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Ole Smoky Introduces Moonshine-Based Canned Cocktails

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Ole Smoky Distillery introduces Ole Smoky Cocktails in cansNashville, Tennessee – Old Smoky Distillery, the most visited distillery in the world and #1 moonshine brand in the U.S., is introducing its newest line of products – refreshing, delicious and convenient canned cocktails you can enjoy at home, on the beach or lake, or hanging out with friends.

The ready-to-drink cocktails are “made with a kick,” featuring Ole Smoky’s famous moonshine. Four tasty flavors Apple Pie Ginger, Blackberry Lemonade, Mountain ‘Rita, and Mountain Mule are rolling out across Tennessee at liquor stores, local marinas, and at Ole Smoky’s Nashville Distillery, 6th & Peabody at 423 6th Ave South. All flavors are packaged in 12oz cans and sold in packs of four.

Ole Smoky Cocktails“We are thrilled to release these new moonshine canned cocktails in Tennessee. As the #1 moonshine brand in the country, we continue to create high quality, great tasting, craft spirits,” said Robert Hall, CEO, Ole Smoky Distillery. “Our new Ole Smoky Canned Cocktails are made with our authentic Tennessee moonshine, allowing customers to indulge in high quality cocktail experiences while enjoying the convenience of a can.”

Ole Smoky Cocktails flavors contain 9% alcohol by volume and were created based on the best-selling Ole Smoky cocktails served at Ole Smoky’s Nashville distillery, 6th & Peabody, and in bars and restaurants where Ole Smoky is served. Flavors include:

Apple Pie Ginger
Spice up your evening with a little all-American goodness. Our Apple Pie Ginger combines the taste of baked apple pie with zesty ginger and results in a spicy, fruity cocktail that’s ready to go! No mixing required.

Blackberry Lemonade
Summer may have been invented for Blackberry Lemonade cocktails, and ours is easier than ever to enjoy. Pop the top on our Blackberry Lemonade and enjoy juicy, dark berry flavors mixed with a ripe, citrus finish that has a kick.

Mountain ‘Rita
Our Mountain ‘Rita is made with authentic Tennessee moonshine. Upon first sip, you will taste the fresh, citrusy flavors mixed in with all the salty, tart magic of a great margarita. Bring on the sunset!

Mountain Mule
Nothing kicks up a cookout or day on the water like our Mountain Mule. Easy to pour, hard to put down, enjoy the freshness of citrus with a spicy kick of ginger heat. All the great taste of a mule, all in one place.

For more information, please visit olesmoky.com and follow Ole Smoky on social media @olesmoky.

About Ole Smoky® Distillery
Ole Smoky is the leading distiller of premium moonshine in the world and the first federally licensed distillery in the history of East Tennessee. Founded in 2010, Ole Smoky’s roots can be traced to the Smoky Mountains’ earliest settlers, families who produced moonshine with enduring pride and Appalachian spirit.

Ole Smoky distilleries are the most visited in the world. In 2019 alone, more than 4.5 million people visited Ole Smoky’s four famed Tennessee distilleries: The Holler, The Barrelhouse, The Barn and 6th & Peabody in Nashville.

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Square One Organic Spirits Launches Organic Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

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Square One Organic Spirits Launches Organic Ready-to-Drink CocktailsCHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia  — The makers of Square One Organic Spirits – who pioneered the concept of organic vodka and botanical spirits more than 15 years ago – has continued that drive for innovation with the release of a collection of handcrafted certified organic ready-to-drink cocktails.

“Consumers – particularly Millennials and Gen Z – are increasingly conscious about what they are drinking, and they are attracted to the certified organic ingredients and lack of artificial flavorings that are core to the DNA of all Square One products,” said Allison Evanow, Founder and CEO, Square One Organic Spirits. “With the addition of these delicious sparkling ready-to-drink cocktails, Square One now has a variety of options for discerning cocktail sippers – whether they prefer the base spirit, organic cocktail mixer or the convenience of a can. No other ultra-premium vodka brand has this breadth of offering.”

Apart from being one of the originators of the organic spirits movement, Evanow is also one of the first women in the industry to found, fund, and manage her own spirit brand.

Like the line of spirits and cocktail mixers that precede them, Square One Organic Cocktails have been carefully crafted from the purest ingredients. Square One Organic Cocktails use all organic ingredients: vodka, real juice, botanical extracts, and no artificial preservatives, creating a much better cocktail experience than other canned cocktails that use a simple, and often artificial, flavoring.

“Our consumer wants a light but complex tasting cocktail, not a hard seltzer with one flavor, and certainly not a flimsy diet version of an original,” said Evanow. “Our unique cocktails feature beautiful packaging and clever names – a craft cocktail experience with less alcohol but more flavor. Convenience doesn’t have to be boring.”

