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YUENGLING SUMMER WHEAT

This German Weizen-styled beer is brewed with a combination of wheat and barley malts, Hallertau hops and top fermenting yeast. It has a thick, creamy head with notes of banana and clove esters. Crisp finish. Suggested retail is $13.99 for a 12-pack. Available from Atlas Distributing Craft Brewers Guild Girardi...
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LAKE & VINE BLENDS

This selection of wines from Lake County, California includes a Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and a Red Blend. Composed of Zinfandel, Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot, the Red Blend has aromas of plum and vanilla. The Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Musque blend gives flavors of citrus, white peach and tropical notes....
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6O SOULS PINOT NOIR 2O14

Sourced from 5 different vineyards in the Yamill-Carlton and Eola Amity Hills AVAs, this wine is fermented in neutral French oak barrels, leaving a fruit forward, elegant Pinot Noir. Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits

LIQS WHISKEY FIRESHOT

The newest addition to the line of pre-mixed cocktail shots is a blend of cinnamon and vanilla with whiskey. Suggested retail for a 5Oml three-pack is $7. Available from United Liquors

SKYY INFUSIONS

There are two additions to the Infusions portfolio: Honeycrisp Apple and Tropical Mango. The brand has also issued THE SKYY BOOK that includes cocktail recipes, bar tips and toasts. Suggested retail is $14 for a 75Oml. Also in 1.75L, 1L and 5Oml sizes. Available from Horizon Beverage

VIZCAYA BLACK RUM

A Dominican rum made from pressed sugar cane juices, Vizcaya has aromas of chocolate, walnut and honey with a full, rich flavor. Suggested retail is $28.99 for a 75Oml. Available from MS Walker

NOMAD OUTLAND WHISKEY

This blended whisky is produced from a selection of over 3O different malt and grain whiskies from Speyside, The Higlands, Scotland – each 5 to 8 years old. The resulting blend is left to mature in Scotland in sherry casks for 3 years, altogether, before being transferred to Jerez in...
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SHAYS’ REBELLION AMERICAN WHISKEY

Berkshire Mountain Distillers has released this whisky made in collaboration with the Sam Adams brewery. In the summer of 2O12, BMD triple-distilled a batch of Samuel Adams Cinder Bock, a Rauch Bock. The resultant whiskey made from the beer was then aged in Samuel Adams Utopias casks for about three...
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SMIRNOFF SOURCED

The latest line extension from Smirnoff is now available in three flavors: Ruby Red Grapefruit, Pineapple and Cranberry Apple. Gluten free with no high fructose corn syrup, they are made with a blend of real fruit juices and Smirnoff 21. Suggested retail is $13.99 for a 75Oml. Available from United...
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SILO CUCUMBER VODKA

SILO Distillery in Vermont has released this cucumber-infused vodka. The distillery also makes an unflavored Vodka, Bourbon, Moonshine and Barrel Aged Reserve Gin. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $3O. Available from Horizon Beverage