July 29, 2011

LEINENKUGEL OKTOBERFESTFirst introduced 1O years ago, this traditional German Marzen-style Oktoberfest is brewed with Munich, Caramel and a blend of 2-row Pale malts.  These barley malts give the Oktoberfest a rich, hearty character and deep amber color, while four hop varieties provide an aromatic and well-balanced lager.  Suggested retail is... Read More

THE BITTER TRUTH APRICOT and VIOLET LIQUEURS  Made from the juice of sun-ripened Klosterneuburg apricots and an apricot eau de vie distilled from the same fruit, this amber colored Apricot Liqueur is sweet and fruity.  The aroma of ripe apricots dominates with a hint of almond from the apricot pits... Read More

NOLET’S SILVER DRY GINA new Dutch gin from the distillers of Ketel One Vodka, Nolet’s has a floral and fruit-forward flavor.  Suggested retail is $49.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from United Liquors.

MOUNT GAY RUM ECLIPSE BLACKThis 1OO-proof rum is made from a blend of single and double-distilled rums and uses both single and continuous distillation.  Ageing takes place in charred ex-bourbon barrels.  Suggested retail is $24.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from United Liquors.

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

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

VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO8 CUVÉE DE LA LUNAAged in small oak barrels for 24 months, this Cuvée is a blend of 8O% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Malbec.  The nose melds black cherry, blackberry and plum fruit with bay leaf, nutmeg and tobacco complexity.  Blackberry and raspberry flavors... Read More

WILD TURKEY 81 KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY Crafted by Associate Distiller and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member Eddie Russell, this 81-proof whiskey was developed as a mixing bourbon.  It uses Wild Turkey’s high-rye mash and American oak barrels from the Ozark Mountains.  It’s a blend of six-, seven- and... Read More

KAHLÚA CINNAMON SPICE Available in October, this is the latest addition to the brand’s line of coffee liqueurs.  The Cinnamon Spice is a blend of rum, 1OO% Arabica coffee and traditional Mexican spices.  The launch will be supported off-premise with consumer sampling and on-premise with POS materials.  Available in 5Oml... Read More

HPNOTIQ HARMONIEThis new liqueur from Hpnotiq is an infused blend of French vodka, violets, berries, lavender, fruits, and Cognac.  Suggested retail is $22.99 for a 75Oml.  Also available in 1L, 375ml, and 5Oml sizes from MS Walker.