August 19, 2016

The line of alcoholic flavored waters is now available in slim cans. There are three styles: Colima Lime, Grapefruit & Pomelo and Pomegranate. Suggested retail is $15.99 per variety 12-pack. AVAILABLE FROM Burke Distributing Commercial Distributing Merrimack Valley Distributing

This collaborative brew from Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers and New England Brewing Company is made with custom malts by Stone Path Malt, Nelson Sauvin and Hallertau Blanc hops.  Suggested retail is $9.99 per four pack of 16-ounce cans. Also available on draft. AVAILABLE FROM Atlantic Importing Company

This late-summer seasonal brew is made with pale, cara pils and wheat malts, and Pacific Gem, Green Bullet, nugget and EKG hops. Suggested retail is $8.99 to $9.99 per six-pack of 16-ounce Tallboy cans. AVAILABLE FROM Atlas Distributing Burke Distributing Colonial Wholesale Beverage Commercial Distributng Company Merrimack Valley Distributing

This Sauvignon Blanc is expressive with floral, vegetal and exotic fruit flavors. The Pinot Noir has notes of red fruit, spices and vanilla. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits

This portfolio of limited production wines from vineyard estates includes Los Gatos Chardonnay, Los Gatos Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay and Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits

West Cork Distillers has released these two limited Irish whiskeys. The Black Reserve has a deep woodiness and spice with sweet vanilla notes. Bottled at 86 proof after it is finished in double charred bourbon casks. The Barrel Proof whiskey has notes of dried fruits, almonds and malt. It is bottled... Read More

These hard ciders are made in the Finger Lakes region from locally sourced apples. The Cider Tree is crisp with a medium-dry finish. The reduced calorie Light n’ Dry is pale gold with tart flavors, bold acidity and effervescence. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits

This limited release extra añejo tequila is aged for six years and made from 1OO% Weber Blue agave. The handmade black matte glass bottle pays tribute to the Barro Negro, a centuries-old traditional Mexican art form that was resurrected and made popular in the 195Os and the label features the... Read More

For its tenth anniversary The Bitter Truth has released a limited-edition series of four drink flavorings: Blossom, Nut, Roots and Wood, all 42% ABV. Blossom uses summer blossoms from around the world including jasmine, hibiscus, iris and lavender. Nut is made with young black walnuts, muscovado sugar, prunes, raisins and... Read More

The Toki is a blend of whiskies from Suntory’s Hakushu, Chita and Yamazaki distilleries. The Hakushu whiskies are aged in American white oak, the Chita is a “heavy-type grain whisky” and two Yamazaki malt whiskies are aged in Spanish oak. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $4O. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon... Read More