Brand News

ANGRY ORCHARD CIDER HOUSE COLLECTION – There are two new wood-aged ciders in this collection: Iceman and Strawman.  The Iceman combines apples with notes of caramel and toffee for a cider that’s sweet but not syrupy.  Aging the cider on oak adds a vanilla character.  The oak-aged Strawman’s apple, vanilla... Read More

SHIPYARD PUMPKINHEAD ALE  – This limited seasonal release is now available.  Brewed with Willamette and Hallertau hops, it is a crisp wheat ale with a subtle spiced flavor.  Suggested retail is $7.99 to $8.99 for a 6-pack of cans.  Also available in bottles and on draft from Atlas Distributing, Burke... Read More

LEINENKUGEL – There are two new releases from Leinenkugel: a year-round Lemon Berry Shandy and the seasonal Oktoberfest.  The Shandy has a splash of blackberry juice blended with its Weiss beer and lemonade.  The Oktoberfest is brewed with caramel and a blend of 2-row pale malts.  Suggested retail for the... 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.

PLANTATION 3 STARS RUM – This white rum is named in honor of the three rum-producing islands of the Caribbean from which Plantation 3 Stars is crafted: Barbados, Trinidad and Jamaica.  Un-aged rums from Barbados and Jamaica and a 12-year aged Jamaican rum are blended with 3-year aged Trinidad rum... Read More

CLASE AZUL – These ultra premium tequilas from Casa Tradición includes Plata, Reposado, extra-añejo Ultra and La Pinta Pomegranate Tequila Liqueur.  The Plata is crisp and clear with a smooth finish.  The Reposado is aged in oak barrels for at least eight months, giving the tequila an intense gold color. ... Read More

MWITU WILD WINE – This wine brand from South Africa is releasing its line of varietals throughout the United States.  Mwitu, which means “wild” in Swahili, comes from the Western Cape, a popular wine-growing region in South Africa.  The range includes a Pinotage, Shiraz, Chenin Blanc and Pinotage Shiraz.  Suggested... Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS OCTOBERFEST – This deep red amber Marzen-style lager has a rich malt complexity, light Bavarian Noble hop note and a smooth sweet finish.  The blend of five roasts of malt creates a brew with sweet flavors including caramel and toffee.  Hallertau Mittelfrueh and Tettnang Tettnanger Noble hops impart... Read More