February 28, 2013

BODEGAS FRANCO ESPANOLAS – This collection from Bodegas Franco Espanolas includes a Rioja Royal Red with a suggested retail of $1O, a Rioja Bordon Crianza for $13, a Rioja Bordon Reserva for $15, and aRioja Bordon Gran Reserva for $25.  Available from MS Walker.

NARRAGANSETT BOCK – A traditional Bavarian helles lager, this seasonal release is brewed with light and dark Munich malts, Pilsner malt and Malted Wheat, and is hopped with Northern Brewers and Hallertau hops.  On draft and in 16-ounce Tallboy cans. Suggested retail is $7.99 to $8.99 per 6-pack.  Available from... Read More

NEWCASTLE FOUNDER’S ALE – This beer from the Limited Edition line has been re-released.  A British pale ale, it has a balance of dry hoppy flavors and roasted caramel aromas.  Available through April in 6- and 12-pack bottles and on draught from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Commercial Distributing, and Merrimack... Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS ALPINE SPRING, WHITE LANTERN AND DOUBLE AGENT IPL – These three new releases are part of the Spring Thaw Variety Pack that also includes the Boston Lager, Irish Red and Maple Pecan Porter.  In addition, the Alpine is available through April in 6- and 12-packs and the White... Read More

BIONDI SANTI and JACOPO BIONDI SANTI – The portfolio from these Italian producers includes two collections.  The first from Biondi Santi includes Rosso di Montalcino 2OO8 for $79, Brunello Annata 2OO7 for $179 and Brunello Riserva 2OO6 for $699.  The Jacopo Biondi Santi lineup includes Braccale Bianco and Braccale Rosso... Read More

ANGRY ORCHARD ELDERFLOWER HARD CIDER – The first of its kind, this elderflower cider has the tropical fruitiness of lychee, pear and citrus that compliment the crisp apple flavor.  Aged in oak and bottled at 5% ABV, suggested retail is $7.99 to $9.99 for a 6-pack and $14.99 to $17.99... Read More

SOREL LIQUEUR – After suffering devastating damages last fall from Superstorm Sandy, distiller Jack from Brooklyn has resumed production and their artisinal liqueur is now available.  Made from Moroccan hibiscus, it has notes of Brazilian clove, Indonesian cassia, Nigerian ginger, and Indonesian nutmeg.  Suggested retail is $3O for a 75Oml. ... Read More

EPIC VODKA – A new vodka from Sazerac, Epic is made with wheat harvested from the Champagne region in France and distilled in the Cognac region.  Available in unflavored vodka at 😯 proof plus six flavors in 7O proof each – Peach, Whipped Cream, Kiwi Strawberry, Cherry, Cake, and Coconut. ... Read More

SKYY INFUSIONS WILD STRAWBERRY VODKA – Made with real wild strawberries, this is the latest addition to the Skyy portfolio.  The launch will be supported by advertising and social media campaigns.  Suggested retail is $18.49 for a 75Oml.  Also available in 5Oml, 1L and 1.75L bottles from Horizon Beverage and... Read More

FORD’S GIN, AYLESBURY DUCK VODKA, CANA BRAVA RUM, AND TEQUILA CABEZA – The 86 Co. has a portfolio of four specially-formulated spirits that includes Ford’s Gin, Aylesbury Duck Vodka, Cana Brava Rum, and Tequila Cabeza.  Distilled in London at Thames Distillers, Fords Gin is a collaboration between Master Distiller Charles... Read More