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OLD CRAFTY HEN

OLD CRAFTY HEN Created from a blend of Old Speckled Hen and oak-aged Old 5X, this new ale has rich malty and toffee flavors from the Pale and Crystal Malts.  Challenger hops give a fresh herbal dry hop character, Goldings add a subtle spicy note and First Gold a touch...
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BUFFALO TRACE SINGLE OAK PROJECT BOURBON

For the third release of this whisky series, some of the bottles contain bourbon made with rye and others with wheat.  The barrels were made from different trees, each with varying degrees of thickness to their wood grain, from fine to average to coarse.  The barrel entry proof of these...
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TIGER BEER

TIGER BEER This award-winning pilsner from Singapore is now available in 16.9-ounce cans in addition to bottle offerings.  A classic continental pilsner with a South-Asian flair, it is full-bodied with a mild bite and no lingering aftertaste.  Fruity aromatic notes are present on the nose.  Suggested retail is $7.99 per...
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SLUMBREW

SLUMBREW The first beers to be released from Somerville Brewing Company are Flagraiser IPA – a hoppy IPA dedicated to one of the first Grand Union flag raisings atop Prospect Hill in Somerville; Happy Sol – a Hefeweizen brewed with local honey, coriander, orange peel, and over 1OOO blood oranges;...
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SAM ADAMS SINGLE BATCH

SAM ADAMS SINGLE BATCH There are four offerings in this limited-edition collection of the Samuel Adams brewers’ favorite beers: Tasman Red, Third Voyage, The Vixen and Griffin’s Bow.  The Tasman Red is a smooth red IPA with a dry and citrusy hop finish.  The brew is rounded and balanced with...
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DOS EQUIS

DOS EQUIS There is a refreshed look for Dos Equis primary (bottles and cans) and secondary (outer pack) packaging designs for both the Lager and the Ambar beers.  The primary packaging changes include: an updated typeface of the iconic “XX” and rays on the front label, a profile turn of...
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HENNESSY COGNAC LIMITED EDITION PRIVLEGE NYX

HENNESSY COGNAC LIMITED EDITION PRIVLEGE NYX This is the second release in Hennessy Cognac’s Privilege Collection.  The bottle is made of translucent platinum glass with metallic purple trim.  Logos etched in luminescent ink on the label, collar and cork are visible only under black light.  Suggested retail is 45.99 to...
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THE KING’S GINGER

THE KING’S GINGER Developed in 19O3 as a revivifying tonic for King Edward VII, this ginger liqueur is now available in the US.  Golden-colored, it has a warming aroma of ginger, zesty lemon, sherbet, and golden syrup on the nose.  The palate has an initial sweetness followed by bite of...
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MIMOSA

MIMOSA Made with a blend of fresh-squeezed orange juice and dry Brut sparkling wine, Mimosa has a yellow straw color and aromas of orange zest and cream.  The body is medium to full with a crisp orange and lemon finish.  Suggested retail is $1O.99.  Available from Sun Wholesale.

LAKE SONOMA DRY CREEK 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANC

LAKE SONOMA DRY CREEK 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANC Cold fermented in stainless steel with no oak aging or malolactic fermentation, this Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of lime zest, citrus and honeydew, along with a note of thyme.  Tangerine, grapefruit, newly mown hay and redwood sorrel highlight the flavors.  Only 5OO cases...
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