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BELVEDERE PINK GRAPEFRUITThis new super premium vodka is distilled from whole pink Argentinean grapefruit which are combined with fresh ginger and Spanish spring lemons to produce a citrusy finish.  Belvedere Pink Grapefruit exhibits a medium bodied mouth-feel that contains notes of ripe grapefruit, ginger and lemon.  There are no artificial... Read More

CINZANOThis Italian aperitif has a new bottle and label design which keeps the red and blue logo of Cinzano but is dressed in a more contemporary silver in place of gold.  The new bottle shape complements the label.  Available from MS Walker.

KETEL ONE ORANJEThis is the newest super-premium vodka addition to the Ketel One portfolio.  The launch in Amsterdam coincided with Queen’s Day, a national holiday in the Netherlands honoring the Queen’s official birthday.  Oranje is a balance of Ketel One Vodka and the essence of natural orange.  Its unique profile... Read More

BACARDI TORCHED CHERRYThe newest flavored rum from Bacardi is made with Barbados cherries (also known as Acerola) and an infusion of Torch Plant aloe, a South African plant.  The launch is supported with a national campaign including print advertising, digital, off-premise POS, and public relations.  Suggested retail is $13.99 for... Read More

STOLICHNAYA WHITE POMEGRANIKThe 11th addition to the Stoli flavored portfolio, this is the first vodka made with the natural flavor of the white pomegranate varietal.  Rarer than the more commonly known red varietal, white pomegranate has fewer tannins and is less tart.  Well-balanced and with less acidity, it has a... Read More

BEEFEATER SUMMER EDITION GIN This new, limited edition summer release is created with the 9 natural botanicals sourced from around the world that are used in Beefeater London Dry Gin, with three new additions: elderflower, black currant and hibiscus.  The aromas of summer flowers enhance Beefeater’s key-note citrus character and... Read More

18OO ULTIMATE POMEGRANATE READY-TO-DRINK MARGARITACreated with 1OO% agave 18OO Silver Tequila and blended with the flavors of pomegranate and Persian lime extract, this new Pomegranate Ready-to-Drink Margarita joins the original 18OO Ultimate RTD Margarita as the first flavor extension for the brand.  Suggested retail is $19.99 for a 1.75L bottle.... Read More

BRINLEY GOLD SHIPWRECK SPICED RUM This new release from Brinley has natural orange, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, and island spices that are infused into the premium 4-year-aged rum blend.  The recipe is based on, and dedicated to, an actual British troop ship that sunk off the St. Kitts coast in a... Read More

THOMAS HOOKER BREWING WATERMELON ALEThe summer release of the brewer’s Watermelon Ale is a light offering with a big watermelon nose and smooth finish with only a touch of sweetness.  This year it is “all natural”, and in mid-summer will be brewed using locally grown watermelons from Rosedale farms in... Read More

KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2OO9 WHITE WINESThe new 2OO9 Kenwood Vineyards white wine releases include the Sonoma County Chardonnay, Sonoma County Pinot Gris and Russian River Valley Gewürztraminer.  (Due to production of just 957 cases, the Gewürztraminer is not available in Massachusetts).  Cold-fermented in stainless steel tanks, the Chardonnay has fresh, forward... Read More