BILA-HAUT CÔTES DU ROUSSILLON VILLAGES 2O14
This wine has blue fruit flavors of plum and blackberry with aromas of spices, herbs and mocha. Mouthfeel of black cherry and dark chocolate. Suggested retail is $17.99. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits
MASSENEZ GOLDEN EIGHT
The base spirit for this new liqueur is a pear eau-de-vie aged for over eight years. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $5O. AVAILABLE FROM MS Walker
CROWN ROYAL NOBLE COLLECTION CORNERSTONE BLEND
Crown Royal is launching a limited edition series of whiskies to be released on an annual basis. The first expression of the Noble Collection, the Cornerstone Blend, is a blend of three whiskies aged for eight-plus years: a Canadian rye, a whisky from Crown Royal’s... Read More
STOLI GLUTEN FREE
The latest line extension from Stolichnaya is distilled from 88% corn and 12% buckwheat. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $2O. Also available in 5Oml and 1L sizes. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company
REVEL STOKE ROASTED PINEAPPLE
Revel Stoke has added Roasted Pineapple to its line. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $15. AVAILABLE FROM Carolina Wine & Spirits
PASOTE TEQUILA
This line includes a Blanco, Reposado and Anejo tequilas. Each is made from ripe blue agave that is baked and then distilled with pure rainwater and natural spring water in copper pot stills. Suggested retail is $11.99. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits
MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES WOMEN’S BEVERAGE ALCOHOL SYMPOSIUM
THE THIRD ANNUAL Martignetti Companies Women’s Beverage Alcohol Symposium was held on April 13 at the Newton Marriott. The Symposium brought together over 25O women working in the beverage alcohol industry in New England, including those employed in restaurants, retail stores, as well as for distributors, wineries and distillers.... Read More
OBITUARY – Robert J Cooper, 39
The man who created St. Germain passed away on April 25. In 2OO6 Cooper introduced the cocktail industry to his new liqueur and it quickly became known as “bartenders’ ketchup” because of its popularity. Cooper was from the family that owns Charles Jacquin et Cie, an old cordials and liqueurs... Read More
OBITUARY – LOUIS LATOUR, 83
Mr. Latour, who ran Burgundy wine company Maison Louis Latour from 1958 to 1998, passed away on April 5. He was the 1Oth generation of the family and the sixth named Louis to run the firm, which was founded in 1797. Latour took the helm of the family company during challenging times:... Read More
Pernod Ricard USA
Julien Hémard has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, a newly-created position effective July 1. He is currently Managing Director, Pernod Ricard Pacific. Also, Marty Crane, Senior Vice President, Spirits Sales, has decided to leave after 14 years with the company in several senior sales roles.