The latest new product developments across beer, wine, spirits, RTDs and low & no.
SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS
Santoni L’Aperitivo
16% abv
£34.99
Santoni L’Aperitivo is a more contemporary, versatile and international expression of the historic signature of the Santoni world, according to the producer. At its heart is rhubarb, alongside 34 botanicals. The result is a balanced bitter-sweet aperitif where “floral softness, citrus freshness and herbal nuances coexist harmoniously”. It is designed for contemporary mixology and “refined convivial drinking moments”.
The 2026 Edition of Ardara Single Malt Cask Strength
60.9% abv
E130
The Ardara Distillery, home of Sliabh Liag Distillers, has released the 2026 Edition of Ardara Single Malt Irish Whiskey. This is the second release of the heavily peated Donegal single malt. Ardara Single Malt is made using what the distillery calls The Ardara Method: heavily peated, all grain in and triple distilled. The malt is heavily peated to create its distinctive sweet, nutty smoke. All the grain is kept in through fermentation and into the wash still, building a fuller, weightier spirit with the character to carry the smoke. The whiskey is then triple distilled before resting in Solera vats for 72 hours. The result is a heavily peated Irish single malt with layers of sweet smoke, orchard fruit and rolled tobacco; “powerful but not overpowering, smoky but not medicinal”, according to the producer.
Glenfiddich x Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026 Edition
61% abv
£120
Glenfiddich has unveiled a limited edition 14-Year-Old Single Cask to mark its partnership with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Matured for 14 years the whisky bring together Glenfiddich’s signature orchard fruit character with rich notes of vanilla, caramel, honeyed malt and warming oak spice. The whisky is drawn from a single first-fill bourbon cask personally selected by Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman.
The GlenAllachie 21-Year-Old Single Malt
51.9% abv
£297.99
The GlenAllachie has unveiled the latest addition to its core range single malts – the GlenAllachie 21-Year-Old Cask Strength Batch 7, a richly layered whisky which represents “the pinnacle of its sherry mastery”, according to the Speyside distillery. Following increased visibility after The GlenAllachie 21-Year-Old featured in the second season of Netflix’s hit show Squid Game, the release arrives as interest in the expression continue to grow globally.
The Dalmore Distillery Select 2026
53.7% abv
£350
The latest release in Dalmore’s Distillery Select Series is a 14 Year Old finished in Semisecco Marsala casks, bottled at 53.7% abv. Just one of the whiskies from its dunnage warehouses was hand-selected from whiskies finished in exceptional Semisecco Marsala casks for the 2026 release. Of this, only 1,110 bottles will be available for general release.
Amante 1530
15% abv
£20.95
An amaro brand that first launched in the US in 2023 is getting a UK launch through Maverick Drinks. Amante 1530 is being marketed around a mission that “the spritz deserves better”, with a flavour profile built around Italian citrus, ginger and honeysuckle. Founder Ana Rosenstein said she had “huge admiration” for brands that built the aperitivo opportunity and that “our goal is to grow the pie, not cut anyone else out of it”. Master of Malt is among its early UK listings.
Glenfiddich x Aston Martin F1 Team
43% abv
£75
The single malt brand and Aston Martin F1 team have marked the second year of their sponsorship with release number two of a 16-year-old limited edition whisky. Selfridges and Master of Malt are both listing the product.
2026 McLaren Mastercard F1 Team x Jack Daniel’s
43% abv
£28.50
USP: Marking Formula 1’s 1,000th Grand Prix and Jack Daniel’s 160th anniversary, the distillery has launched a limited-edition Tennessee Whiskey. Released to coincide with the 2026 F1 season, the whiskey is bottled at 43% abv and features a bottle design inspired by the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team. Initially available at Sainsbury’s before rolling out to other retailers, the whiskey offers a full-bodied flavour profile with notes of caramel, vanilla and toasted oak.
Summer in St Andrew’s
40% abv
£32
Eden Mill has launched a limited edition gin inspired by “flavours of the distillery’s home town during the sunny months”, including lemon, rhubarb, raspberries and strawberries. Production is restricted to 500 bottles.
