With dozens of new releases across several product categories coming to the market every month, we have compiled a list of some of the latest products available for retail distribution in our Marketplace Round-up.
Red Mill Rum: The revival of a family-owned rum brand
Red Mill Rum has announced the release of its first bottling, the Red Mill Classic Rum, a style of rum and packaging that proudly reflects the history of the distillery.
David Fesq, Red Mill Rum Founder, says the label was first created by his great-grandfather after the depression, growing into an iconic Sydney brand in the post-war years before being sold.
Fesq began making the rums again in 2020 and describes the latest release as “our expression of the old and the new”, packaged with a tropical label that is a rework of an original Fesq & Company liqueur label from the 1940s.
Merging a story of the past with a vision for the future, Red Mill Classic Rum blends a selection of casks that were approximately 50 per cent ex-whiskey casks with 50 per cent ex-wine casks, settled in older American oak for six weeks before bottling by hand at 40 per cent ABV for a versatile style.
Red Mill Rum is already enjoyed in more than 150 bars and venues around Sydney, now expanding its presence across retail. Red Mill Classic Rum is available at an RRP of $90.
Distributor: Direct
New convenient pack format for Pressman’s Apple Cider
Pressman’s Apple Cider is now available in a convenient new 10-pack format of 375ml cans, responding to increasing consumer demand for portability and ease. This cider has earned its reputation for a balanced sweetness, crisp finish, and vibrant apple notes with a hint of tartness. Crafted from premium Australian apples, it delivers an expert blend of sweet and dry flavours.
As the warmer months approach, the 10-pack format arrives at the perfect time, offering a versatile option for various occasions. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue, a post-beach refreshment, or a relaxed gathering at home with friends, Pressman’s Cider was created with the modern drinkers’ occasion needs in mind.
Pressman’s Cider is the ultimate summer companion, available in 375ml 10-pack cans and 330ml six-pack bottles. Its crisp, refreshing taste is ideal for sunny days and balmy evenings, making it the go-to choice this summer.
Distributor: Australian Beer Co.
Corryton Burge portfolio welcomes trio of sparkling wines
Family winemaker Corryton Burge is celebrating the release of its inaugural Sparkling Collection, capturing the legacy of the sixth-generation winemaking family and its dedication to vibrant, elegant wines.
The unveiling of the Sparkling Collection has been a much-anticipated occasion for the Burge family, led by siblings Trent and Amelia Burge.
“The Barossa Valley and Burge family are two integral pieces of the South Australian wine story and we’re so proud to be showcasing them to a new generation of wine lovers through Corryton Burge,” says Amelia.
“We’re only just getting started sharing a new side of our family’s winemaking legacy and we hope Corryton Burge is the epitome of the joy and passion we feel for wine.”
Sitting within the Sparkling Collection is the NV Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay, a rich and balanced wine with a crisp natural acidity; 2019 Martha Mae Tasmanian Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay, aged on lees for three years to create depth; and NV Sparkling Red, crafted from Barossa-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Grenache.
Distributor: ALM, Verasion Wines and The Wine Agent
Grant’s Triple Wood shines at IWSC as highest scoring blended Scotch whisky
With more than 135 years of history and heritage, Grant’s is the brand that started William Grant & Sons. According to IWSR data, Grant’s is the second-largest Scotch whisky brand by volume in Australia and the fourth-largest Scotch whisky brand globally.
Aged in three woods for one smooth taste, Grant’s Triple Wood whisky is matured in three different casks. Virgin oak cask provides spicy robustness, while American oak lends subtle vanilla smoothness and Bourbon refill offers brown sugar sweetness, resulting in a smoother, richer and more mellow taste.
Receiving 98 points at the 2024 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC), Grant’s Triple Wood was the highest scoring blended Scotch whisky. With more than 50 years of experience, the IWSC is one the of the largest and most influential spirits awards globally.
Scoring 98 out of 100, Grant’s Triple Wood received the highest rank of Gold Outstanding, with judges highlighting the “harmonious blend of sweet pear, balanced by a touch of smoke.”
Distributor: William Grant & Sons
The latest release of celebrated Peter Lehmann Master’s Collection
Peter Lehmann Wines has released the latest iteration of its Master’s Collection, comprising the 2017 Wigan Riesling, the 2017 Margaret Semillon, the 2021 Mentor Cabernet Sauvignon, and the 2021 Eight Songs Shiraz.
Since the first release in the early 1990s, the Peter Lehmann Master’s Collection has been recognised for its quality with numerous awards and accolades. In particular, the Wigan Riesling has consistently won awards throughout the years, notably winning the IWSC award for Best Riesling in the World six times.
The Master’s Collection celebrates the people who influenced the Peter Lehmann winemaking journey and drove the winery’s passion to craft the finest possible Barossa wines. Representing the best of the Barossa, the Master’s Collection highlights the region’s traditional varietals.
Peter Lehmann Wines sources its fruit from a diverse and high-quality selection of more than 800 hand-tended vineyards across all 14 Barossa subregions, from the valley floor to the elevated sites of the Eden Valley. The winemaking team’s more than 100 years of collective vintage experience allows them to find a balance between remaining contemporary and respecting the unique Peter Lehmann house style.
All wines in the collection will cellar exceptionally under the right conditions and are released with bottle age: a minimum of five years for whites and a minimum of two for reds.
With an RRP of $50 each, the latest Master’s Collection release is expected to hit the market this month.
Distributor: Casella Family Brands
XXXX commits to innovation with XXXX Ultra Zero Carb
XXXX has unveiled an exciting innovation in the zero-carb space, with the launch of XXXX Ultra Zero Carb. This new product offers beer drinkers a guilt-free option with zero carbs, breaking through the traditional barriers to beer enjoyment.
A refreshing and easy-drinking Australian lager, the new release is brewed with Rho hop out of the historic Castlemaine brewery. With its low bitterness profile, XXXX Ultra Zero Carb is set to attract a new generation of lighter beer drinkers, leveraging the trust and heritage of the iconic Queensland brand.
Reflecting the growing consumer trend towards better-for-you products, XXXX Ultra Zero Carb underscores the brewery’s commitment to providing high-quality, innovative beer options for the nation.
Distributor: Lion
Reed & Co. Distillery release premium shochu RTD, Yuzu Chuhai
Recognising that most ready-to-drink shochu cocktails on the market were not to the makers’ own standards, Reed & Co. Distillery aims to bring the quality flavour of an authentic honkaku-style shochu to the RTD market with its new canned cocktail release, Yuzu Chuhai.
Reed & Co Distillery’s artisanal, single-distilled shochu is crafted from Australian-grown biodynamic Tachiminori Rice. The shochu, which retains more of the rice flavour than multiple-distilled and cheaper korui shochu, is paired with yuzu fruit from Ovens Valley, Victoria.
As well as winning the trophy for Best RTD Cocktail or Premix at the Royal Melbourne Australian Distilled Spirits Awards, Co-owner Rachel Reed said that Yuzu Chuhai has wide appeal.
“We know that people love a citrus cocktail like a Tom Collins or a Sour, our Yuzushu and NEO gin are popular for that reason. Rice shochu and yuzu pair perfectly. Once you add carbonation to the equation, you get a highball that is simply delicate and delicious,” she said.
Distributor: Direct