Blame the US Shutdown for Missing the Newest Seasonal Craft Beers and Spirits

New product launches from alcohol brands are on hold amid the government shutdown.Photographer: Brian Kaiser/Bloomberg

America will have to wait for the new creamy version of Magic Rabbit chocolate and peanut butter flavored whiskey.

The liquor’s planned January debut is another casualty of the government shutdown, which has ground to a halt Treasury Department approvals alcoholic beverage makers must obtain before introducing a new product or making changes to their recipes or labels.