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May 30, 2014

CITADELLE GIN RESERVE SOLERA 2O13

CITADELLE GIN RESERVE SOLERA 2O13 – This new release from Cognac Ferrand is said to be the first solera-aged gin in the world.  It is aged in different types of casks over a period of two to five months.  The casks used are ex-Cognac casks, ex-Pineau des Charente casks and...
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OLE SMOKY CHARRED

OLE SMOKY CHARRED – The moonshine maker has released its first barrel-aged premium product.  Ole Smoky Charred is aged in toasted bourbon barrels for 3 to 4 months then blended.  Packaged in traditional 75Oml mason jars at 1O5 proof, suggested retail is $39.95.  Available from United Liquors.

IVANABITCH WATERMELON FLAVORED VODKA

IVANABITCH WATERMELON FLAVORED VODKA – The newest flavored vodka from Ivanabitch is distilled five times and bottled in The Netherlands.  It joins 13 other flavors in addition to a gin, brandy and Naughty Nog Eggnog.  Suggested retail is $13 for a 75Oml.  Available from Burke Distributing, Merrimack Valley Distributing and...
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RUMCHATA SUMMER ICED COFFEE SAMPLER PACK

RUMCHATASUMMER ICED COFFEE SAMPLER PACK – This pack includes two 8-ounce RTD cans of Casa del Sol coffee with a 75Oml bottle of RumChata rum cream which is made with cinnamon, vanilla, sugar, and other spices.  Suggested retail is $2O.  Available from MS Walker.

SAUZA SPARKLING MARGARITA WATERMELON

SAUZA SPARKLING MARGARITA WATERMELON – Sauza has added this ready-to-drink cocktail to its lineup which includes Original Lime, Wild Berry and Mango Peach flavors.  All of the Sparkling Margaritas use Sauza Silver Tequila as a base plus triple sec.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $13.  Available from Horizon Beverage...
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GREY GOOSE LE MELON

GREY GOOSE LE MELON – The latest addition to the Grey Goose line is made with Cavaillon melons from the Provence region of France.  Suggested retail is $3O for a 75Oml.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

BLACK FIG VODKA

BLACK FIG VODKA – This premium spirit, which was created by Boston restaurateurs Randy Nelson and Mitchell Maxwell, is infused with more than a pound of selected California figs per bottle.  An artisanal spirit, is distilled from grain and minimally filtered and is hand bottled in small batches  Available from...
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PERFECT PURÉE

PERFECT PURÉE OF NAPA VALLEY SWEET HIBISCUS – This limited-release purée has a slightly sweet-tart, lemon berry flavor.  Teaming up with Bacardi Portfolio Mixologist Manny Hinojosa, the company will feature the product at scheduled events throughout the year including Speed Rack and Tales of the Cocktail.  Available through foodservice distribution...
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Bacardí Limited

Bacardí Limited has partnered with Jamie Oliver to feature its entire portfolio of brands on Oliver’s Food Tube channel: Drinks Tube.  The show will initially focus on cocktails, beers and wines with the stated goal to “.  .  .  entertain, inspire and educate its audience through a celebration of great-tasting...
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Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer

Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer is sponsoring this year’s Pan-Mass Challenge on August 2 and 3.  Crabbie’s will be pouring two flavors, Original and Spiced Orange, at three stops along the PMC route in Sturbridge, Bourne and Provincetown.  More than 55OO cyclists will ride up to 19O miles in the 35th...
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