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MASSPACK TRADE SHOW

All three tiers of the industry gathered at this year’s MassPack trade show on October 14 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center in Marlborough.  In addition to educational seminars, entertainment, and food, the show featured festive displays and samplings of the latest brands, trends and packaging. ...
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A BOTTLE AND SOMETHING EXTRA – HOLIDAY VAPS

ABSOLUT is offering its glittery MirrorBall shell packaging in a variety of colors for the holidays: blue for original Absolut, orange for Mango, gold for Citron, and red for Raspberri.  JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY is once again offering its 75Oml with two Jameson rocks glasses gift pack.  THE GLENLIVET’s special pack...
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SAMUEL ADAMS WINTER CLASSIC

This year’s Winter Classics release includes the original Samuel Adams Boston Lager; Winter Lager, Coastal Wheat, Old Fezziwig Ale, Cranberry Lambic and Holiday Porter.  The Winter Lager is brewed with spices that include orange zest, cinnamon, and fresh ginger.  The Coastal Wheat is a twist on the Hefeweizen style, complimented...
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DOS LUNAS GRAND RESERVE TEQUILA

This extra-Añejo 1OO% blue agave tequila is aged for ten years in Spanish sherry oak casks, making it the oldest commercially available tequila on the market.  It is completely all-natural, free from all chemicals, enzymes or additives.  The spirit’s amber color is slightly darker than other extra-Añejo tequilas because it...
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VERMONT SPIRITS LIMITED RELEASE VODKA

This Limited Release Vodka is produced entirely from the early run sap of maple trees.  Each spring in New England, freezing nights and warm sunny days allow the mature maple trees to pump the converted starch they have been storing during the winter season into sugar.  The trees release this...
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2OO9 SAMUEL ADAMS UTOPIAS

This year’s annual Utopias release is a strong, rich, dark beer that, unlike most beers, is uncarbonated.  It is brewed with several different strains of yeast, including a variety typically reserved for champagne.  A blend of two-row Caramel and Munich malts gives the beer its rich ruby-black color and the...
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KAHLÚA SPICED HOLIDAY NOG

Made with a blend of premium coffee, cream and spices, this ready-to drink liqueur is returning for a limited time during the holiday season.  Suggested retail is $14.99 for a 1.75L.  Available from United Liquors.

KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD 2OO6 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

This commemorative release represents the 3Oth anniversary bottling of this famed single-vineyard wine.  Deep in color, the Cabernet Sauvignon displays bold black currant aromas accented by notes of spice and mint.  The concentrated flavors showcase black currant, raspberry and dried cherry fruit along with subtle spice complexity.  Integrated tannins enable...
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TEQUILA EL JIMADOR AÑEJO

This tequila has a new design that aligns its look with its Blanco and Reposado packages.  The look will feature the same tall, angular bottle as the other expressions and identical iconography of the Jimador on the label.  The biggest difference will be a silver background on the label.  To...
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LAKE SONOMA WINERY 2OO8 SAUVIGNON BLANC

A combination of lush and lean, fruity and herbal, this Sauvignon Blanc is cold fermented and stored in stainless steel, with no malolactic fermentation.  Forward aromas of lemon zest, lime, kiwi, and newly mown hay are accented by subtle notes of herb and juniper.  Fresh lemon, lime and herb flavors...
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