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KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD 2OO6 MERLOT and SYRAH

This Merlot displays vibrant aromas of Bing cherry and raspberry, accented by eucalyptus and bay leaf notes.  Bing cherry and raspberry also highlight the flavors, together with chocolate – both bittersweet and semi-sweet – accents.  Dense and velvety on the palate, the finish is long and smooth.  Suggested retail is...
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TEQUILA HERRADURA

This line of 1OO percent blue agave tequilas is introducing new primary and secondary packaging which incorporate key elements from the brand’s story.  Prominently placed on the bottle’s brighter-hued front label is a larger, more realistic horseshoe, herradura in Spanish, encasing the Casa Herradura crest.  Imagery from the Hacienda located...
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BURNETT’S READY-TO-SERVE COCKTAILS

This new line extension from Burnett’s includes Cosmopolitan, Margarita and Mojito flavors.  The prepared cocktails were developed from traditional recipes that feature quadruple distilled, triple charcoal filtered Burnett’s Vodka and all natural ingredients.  The launch will include POS materials, trade media advertising and mail-in rebates. Burnett’s website, burnettsvodka.com, will also...
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THE MACALLAN 1824 COLLECTION

Named for the year in which the distillery was founded, this new family of single malts from The Macallan was developed exclusively for the Global Travel Retail market.  The Collection includes four expressions: Select Oak, Whisky Maker’s Edition, Estate Reserve, and 1824 Limited Release.  They were created by John Ramsay,...
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BOLS GENEVER

A re-launch of its original 182Os recipe, Bols Genever is a blend of the unique multi- grain distillate called maltwine with a secret blend of botanicals; the result is a malty spirit with a unique smooth character at 42% ABV.  Genever is a proper spirit category and has been a...
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AÇAÍ SPIRIT VEEV

This new spirit fuses the Brazilian acai berry – considered to be one of the world’s healthiest foods – with 1OO% all-natural ingredients and a hand-crafted, column distilled base wheat spirit.  The brand is committed to preserving the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest and the environment – the company donates $1 from...
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SQUARE ONE BOTANICAL

A 9O proof organic rye spirit, Square One Botanical is infused with a blend of eight organic botanicals: pear, rose, chamomile, lemon verbena, lavender, rosemary, coriander, and citrus peel.  It has floral and fruit aromas and its floral character on the palate is followed by herbal botanicals.  Suggested retail is...
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VAN GOGH BLUE TRIPLE WHEAT VODKA

This new release from Van Gogh is the first ultra-premium vodka made from three international wheat sources: central France, southern Germany and Zeeland in Holland.  It is triple distilled in the Royal Dirkzwager distillery in Schiedam, Holland by Master Distiller Tim Vos.  Retail is $34.99 per 1L and $29.99 per...
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GRITTY MCDUFF’S HALLOWEEN ALE

This seasonal release from Maine craft brewer Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Company will be available through October 31.  An Extra Special Bitter (ESB), full-bodied brew, the Halloween Ale features a deep amber color, bold, malty palate and a well-rounded hop finish.  Available from Craft Brewers Guild.