Macallan Inspired by Fresh Coconut
46.3% abv
£140
Inspired by Fresh Coconut is the final UK market release in Macallan’s Harmony Collection. A companion product – Inspired by Toasted Coconut – is available only in airport travel retail. The whiskies have been matured in sherry-seasoned American oak and casks that previously held bourbon whisky to gives them their coconut notes.
World Whisky Blend
45.8% abv
£74.95
That Boutique-y Whisky Company has released this 21-year-old blended whisky featuring long-aged spirit from Scotland, Ireland, Canada and Japan in the mix. Just 475 bottles have been made as part of a seasonal run of limited edition releases that also includes Bowmore 17-year-old (£89.95), Inchgower 12-year-old (£59.95), Clynelish 12-year-old (£59.95) and Girvan 35-year-old single grain (£89.95), all at 45.8% abv. There are also cask strength versions of Inchgower (55.2% abv, £74.95) and Clynelish (54% abv, £74.95).
Ramsbury Distillers Cut
47% ABV
£47
Wiltshire’s Ramsbury distillery has made only 150 numbered bottles of this five times-distilled version of its single estate vodka. It was made by taking an even smaller cut from the heart of the distillation process than normal to create a vodka that it says is “exceptionally clean and full of flavour.”
Connemara Gold
40% abv
£23.50
USP: Connemara has launched a new variant: Connemara Gold. The lightly peated whiskey has been crafted to introduce whiskey drinkers around the world to the world of smoky Irish expression. Created as an accessible way into the category, the maker said the liquid is inspired by the 18th century tradition of drying malting barley over peated fires. It has a smooth and creamy taste with notes of pear, peach cereal and a whisper of smoke.
Delamain Folio Natura
40%
£60
USP: Delamain Cognac has launched a new expression called Folio Natura. Created with a rare blend of three grape varieties, the Cognac is sourced from three grape varieties grown in Grande Champagne. The spirit has been aged for a minimum of six years in 350-litre well-seasoned oak casks. The drink has tasting notes white flowers and vine blossoms, unfolding into fresh orchard fruits, bergamot and lemon zest. The palate has verbena and lime blossom.
Sagamore High Rye Straight Bourbon Whisky
43% abv
£45
USP: Sagamore Whiskey has released High Rye Straight Bourbon Whisky into the UK market. The release represents the brand’s vision to expand past rye while still staying rooted in its core values. The liquid features a mash bill of 60% corn, 25% rye and 15% malted rye. It is aged for six years in new charred American white oak barrels and has a palate of spiced vanilla and hazelnut toffee, complemented by dried fruits and a hint of orange peel.
The Zodiac series
Various abvs
£54.95 – £89.95
USP: The Whisky Exchange has released the fourth and final installment in its Zodiac series. Matching a whisky with a corresponding sign, the autumn release includes liquids to match Sagittarius, Scorpio, Capricorn and Aquarius. The Scorpio whisky is A Speyside Distillery 2009 15 Year Old, the Sagittarius is the Bunnahabhain 2020 4 Year Old, the Capricorn is the MacDuff 11 Year Old and the Aquarius is the Campbeltown Malt 2015 10 Year Old.
WINE AND SPARKLING
Yalumba 2026 Fine & Rare Collection
£29 (for the first release)
Australian winery, Yalumba, has announced the global launch of its 2026 Rare & Fine Collection, led by the release of its iconic The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2023 (RRP £29). The full collection comprises six wines from four “outstanding” vintages, including The Caley Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz 2021, The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz 2021, The Tri-Centenary Grenache 2024, The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, and The Steeple Shiraz 2022. The collection aims to represent the very best examples of varieties and blends from across the Barossa and Coonawarra.
0.0% abv
Saint X Rosé by Maison Saint Aix
12.5% abv
£12.50
Saint X Rosé is the new wine from Maison Saint Aix, the Provenҫal winery behind the well-known AIX Rosé. The newcomer is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault with the white grape varieties Viognier and Rolle (Vermentino) sourced from picturesque vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Unlike Aix-en-Provence, the IGP Méditerranée appellation permits the blending of white grape varieties, giving Maison Saint Aix winemaker Nicolas Quiles a greater creative freedom that is “every winemaker’s dream”.
Lady Zero
£20
USP: As demand for alcohol-free wine continues to grow, Lady A Wines has unveiled Lady Zero. Produced in Provence, the wine taps into consumer interest in the region while offering a non-alcoholic alternative. Made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Ugni Blanc and Merlot, it has a fresh, vibrant nose with citrus aromas alongside hints of ripe strawberry.
