October 1, 2012

LEINENKUGEL – There are two new releases from Leinenkugel: a year-round Lemon Berry Shandy and the seasonal Oktoberfest.  The Shandy has a splash of blackberry juice blended with its Weiss beer and lemonade.  The Oktoberfest is brewed with caramel and a blend of 2-row pale malts.  Suggested retail for the... Read More

SHIPYARD PUMPKINHEAD ALE  – This limited seasonal release is now available.  Brewed with Willamette and Hallertau hops, it is a crisp wheat ale with a subtle spiced flavor.  Suggested retail is $7.99 to $8.99 for a 6-pack of cans.  Also available in bottles and on draft from Atlas Distributing, Burke... Read More

ANGRY ORCHARD CIDER HOUSE COLLECTION – There are two new wood-aged ciders in this collection: Iceman and Strawman.  The Iceman combines apples with notes of caramel and toffee for a cider that’s sweet but not syrupy.  Aging the cider on oak adds a vanilla character.  The oak-aged Strawman’s apple, vanilla... Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS FAT JACK DOUBLE PUMPKIN – Using more than 28 pounds of pumpkins per barrel, along with pumpkin pie spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, create a rich double pumpkin ale with a full-bodied sweetness and deep russet color.  Suggested retail is $6.99 per 22-ounce bottle.  Also available in... Read More

HIRO RED and BLUE SAKE – There are two sake styles available from Hiro: a Junmai (Hiro Red), which has been traditionally brewed and can be served warm or chilled; and a Junmai Ginjo (Hiro Blue), which is produced with rice that is milled to remove at least 45% of... Read More

KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD 2O1O ZINFANDEL – Racked in a mix of French and American oak barrels to age for 2O months, this Zinfandel has raspberry and fig aromas, as well as accents of mint, lavender and white pepper.  Fresh blackberry and raspberry flavors are backed by hints of black... Read More

PLANTATION 3 STARS RUM – This white rum is named in honor of the three rum-producing islands of the Caribbean from which Plantation 3 Stars is crafted: Barbados, Trinidad and Jamaica.  Un-aged rums from Barbados and Jamaica and a 12-year aged Jamaican rum are blended with 3-year aged Trinidad rum... Read More

SEAGRAM’S PEACH TWISTED GIN – The newest addition to the brand’s flavored gin portfolio combines traditional Seagram’s Gin with fresh peach flavor.  Suggested retail is $11.99 for a 75Oml.  Also available in 5Oml, 2OOml, 375ml, and 1.75L sizes from United Liquors.

BURNETT’S CANDY CANE FLAVORED VODKA – This first-of-its-kind candy cane flavored vodka is the 29th addition to the brand’s portfolio.  The new flavor is supported by holiday POS for floor displays and shelf facings, as well as sales education materials.  Suggested retail is $9.99 for a 75Oml.  Also available in... Read More

KAHLÚA  – The brand is giving its logo, bottle and shipper design a more modern facelift.  The new bottle has a metallic twist-off cap, and an optimized logotype, resulting in a sharper look.  Shippers have been redesigned: the base brand shipper is a bold red, incorporating the brand’s signature “Delicioso”... Read More