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January 5, 2015

NEWCASTLE SCOTCH ALE

This is the first release in a new of “collaboration edition” beers made with some of Europe’s oldest breweries. For the first offering, Newcastle worked with its Edinburgh, Scotland-based sister brewery, Caledonian. The Scotch Ale is a limited-time offering that is rich and full-flavored with toffee notes. The Series rolls...
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JACK’S ABBY

RED TAPE LAGER, SAXONATOR, FRAMINGHAMMER and HOUSE LAGER The Framingham brewer has several new seasonal beers. Red Tape Lager is a traditional style Dunkel that is amber in color and has a full, malty flavor. Saxonator is a dark, strong interpretation of a double bock with a raisin-y dark fruit,...
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LOUIS XIII BLACK PEARL ANNIVERSARY EDITION

In honor of the 14Oth anniversary of Louis XIII Cognac, The House of Remy Martin has released a limited series of 775 decanters of an Anniversary Edition, a cognac taken from a single tiercon from the family’s private cellars – only the third of its kind to be released by...
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PIEHOLE

This new line of Canadian whisky blended with liqueurs is available in Apple Pie, Cherry Pie and Pecan Pie flavors. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $15. Available from United Liquors.

DELÉON TEQUILA

There are several expressions in this portfolio of tequilas: a Reposado and a Platinum, both for $6O, and a Luxury line that includes Diamante (a joven) for $15O, Extra Añejo for $24O and Leona (selected from the DeLéon private reserves and aged in both American Oak and French Sauternes casks)...
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BARE ORGANIC MIXERS

These low-calorie cocktail mixers are made with fresh organic fruit juices and agave nectar. Flavors include Margarita, Lemon Drop and Pomegranate Cranberry Cosmo. Suggested retail for a 1L bottle is $1O.

GLENFIDDICH THE ORIGINAL

This new release is an expression inspired by the 1963 Straight Malt – the first single malt to be actively marketed internationally. Malt Master Brian Kinsman has replicated the 1963 whisky following the original recipe. Suggested retail is $1OO for a 75Oml. Available from MS Walker and United Liquors.

CROWN ROYAL REGAL APPLE

The latest addition to the line is a blend of Crown Royal whiskies and Regal Gala apples. Suggested retail is $25 for a 75Oml. Available from United Liquors.

SO THE RUSSIANS AREN’T BUYING PBR AFTER ALL

IT JUST goes to show how quickly rumors can turn into fact. Back in September it was announced that Oasis Beverages had acquired the Pabst Brewing Company and everyone had something to say about the good old American brand going to the Russians. Well, it turns out that never happened....
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