I Heart Wines White Zinfandel
8% abv
£6.50
USP: I heart Wines has expanded its range with the launch of a White Zinfandel in convenience stores across the UK. Building on the success of I heart Prosecco Rosé and I heart Rosé, the new wine targets consumers seeking approachable, easy-drinking styles. Supported by a London pop-up activation, it delivers flavours of ripe strawberry with delicate floral notes.
Bijou Crémant de Limoux
12% abv
£17
USP: Bijou has introduced its new Crémant de Limoux, produced from vineyards in Villelongue-d’Aude in the Haute Vallée at an elevation of 330m. The sparkling wine is made from 60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 10% Chenin Blanc, before spending 15–18 months ageing sur lattes, well beyond the nine months required under AOP regulations. According to the producer, the extended ageing adds complexity while preserving freshness.
Sea Change Malbec
13% abv
£16.99
The wine brand that helps fund ocean conservation with every bottle sold has added a wine from Mendoza in Argentina, made with the country’s signature red grape. The label features a seahorse, a species increasingly under threat from coastal development, pollution, dredging, climate change and destructive fishing practices.
Taylor’s Very Very Old White Port
£580
No, that’s not a typo; the famous port house’s latest release really does doubly emphasise its age through its name – and with good reason. It has some components dating back to 1896 and has been aged for more than 80 years in seasonal oaks casks. It comes in a crystal decanter created in partnership with Vista Alegre, a Portuguese producer of luxury tableware. Taylor’s has also updated the packaging for the rest of its port range.
Terra Organica Méditerranée Rosé
12.5% abv
£10.25
The multi-source organic wine brand has turned to southern France for this Provence-style rosé, its first B Corp-certified wine. It is a Syrah and Grenache-led blend that comes in Terra Organica’s lightest bottle to date.
Greyfriars x Ocado
Mixed abv’s
£17 – £25
USP: Greyfrairs English winery has secured a listing with Ocado for a series of its still and sparkling wines. Consumers can now find a Still Rosé and a Still Sauvignon Blanc at the retailer, both for £17. Meanwhile, the Sparkling Rosé and the Sparkling Classic Cuvée retail for £25 and the Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is £21.
Oxford Landing Rosé 2025
10.5% abv
£7.50
USP: Oxford Landing Estates has expanded its UK distribution with its Oxford Landing Rosé 2025 in Morrisons. The new vintage has a lower abv than previous iterations, responding to a growing consumer demand for lighter-style wines.
Telmont x Emirates GBR SailGP Team limited-edition
£52
USP: Maison Telmont is releasing a limited-edition version of its historic cuvée in collaboration with Emirates GBR SailGP Team. Created as a tribute to the team’s F50 race boat, the bottle is at 100 Waitrose stores across the UK this July. The liquid if created from a mixture of 46% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier and 24% Pinot Noir. The grapes are sourced from a mosaic of Champagne terroirs, each contributing to the wine’s complexity and balance.
Morande Cherry Rosé
7% abv
£7.99
USP: Chilean wine group Morandé has launched a mid-strength cherry rosé wine, blending cherry wine with Sauvignon Blanc. Created with Chilean cherries, the liquid is said to be smooth, fresh and juicy, with well-balanced sweetness and a pale pink hue. The cherry and red fruit aromas are complemented by citrus and floral notes.
Lion & the Lily Bordeaux Rosé
12% abv
£9.50
USP: Tutiac’s Lion & the Lily Bordeaux Rosé has launched into Tesco. Made with 100% Merlot, the liquid is a pink colour with notes of red fruit. To be paired with Caesar salads, sushi, chicken, vegetables and salmon, the maker said that the drink has a good balance between sweetness and freshness.
Saint X Rosé
12.5% abv
£12.50
USP: Saint X Rosé from Maison Saint Aix is now available in Tesco. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, alongside Viognier and Rolle, the maker said that the grapes were sourced from vineyards overlooking the sea. Created under the IGP Méditerranée appellation, the producer had the ability to blend white grape varieties, something not permitted in Aix-en-Provence.
