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SKYY Infusions Ginger

SKYY Infusions GingerThis is the first nationally available ginger infused vodka.  Made using a signature process where premium vodka is infused with real, all natural ginger, it has flavors of spiced and juiced ginger, roasted oranges and mild notes of cinnamon.  The launch will be supported by advertising, social media...
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ABSOLUT BERRI AÇAÍ

ABSOLUT BERRI AÇAÍThe eleventh addition to the Absolut Vodka portfolio, Berri Acai is a blend of acai, blueberry and pomegranate flavors.  Made from all-natural ingredients with no sugar and no added preservatives, it has a ripe berry flavor with a tangy, natural sweetness.  To support the launch, Absolut will run...
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Oxley Classic English Dry Gin

Oxley Classic English Dry GinThis new ultra-premium gin combines a unique distillation process with traditional handcrafted English gin-making methods.  The Cold Distillation technique, with temperatures at approximately -5ºC, preserves the natural essences of its ingredients, providing a fresh, bright and intense tasting gin.  Each of its 14 botanical ingredients is...
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SAMUEL ADAMS LONGSHOT VARIETY PACK

The winners of the Sam Adams American Homebrew Contest are being featured in a variety six-pack available this April.  Winners New Hampshire resident Michael Robinson’s Old Ale and New Mexico resident Ben Miller’s Barleywine bested more than 13OO entries.  The Old Ale is a malty English-style brew with notes of...
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Jägermeister iPhone App

The new Jägermeister iPhone App features a virtual Tap Machine which allows iPhone users to “pour” an ice cold shot of Jager or even pour a shot for their friends using two iPhones.  Not only does this mark the first app for Jägermeister, it also leads the way amongst an...
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Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Scotch

has announced its 2O1O official sponsorship of the United States Curling Association (USCA) in time for this year’s Winter Games.  Curling, often referred to as ‘chess on ice’ or ‘winter golf’, originated in Scotland in the early 16th century and has recently gained a significant following in the US.  The...
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barsmarts.com

Pernod Ricard USA has re-opened its online bartender training program: BarSmarts Wired.  The program is the 1OO% online and more broadly-reaching phase of the partnership’s successful BarSmarts – a comprehensive bartender training, education and certification program.  Wired is open twice a year in two-month intervals.  Unlike BarSmarts Advanced, which is...
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American Craft Beer Fest

BeerAdvocate and Harpoon Brewery will also cap-off the week with the third annual American Craft Beer Fest (ACBF).  The main event will be held on JUNE 18 and 19 at the Seaport World Trade Center Boston, featuring upwards of 80 American brewers, 400 craft beers, and plenty of beer education. ...
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Boston Beer Week

To celebrate beer in Boston, Jason and Todd Alström, brothers and founders of BeerAdvocate, will officially launch Boston Beer Week from June 11 to 2O.  The not-for-profit campaign aims to encourage and empower brewers, bars, restaurants, stores, and anyone else involved in the beer industry within the 128-Belt, to host...
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