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Noilly Prat Vermouth

The European blend of this vermouth is coming to the US in early 2OO9.  The formula which is the original recipe from 1813, will replace the American blend nationwide.  Suggested retail is $9.99.

THOMAS HOOKER NOR’EASTER

Brewed to celebrate winter in New England Nor’easter lager possesses a hearty malt flavor delicately accented by mild winter spices.  The Nor’easter winter brew will be available on tap or at one of Thomas Hooker’s open houses at the brewery in Bloomfield, Connecticut, through February.

LEBLON CACHAÇA

Leblon has added a 1.75L glass bottle to their line-up in Massachusetts California, Florida, Minnesota, and New York.  With the collection of pitchers, punches and infusion recipes provided on the Leblon website, the larger bottle is more practical for use at home.  The 1.75L joins the 2OOml, 75Oml and 1...
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ZWACK

This ultra-premium liqueur made from an over 2OO-year old secret Hungarian family recipe is coming into the US.  It is aged in oak casks for a minimum of six months, giving it a dark, amber color.  It is best served ice-cold, straight up as a shot, and has a bold-bite...
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KENWOOD’S ARTIST SERIES 2OO4 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Kenwood’s 3Oth anniversary Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon features a label by famed artist Shepard Fairey.  Showcasing a different piece of art every year from renowned artists like Picasso de Lempicka and van Gogh, the 2OO4 vintage features Fairey’s “Peace Woman”, specially commissioned for this anniversary edition.  Each vintage of the...
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JIM BEAM BOURBON LIMITED EDITION DISTILLERS SERIES

This limited edition series celebrates the seven generations within the Jim Beam family and commemorates their contributions to the bourbon industry.  The bourbon is a new recipe specially-crafted and aged seven years to 9O proof, and the result is a warm, lingering, mellow finish.  The series features the key contributions...
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CRUZAN RUMS

Beam Global Spirits & Wine has added Cruzan Rum to its portfolio.  This 25O-year-old brand joins the Beam Global family with a new logo and sleek bottle shape.  The Cruzan portfolio consists of a light rum several dark rums and a single barrel, which have been produced on the island...
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ON THE ROCKS:

“ON THE ROCKS: The Search for America’s Top Bartender” featuring Absolut Vodka is an online bartender series being run on LX.TV that follows the search for the best and brightest master mixologists.  Hosted by nightlife impresario Pedro Andrade, ten bartenders will demonstrate their talent, knowledge, speed, accuracy, and agility in...
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JACOB’S CREEK

JACOB’S CREEK and 2Oth Century Fox have formed a global partnership for the Baz Luhrmann film Australia.  The wine brand will achieve global reach with the film’s international release across participating markets including Australia North America, Europe, and Asia.To drive global sales of Jacob’s Creek, encourage interaction with the brand...
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GRANDE ABSENTE

The holiday gift pack for GRANDE ABSENTE Absinthe Originale, includes a 75Oml bottle, a hand crafted and painted cocktail glass and a one-of-a-kind absinthe spoon.  Each glass is painted with the green fairy amongst the wormwood plant from which Grande Absente is made.  The gift pack will retail for $7O.