March 5, 2014

WOODCHUCK HARD CIDER – The brand is introducing 16-ounce cans of its flagship Amber cider to the market.  Available in 4-packs as well as single cans from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Colonial Wholesale Beverage, Commercial Distributing Company and Merrimack Valley Distributing.

NARRAGANSETT IMPERIAL RUSSIAN STOUT – This is the fourth installment of the Narragansett Private Stock series of limited-edition craft offerings.  Brewed with Northern Brewer and Hallertau hops, the ‘Gansett Imperial Russian Stout is a sweet, full-bodied brew, accentuated by roasted malt, chocolate malt, caramel and crystal malt.  Suggested retail is... Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS – There are several seasonal releases from the brewer: Double Bock, Escape Route and the Spring Brews Variety Pack.  One of the original “big beers” first brewed back in 1988, the Double Bock is brewed with a half-pound of malt in each bottle.  The strong malt and caramel... Read More

HEINEKEN – The brewer will be releasing Heineken Lager in a new 8.5 ounce slim can format.  Available in 12-packs from Atlas Distributing, Commercial Distributing Company, Horizon Beverage Company and Merrimack Valley Distributing.

KENWOOD VINEYARDS SONOMA COUNTY 2O11 CABERNET SAUVIGNON and 2O11 ZINFANDEL – The Cabernet Sauvignon features aromas of black cherry and cassis, together with an intense note of bay leaf.  Medium-bodied black cherry, cassis and boysenberry flavors are similarly underlain with bay leaf, plus a hint of cocoa.  Merlot (19%) and... Read More

ST.GEORGE SPIRITS – There are four new releases from St. George Spirits: Pear Brandy, Raspberry Brandy, Spiced Pear Liqueur and Raspberry Liqueur.  The Pear Brandy was formerly known by the name Aqua Perfecta and has now been re-released under the St.  George name.  It’s made from aromatic, dry-farmed, organic Bartlett... Read More

SVEDKA VODKA – Svedka has extended its line with Mango Pineapple and Strawberry Lemonade flavors.  Suggested retail is $13 for a 75Oml.  Also available in 1.75L, 1L and 375ml sizes from Horizon Beverage Company and MS Walker.

MALIBU RUM SPARKLER – Packaged in a cork-finished bottle, this is a carbonated blend of Malibu rum and coconut water.  The launch will be supported with a series of off-premise sampling events as well as digital, social and OOH activations.  Suggested retail is $16.99 for a 75Oml.  Available in both... Read More

MOUNT GAY BLACK BARREL RUM – This small batch, handcrafted blend is made of matured double pot distillates and aged column distillates.  In a process called finishing, the blended rum is then matured for a second time in charred Bourbon oak barrels.  This process releases spicy aromas that are both... Read More

JOHN WALKER & SONS ODYSSEY BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY – Made from three rare, handpicked single malts, this is the first triple malt Scotch whisky from the House of Walker.  Developed by Master Blender Jim Beveridge, Odyssey was blended and married in European oak casks.  The bottle is a modern crystal-grade... Read More