Kings of Prohibition Wines
mixed abvs
£11.49 and £11.99
USP: Calabria Family Wines has released a duo of new liquids. The first, Kings of Prohibition Red Blend, has notes of strawberry leaf, boysenberry & cherry with oregano and vanilla oak aromas. On the palate, it has flavours of dark chocolate. Meanwhile, the second, Kings of Prohibition Chardonnay, is a medium bodied wine with flavours of butterscotch, stone fruit and macadamia nuts.
BEER AND CIDER
Crafty Brewing’s English Heritage drinks range
4.2 – 4.6% abv
£12.75 for 6x 33cl cans
The new range includes the 4.2% abv Castle Stone Session IPA, the 4.4% abv Solstice Sunset Craft Lager, and Abbey Orchard Craft Cider (4.6% abv). Created under license from charity English Heritage, each product celebrates one of England’s most treasured historic sites while helping to support the charity’s vital conservation work. The IPA is pale with upfront citrus and a hint of tropical fruit, balanced by a brisk, refreshing bitterness. The lager is a crisp golden pilsner described as having a smooth malt backbone, light floral hops and a clean, dry finish; while the cider is fruit-forward with a gentle sweetness and a smooth, balanced finish.
Desi Lager
4.2% abv
£4.99
Street snacking company Curry Smugglers has broadened its remit by launching a clean, crisp and light-bodied Basmati Rice Lager inspired by India’s proud brewing heritage. The company, founded by Steve Dass, is also launching an alcohol-free Mango Mirchi Lager (RRP £4.50) that combines Alphonso mangoes with habanero chillies. Dass previously worked for an organic Belgian brewery before working in the early UK alcohol-free beer craft beer movement.
Horneywink Cider 2025 Green Label
6.6% abv
Horneywink Cider has launched its first vintage. The fine cider, named after the Cornish dialect name for the lapwing, is intended to be “sipped, savoured, and shared with friends and family”. The brand was founded by husband-and-wife team Chris and Sara, along with an old school friend, Paul. The company is based in Cornwall’s South Coast and the first launch – 2025 Green Label – is presented in a 37.5cl Champagne bottle. The cider is made with 100% apple juice from fruit from Horneywink’s home orchard – which contains over 40 varieties of apple – along with selected varieties from growers in the Southwest of England, such as Brown’s Somerset Redstreak, Stoke Red and Yarlington Mill.
Wells & Co, Old Bedford Ale
9.5% abv
Wells & Co has launched a new limited edition vintage ale in celebration of founder Charles Wells’ birthday. Old Bedford Ale celebrates the heritage of the Bedford-based brewer. Originally brewed in the late twentieth century, Old Bedford Ale has been revived using 100% British malts and hops. The ale delivers tich toffee and burnt sugar notes, balanced by a firm bitterness. The launch also coincides with the company’s celebrations of its 150th anniversary year.
Brothers Cider 7% Wild Cloudy Apple
7% abv
£1.75 per 50cl can
USP: Brothers Cider is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Wild Cloudy Apple. Following the popularity of its existing 7% Apple and Pear cider, the new variant offers a lightly sparkling, naturally cloudy style with an unfiltered appearance. According to the brand, apple cider remains the category’s largest segment, accounting for around 60% of total cider sales.
Hello Lager
0.5% abv
£3.80 per 44cl can
USP: Hello Lager has launched a series of alcohol-free lagers, with a functional and fruity element. Containing Magnesium, L-Theanine and Vitamin C, the British-made lagers are described as having a “feel-good vibes” blend. The range of lagers includes Hello Lager Top with Lemon, Hello Lager Grapefruit, Hello Lager Peach and the classic Hello Lager British Helles.
Sandford Orchards Katja Cider
6.8% abv
£42.60 for 12 50cl bottles
USP: Sandford Orchards has relaunched its English sparkling cider Katja in a 50cl format. Marketed as a home-grown alternative to English sparkling wine, Katja is created from early-season dessert apple and cold-fermented with white wine yeast. The liquid has notes of strawberry and pear, giving way to melon and honeysuckle.
Gravity Theory Cider flavoured cans
3.4% abv
£3.50 for 33cl cans
USP: Gravity Theory is launching two new fruit flavoured ciders in response to growing demand. The NPD’s include Berry Cherry and Hazy Pineapple, the former of which pours vibrant ruby red and has flavours of raspberries and blackberries. Meanwhile, the latter is a tropical-forward cider with natural sweetness.
