Top spirits launches from June 2026
June’s lineup of new spirits had us humming the Yellow Submarine song thanks to a returning whisky, and craving spicy Margs with a chilli-infused orange liqueur.
June saw a few welcome returns with Bruichladdich bringing back an old favourite and Tormore Distillery making its comeback with single malts.
Meanwhile, some brands went in new directions as Hennessy entered the ready-to-drink (RTD) space and Luxardo took a break from caffeine.
Elsewhere, Cointreau had us in the mood for Spicy Margaritas with the launch of a chilli-infused expression.
Scroll down for the full lineup of new spirits that hit the market in June.
For more new releases, see what products launched in April and May.
Hennessy cocktails promise something very special
LVMH debuted Hennessy Very Special Cocktails, a ready-to-drink (RTD) range under its flagship Cognac brand.
The collection includes three serves presented in 375ml Hennessy VS bottles. Marking the brand’s entry into the RTD sector, the line includes the HennyRita, an 18%-ABV twist on a Margarita; the 20%-ABV Henny Berry, described as a Mojito-inspired cocktail with natural blackcurrants and blackberries; and the 18%-ABV Henny Iced Tea, which combines crisp black tea with orange and lemon flavours, and is complemented by the soft vanilla and spice character of the VS Cognac.
The Hennessy Very Special Cocktails are available exclusively at select retailers in the States for US$15.99.
Madeira casks shape latest Hearts & Crafts whisky
English producer Cotswolds Distillery released the seventh whisky in its Hearts & Crafts series, aged in Madeira casks.
The annual series celebrates the Arts and Crafts movement that flourished in the Cotswolds in the late 19th century. The latest release, Cotswolds Hearts & Crafts Madeira Cask Single Malt Whisky, has been matured in hand-selected American oak ex-Madeira casks, and bottled non-chill filtered at an ABV of 54%.
Its tasting notes include aromas of cherries, toffee and frangipane, followed by freshly baked Bakewell Tarts, dried strawberries, and sweet spices on the palate. Each bottle comes in presentation tubes with a floral design inspired by the artwork of William Morris. It has a recommended retail price of £100 (US$134).
Le Tribute zeros in on alc-free RTD aperitivos
MG Destilerías’ Le Tribute entered the zero-ABV market with the release of Non-Alcoholic Bitter Aperitivo.
The 0.0% Bitter Aperitivo was created with premium hospitality venues in mind, such as rooftop bars, terraces, and hotels, where the demand for high-quality non-alcoholic options is growing. Packaged in 200ml bottles, it is positioned as a ready-to-drink (RTD) serve that replicates the structure and complexity of traditional bitter apéritifs, while remaining 100% alcohol-free.
Manu Girò, CEO of MG Destilerías, said: “With this launch, Le Tribute expands beyond mixology and enters the aperitivo occasion, offering a sophisticated alcohol-free alternative that stays true to our commitment to flavour, craftsmanship and contemporary elegance.”
New citrus and chilli liqueur from Sierra
Stock Spirits-owned Tequila brand Sierra launched a citrus and chilli liqueur inspired by the classic Margarita cocktail.
Sierra Lime is made with blanco Tequila and natural flavourings. It is said to combine fresh lime flavour, balanced sweetness, and a subtle hint of chilli, creating a light, fruity liqueur with a tangy, zesty twist and mild heat. Hendrik Schatz, marketing director at Stock Spirits Group, said the liqueur “adds a fresh, flavour-led expression to the range, building on the brand’s bold, colourful character while giving consumers a new and accessible way to enjoy Sierra”.
It is bottled at 18% ABV and is intended to be served as a shot or added to beer. Sierra Lime is priced at €14.99 (US$17.50).
Bruichladdich’s Yellow Submarine resurfaces
Islay distillery Bruichladdich brought back its Yellow Submarine whisky as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations this year.
Rémy Cointreau-owned Bruichladdich came out of mothballs in 2001, and the Yellow Submarine series was born from a mixup in the early 2000s, when US Military Intelligence mistakenly flagged the distillery as a potential site for weapons of mass destruction. “In the early days we didn’t have big budgets or slick marketing; we had a tight-knit team, a recovering old distillery, and a bright yellow submarine parked outside,” said chief executive Douglas Taylor. “Bringing Yellow Submarine back for our 25th anniversary is about honouring that spirit.”
The 2026 edition follows Whisky of Mass Distinction: Yellow Submarine (2005) and Yellow Submarine II: The Legend Resurfaces (2018). It is bottled at 54.2% ABV and priced at £100 (US$134).
Tarquin’s intros Cornish Apple & Elderflower Gin
Cornish producer Tarquin’s Gin released an apple and elderflower expression.
The gin marks the second summer release for the distillery after chili mango, and was decided through a public vote carried out with thousands of fans nationwide in the UK. The limited edition gin infuses crisp Cornish apples and delicate elderflower blossom. Bottled at 38% ABV, it offers notes of apples and elderflower, with a touch of juniper on the palate. It is inspired by the Cornish hedgerows, orchards, and coastal meadows.
Tarquin’s Cornish Apple & Elderflower Gin is available for a limited time on the brand’s website, as well as in Tarquin’s Gin Shops located in Cornwall and Devon. It retails for £39.95 (US$46.50).
Elixir Distillers breathes new life into Tormore
Elixir Distillers has released its first permanent range of single malts for Tormore following its acquisition of the Scotch whisky brand in 2022 from Pernod Ricard.
