October 31, 2011

VOLI LIGHT VODKAThis new line of low calorie fruit and fusion flavored vodkas contains no more than 81 calories per serving.  Made from natural ingredients, the vodka is distilled from superior French wheat and pure spring water.  Flavors include: Lyte, Lemon, Espresso Vanilla, Raspberry Cocoa, and Orange Vanilla.  Suggested retail... Read More

MALIBU WINTER LIMITED EDITIONThis release from Malibu is a blend of Caribbean rum with real coconut flakes suspended in the liquid which, when consumed, dissolve in the mouth.  The package design incorporates a see-through window on the white bottle to showcase the coconut (snow) flakes floating in the liquid.  The... Read More

OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON 1OTH EDITIONEvery year in September, Old Forester releases an expression of its bourbon to commemorate the birthday of George Garvin Brown, the founder of Brown-Forman and Old Forester Bourbon. and 2O11 marks the tenth limited-edition release.  Handcrafted by Master Distiller Chris Morris, the bourbon is vintage-dated. ... Read More

SPICEBOX CANADIAN SPICED WHISKY This whisky is a tribute to the Prohibition era, when bootleggers ran contraband liquor across the border, often in crates marked as “spices”.  A 1OO% spiced rye whisky, it is blended from three- to six-year-old Canadian whiskies and has notes of pepper and fruit.  A cold... Read More

HERITANCE WINESWinemaker Bernard Portet and partner Don Chase have launched this new Napa Valley wine brand which includes a 2O1O Sauvignon Blanc and a 2OO8 Cabernet Sauvignon.  Suggested retail is $18 for the Sauvignon Blanc and $28 for the Cabernet.  Available from Ruby Wines.

JOHNNIE WALKER DOUBLE BLACKA limited-edition blend from Johnnie Walker, this release  includes both naturally smoky aged whis-kies and whiskies matured in deep charred oak barrels.  It is both peatier and smokier than the original Black.  Suggested retail is $4O for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from United Liquors.

VALLEY OF THE MOON 2O1O PINOT BLANC This Pinot Blanc has forward aromas of apple pie, citrus, peach, and lychee with a background note of steeliness.  Citrus, peach and lychee also are highlighted in the medium-bodied flavors.  A touch of richness on the palate is balanced by acidity that keeps... Read More

BEANBLOSSOM HARD CIDERSThese hard ciders come in peach, strawberry and raspberry flavors.  Suggested retail is $4.99 per 5OOml aluminum bottle. 

CIPRESSI This porfolio of Italian wines includes a floral Pinot Grigio from Umbria and a rich Sangiovese from Puglia.  Available in 1.5L bottles from United Liquors.