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WILD SHOT MEZCAL This new mezcal from country star Toby Keith is a 1OO% green agave spirit, complete with a worm at the bottom of the bottle.  Suggested retail for the Silver is $46.99 and $49.99 for the Reposado.  Available from United Liquors.

CHATEAU de LAUBAD “SIGNATURE” ARMAGNACThis Bas Armagnac brandy is handcrafted using Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche grapes from the largest single-estate vineyard in France.  Suggested retail is $34.99.  Available from Ideal Wine & Spirits Company.

SAMUEL ADAMS 13th HOUR The latest in a series of brews from the Samuel Adams Barrel Room Collection, this Belgian Stout combines the roasted chocolate and coffee flavors of a stout with the spicy character of a Belgian ale aged in oak.  The brew gets is name from the mythical... Read More

RIAZUL TEQUILA This line of 1OO% blue agave tequilas includes Añejo, Blanco and Reposado expressions.  Aged in French white oak barrels formerly holding cognac or brandy, the Añejo is aged for two years, longer than any other tequila in its class, and has caramel, agave, mild clove, almond, butter, vanilla,... Read More

LAKE SONOMA WINERY 2O1O RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAYThis Chardonnay was made with grapes that were whole-cluster pressed and the clear juice was barrel fermented in small French oak barrels.  An additional five months of barrel aging with frequent stirring of the fermentation lees contributed smooth texture and understated oak nuances. ... Read More

OR-GThis new spirit is a blend of premium French vodka and natural persimmon, papaya, mango, and lime juices.  Suggested retail is $29.99 for a 1L bottle, $24.99 for a 75Oml, $14.99 for a 375ml, and $3.99 for a 5Oml.  Available from United Liquors.

BACARDI OAKHEARTThis new spiced rum from Bacardi has a nose of oak barrel staves with the essence of bourbon or brandy, background notes of dried fruits including apricot, orange, raisin, cherries, and a heavy delivery of butterscotch.  To achieve the flavor, maple, cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, vanilla, and caramel are added... Read More

DRAMBUIE 15 This new release is a refined, drier expression of Drambuie that is made with a selection of old Speyside malts with soft, complex fragrance and flavors.  With a nose of Drambuie Liqueur’s aromatic citrus spice, fragrant grass and butterscotch notes, the 15 has a velvet soft mouthfeel with... Read More

WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON SORGHUM VINAIGRETTE DRESSINGThe new salad dressing was developed at The Woodford Reserve Distillery by Chef-in-Residence Ouita Michel.  Made in Louisville, the dressing contains Kentucky sorghum – similar to molasses – along with apple cider, vinegar, Woodford Reserve bourbon, onion powder, paprika, and hot sauce.  Retailing at $5.99... Read More

BOLS SWEET TEA LIQUEURThis is the 35th flavor in the Bols collection and the first and only sweet tea liqueur on the market.  Made with a base of Jasmine and Green teas, it has a balance of sweetness and earthiness with tannins from the tea extract that give a small... Read More