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Medea Vodka

Medea Vodka This new ultra-premium Dutch vodka is presented in the world’s first customizable bottle.  Each bottle is affixed with a programmable LED message display which can be personalized with an illuminated custom text message, scrolling directly on the bottle.  This packaging was the winner of the Double Gold medal...
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Heineken STR Bottle

Heineken STR Bottle This is a new upscale aluminum bottle from Heineken that, when viewed under the black light of a club, illuminates to reveal a previously hidden pattern of stars and trails in a progressive European design.  Available from Atlas Distributing, Commercial Distributing, Horizon Beverage Company and Merrimack Valley...
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36O VODKA

36O VODKA There are six new flavors in the 36O portfolio of eco-friendly, sustainable vodkas: Sorrento Lemon, Georgia Peach, Bing Cherry, Madagascar Vanilla, Concord Grape, and Mandarin Orange.  Suggested retail is $19.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

KORBEL SWEET CUVÉE CALIFORNIA CHAMPAGNE

KORBEL SWEET CUVÉE CALIFORNIA CHAMPAGNE Produced via the traditional méthode champenoise, this new sparkler is a blend of four grape varieties: Chenin Blanc for forward fruit, Chardonnay for body and structure, French Colombard for bright acidity, and Muscat Canelli for full bouquet.  A “topping off” dosage of sweet wine just...
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BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY 2O1O ANTIQUE COLLECTION

BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY 2O1O ANTIQUE COLLECTION This year’s collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs. The Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old is comprised of whiskey that has been aged on the first floor of Warehouse K.  The first floor enables the barrels to...
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Stoli Wild Cherri

Stoli Wild Cherri This is the twelfth flavor in the brand’s vodka portfolio.  Created from the natural flavor of the wild cherry varietal, it has a rich cherry aroma perfumed with aromatic hints of vanilla.  On the palate, it delivers a full, fleshy cherry taste accented with touches of red...
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The Glenlivet Founders Reserve

The Glenlivet Founders Reserve In honor of its recent distillery expansion, The Glenlivet has released Founders Reserve, a limited edition single malt.  Master Distiller Alan Winchester specially crafted the Founders Reserve which is characterized by its rich and velvety smooth mouth followed by a long and lingering finish.  The nose...
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RECORD LIQUOR SALES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

Put this at the top of the “things that make you go hmmm” list. The New Hampshire Liquor Commission recently reported unaudited income for fiscal year 2O1O ending June 3O. Net sales for the year topped the half billion dollar mark at $511.4 million, an increase of 4.8 percent over...
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FREE WINE TASTINGS GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE . . .

No more dry wine auctions! The Massachusetts Senate has given final approval to a bill regulating the sale of wine at auctions. The bill passed by the Senate allows wine auctioneers to offer free wine tastings provided that no servings exceed one-fourth of an ounce. Mouthwash has more alcohol in...
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A LIQUOR LICENSE BONANZA!

There might just be a liquor license windfall coming to Boston. Thirteen Boston liquor licenses could be freed up if a proposal for a special airport liquor license goes through. The Massachusetts Port Authority, which runs Logan International Airport, has drafted a petition requesting that the city grant new restricted...
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