Horneywink Cider
6.6% abv
£9.49
USP: Cornish producer Horneywink has launched its first vintage of cider, following four years in the making. Presented in a 375ml champagne bottle, the brand is aimed at the premium side of the cider market. The drink is made with 100% apple juice, with no concentrate or dilution. The 2025 label contains apples from the Home Orchard as well as from growers including Brown’s, Somerset Redstreak, Stoke Red and Yarlington Mill.
Pulp Cider Piña Colada
3.4% abv
£2.99
USP: Herefordshire cider makers Pulp Cider have created a retro Piña Colada-flavoured cider. Following the trend for escapism and nostalgia in drinks, the cider has rum notes mixed with pineapple and coconut. The brand said that the drink is lightly sparkling and easy to drink, making it ideal for summer.
Curry Smugglers Desi Beer
0.5% abv and 4.2% abv
£4.50 per 44cl can and £3.99 per 44cl can
USP: South Asian inspired brand Curry Smugglers has launched a series of Desi beers. Designed to “change the conversation” around Indian beer, the brand has released a 4.2% abv Basmati Rice Lager alongside an alcohol-free Mango Mirchi Lager, made with Alphonso mango and habanero chilli.
RTDs AND MIXERS
DASH X La Vieille Ferme
13% abv
£60
USP: Flavoured water brand DASH and La Vieille Ferme have collaborated to launch a limited-edition Rosé Spritz Kit. Leaning into the growing spritz trend, the chicken wine is paired with a sparkling peach-flavoured DASH and can be purchased exclusively via the DASH website. Also included in the kit are two bespoke spritz glasses designed by Issy Granger, playing cards, a key ring and glass straws.
Raspberry Ripple Four Loko Jackpot
8.4% abv
£3.69 per 44cl can
USP: Four Loko has unveiled Raspberry Ripple Jackpot, the latest addition to its RTD range. The drink combines the flavours of vanilla ice cream and raspberry with Four Loko’s signature vodka base. UK distributor Red Star Brands said the launch is designed to capitalise on demand for summer flavours.
Squealini RTD
9% abv
£9
USP: Treasury Wine Estates brand Squealing Pig is entering the spritz category with the launch of Squealini. Available in Zesty Lemon, Ripe Raspberry and Fuzzy Peach, the sparkling wine spritz is sold in a shareable glass bottle and is launching exclusively in Morrisons.
Co-op Hugo and Aperitivo Spritz
5% abv
£2 per 25cl can
USP: Co-op has launched Hugo Spritz and Aperitivo Spritz as part of its expanding RTD range. Priced at £2 per 25cl can, the vodka-based cocktails cater to shoppers seeking premium, convenient serves. The Hugo Spritz combines elderflower and mint, while the Aperitivo Spritz offers grapefruit alongside herbal flavours.
Pimentae Spicy Mezcal Margarita
14.5% abv
£4.35 per 12.5cl can
USP: Pimentae has expanded beyond tequila with the launch of its Spicy Mezcal Margarita. Developed in partnership with Mexican producer Ojo de Dios Mezcal, the RTD combines smoky mezcal, lime, agave and a gentle jalapeño kick. Launching in selected Waitrose and Co-op stores, the cocktail offers a smokier twist on the brand’s signature Margarita.
Savano cocktail range
£4 per can
USP: Babco has relaunched its Tom Savano canned cocktail range with a simplified name, in a partnership with reality TV star Olivia Attwood. The range comes in Hot Honey Margarita, Caipirinha and Moscow Mule varieties. The range comes in six-packs and 12-packs in addition to single cans.
Bullards Spirits cocktail pouches
15.1% abv – 21.25% abv
£35
USP: Bullards Spirits has launched a selection of 70cl cocktail pouches, designed to make cocktails at home easier. Made in collaboration with Edmunds Cocktails, the selection includes Strawberry Clover Club, made with gin, strawberry liqueur, fresh lemon and sugar cane; Nelson’s Bloody Storm, made with orange spiced rum, ginger and lime; and Coastal Negroni made with gin, vermouth, grapes infused with wormwood and bitters.
