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BOMBAY SAPPHIRE EAST

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE EAST – For the first time in twenty-five years, since the launch of Bombay Sapphire, the brand is unveiling a new gin infused with crisp Thai lemongrass and spicy Vietnamese black peppercorn.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

SHIPYARD BREWING

SHIPYARD BREWING – For the first time, Shipyard will be offering brews in cans.  The Export is now available and the Pumpkinhead will be available this fall from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Colonial Wholesale Beverage, Commercial Distributing Company, and Merrimack Valley Distributing.

MARIPOSA AGAVE NECTAR LIQUEUR

MARIPOSA AGAVE NECTAR LIQUEUR – This new liqueur is a blend of agave nectar with 1OO percent agave tequila and premium vodka, combined with essences of rose oil and gardenia.  Suggested retail is $24.99.  Available from MS Walker.

BAXTER BREWING HAYRIDE AUTUMN ALE

BAXTER BREWING HAYRIDE AUTUMN ALE – Baxter has released the second beer in the brewery’s line of limited edition seasonal varieties.  Cold conditioned on a bed of American oak, Hayride is a blend of rye malts and New Zealand hops, enhanced with touches of peppercorns, ginger and sweet orange peel. ...
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PLYMOUTH NAVY STRENGTH GIN

PLYMOUTH NAVY STRENGTH GIN  – The Navy Strength version of Plymouth Gin offers an amplified aroma and fragrance of botanicals while retaining the brand’s signature smoothness and balanced character.  First introduced to the Royal Navy in 1793, Plymouth Gin is produced in the oldest working gin distillery, and the only...
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BUFFALO TRACE SINGLE OAK PROJECT BOURBON

 – The sixth round of ongoing releases in this Buffalo Trace project is known as the 1O5 Proof Warehouse L Release.  As the moniker indicates, all the bourbons were aged in Warehouse L and entered into the barrel at 1O5 proof.  This release focuses on three variables: the recipe, rye...
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MIDORI SKINNY MARGARITA and MIDORI SOUR

MIDORI SKINNY MARGARITA and MIDORI SOUR  – Midori has released these two ready-to-serve cocktails.  At 98 calories, the Skinny Margarita has a sweet taste and aroma of tequila and ripe melons.  The Midori Sour has flavors of melons with a fruity sweet and sour taste.  Suggested retail is $12.99 for...
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LARCENY KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY

LARCENY KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY – A super-premium, small batch 92-proof bourbon, Larceny is the heir to the wheated bourbons that make up the Old Fitzgerald franchise that Heaven Hill acquired in 1999.  Suggested retail is 24.99 for a 75Oml.  Also available in 1.75L, 1L and 5Oml sizes from MS...
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CLASE AZUL

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. ...
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MWITU WILD WINE

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...
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