Drinks giant Pernod Ricard has taken a majority stake in Kentucky-based Rabbit Hole Whiskey as it strengthens its foothold in the Bourbon category.
US spirits specialist Brown-Forman has re-entered the gin category through the acquisition of the owner of Fords Gin, New York-based The 86 Company.
This month's new products include an English demi-sec, a wheat whiskey from Virginia, a Provençal style rosé from Rioja and a gin flavoured with English hops Fuggles and Goldings.