Top spirits launches from April 2026
From 100% agave Tequila to canned cocktails and earlier drinking occasions, April's lineup of new spirits saw brands address many of today's top consumer trends.
In April, Campari Group and De Kuyper tapped into consumer demand for convenience by releasing canned versions of their popular drinks, while Stock Spirits unveiled a new 100% agave range for Sierra Tequila. Elsewhere, a vodka distilled with olives and lemons arrived on the scene and Four Pillars launched what the Australian distillery's team called the ‘gin of daytime dreams’. Read on for the full list of new spirits that dropped in April. For more new releases, see what hit the market in February and March.De Kuyper branches into Spritz with Peachtree RTD
Dutch drinks group De Kuyper Royal Distillers launched a Peachtree Spritz RTD, which combines the peach liqueur with sparkling water, Prosecco, and lime.
Gilles Minnema, global marketing manager of Peachtree at De Kuyper Royal Distillers, said: “Entering the Spritz category with a dedicated Peachtree hero serve is a natural progression that perfectly aligns with our ongoing global strategy.”
The Peachtree Spritz comes in a 250ml slim RTD can, and has an ABV of 4.5%. Its packaging intends to capture the uplifting, refreshing feelings of early summer.
“Peach is one of our key growth pillars, and we are committed to driving the market forward through constant innovation, especially in the dynamic pre-mixed cocktail space,” added Minnema.
Buffalo Trace doubles up on pair of new releases
Sazerac's Buffalo Trace Distillery unveiled two new expressions: Single Oak Rye Bourbon and Low Entry Proof Wheated Bourbon Whiskey.
The two whiskeys are part of Buffalo Trace’s The Single Oak Project and Experimental Collection, which are described as the distillery’s two most ambitious and long-running experimental programmes.
Single Oak will join as a permanent brand in Buffalo Trace’s portfolio, with Rye Bourbon its inaugural release. Low Entry Proof Wheated Bourbon, meanwhile, marks the 28th edition in the Experimental Collection.
Single Oak Rye Bourbon (45% ABV) retails for US$74.99. The Low Entry Proof Wheated Bourbon (53.5% ABV) costs US$46.99.
Sierra Tequila goes all in on its 100% agave credentials
Stock Spirits Group-owned Sierra launched a Tequila range under the 100% agave banner.
The 100% agave range consists of three Tequilas: Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo. Each is produced with Blue Weber agaves sourced from the Sierra Madre Mountains, which are grown for up to seven years before harvesting. Stock Spirits sees the 100% agave category as “one of the most dynamic areas of the Tequila sector”.
The blanco and reposado both sit at 35% ABV, with the añejo at 40% ABV. The bottles also feature a new design for Sierra without the brand’s signature sombrero hats. The range debuted in travel retail in partnership with Gebr Heinemann and will roll out across Europe throughout 2026 and 2027.
Eminente release ages like fine wine
Moët Hennessy-owned Eminente unveiled its second 10-year-old Cuban rum with the launch of Gran Reserva Edition N°2.
The second edition of Gran Reserva features a four-month finish in Sauternes wine casks, following the French oak barrel finish that was explored with Edition N°1.
The rum was created by Eminente master distiller César Martí, who aged a combination of aguardientes in a dry cellar, initially in white oak barrels that previously held whisky. The liquid was then transferred to Sauternes wine casks for a final six months to give the rum a “distinctive aromatic profile” with notes of subtle hints of caramel and vanilla from the Sauternes cask complementing honey, apricots and tropical fruits.
Martí described the expression as “an exotic trip to the aromas of the countryside in Cuba”. It sits at 43.2% ABV and retails for £79 (US$104).
Fair adds to its liqueurs lineup with tropical flavours
French spirits brand Fair has added coconut and mango flavours to its range of liqueurs.
Fair Coconut is made with fresh fruit ethically sourced from the Philippines, and Fair Mango is made with fresh Peruvian fruit. The two tropical liqueurs launched in the UK through distributor Mangrove Global.
Nick Gillett, managing director of Mangrove Global, said: “These two new liqueurs are a brilliant example of what the brand does best: outstanding liquid, ethically made, with real versatility behind the bar. We’re delighted to be bringing them to the UK market, and we think the timing is perfect.”
Mangrove predicts that the liqueurs will be a ‘natural fit’ for lower-ABV cocktails and Spritzes. The liqueurs both retail for £25.75 (US$34) and join cucumber and coffee variants in Fair’s portfolio.
Four Pillars feels peachy with fruity flavoured gin
Australian distillery Four Pillars released Three Peach Gin, which is designed to stand out in brunch cocktails.
The gin is recommended in serves such as a Peach Gin Spritz with mint, a Charlie Chaplin and Peach Bellini. It was created as the Four Pillars team’s ‘gin of daytime dreams’. The gin’s botanicals include three types of peaches – quandong, yellow and white peaches.
Sarah Prowse, Four Pillars head of distilling, said: “The final liquid is a delicate, layered gin that balances fresh peach, zesty green apples and finger lime citrus with the warming spices from the dry botanicals and the aromas from the strawberry gum.”
Three Peach Gin sits at 37% ABV and retails for AU$82 (US$59).
Filliers’ oldest whisky honours family heritage
Belgian distillery Filliers released 34 Years Old Family Reserve, marking its oldest expression to date.
Laid down in 1992 by Louis Filliers in a single American white oak cask, the single grain whisky not only marks the last cask produced in his career but also the final one created by the family’s fourth generation. Made with a blend of corn, rye and malt, it was aged for 34 years before being bottled in January 2026 at 52.3% ABV.