The range features three expressions: Tormore ‘Timeless’ (43% ABV/ £41.95/US$55.44); Tormore 12 Year Old (46% ABV/£54.95); and Tormore 16 Year Old Sherry Cask (46.8% ABV/£79.95). The range is designed to showcase the distillery’s fruit-forward character, which under its previous owner was primarily used to produce spirit for blended whiskies.
“It was a spirit I really respected. I knew we had a distillery that could produce good, fruity liquid, but it wasn’t optimised,” Elixir Distillers cofounder Sukhinder Singh told The Spirits Business. “I knew we could make something longterm that was a lot bigger; we could enrich it.”
Luxardo takes a caffeine break with new liqueur
Italian producer Luxardo released a decaffeinated espresso liqueur.
A US-exclusive release, the liqueur contains 0.4mg of caffeine, and has an ABV of 27%. It is designed to remove caffeine from espresso cocktails and create new opportunities for enjoying coffee-based drinks. It is made with decaffeinated Arabica beans sourced from Brazil, Vietnam, and Uganda, which are roasted and ground, then infused for 25 days to replicate the flavour of freshly pulled espresso shots.
Matteo Luxardo, global export director at Luxardo, said: “Creating a decaffeinated version of our espresso liqueur allowed us to stay true to tradition and our quality standards while expanding the ways that people can enjoy espresso cocktails to their liking in a modern context.” Luxardo Decaf Espresso Liqueur is available in the US for US$29.99.
Bayou Rum relaunches with new recipe
Stoli Group relaunched its Bayou Rum brand in the US with an ‘improved’ blend and new packaging.
“For the first time in Bayou Rum history, we are unveiling an enhanced recipe for our two flagship expressions: Bayou White and Bayou Spiced,” said Reiniel Vicente Diaz, the second-generation master distiller who has guided the distillery’s liquid profile since 2013.
The relaunch marked a move away from a heavy 100% pot-still spirit to a lighter, more mixable blend of copper potstill distillate and column-still spirit. The new rums are designed to enhance everyday cocktails like Mojitos, Daiquiris, and Highballs. The rums are available for US$15-US$16 per 750ml bottle.
Ben Lomond tees up gin for this year’s Open major
The official gin of The Open, Ben Lomond, celebrated the golf major’s 154th edition with a special release.
The Open is due to take place this year at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, from 12 to 19 July. As The Open’s official gin, the Loch Lomond Group-owned brand creates a limited edition expression for the championship each year. This year’s pays homage to the venue, with botanicals such as blackcurrant berries, wild chamomile, and sorrel foraged from around the course’s links.
“Royal Birkdale is one of the great links courses, shaped by wind, salt air, and terrain that changes with every round,” said Andrew Jack, group marketing director of Loch Lomond Group.
Frapin courts new drinkers with Collector’s Edition
Single estate Cognac producer Frapin launched Collector’s Edition VSOP, with a new look for its flagship bottling that hopes to engage a younger generation.
The limited run of 8,000 bottles features artwork filled with nods to the Frapin estate in Segonzac. It also has piano keys and musical notation motifs that reference Frapin’s participation in the annual Cognac Blues Passions festival in July. The brand’s communication manager, Thomas Soret, said: “The drinkers of Frapin today may be 35 to 40-years-old and above, so we want to attract younger people.”
The brand will also offer cocktail recipes and has suggested serving Frapin VSOP straight from the freezer. Frapin’s Collector’s Edition VSOP is priced at RRP €69 (US$80).
Barcelona coast inspires Gin MG release
Spanish producer MG Destilerías added its first permanent addition to the Gin MG core range: Brisa, a coastal lifestyle- inspired expression.
Inspired by the sea breeze of Barcelona’s summer nights, Gin MG Brisa uses locally sourced botanicals such as Spanish tangerine, pine, fig, and bay leaf. Manu Giró, CEO of MG Destilerías, said: “With Brisa, we wanted to capture the true spirit of the coast of Barcelona.”
Gin MG Brisa (40% ABV) has an RRP of €14.90 (US$17) for a 700ml bottle. It is also available in a gift set with four branded cups.
Cointreau Spicy makes fiery arrival in UK
Orange liqueur brand Cointreau turned up the heat for summer with the launch of a chilli-infused expression called Cointreau Spicy.
The drink is crafted from a new Cointreau orange liqueur that sits at 30% ABV (10% lower than Cointreau L’Unique), and has been ‘fired up’ through Bird’s Eye chilli maceration and natural chilli and jalapeño flavourings. It also has ‘a touch’ of natural cucumber flavour for added freshness and vegetal green notes.
Nick Ganich, marketing director at parent firm Rémy Cointreau, said the liqueur was “developed to make it easy to create consistent, greattasting spicy cocktails at home or in bars”. Cointreau Spicy is available in UK retail for £27 (US$36).
El Jimador enters the Spritz mix in US
Brown-Forman launched a ready-to- drink (RTD) Spritz range under its El Jimador Tequila brand in the US.
The canned El Jimador Tequila Spritz line uses the brand’s 100%-agave Blanco offering as its base, and comes in three 4.8% ABV flavours: mango, lime, and orange. Mary Beth O’Mara, US and Canada brand director for Brown-Forman’s RTD portfolio, said the new line “delivers a light, Spritz- drinking experience perfect for any summer activity, and every social gathering”.
The range comes in four packs of 355ml cans with a retail price of US$10.99 in the US. “As the latest addition to our growing portfolio in this incredibly fastgrowing category, this barquality cocktail is the natural next step in our RTD journey,” O’Mara added.
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