.com.au. A Hemp Rum, along with another first to market product line is currently in development.
The Merlion, hawker markets and Crazy Rich Asians … Singapore is known for many things, but one thing that wouldn’t necessarily come to mind is gin. However, Tanglin gin is about to change this with its Aussie launch.
Tanglin gin is currently available in two expressions: Orchid Gin and Mandarin Chilli Gin.
Orchid Gin, their first release and signature product, has a traditional botanic profile with many typical notes found in European gins, such as Macedonian juniper, licorice and coriander. However, the addition of uniquely Asian flavours such as whole Indian vanilla beans, java pepper and amchoor – a fruity spice powder created from unripe green mangoes and typically used in Indian and Pakistani cuisine – gives the Orchid Gin a surprising edge.
This mix of Eastern and Western flavours continues in Tanglin’s Mandarin Chilli Gin. Made with only nine botanicals, Mandarin Chilli is a complex yet balanced gin designed to meet the current popular demand for floral and citrus gins.
Beer Cartel is celebrating is 10th anniversary by giving its monthly beer subscription a major overhaul and creating a special birthday brew.
Brewed using German Red X malt and oats, the Ekim/Beer Cartel anniversary Red IPA has been double dry hopped with Mosaic & Citra hops. With a firm bitterness, you can expect rich flavours & aromas of pine, resin and citrus, all balancing out at 6.8% ABV.
The beer is being featured in its monthly beer subscription packs, which start at $39.99 a month.
