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Diageo plc reports news across its global beverage alcohol portfolio, including spirits, whisky, tequila, vodka, rum, ready-to-drink cocktails and flavored malt beverages. Coverage centers on brand activity for names such as Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Bulleit, Ketel One, Buchanan's, Tequila Don Julio, Rumple Minze and Stitzel-Weller Distillery.
Recurring updates include product launches, limited-edition bottles, distillery-exclusive releases, packaging collaborations, sports and entertainment partnerships, and ready-to-serve or single-serve format extensions. Company-level announcements also cover regional sales trends, portfolio actions, operating programs and ADR context for a company listed in London and on the New York Stock Exchange under DEO.
Diageo (NYSE:DEO) launched Captain Morgan Sliced Colada Variety Pack on April 21, 2026, a 12-count pack of 12 oz ready-to-drink malt cocktails in Piña Colada, Strawberry, Mango and Passionfruit flavors.
Each can is 5% ABV, suggested retail price $18.99, available at select retailers nationwide, with planned IRL mini-retreat marketing activations and social updates via @captainmorganusa.
Tequila Don Julio 1942 (NYSE:DEO) launched a gold FIFA World Cup 2026™ limited-edition 1942 bottle, available in the United States and Canada for a suggested retail price of $225. The bottle mirrors the World Cup trophy, features a malachite closure, and contains the same añejo tequila aged at least two years. The brand also debuts a global campaign, Made to Be Raised, starring Thierry Henry with multichannel advertising and tournament-time placements.
Crown Royal (NYSE:DEO) launched a limited-edition co-branded Crown Royal Camo Capsule Collection with Realtree on April 2, 2026, featuring Realtree APX camo on a collectible purple 750ml bag and wearable merchandise.
The collection includes a camo bag, hoodie, t-shirt, baseball cap and 45‑quart cooler, fronts by Rob Rausch, and is available now while supplies last. Crown Royal is donating $20,000 plus up to $10,000 of wearable proceeds to the Purple Heart Foundation.
Diageo (NYSE:DEO) brand Smirnoff Ice launched the Icy Island Variety Pack on March 25, 2026, a four-flavor flavored malt beverage range (4.5% ABV) sold in 12-packs with a suggested retail price of $17.99. The brand staged beach pop-ups with reality personalities to promote summer trial and social buzz.
Rumple Minze (NYSE:DEO) launched Rumple Minze Cinnamint Whiskey on March 23, 2026, a 100‑proof flavored whiskey that fuses blazing cinnamon heat with the brand's signature icy peppermint chill.
Products will roll out nationally beginning March 2026 in 750mL at a suggested retail price of $19.99, plus 375mL, 50mL and 1L formats.
Diageo (NYSE: DEO) will mark St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2026 by participating in the NYSE opening/closing bell tradition at the New York Stock Exchange trading floor.
The NYSE pre-market update for March 17, 2026 also notes an $86.25 million capital raise by VENU and a pre-market report by Ashley Mastronardi.
Ketel One Vodka (NYSE:DEO) launches a social-first campaign titled "The Spirit Advisor's Day Off" starring Patrick Schwarzenegger to reposition the martini as a daytime cocktail. The creative showcases Espresso Martini, Tomatini and Dirty Martini across brunch, golf and poolside scenes.
Videos roll out on Instagram, YouTube and via Paid Linear TV with AMC+ beginning March 16, 2026.
Oban (NYSE:DEO) introduces Oban Aged 15 Years Port Cask Finish, a limited-edition single malt combining Oban's coastal character with red-fruit influence from American Oak Ruby Port casks. Released March 9, 2026, it is 52.1% ABV, 750mL, with a suggested retail price of $130 and limited national availability.
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey (NYSE:DEO) launched Bulleit Bourbon Mesquite Smoked Malt, a limited-release Kentucky Straight Bourbon available March 2, 2026. The 750mL bottle is priced at a suggested retail of $49.99 and bottles at 93 proof (46.5% ABV). The mashbill is 65% corn, 30% mesquite smoked malt, 5% malted barley.
The whiskey was first distilled in November 2018, aged a minimum six years, pulled in 2025 and bottled in Fall 2025; limited nationwide distribution.
Aviation American Gin (NYSE:DEO) launched its first flavor innovation in over two decades: Cranberry & Blood Orange Flavored Gin on February 26, 2026. The new permanent SKU blends tart cranberry and citrus-forward blood orange with Aviation's botanical profile for easy at-home cocktailing.
Co-owner Ryan Reynolds stars in a launch video; Diageo marketing highlights versatility across cocktails like the Bloody Good Mimosa, Blimey Fizz, and Crimson Cosmo. The product is available nationwide; more details at aviationgin.com and @AviationGin.