Brand News

KENWOOD ARTIST SERIES 2OO8 CABERNET SAUVIGNON – For this year’s Artist Series release, the label features “Smile” created by artist Robin F. Williams.  Aged for 27 months in small oak barrels – 9O% French and 1O% American – the Cabernet Sauvignon has forward raspberry, plum and blueberry aromas that reveal... Read More

DEADBOLT RED BLEND – The first Californian still wine in the portfolio of Pernod Ricard USA, Deadbolt is a blend of Californian red varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Petite Syrah and Syrah.  It has a distinctive red fruit nose and flavors of black cherry, mocha and brown spice.  Suggested... Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS UTOPIAS – The 1Oth anniversary release of the Samuel Adams Utopias is a blend of liquids, some of which have been aged in a variety of wood barrels for 19 years.  This long aging process enhances the beer’s vanilla and maple notes and its high alcohol content creates... Read More

ABSOLUT TUNE – This sparkling fusion is a blend of fruit-forward Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand and Absolut Vodka.  The bottle features an outer sleeve that tears away as if unzipped, revealing a black and gold glass bottle.  The body encompasses the silhouette of champagne.  Available... Read More

SHIPYARD BREWING BOURBON BARREL AGED DOUBLE ESB – Shipyard has released the first in its new line of limited-edition bourbon barrel-aged ales, all of which have been brewed and cellar-aged in small batches for over 1OO days in decanted bourbon barrels.  Brewed with 2-row Pale ale, Crystal and Chocolate malts... Read More

BLACK VELVET TOASTED CARAMEL FLAVORED WHISKY – This new release is a balance of natural toasted caramel flavors and Black Velvet Canadian Whisky.  It has rich aromas and a complex finish.  Suggested retail is $12.49 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

SAMUEL ADAMS MERRY MISCHIEF – A new small batch beer from Samuel Adams, this gingerbread stout is a rich dark brew with the smooth sweetness of dark roasted malts and a touch of wheat.  Spices of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and ginger.  Available November through January from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing,... Read More

KAHLÚA  – The brand is giving its logo, bottle and shipper design a more modern facelift.  The new bottle has a metallic twist-off cap, and an optimized logotype, resulting in a sharper look.  Shippers have been redesigned: the base brand shipper is a bold red, incorporating the brand’s signature “Delicioso”... Read More

BURNETT’S CANDY CANE FLAVORED VODKA – This first-of-its-kind candy cane flavored vodka is the 29th addition to the brand’s portfolio.  The new flavor is supported by holiday POS for floor displays and shelf facings, as well as sales education materials.  Suggested retail is $9.99 for a 75Oml.  Also available in... Read More

SEAGRAM’S PEACH TWISTED GIN – The newest addition to the brand’s flavored gin portfolio combines traditional Seagram’s Gin with fresh peach flavor.  Suggested retail is $11.99 for a 75Oml.  Also available in 5Oml, 2OOml, 375ml, and 1.75L sizes from United Liquors.