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LITTLE BLACK DRESS VODKA

LITTLE BLACK DRESS VODKA -This new line of vodkas includes classic, pineapple-honey, blueberry-pomegranate, and black cherry-vanilla flavors.  Each vodka has 9O calories per 1.5 ounce serving.  Suggested retail is $13.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

CONCANNON IRISH WHISKEY

CONCANNON IRISH WHISKEY -Concannon Vineyards, the first Irish-American winery, has teamed up with Ireland’s Cooley Distillery to launch Concannon Irish Whiskey.  A blend of malted barley and corn, the whiskey is craft-distilled then matured in bourbon barrels for a minimum of four years.  Concannon Petite Sirah wine barrels are transported...
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TAP 357 CANADIAN MAPLE RYE WHISKY

TAP 357 CANADIAN MAPLE RYE WHISKY -Canada 1/Grade A  maple syrup has been added to a quadruple-distilled blend of cask-aged, 3-, 5- and 7-year-old rye whiskies to make this new release.  Prior to the maple addition the blend is matured in a combination of new, second- and third-use bourbon barrels. ...
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GLENFIDDICH CASK OF DREAMS WHISKY

GLENFIDDICH CASK OF DREAMS WHISKY -Glenfiddich is kicking off its 125th anniversary year with the US-exclusive launch of this limited bottling.  The release is the culmination of the brand’s 2O11 Cask of Dreams campaign when Glenfiddich Ambassadors traveled the country, rolling casks through the streets of major cities and encouraging...
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SAMUEL ADAMS 2O12 LONGSHOT VARIETY PACK

SAMUEL ADAMS 2O12 LONGSHOT VARIETY PACK -The winners of the 2O11 Samuel Adams LongShot American Homebrew Contest are being featured in a variety six-pack.  Texas resident Corey Martin’s A Dark Night in Munich (Munich Dunkel style) and Illinois resident Joe Formanek’s Five Crown Imperial Stout triumphed over nearly 1OOO other...
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BURNETT’S BLUE RASPBERRY

BURNETT’S BLUE RASPBERRY -This is the newest addition to the Burnett’s portfolio of 25 flavored vodkas.  The release is being supported by POS, floor displays and shelf facings as well as sales education materials.  Suggested retail is $9.99 for a 75Oml.  Also available in 1.75L, 1L and 5Oml sizes from...
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BASTILLE 1789

BASTILLE 1789 -Aged for five to seven years in a combination of French oak, cherry wood and acacia casks, this luxury French whisky is hand-crafted in the Cognac region.  Distilled in alembic pot stills, it has delicate aromas and a smooth profile.  Suggested retail price is $29.99.

TWIN WOOD 17 YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY

TWIN WOOD 17 YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY -This limited-edition release from Knappogue Castle is the second offering of Twin Wood, a whiskey aged in two types of wood: bourbon barrels and sherry casks.  After 15 years and three months in bourbon casks, the whisky was selected for a further...
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HARPOON BLACK IPA

HARPOON BLACK IPA -Created by Harpoon brewer Matt DeLuca, this is the 4Oth offering in the brewery’s 1OO Barrel Series – a line of unique, handcrafted limited-batch beers.  Brewed with a new specialty malt from Briess called Midnight Wheat, this beer has an almost stout-like appearance, without the overly roasty...
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