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Top 50 innovative spirits launches of 2020: 20-11 26th January, 2021 by Nicola Carruthers
A botanical-infused Canadian whisky and a non-alcoholic ‘mezcal’ made our list of innovative spirits
The fourth instalment of our top 50 innovative spirits launches of the last 12 months features game-changing products from Scottish distiller Brewdog, Chicago’s Skeptic Distillery and rye whiskey producer Whistlepig.
The sea played a key role in launches from Cognac house Camus and English gin maker Salcombe Distilling Co, while non-alcoholic ‘spirits’ welcomed a raft of innovations from new entrant Senser and alcohol-free ‘spirit’ brand Fluère.
Meanwhile, the creative minds at Ontario’s Forty Creek debuted the world’s first botanical-infused Canadian whisky.