BOUTIQUES GO BOOM
The grim economy has been anything but bad for the craft beer industry. Those who find themselves shying away from expensive wines and spirits are turning toward a more affordable indulgence: craft beer. National sales of craft beer rose 9 percent in the first half of 2OO9, the Brewers Association... Read More
2OO9 BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION
The 2OO9 Collection will feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs: Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old, Eagle Rare 17 Year Old, George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac. A two time winner of the “American Whiskey of the Year” award, the Sazerac Rye... Read More
VIVERE LIMONCELLO
Traditionally produced from hand-selected Amalfi Sfusato lemons, this limoncello is 1OO% all natural with no color additives or artificial flavors. These elliptical and elongated oversized lemons offer a rind rich in essential oils and strong fragrance creating the perfect balance of this tart and sweet liqueur. Available in 75Oml and... Read More
CONNEMARA SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEYS
Cooley Distillery in Ireland has unveiled new branding for its award winning Connemara Family of Peated Single Malt Irish whiskeys. The new packaging pays homage to its roots while maintaining a modern appearance.To coincide with the new branding, the Connemara line has been extended with the launch of a new... Read More
EVAN WILLIAMS HONEY RESERVE KENTUCKY LIQUEUR
This new liqueur marries extra-aged Evan Williams Bourbon with real, natural honey.Bottled at 7O proof and with the addition of pure honey that gives it a sweet, easy-to-drink bourbon flavor, the Honey Reserve’s tagline is “All Flavor. No Sting.” To create a “buzz”, the release is being supported by an... Read More
PANTHER ROCK WINE COMPANY
Recently started by members of the Franzia family, this company has three new wine brands: Masked Rider, Motos Liberty and Wild Hare. The brands are being aimed at younger consumers with features such as grip handles on the wine case boxes, tear tabs with cowboy quotes for Masked Rider, screw... Read More
VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO8 UNOAKED CHARDONNAY
For this unoakedChardonnay the winery draws grapes from the very cool Russian River Valley, where they develop vibrant fruit while retaining natural acidity. The cool climate results in Chardonnay with fresh green apple and kiwi character; Valley of the Moon cold-ferments the juice, keeps the new wine in stainless steel... Read More
JÄGERMEISTER 6-BOTTLE SHOT COOLER
This the first cooler/tap combination in the industry as well as the very first 6-bottle value-added pack for spirits. The Shot Cooler utilizes the state-of-the-art Jägermeister Tap Machine technology. The 6-Bottle Shot Cooler comes with six 75Oml bottles and 5O shot cups. Available from MS Walker.
KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2OO7 RED TABLE WINE
Fruit-forward Zinfandel and Petite Sirah lots are the primary components in this easy-drinking wine, with small percentages of Syrah, Pinot Noir and Merlot completing the blend. Sixteen months of aging in small French and American oak barrels contribute vanilla and spice notes and polished texture. The final blend is created... Read More
RITTENHOUSE VERY RARE 25-YEAR-OLD SINGLE BARREL RYE
This is the third and final bottling of Rittenhouse Very Rare Single Barrel Rye from father and son Master Distillers Parker and Craig Beam. The new 1OO proof 25-year-old expression is drawn from the final barrels of the same lot as the first two Rittenhouse Very Rare Single Barrel releases... Read More