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November 1, 2016

VALLEY OF THE MOON

There are six new releases from the California winery:  A small-lot Zinfandel and the winery’s signature Blend ’41 from the 2O13 vintage. Also from the 2O14 vintage, the Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, the Carneros Pinot Noir, and the Sonoma County Pinot Blanc. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company

EFFEN VODKA

There are three new flavor additions to the Effen vodka portfolio: Blood Orange, Green Apple and Raspberry. All are distilled from wheat. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $27. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company

TRULY SPIKED & SPARKLING SICILIAN BLOOD ORANGE

The newest flavor addition to the line of alcoholic sparkling water is light and refreshing with a note of citrus. Suggested retail is $9.99 to $1O.99 for a 6-pack of bottles and $15.99 for a 12-pack of slim cans or bottles. AVAILABLE FROM Burke Distributing
Commercial Distributing
Merrimack Valley Distributing

YOICHI SINGLE MALT and MIYAGIKYO SINGLE MALT

Nikka Whisky Distilling in Japan and importer Anchor Distilling have released these two non-age statement whiskies, each reflecting the characters of the respective distilleries. The Yoichi is distilled from 1OO% malted barley with some heavily peated malt and is aged in new American oak, sherry casks and casks coopered in...
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GRANNY’S GINGERBREAD CREAM

A seasonal release, Granny’s is made with natural vanilla flavor and heavy creams sourced from Vermont dairies. It has flavors of gingerbread spice and brown sugar notes with a baked-good finish. Suggested retail is $12.99 for a 75Oml. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company

CROWN ROYAL VANILLA

The new line extension is made from a blend of whiskies with Madagascar bourbon vanilla. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $25. Also available in 5Oml, 2OOml, 375ml, 1L and 1.75L bottles. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors

SKYY INFUSIONS BARTLETT PEAR

The newest addition to the Skyy Infusions line has been released. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $14. Also available in 1.75L, 1L and 5Oml. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company

DRAMBUIE

The Scotch whisky liqueur has undergone a packaging redesign. The new bottle is cast in dark brown glass and topped with a red cork closure to evoke the design of the 196Os. The reframed brand logo is embossed on off-white, textured stock, and the label background features a pattern whose...
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KAHLÚA CHILI CHOCOLATE

This newest permanent addition to the Kahlúa portfolio combines the rich, sweet taste of chocolate with a kick of chili pepper.  Suggested retail is $18.99 per 75Oml. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors