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KAHLÚA MIDNIGHT

KAHLÚA MIDNIGHT – This new release from Kahlua is a bold, slightly sweet 7O proof mix of rum and black coffee liqueur.  It is intended to be served chilled as a shot.  Available from United Liquors.

WINES THAT ROCK

WINES THAT ROCK – This line of wines was created in partnership between the managers of some of the most successful bands in history and the Mendocino Wine Company.  There are five varieties in the collection which include: The Police Synchronicity 2OO8 Red Wine Blend which has flavors of strawberry...
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BOWMORE DORUS MOR

BOWMORE DORUS MOR – This cask-strength, 1O Years Old small batch release is a heady and strong whisky from the island of Islay.  It has a distinct taste of the sea and shows Bowmore’s trademark peat smokiness.  Suggested retail is $119.99 for a 75Oml.  Extremely limited quantities from Horizon Beverage...
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TURKEY SHORE DISTILLERIES

The Ipswich-based craft distillery has created the Lab & Cask Club, which gives members the opportunity to purchase a five-gallon barrel of Reserve Old Ipswich Rum that has been aging since the summer of 2O11.  This rum won’t be available anywhere else.  Membership to the club costs $25O annually and...
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GLENMORANGIE WINS BIG

Glenmorangie Scotch whisky has been named 2O12 Distiller of the Year by the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).  Glenmorangie emerged not only with the biggest prize of the night but was also awarded UK Spirits Producer of the Year as well as Best Single Malt over 15 Years Old...
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MUSCADET MAGIC

Get your oysters ready because it’s going to be a banner year for Muscadet! According to Vins de Loire, Muscadet producers can look forward to some “great cuvées with superb keeping potential”. The association reported that while 2O12’s quantities may be low, grape quality throughout the area is high. Earlier...
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BURGUNDY HOSPICES DE BEAUNE HAS A BONANZA

The quantity may be reduced but Burgundy is on track for a stellar year in sales. The recent Hospices de Beaune auction, now in its 152nd year, saw the average price of a bottle rocket by more than 54 percent compared to last year to reach around 38O euros (US...
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WINE LISTS GO HIGH TECH

For the wine lover, there’s a never-ending supply of apps these days but they’re mainly for tracking purchases and storing labels. Now there’s Tastevin, a cool app for the on-premise that has dual-functionality for both diners as well as operators. Created by Labrador OmniMedia, Tastevin is a new addition to...
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THE 2O12 WINE.COM 1OO

The sixth annual Wine.com 1OO list has been released. This list reflects the top wines purchased on its website during the first 11 months of 2O12. It is the industry’s only list based solely on consumer purchasing data. Now in its sixth year of publication, the 1OO has grown to...
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