SPIRITS CONTINUE TO GROW
IT WASN’T A BANNER third quarter for any of the beverage alcohol categories. According to industry data analyst group GuestMetrics, all three alcohol categories had their weakest volume performance thus far in the year in the third quarter. Spirits volumes were -2.4% in the first quarter, improved to -1.4% in... Read More
CRAFT BREWERS GUILD + BLUEPRINT BRANDS
CRAFT BREWERS GUILD of Boston has added a craft spirits division, Blueprint Brands, which will feature a portfolio of craft distilleries. The portfolio currently includes brands from Lexington Brewing and Distilling of Lexington, Kentucky; Pür Spirits of Germany; Sound Spirits of Seattle, Washington; New England Distilling of Portland, Maine, 1512... Read More
RIDE, WINE & DINE
Martignetti Companies and Boston Harbor Hotel teamed up this fall for their 1Oth annual Ride, Wine & Dine event to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institutes and Team Erica’s Entourage. For the past 17 years, a significant number of employees from Martignetti Companies and the Boston Harbor Hotel... Read More
MARTIGNETTI/UNITED ABSOLUT PARTY
Members of the Martignetti Companies and United Liquors teams gathered with Pernod Ricardat Empire Lounge in Boston this fall welcome Absolut and its many innovations to the company’s portfolio. From left to right:PETER COLETTISEVP SALES OPERATIONS& MARKETINGMARTIGNETTI COMPANIES NEAL FISHERVP EXCEL DIVISIONUNITED LIQUORS MAXIME KOUCHNIRVP VODKASPERNOD RICARD USA CHRIS ROSEPRUSA... Read More
ST-GERMAIN’S CARAFE and TIE CLIP
ST-GERMAIN’S CARAFE and TIE CLIP – The signature St-Germain tie clip comes in a custom navy case. Suggested retail is $25.99. Each St-Germain glass carafe is embellished with painted fill marks on the side for “Champagne”, “St-Germain” and “Sparkling Water” for users to create the signature St-Germain Cocktail. Makes approximately... Read More
SKYY VODKA’S HOLIDAY COCKTAIL SHAKER
SKYY VODKA’S HOLIDAY COCKTAIL SHAKER – Skyy Vodka has partnered with designer Michael Aram and The Creative Coalition, a nonprofit charity of the arts and entertainment communities, to release the limited edition Winter Star Cocktail Shaker. Proceeds from each shaker will benefit The Creative Coalition and the organization’s initiatives that... Read More
NARRAGANSETT FEST LAGER
NARRAGANSETT FEST LAGER – Brewed with German malt and hops, Fest is crafted in small batches. Vienna, Pilsner, Light and Dark Munich malts make up the backbone of the beer, and Northern Brewer and Tettnanger hops are added to give it a crisp but subtle hop flavor. The can bears... Read More
NEWCASTLE CABBIE
NEWCASTLE CABBIE – Newcastle’s newest limited edition brew, Cabbie is a deep, dark black ale that has a soft hoppy aroma and subtle fruit notes that lead to bittersweet tastes of dark malt, chocolate, coffee, and vanilla. To support the launch, a national social responsibility program will be introduced to... Read More
DEAD BOLT WINEMAKERS BLEND
DEAD BOLT WINEMAKERS BLEND – The latest release from Dead Bolt is a full-flavored, juicy blend of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. Suggested retail is $15.99. Available from United Liquors.
GREG NORMAN ESTATES 2O11 SHARK RED CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA
GREG NORMAN ESTATES 2O11 SHARK RED CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA – This is a red blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Merlot, and Malbec. In addition to the new release, the entire lineup has undergone a label change. The winery is also partnering with WildAid – a nonprofit global organization... Read More