The whisky’s notes feature aromas of smoked hazelnuts and apricot on the nose, with spice, soft tannins, freshly cut wood and elderflower on the palate. With only 111 bottles produced, the limited release is the distillery’s oldest whisky, and is currently the oldest Belgian whisky on the market.
Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2025 is given a UK release
Indian single malt Indri launched its Diwali Collector’s Edition 2025 Marsala Cask whisky in the UK.
The whisky is made in Indri, Haryana, near the foothills of the Himalayas. It was created by master blender Surrinder Kumar, was produced in small batches from indigenous six-row Indian barley, and was aged in hand-selected Marsala wine casks from Sicilian wineries.
The whisky has aromas of stewed apricots, cherries and plums that lead to nutty spice, while the palate is described as full-bodied and expressive with red berries, chocolate, nutmeg and walnuts.
Limited to 180 individually numbered bottles in the UK, the whisky is available from select retailers including The Whisky Exchange and Master of Malt for RRP £250 (US$333).
DOuMIX? finds a gap in pre-mixed market with Squeeze line
Italian multi-brand group Casa Optima expanded its DOuMIX? premixed offerings with a range that contains no added sugar.
The DOuMIX? Squeeze No Added Sugar line is crafted with select fruits and processed to maintain their flavour, aromatic profile, and natural characteristics. Squeeze comes in six flavours: mango, maracuja (passion fruit), strawberry, blood orange, banana, and sour cherry.
With each drink having a 70% fruit content, the range is said to deliver a smooth, consistent base, making it ideal for contemporary serves, such as sour cocktails, fruity shakes, frozen drinks, aromatic long drinks, and non-alcoholic options.
Smoothly does it for Clan Campbell
Stock Spirits Group tapped into the shot occasion with a Scotch whisky-based vanilla-flavoured liqueur called Clan Campbell Smooth Shot Vanilla.
The liqueur combines blended Scotch whisky with vanilla flavour, and sits at 25% ABV. It is designed to be enjoyed as a shot, neat or over ice, as part of mid to high-energy occasions.
Anne Martin, chief marketing officer at Stock Spirits Group, parent company of Clan Campbell, said: “The whisky category has been losing relevance with younger adult consumers, and Smooth Shot Vanilla is designed to address that directly.”
Clan Campbell Smooth Shot Vanilla is being rolled out in France, with further launches planned throughout Europe this year. The whisky-based liqueur is priced at RRP €13.40 (US$16) per 700ml bottle.
Vodka evokes Greek summer with olives as an ingredient
An olive-distilled vodka named Ammos launched, designed for Martinis and inspired by the flavours and lifestyle of the Aegean.
Ammos is made with two signature ingredients: fresh Vakhalou lemons, and handpicked, naturally fermented, dry-cured black olives. Both ingredients undergo a two-week maceration in British wheat-grain spirit before being cold-distilled under vacuum using rotary evaporation.
Housed in a ceramic bottle, it is distilled in the UK by Vault, an aperitivo distillery near Cambridge. It sits at 42% ABV, and retails for £62 (US$84) from the brand’s website and speciality retailers.
Convenience key for De Kuyper
De Kuyper Royal Distillers has expanded its portfolio of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails with 200ml single-serve cans.
The range launched with Passionfruit Martini, and Amaretto Sour at 8% ABV, and Espresso Martini at 10% ABV.
“We are seeing a strong consumer shift towards convenience...” said Remco de Feijter, global brand manager of De Kuyper. “We are ensuring that consumers do not have to compromise on taste when enjoying a cocktail on the go.”
Aperol launches canned version of its popular Spritz serve
Italian spirits company Campari Group has launched a canned RTD lower-ABV version of its bottled Aperol Spritz.
Titled Aperol Spritz To Go, the format aims to make the classic Aperol and Prosecco-based cocktail more accessible to existing fans and new audiences outside bars.
Andrea Neri, managing director of House of Aperitifs at Campari Group, said: “Aperol Spritz has become a symbol of contemporary social style, and this new RTD format opens the door to new moments and places while staying true to the spirit that has defined Aperol for over a century.”
Aperol Spritz To Go is packaged in a 250ml slimline can with an ABV of 5% and an RRP of £3 (US$4).
Tanglin’s Great Eastern gin is the best policy
Singapore's Tanglin Gin Distillery created a custom gin for insurance company Great Eastern to mark its partnership with OCBC Group.
The gin commemorates a partnership between Great Eastern and the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), honouring the induction of a new class of Great Eastern Private Partners.
Tanglin Distillery was established in 2018 to address a gap in Singapore’s cocktail scene and to explore the country’s diverse flavours in spirits. Its private label services offer a solution for those who need ‘precision, reliability, and local craft prestige.’
Great Eastern said Tanglin Gin was the ideal choice to create the spirit that reflects the prestige of high-net-worth advisory.
Four Roses blossoms under new owner with Single Barrel
Gallo-owned Four Roses Bourbon launched the second annual instalment of its Single Barrel Collection.
The whiskeys are dedicated to the distillery’s 10 unique recipes and are Four Roses’ first releases under the ownership of Gallo, which acquired the brand from Japan’s Kirin Holdings in April in a multi-million-dollar deal.
Originally launched last year, the rotating Single Barrel Collection offers whiskey fans the opportunity to discover Four Roses’ 10 Bourbon recipes, each featuring unique combinations of mash bills and yeast strains. The Single Barrel releases are priced at US$49.99.
