PUCKER LEMONADE LUST VODKA and RASPBERRY RAVE VODKA
PUCKER LEMONADE LUST VODKA and RASPBERRY RAVE VODKA – These are the two latest additions to the Pucker flavored vodka portfolio. The Lemonade Lust has a crisp lemon flavor and a hint of lime, while the Raspberry Rave offers a strong raspberry flavor and a touch of floral notes. Both... Read More
BURNETT’S PEAR VODKA and SUGAR COOKIE VODKA
BURNETT’S PEAR VODKA and SUGAR COOKIE VODKA – These two flavored vodkas are the 26th and 27th additions to the Burnett’s portfolio. The launch of both is being supported by POS for floor displays and shelf facings, as well as sales education materials. The brand’s website, burnettsvodka.com, provides drink recipes... Read More
VAN GOGH PB&J VODKA
VAN GOGH PB&J VODKA – The newest flavor from Van Gogh, this vodka has a fragrance of peanuts that it is complemented by a raspberry aroma. On the tongue, the roles are reversed and the raspberry flavor is more of the focal point, giving it a velvety texture with a... Read More
SKYY INFUSIONS COCONUT
SKYY INFUSIONS COCONUT – The newest addition to the Skyy Infusions line, the Coconut joins Dragon Fruit, Blood Orange, Pineapple, Raspberry and Passion Fruit flavors, among others. The launch will be supported by a marketing campaign featuring advertising, social media activities and on- and off-premise promotions. Suggested retail is $18.49... Read More
JESSE JAMES AMERICA’S OUTLAW BOURBON WHISKEY
JESSE JAMES AMERICA’S OUTLAW BOURBON WHISKEY – This smooth hand-crafted whiskey is aged in traditional oak casks for a minimum of 36 months. Suggested retail is $15.99 for a 75Oml bottle. Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.
RED STAG HONEY TEA and RED STAG SPICED
RED STAG HONEY TEA and RED STAG SPICED – Jim Beam is expanding its bourbon portfolio with these two new expressions. Both releases use signature Jim Beam four-year-old as a base and are infused with natural flavors through a unique artisanal process. The Honey Tea offers a warm, rich taste... Read More
BÄRENJÄGER HONEY & BOURBON
BÄRENJÄGER HONEY & BOURBON – The first line extension for Bärenjäger, this is a blend of pure honey liqueur and Kentucky bourbon whiskey. Hand-crafted by one of Germany’s oldest family owned companies, Schwarze & Schlichte, it has a balanced sweet bourbon taste with distinct lingering honey notes on the finish. ... Read More
WILD TURKEY 81 RYE
WILD TURKEY 81 RYE – Crafted by Wild Turkey’s Associate Master Distiller Eddie Russell, this is the oldest-aged major Rye whiskey in its category. The smooth taste and smokiness of the rye come from its natural aging process in American oak barrels with the deepest number 4 or “alligator” char. ... Read More
SELF-MEDICATING FRUIT FLIES
Fruit flies are getting quite a reputation for indulging in spirits. But don’t call them lushes; they’re really drinking for self-preservation. According to Emory University scientists, a particular type of fruit fly – Drosophila melanogaster – consumes alcohol to “self-medicate”. Why would flies need to do this? To stave off... Read More
THE TEETOTALER and HIS LIQUOR
If you’re interested in rare and antique bottles of spirits, and you have millions of dollars to spare, get your checkbook ready. Netherlands native Bay van der Bunt, who has spent much of his life amassing what he claims to be the world’s largest collection of old liquors, is selling... Read More