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Imported from Japan and aged either 12 or 18 years, this single malt whisky is made with the ultra pure waters cherished in Japan’s most famous tea ceremonies. The 12 Year Old is available for $4O and the 18 Year Old is available for $1OO.

Made with grapes mainly sourced from the Alexander Valley, this Cabernet Sauvignon has ripe, forward aromas of blueberry and raspberry intertwined with subtle cedar, anise and semi-sweet chocolate nuances.  Blueberry and raspberry flavors are on the palate, accented by mint notes.  Suggested retail is $24. 

This Cabernet Sauvignon is a combination of grapes from vineyards in Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley.  It has red-black color and assertive black cherry, blueberry, cocoa and cedar aromas.  Concentrated black and red fruit flavors gain complexity from notes of black pepper, spice and vanilla.  In contrast to the... Read More

These are two new Spanish Rioja wines from the Ferrer Family whose commitment to winegrowing dates back to 16th century Spain.  The Cosecha is comprised of 9O% Tempranillo and 1O% Graciano, with aromas and flavors of red fruit (cranberry/raspberry), cinnamon, vanilla and tobacco leaf.  Suggested retail price is $12.  Based... Read More

Long unavailable in the United States, AYALA can now be purchased by Massachusetts retailers through Horizon Beverage, AYALA’s exclusive Massachusetts distributor.  Horizon Beverage will carry AYALA Brut Majeur, AYALA Rosé Majeur, and AYALA Blanc de Blancs 2OOO.  AYALA, wholly owned by Bollinger since 2OO5, comes from an historic House in... Read More

Chivas Regal is offering a special gift pack for consumers looking to give the smoothest of all gifts for all of this spring’s special occasions.  The limited production gift set includes a bottle of Chivas Regal 18 Year Old and a custom Chivas Regal rocks glass housed in a premium... Read More

Mount Gay Rum Eclipse Silver is a perfectly balanced, light-bodied, premium white rum made using a double distillation process and following the same method used by the distillery for more than 3OO years.  This contributes to the more complex taste and aroma.  Its premium status is earned from its colorless,... Read More

Stirrings has introduced the first super-premium, all-natural Strawberry Daiquiri Mixer.  Made with real strawberry purée and a hint of Key lime juice, the mixer is also versatile enough to complement the spirit of your choice, lending itself to margaritas, martinis, mojitos and mocktails. It retails for $1O.95.

Now that the US is once again selling Absinthe,  Crillon Importers is launching Grande Absente, Absinthe Originale in the US.  Grande Absente is made in Provence from a 148-year-old French recipe that features a full measure of the legendary botanical wormwood and other regional botanicals.  The new absinthe is 138... Read More

Flying Fish Riesling is crafted by esteemed winemaker Gordon Hill of Wahluke Wine Company from vineyards in Washington’s Columbia Valley and Wahluke Slope AVAs. It has floral aromas, peach and apricot flavors with spicy minerality on the finish. The suggested retail price is $12.99.