Square One Sparkling Cocktails will initially be available in California and then expand across the country during the rest of the summer. The Square One Organic Cocktail RTD portfolio includes:

Pear of Roses: Organic vodka, pear, rose, lavender, rosemary, lemon

Basil Berry Fizz: Organic vodka, basil, strawberry, lemon

Mediterranean Pearl: Organic vodka, bergamot, orange, pomegranate, coriander, star anise, lime

Cucumber Therapy: Organic Vodka, cucumber, rose, ginger, lime

Square One Organic Cocktails are USDA Certified Organic and heat pasteurized. They are lightly carbonated, ABV of 7.5% and are available in a pack of 4-12-ounce cans with a suggested retail price of $19.99.

About Square One Organic Spirits
Square One Organic Spirits, a pioneer in organic spirits, is a female-owned and WBENC-certified boutique spirits company founded with the sole mission of creating innovative organic spirits and cocktail products with an eco-conscious mindset. Featuring a USDA certified-organic portfolio of spirits, cocktail mixers, and ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, Square One is the only ultra-premium vodka brand with this breadth of offering. Square One’s business philosophy includes seeking out eco-friendly choices in all parts of the business, including using soy inks, FSC certified and carbon neutral face labels, wind-power at the distillery, and designing bottles that are stylish enough to be reused.

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Jack Daniel’s Launches New Spirit-based Canned Cocktails

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Jack Daniel’s Canned CocktailsLYNCHBURG, Tennessee — Right in time for summer, the Jack Daniel Distillery has introduced the new Jack Daniel’s Cocktails series featuring Jack & Seltzer; Jack & Cola; and Jack, Honey & Lemonade, available in select markets beginning this month.

Each cocktail is made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, perfectly mixed and ready to enjoy in convenient packaging. Jack & Cola and Jack, Honey & Lemonade are 7% ABV, and Jack and Seltzer is 5% ABV with 0 carbs and 97 calories.

“We are always listening to our friends, and these new canned cocktails will be a convenient and refreshing way for them to enjoy our Tennessee Whiskey with a selection of wonderful flavors,” said Lisa Hunter, Jack Daniel’s Flavors Brand Director Lisa Hunter . “Each drink is perfectly balanced to highlight the flavors of our charcoal-mellowed whiskey in a drinkable and convenient format. This is real Jack and it’s ready to go.”

Jack Daniel’s Canned Cocktails will be available this summer in select states including CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, NH, NV, MD, MN, NY, PA, TN, TX, and WI. Retail price for a 4-pack of 12 oz. cans is $12.99 and single cans for $3.99. Visit www.jackdaniels.com for more information.

About Jack Daniel’s
Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Today, Jack Daniel’s is a true global icon found in more than 170 countries around the world and is the most valuable spirits brand in the world as recognized by Interbrand.

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Triple Eight Distillery Launches Nantucket Craft Cocktails

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Nantucket Craft CocktailsNANTUCKET, Massachusetts – Triple Eight Distillery is excited to have some good news to announce with the launch of Nantucket Craft Cocktails. After a few years of experimenting on Nantucket, Triple Eight introduces Nantucket Cran and Nantucket Blue. Nantucket Cran and Nantucket Blue are made from Triple Eight’s top-selling vodkas and blended into a clean, refreshing, ready-to-drink cocktail. They are a wonderful representation of the unique and flavorful cocktails which grace the drink chalkboards in the distillery bar on-island at Cisco Brewers.

Nantucket Cran and Nantucket Blue are made with 100% real VODKA from Triple Eight Distillery and flavored with natural cranberry, blueberry, and lemon flavors. These carbonated ready-to-drink cocktails are 4.44% abv and 100% Gluten Free.

“This might be the most challenging time to launch a new product in history. However, with all the doom and gloom, it’s actually nice to talk about something new, exciting & refreshing like a craft cocktail in a can. We have been experimenting with these recipes and trying them on all our customers for the past 20 years. We finally narrowed it down and took our top selling drinks from the distillery cocktail list, Nantucket Blue and Nantucket Cran, and packaged them to go in a can.” – Jay Harman, President of Nantucket Craft Cocktails.

Nantucket Craft Cocktails are a terrific way to bring the vibe of Nantucket to the beach or your back deck. This initial product launch will include retailers throughout MA, CT, RI & NY.

About Triple Eight Distillery and Nantucket Craft Cocktails
Triple Eight Distillery was founded in 2000 on Nantucket Island by the owners of Cisco Brewers and Nantucket Vineyard. Triple Eight produces a wide variety of award winning spirits including Vodkas, Gin, Rum, Bourbon, and Notch Single Malt Whisky. Nantucket Craft Cocktails is the group’s newest venture. For more info and history visit: ciscobrewersnantucket.com/about-us

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