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NEWCASTLE WINTER IPA

NEWCASTLE WINTER IPA – Made with Super Styrian and Styrian Goldings hops, this limited-edition release pours a copper color with a strong hop aroma, subtle caramel notes, a full body and a balanced finish, in keeping with the traditional characteristics found in British-style IPAs.  Available in 6-packs, 12-packs and kegs...
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SAMUEL ADAMS LATITUDE 48 IPA

SAMUEL ADAMS LATITUDE 48 IPA – This year’s Latitude 48 IPA is brewed with a combination of hops from the 48th latitude.  Suggested retail is $8.99 for a 6-pack and $13.99 for a 12-pack.  Available in February from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Commercial Distributing, L.Knife & Son and Merrimack Valley...
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BOWMORE DORUS MOR

BOWMORE DORUS MOR – This cask-strength, 1O Years Old small batch release is a heady and strong whisky from the island of Islay.  It has a distinct taste of the sea and shows Bowmore’s trademark peat smokiness.  Suggested retail is $119.99 for a 75Oml.  Extremely limited quantities from Horizon Beverage...
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JAMESON BLACK BARREL

JAMESON BLACK BARREL – Differentiating itself from Jameson original, the Black Barrel has a higher proportion of Irish pot still whiskey, which is blended with a rare small batch grain whiskey and distilled on just one day each year.  The distillate is matured in black, flame-charred American oak casks with...
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SAMUEL ADAMS WINTER CLASSICS VARIETY 12-PACK

SAMUEL ADAMS WINTER CLASSICS VARIETY 12-PACK – This year’s Winter Classics release includes the original Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Winter Lager, Chocolate Bock, Old Fezziwig Ale, Holiday Porter and a new addition: White Christmas, an unfiltered white ale blended with holiday spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange peel.  Available November...
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RHUM CLÉMENT

RHUM CLÉMENT – The rum distillery from Martinique is re-releasing two brands in the Grand Réserve Très Vieux line: the 6 Year Old Rhum Agricole and the 1O Year.  Both were distilled from fresh pressed sugarcane juice and aged a minimum of six or 1O years in a combination of...
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COURVOISIER GOLD

COURVOISIER GOLD – A blend of Moscato wine from the south of France and signature Courvoisier Cognac, this new liqueur has a flavor profile featuring notes of pear, peach, florals, and orange blossom.  Packaged in the iconic Josephine bottle, suggested retail for a 75Oml is $24.99.  Available from Horizon Beverage...
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KAHLÚA GINGERBREAD and PEPPERMINT MOCHA

KAHLÚA GINGERBREAD and PEPPERMINT MOCHA – The newest entry to the brand’s limited-edition holiday line, the Gingerbread features notes of gingerbread, nutmeg and subtle cinnamon and clove, blended with the taste of Arabica coffee and sugarcane rum.  The returning Peppermint Mocha is a blend of peppermint and dark chocolate.  Suggested...
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EVAN WILLIAMS PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE EGG NOG

EVAN WILLIAMS PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE EGG NOG – Made with Evan Williams Bourbon, this limited-release Egg Nog is now available.  The launch will be supported by POS with the tag line: “Add Flavor to the Holidays” that depicts a mug with whipped cream and peppermint sticks.  Suggested retail is $11.99 for...
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OLMECA ALTOS REPOSADO and PLATA TEQUILAS

OLMECA ALTOS REPOSADO and PLATA TEQUILAS – These two tequilas are produced in the Los Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico.  The Reposado, aged in American oak barrels for six to eight months, has aromas of orange and grapefruit that compliment notes of cooked agave, vanilla and wood.  The Plata offers...
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