October 29, 2010

FULLER’S VINTAGE ALE This limited-edition offering is hopped with fine Fuggles and Goldings as bittering hops with Goldings used for late copper hop addition.  Bottle-conditioned and never pasteurized, it has a fruit aroma with notes of pear and orange.  The finish is dark orange.  The 2O1O Vintage was brewed for... Read More

COURVOISIER COGNAC There are three new additions to the Courvoisier portfolio.  The Connoisseur Collection, consists of Courvoisier 12 and Courvoisier 21, and L’Essence de Courvoisier.  The Courvoisier 12 is a blend primarily selected from the Borderies, which at 12 years of age develop to the optimum in their floral and... Read More

LEINENKUGEL’S FIRESIDE NUT BROWN This handcrafted seasonal lager is now available through the end of December.  It has a well-balanced flavor with strong roasted malt character.  English two-row malts impart a maple aroma and pronounced chocolate, caramel and hazelnut top notes.  Available in 6- and 12-pack bottles off-premise and on... Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS WINTER CLASSICS This year’s Winter Classics release includes the original Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Winter Lager, White Ale, Chocolate Bock, Old Fezziwig Ale, and Holiday Porter.  The Winter Lager is brewed with orange zest, cinnamon and fresh ginger.  The White Ale is an American version of a classic... Read More

Sobieski Vodka There are three new flavors in this vodka’s portfolio – Orange, Karamel and Raspberry.  Suggested retail is $1O.99 per 75Oml.  Available from MS Walker.

Galliano L’Autentico Based on the original recipe developed in 1896, this new release from Galliano is heightened with herbs and botanicals including hints of juniper, anise and yarrow musk, which add complexity to the signature vanilla flavor.  Available from MS Walker and United Liquors.

RUSSIAN STANDARD VODKA Bottles of Russian Standard Vodka will now feature a label certifying their 1OO% Russian provenance and adherence to traditional vodka production methods, as part of a certification process awarded by the Russian Federation government.  Available from MS Walker and United Liquors.

Excellia Tequilas This new line of hand-crafted tequilas, which includes Blanco, Reposado and Añejo, are distilled from 1OO percent blue agave from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, and aged in Sauternes wine casks and Grand Cru Cognac barrels.  The Blanco has a pale golden color and a bouquet with notes... Read More

RÖKK VODKA Crafted using European Wheat and Swedish spring water, this new line the basic vodka plus Raspberry, Orange Citrus and Apple flavors.  After being distilled four times, it is freeze filtered where the vodka is chilled to sub-zero temperatures before running it through the filtration process.  Suggested retail is... Read More