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Suntory Minus 196 has launched a new flavour in Australia, Suntory Minus 196 Double Peach,  made sing the same Freeze Crush Infusion Technology that created the much- Double Lemon and Double Grape predecessors. 

For the Suntory Minus 196 Double Peach, whole peaches are frozen in liquid nitrogen at minus 196 degrees, then pulverised. The peach powder is infused with shochu and vodka, then added to soda to create a light and fresh-flavoured peach drink with ‘double’ the taste. Each Minus 196 Double Peach can has 112 calories and 0 grams of sugar.

Beam Suntory CMO Trent Chapman said, “Since its launch, Suntory Minus 196 has had a huge impact on the RTD category and we are excited to continue building this brand with another authentic and unmistakable Japanese flavour.”

Suntory Minus 196 Double Peach (ABV 6 per cent) is available nationally at most major liquor retailers alongside Minus 196 Double Lemon and Double Grape with a recommended retail price (RRP) of $26 (four pack) and $54 (ten pack).

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