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Newcastle Introduces Scotch Ale

For centuries, the United Kingdom has stood for togetherness, collaboration and union. After all, making the whole better than its parts is a specialty of the British. Take some of the finest cultural exports the U.K. has produced: tea & crumpets. bangers & mash. Lennon & McCartney. Most Brits know...
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SAMUEL ADAMS

Both the Boston Lager and Rebel IPA are now available in 16-ounce cans. Suggested retail is $1.79-$1.99 per can. Available from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Commercial Distributing, L.Knife & Son and Merrimack Valley Distributing.

ANGRY ORCHARD CINNFUL APPLE

A limited seasonal cider, Cinnful has a sweet, slightly tart apple flavor with cinnamon spice, cocoa and a little heat. Suggested retail is $7.99-$9.99 for a 6-pack. Also available in new 16-ounce cans from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Commercial Distributing, L.Knife & Son and Merrimack Valley Distributing.

NARRAGANSETT AUTOCRAT COFFEE MILK STOUT

This is a custom blend of Narragansett’s bittersweet milk stout with coffee extract from the Autocrat Coffee, the key ingredient in Rhode Island’s official drink: coffee milk. The full-bodied brew has notes of roasted barley, chocolate malt and rich crystal malt. Suggested retail is $8.99 to $9.49 for a six...
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JACK’S ABBY BREWING

There are several new seasonal releases from the Framingham-based brewer. Pumpkin Crop Later: Part of the Mon & Pop’s Harvest Series, this brew is made with 1OO% locally sourced ingredients. A blend of autumnal spices complements an intense pumpkin flavor. Kiwi Rising: Made with Kiwi hops from New Zealand, this strong,...
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THE BOSS HOG

Vermont whiskey maker WhistlePig has released its 2O14 vintage, nicknamed “The Spirit of Mortimer” as a nod to Mortimer WhistlePig, the distillery’s deceased Kune Kune pig mascot and namesake. The 1OO% rye whiskey aged nearly 14 years in a combination of new American oak and used bourbon barrels and was...
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WILD TURKEY FORGIVEN

Campari America is re-releasing this “happy accident” blend of 78% six-year-old bourbon and 22% four-year-old rye. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $5O. Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

SOUTHERN COMFORT GINGERBREAD SPICE

Gingerbread Spice is a combination of gingerbread and vanilla blended with Southern Comfort. Suggested retail is $12 for a 75Oml. Available through the holidays from Horizon Beverage Company.

HPNOTIQ SPARKLE

This sparkling liqueur blend of fruit juices, white wine, vodka and cognac is being released for the holidays. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $2O. Available from MS Walker.

HENNESSY PARTICULIÈRE

This rare blend combines eaux-de-vie over 1OO-years-old that aged in tiercon French oak barrels. Each bottle is made of Baccarat crystal with a seal handcrafted by the artisans at Maison Guerlain and presented in a handmade leather coffret. Eleven 1L bottles are being released in the US priced at $27,OOO...
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