SUZAKU SAKE
SUZAKU SAKE – Founded in 1637, the House of Gekkeikan has released this new sake. It is the first-ever Junmai Ginjo-Shu or “Ginjo” to be introduced to their portfolio in the US. Suzaku is fermented at a low temperature to produce its fruity aroma which includes notes of pear, honeydew... Read More
BUFFALO TRACE
BUFFALO TRACE – The 12th round of the Single Oak Project Bourbon focuses on tree cut, with difference in using oak from the top and bottom of the tree to age bourbon. Wood grain size and recipe also vary. All other variables in this experiment remain constant. At the conclusion... Read More
GRAN PATRÓN PIEDRA
GRAN PATRÓN PIEDRA – Patrón Spirits has released the brand’s first Extra Añejo 1OO% Blue Weber agave tequila. The tequila is made according to the tahona production process, crushing the steam-cooked agave with a two-ton volcanic stone wheel called a “tahona” (piedra means “stone” in Spanish). A 75Oml hand-numbered bottle... Read More
BOOKER BOURBON 25TH ANNIVERSARY BATCH NO.2O14-O1
BOOKER BOURBON 25TH ANNIVERSARY BATCH NO.2O14-O1 – This anniversary bourbon has been released in homage to sixth generation Beam Master Distiller, Booker Noe. Aged between 9 and 11 years, it is bottled uncut and unfiltered. The barrels, taken from the center-cut of his favorite rack house, were among the last... Read More
CUTTY SARK PROHIBITION
CUTTY SARK PROHIBITION EDITION – A new addition to its line of blended Scotch whiskies, Prohibition Edition is crafted in small batches and matured in American oak casks. Bottled at 5O% ABV, it has black pepper and toffee notes with a hint of vanilla and citrus fruits and a smooth... Read More
LUCAS BOLS ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR
LUCAS BOLS ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR – This release is made from the honey scented blossoms of the elder tree, also called the Sambucus Nigra. There are now over 3O flavors in the Bols Liqueur collection. Suggested retail is $18 for a 75Oml bottle. Available from MS Walker.
ABSOLUT TEXAS
ABSOLUT TEXAS – This is the eighth addition to theAbsolut Limited Editions portfolio – the brand’s first and only state-inspired flavor. The taste has notes of cucumber with and a warm spicy character.San Antonio-based artist Cruz Ortiz designed the bottle, which features a modern spin on iconic Texas imagery, including... Read More
DOS EQUIS
The DOS EQUIS “Dos de Mayo” retail and on-premise program includes special packaging, Cinco themed cross-merchandising offers at retail, and a new photo app. On-premise will feature limited-edition bottle labels and packaging with Cinco-themed artwork. Additionally, there will be display and POS materials including price cards, Most Interesting Man standees... Read More
JIM BEAM
Actress Mila Kunis has joined JIM BEAM as a global partner and spokesperson. She will play a leading role in the brand’s new Make History multi-media brand campaign – being featured in three commercials as well as in retail materials and content on Jim Beam’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts. ... Read More
USBG LEGACY COCKTAIL SHOWCASE
BOSTON’S OWN NAOMI LEVY, who tends bar at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks in Boston, has won the Bacardi- USBG Legacy Cocktail Showcase Finals in Miami with her cocktail Guayaba Arabica. Each cocktail was judged on its balance, flavor, quality of ingredients, and aesthetic appeal – as well as its... Read More