Chilled’s Top 10 Drops for February 2026
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Below are ten standout spirits worth sipping, sharing and showing off.
1. Bols Blue 1575
SRP: $35 / 700 mL
To celebrate its 450th anniversary, Lucas Bols has introduced Bols Blue 1575, a super-premium, modern reinterpretation of its iconic Blue Curaçao. The release builds on a legacy of blue liqueurs that dates back to 1912, when Bols first launched its original Crème de Ciel.
Crafted in Amsterdam, Bols Blue 1575 blends distilled orange peels with a botanical spiced rum. Island botanicals including vanilla, grains of paradise, and cardamom add warmth and tropical spice, resulting in a vibrant, orange-forward liqueur with layered depth and bold character.
2. GREY GOOSE Berry Rouge
SRP: $25.99 / 750 mL
Marking the brand’s largest flavored vodka launch in over a decade, GREY GOOSE Berry Rouge expands the portfolio with a naturally vibrant, berry-driven expression. Made with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries sourced from the Mediterranean, the vodka is crafted without added sugar, preservatives, or coloring.
Bright and tangy on the palate, Berry Rouge delivers ripe berry flavor balanced by GREY GOOSE’s signature smooth texture and clean finish, offering a fresh take on premium flavored vodka for sipping or mixing.
“Consumers continue to seek cocktails made with spirits that are both premium and flavorful,” said GREY GOOSE Vice President of Global Marketing Aleco Azqueta. “With Berry Rouge, we wanted to rethink what a flavored vodka can be, creating a multidimensional blend of four berries that delivers a vibrant flavor. It’s a delicious way for consumers to pick pleasure without compromise, whether enjoyed on its own or mixed into a great cocktail.”
3. Smokehead 15 Year Old
SRP: $69.99 / 700 mL
Smokehead has introduced its oldest expression to date with the US launch of Smokehead 15 Year Old, a peated Islay single malt priced at $69.99. The September release marks the brand’s expansion into aged territory while maintaining its signature smoky profile. The new expression is aged for 15 years and bottled at 43% ABV. According to the brand’s official tasting notes, the whisky delivers citrus, vanilla, and coastal brine alongside its characteristic peat smoke.
“Bringing Smokehead 15-Year-Old to the U.S. marks an exciting milestone in our expansion,” said Erika Solorzano, marketing manager for North America. “Smokehead has already built a loyal following for its bold personality and innovative cask techniques, and we’re thrilled to now share that rebellious spirit with whisky fans across the United States.”
4. Catoctin Creek Distilling Company
Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, Virginia’s award-winning rye whisky distillery, has announced the arrival of three new products at Virginia ABC stores statewide beginning February 2026. The new offerings include a heritage-inspired flavored gin and two popular spirits now available in larger, value-driven formats.
• Shenandoah Gin Strawberry & Pawpaw Flavored Gin (750 mL)
SRP: $36, VABC #66948
Inspired by an old Appalachian recipe, Catoctin Creek’s Shenandoah Gin features natural strawberry and pawpaw flavors with a soft pink hue from black carrot juice. Bright, fruit-forward, and distinctly regional, it showcases ingredients long celebrated in the Shenandoah and Appalachian regions.
• Applejack (1 L)
SRP: $27, VABC #53640
Now available in a 1-liter bottle, Catoctin Creek Applejack delivers rich apple character with warm, approachable depth. The larger format offers added value while maintaining the same versatility for sipping neat or mixing in cocktails.
• Roundstone Rye Whisky (1 L)
SRP: $49, VABC #24399
Made from 100 percent rye grain, Roundstone Rye offers bold spice, a clean finish, and a classic Virginia rye profile in a larger size suited for enthusiasts and cocktail programs alike.
5. Absolut TABASCO
SRP: $25 / 750 mL
ABSOLUT and TABASCO Brand have teamed up to create a spicy flavored vodka that balances heat with flavor. ABSOLUT TABASCO delivers distinct notes of aged chili peppers and vinegar, rounded by a subtle underlying sweetness.
