Brand News

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... Read More

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.

ABERLOUR 12 YEAR OLD NON CHILL-FILTERED SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY -This single malt goes through a double maturation in rare sherry butts and bourbon casks.  It is non chill-filtered to ensure that the full flavor of the malt is preserved, giving the mouth-feel increased body and a rich texture.  Warm... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

ABSOLUT MIAMI  The brand’s sixth city-inspired limited-edition,  combines citrus flavors reminiscent of the Sunshine State – passion fruit and orange blossom.  The bottle design features images of palm trees, flamingos and martini glasses.  The release’s credo is “From Dusk Till Dawn”.  Suggested retail is $21 for a 75Oml and $26... Read More

FIDENCIO MEZCALS  This portfolio includes three artisanal mezcals: Clásico, Sin Humo and Madrecuixe.  The Clásico is made from 1OO% estate grown Agave Espadín, harvested at 1O years and hand-crafted using only traditional methods.  It is roasted in the earth for five days over embers of black oak, fermented with wild... Read More

KENWOOD VINEYARDS RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2O1O PINOT NOIR  Aged for 11 months in one, two and 3-year-old French oak barrels, this Pinot Noir has full, forward aromas of cherry, boysenberry, lavender, nutmeg, and earth notes.  Fresh strawberry, cherry and boysenberry flavors gain complexity from a hint of cinnamon.  Suggested retail... Read More

BITTERMENS LIQUEURS  The Bittermens Liqueurs lineup includes Amère Nouvelle, an Alsatian-style bitter orange liqueur; Amère Sauvage, a strong, earthy Alpine gentian liqueur; Citron Sauvage, a bitter, grapefruit liqueur; Commonwealth, a tonic cordial and Hiver Amer, a limited edition cinnamon liqueur.  Available in 375ml bottles from Burke Distributing.  BITTERMENS EXTRACTS  The... Read More