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JOHN L. SULLIVAN IRISH WHISKEYCrafted by Ireland’s Cooley Distillery, this new release is a blend of grain and malt whiskey aged in single use bourbon barrels resulting in a smooth Irish whiskey with the rich finish of an American bourbon.  The whiskey is an homage to John L. Sullivan, an... Read More

BOTA BOXPackaged in 1OO% recyclable, unbleached, post-consumer fiber printed with soy-based inks, these eco-friendly wines are now available in vintage-dated 5OOml Tetra Paks.  Varietals include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay.  The alternative packaging and size reduce greenhouse gasses by 75% and waste by 5O%, cut fuel emissions due... Read More

CHOPIN RYE VODKAThis new release from Chopin is produced from golden rye naturally grown in the fertile Podlasie countryside in eastern Poland.  The family-owned company relies on a traditional copper still and a centuries-old process, distilling its vodka four times.  The result is a rye vodka that is silky, with... Read More

SHIPYARD BREWING DOUBLE OLD THUMPER and BREWER’S BROWN ALECreated by Master Brewer Alan Pugsley, the Double Old Thumper has a deep copper hue and spicy hop aroma with a complex malty finish featuring a dry Simcoe hop bite.  Considered to be the big brother of Old Thumper Extra Special Ale,... Read More

EARLY TIMES 354 BOURBONCrafted with pure water, select grains, proprietary yeast, and distilled and matured in select oak barrels, this is the first bourbon release from Early Times since 1983.  Amber in color, it has a spicy aroma with sweet fruit, fresh oak and corn notes underscored by a layer... Read More

FETZER VINEYARDSThe winery is releasing a limited edition Earth Day bottle for its 2O1O Chardonnay featuring a label designed by renowned California artist Anne Kessler.  Additionally, in honor of Earth Day and its 25 years of sustainability initiatives, Fetzer is donating $1O,OOO to Leave No Trace, an organization dedicated to... Read More

MICHAEL COLLINS 1O Year Old SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEYHandcrafted at the Cooley Distillery, this new release is double distilled in small, long-necked copper pot stills, from both malted barley and peated malted barley, and matured in small bourbon seasoned casks for a minimum of ten years.  The result is a... Read More

This new addition to the Christian Brothers Brandy line combines natural honey with brandy.  Marketing materials will utilize the Christian Brothers’ “CB & . . .” tagline by adding “CB & . . . a taste of honey.”  The flavor extension will be supported by a trade media schedule.  In... Read More

THE BITTER TRUTH E**X**RThis artisanal digestive liqueur is the newest US addition to the Bitter Truth portfolio that includes SloeBerry BlueGin, Celery, Old Time Aromatic, Orange, Lemon, Jerry Thomas` Own Decanter Bitters, as well as the recently released Creole Bitters.  Rooted in the traditions of both classic sweet vermouths and... Read More

KNAPPOGUE CASTLE TWIN WOOD 16 YEAR OLD IRISH SINGLE MALT WHISKEYThis new release is aged in two types of barrels, a first for the brand. After 15 years and three months in bourbon casks, the whiskey spent a final nine months maturing in casks specially infused with Oloroso Sherry.  This... Read More