Bold yet approachable, the release adds a fiery option to the flavored vodka category, ideal for brunch cocktails, savory serves, or spice-forward twists on classics.
6. Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Toasted Stout
SRP: $15.99 / 4-pack
This seasonal stout combines the depth of bourbon barrels with rich roasted malt character. Aged entirely in fresh bourbon barrels, the beer pours midnight black with a cappuccino-like head and delivers notes of toasted oak, coffee, vanilla, caramel, and roasted marshmallow for a balanced yet indulgent drinking experience.
7. Owl’s Brew Spiked Pop
SRP: $11.99/6-pack; $21.99/12-pack; $3.99/19.2oz
Owl’s Brew enters the fast-growing hard soda category with Spiked Pop, a line of clean-label RTDs made with real juices, botanicals, teas, and herbs. Launching nationwide March 1, the lineup features seven nostalgic flavors with modern twists, all at 4.8% ABV.
Spiked Pop represents the brand’s largest expansion to date, responding to consumer demand for familiar flavors with fewer trade-offs and transparent ingredients.
Spiked Pop flavors include: Watermelon Lime, The Doc, Pineapple Dew, Cream Soda, Black Cherry, Strawberry Hibiscus, Lemon Lime
8. Tequila Ocho Terroir Select
Tequila Ocho continues its exploration of terroir in spirits with the launch of Terroir Select, a new series of single-region, multi-field tequilas made from blue Weber agave grown across eight designated zones in Mexico’s Highlands.
The first vintage, Comunidad, features agaves sourced from family-owned ranchos near Ocho’s home in Arandas, Jalisco. Available in both Plata and Reposado expressions at 40% ABV, the release highlights regional agave character while supporting multigenerational growers during a challenging period for the agave market.
“Terroir Select serves two purposes,” Tequila Ocho co-founder Carlos Camarena said. “First, it enables us to help smaller agave farmers who share our commitment to growing only the best agave on some of the best land Mexico has to offer. Hence the name of the first release, Comunidad, which translates in English to ‘community’.
“Second, it allows us to explore the influence that terroir of other regions in Mexico has on tequila. This helps deepen our understanding of the role terroir plays in the cultivation of blue Weber agave and, in turn, its role in tequila distilled from those agaves.”
9. New Mix RTD’s
SRP: $10.99 / 4-pack
Crafted and canned at Casa Herradura in Jalisco, Mexico, New Mix is made with El Jimador Blanco Tequila and delivers bold, refreshing flavors inspired by Mexican cocktail culture. First introduced in 1997 as Mexico’s original premixed tequila RTD, the brand blends heritage craftsmanship with modern convenience as it expands into the U.S. market.
“New Mix is more than just a cocktail; it’s an invitation to celebrate connection, flavor, and Mexican pride,” said Mary Beth O’Mara, USA&C Brand Director, Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Portfolio. “As Mexico’s most beloved RTD, we’re thrilled to import this authentic experience with U.S. fans looking for a real taste of Mexico in every can.”
10. Mom Water Iced Tea + Vodka RTD’s
SRP: $19.99 / 8-pack
Mom Water is introducing its first Iced Tea + Vodka line this spring, expanding into a new RTD category while staying true to its signature style. The non-carbonated canned cocktails are unsweetened, contain zero sugar or artificial sweeteners, and are just 90 calories each.
The lineup launches in four personality-driven flavors, Jenny (Classic Tea), Katie (Peach Tea), Nikki (Raspberry Tea), and Lisa (Strawberry Tea), packaged in the “Bes-TEAS” variety pack. The cans will roll out in select states with major retailers and expand nationwide via DTC shortly after.
Chilled’s Top Ten Drops
Chilled’s Top Ten Drops is a monthly editorial series highlighting the most exciting new releases in the world of spirits and mixology. Designed for bartenders, brand partners, and enthusiasts alike, the series celebrates craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of today’s cocktail experience.
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