BOOZE NEWS: Lipton Joins The Hard Beverage Game With Lipton Hard Iced Tea

We've got Lipton's new boozy teas and an Irish whiskey that upskilled the art of the bottle. Let's see what else we're serving on BOOZE NEWS.

Lipton Hard Iced Tea

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Lipton takes its iconic iced tea and reimagines it as a 5% ABV hard seltzer - Lipton Hard Iced Tea! Made with real brewed Lipton tea, natural flavors, and a premium malt base, this non-carbonated alcoholic beverage launches in four can't-miss flavors: Lemon, Peach, Half & Half (the brand's lemonade blend), and Strawberry. Find the tangy, refreshing hard teas in variety packs or single 24oz cans for around $15 per 8-pack at retailers nationwide. With Lipton's signature smoothness shining through, this just-sweet-enough sipping sensation promises to be a sunny season essential.

Iron Hill X Make-A-Wish's Hops & Wishes

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East Coast brewery Iron Hill partnered with Make-A-Wish for a heartwarming new hazy IPA, Hops & Wishes. This limited 6.7% ABV brew release is rife with tropical aromas like citrus, pineapple, mango, and cherry. A portion of proceeds went to Make-A-Wish, with every pint poured at Delaware Iron Hill locations. Hops & Wishes lets craft beer fans drink to the dreams of critically ill children coming true.

The Waterford's The Waterford - Cuvée Koffi

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Irish whiskey trailblazer Waterford Distillery unveils its new bottle: The Waterford - Cuvée Koffi. This groundbreaking cuvée blends 24 single farm-origin Irish whiskies (6-7 years aged), created from distinct Irish barleys. Hitting shelves at $73, it's matured across four cask types for wonderful complexity. Flavor notes span red apple, chili, chocolate, and licorice. Its gorgeous label art pops with vibrant colors by artist Nathanaël Koffi.

Wild Turkey's Master's Keep

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Wild Turkey adds to its annual Master's Keep series with the limited Triumph release - the distillery's oldest aged rye whiskey ever at 10 years old. The 104-proof, small-batch bourbon was hand-picked a decade ago by legendary Master Distiller Eddie Russell for his rye-loving son Bruce. With extended aging giving Triumph bold flavors of honey, clove, dark chocolate, dates, mocha, and pepper ($275), this sweet 'n' spicy spirit redefines what rye can be. After a presale in June, Triumph reaches shelves nationwide before Father's Day - a perfect premium pour for discerning rye fans.

Not a Celebrity Tequila

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Not a Celebrity Tequila is an affordable, additive-free blanco made from 100% organic agave in Jalisco, Mexico, with a cheeky brand name. In the face of what seems like every celebrity and their mothers launching a new booze brand, NACT comes to stores at a humble $40 per bottle. The aroma has fresh notes of citrus, vanilla, and agave. It's a good "gateway" blanco for the uninitiated at a low-risk price. Launched in May 2024, the spirit is available online and at bars/restaurants in NY, MA, and RI.