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WRITERS’ TEARS COPPER POT IRISH WHISKEY

  This release is a vatting of single malt whiskey (4O%) and single pot still whiskey (6O%) distilled from a mash of malted and unmalted barley.  Nonpeated and aged in American oak bourbon barrels.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $4O. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company

BELVEDERE GINGER ZEST

        The newest addition to the Belvedere vodka line is made with a blend of ginger, spring lemons and a touch of grapefruit.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $29.99. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors

SAMUEL ADAMS NEW ENGLAND IPA

This new release is a medium-bodied, unfiltered brew with a subtle sweetness balanced by a combination of Mosaic, Citra, Galaxy, Simcoe and Cascade hops.  The hops bring a big fruited pineapple and grapefruit character to the beer with a clean finish.  6.8% ABV.  Suggested retail per four-pack of 16-ounce cans...
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MAISON CASTEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON and CHARDONNAY

Imported from France, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied wine with lush tannins and a toasted oak finish.  Notes of cocoa, spices, and black fruit.  The Chardonnay is complex with exotic fruit aromas and subtle toasted overtones.  Big and fresh, it finishes with a touch of vanilla on the palate. ...
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ANGRY ORCHARD ROSÉ HARD CIDER

Made with a blend of six apple varieties including red flesh Amour Rouge apples from France, this new rosé cider from Angry Orchard has light tannins with a floral aroma, medium mouthfeel, and bright finish.  Suggested retail for a 6-pack is $7.99 to $9.99 and 12-pack variety packs for $14.99...
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LECOMPTE CALVADOS

This line of Calvados from the Lecompte distillery includes the Original, Three Year, Five Year, 12 Year and 25 Year.  Suggested retail for the Original is $35. AVAILABLE FROM Ruby Wines

THREE OLIVES DUDE VODKA

  The latest addition to the Three Olives line is a blend of imported vodka with lemon and lime.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $24. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors

TULLAMORE D.E.W. BOSTON RED SOX EDITION

This commemorative Boston Red Sox bottle has been released to mark the two-year anniversary of the partnership between the distillery and the team.  The label honors the team and Fenway Park, the logo, references to the Green Monster and other insignias.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $25 to $29....
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