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NEWCASTLE WEREWOLF This is the second of Newcastle’s Limited Edition seasonal brews.  Naturally blood red in color, Werewolf offers sweet berry tones and a bitter bite, and is available in 6- and 12-packs as well as 5OL draught keg format from Burke Distributing, Commercial Distributing Company and Merrimack Valley Distributing.

THE BEACHHOUSE REDA blend of Shiraz, Mourvedre and Viognier, this wine has pepper and mulberry on the nose, juicy berry flavors and an acidity that is well-balanced.  In-store displays feature coastal-themed packaging and POS.  Suggested retail is $11.99 per 75Oml.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

SAMUEL ADAMS 13th HOUR The latest in a series of brews from the Samuel Adams Barrel Room Collection, this Belgian Stout combines the roasted chocolate and coffee flavors of a stout with the spicy character of a Belgian ale aged in oak.  The brew gets is name from the mythical... Read More

RIAZUL TEQUILA This line of 1OO% blue agave tequilas includes Añejo, Blanco and Reposado expressions.  Aged in French white oak barrels formerly holding cognac or brandy, the Añejo is aged for two years, longer than any other tequila in its class, and has caramel, agave, mild clove, almond, butter, vanilla,... Read More

LAKE SONOMA WINERY 2O1O RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAYThis Chardonnay was made with grapes that were whole-cluster pressed and the clear juice was barrel fermented in small French oak barrels.  An additional five months of barrel aging with frequent stirring of the fermentation lees contributed smooth texture and understated oak nuances. ... Read More

OR-GThis new spirit is a blend of premium French vodka and natural persimmon, papaya, mango, and lime juices.  Suggested retail is $29.99 for a 1L bottle, $24.99 for a 75Oml, $14.99 for a 375ml, and $3.99 for a 5Oml.  Available from United Liquors.

BACARDI OAKHEARTThis new spiced rum from Bacardi has a nose of oak barrel staves with the essence of bourbon or brandy, background notes of dried fruits including apricot, orange, raisin, cherries, and a heavy delivery of butterscotch.  To achieve the flavor, maple, cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, vanilla, and caramel are added... Read More

DRAMBUIE 15 This new release is a refined, drier expression of Drambuie that is made with a selection of old Speyside malts with soft, complex fragrance and flavors.  With a nose of Drambuie Liqueur’s aromatic citrus spice, fragrant grass and butterscotch notes, the 15 has a velvet soft mouthfeel with... Read More

SINGLE OAK PROJECT BOURBONThe second release of the Buffalo Trace “Holy Grail” project is now available.  This expression will explore three variables that affect the taste of bourbon: recipe, grain size and char level.  Some of the bottles contain bourbon made with rye and others with wheat.  The barrels themselves... Read More

FULTON’S HARVEST PUMPKIN PIE CREAM LIQUEUR The first-ever pumpkin pie cream liqueur, Fulton’s Harvest is reminiscent of homemade pumpkin pie with the flavors rich vanilla, brown sugar and spices.  The packaging features pumpkins and spices and reflects the colors of autumn.  POS bearing the tagline “Pumpkin and Spice and Everything... Read More