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ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – OAKS LILY

By Pink Lady It’s May, which means it’s time to bust out those fancy hats, Julep cups and get excited about “the most exciting two minutes in sports: “the Kentucky Derby! Much ink will be spilled by lifestyle writers this month about the mint, bourbon, ponies, and horse-folk who power...
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PETER ZEMMER WINES

This line of wines from Alto Adige includes a Pinot Grigio, Pinot Grigio Riserva Giatl and Chardonnay Buchholz. The Pinot Grigio has scents of spring blossoms and summer orchard fruit. Suggested retail is $20.99. The Riserva Giatl is powerful, balanced, and savory with an interesting play of acidity in the...
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KENTUCKY 10 BOURBON

Kentucky 10 is a straight bourbon aged and bottled at the historic DSP-KY-10 distillery. It is produced from 100% Kentucky-grown corn from within a 50-mile radius of the distillery. The wheated mashbill adds sweetness and approachability while the limestone in the Kentucky water adds minerals, filters out impurities and promotes...
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OLIVER COSMOBERRY

The newest release from the Oliver line of flavored wines is reminiscent of a cocktail, with delicate notes of tart cranberry, strawberries, and fresh-squeezed blood orange. Suggested retail is $12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.

STAR & KEY

This line of single estate rums from Mauritius incudes two expressions, Passion Fruit Rum and VSOP Rum. The Passion Fruit brings a tropical twist and extra layers of flavor with subtle fruit and freshness. The VSOP is a smooth, yet complex rum that is distilled in a coffey and aged...
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JACK & GINGER ALE RTD

This is the newest release in the Jack Daniel’s line of RTD canned cocktails. Suggested retail for a four-pack of 12-ounce cans is $13 and $3.50 for a single can. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company.

JAMUN GIN

This new gin from India comes from the Mohan Meakins distillery. It has zesty flavors of citrus and lemon peel followed by a subtle sweetness with a note of orange and a touch of spice on the finish. Suggested retail is $44.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.

BUSHWACKER RUM CREAM

This new RTD release is a combination of premium Caribbean Rum and real dairy cream with flavors of chocolate, coffee, and coconut. Suggested retail for a 750ml is $24.99. AVAILABLE FROM MS Walker.

TRULY TEQUILA SODA

Truly Tequila Soda is a blend of fruit juice, sparkling water and blanco tequila. Flavors include Lime, Pineapple-Guava, Watermelon and Grapefruit. Suggested retail for a mixed eight-pack of 12-ounce cans is $18-$20 and $10-$12 for 4-packs of Lime and Pineapple Guava single flavors. AVAILABLE FROM Atlas Distributing and Commercial Distributing...
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MALIBU READY-TO-SERVE

Malibu has released a new RTD cocktail line that includes Strawberry Daiquiri, Pineapple Bay Breeze and Rum Punch flavors. (all 12.5% ABV). Suggested retail for a 1L Tetra Pack is $15. AVAILABLE FROM from United Liquors.