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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

Mionetto Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCGThis new Prosecco from Mionetto is being released in time for the holiday season.  It has a luscious palate with apple, pear and tropical notes.  Suggested retail is $19.  Available from MS Walker.

KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2O1O VINTAGE WHITE and 2OO9 VINTAGE REDMade with a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, barrel-fermented Chardonnay and a dash of Muscat, this Vintage White has aromas of citrus, lemon zest, honeysuckle, and herb.  The forward flavors are of citrus, herb and mineral in the background.  The finish is long... Read More

MOUNT GAY RUM ECLIPSE BLACKThis 1OO-proof rum is made from a blend of single and double-distilled rums and uses both single and continuous distillation.  Ageing takes place in charred ex-bourbon barrels.  Suggested retail is $24.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from United Liquors.

NOLET’S SILVER DRY GINA new Dutch gin from the distillers of Ketel One Vodka, Nolet’s has a floral and fruit-forward flavor.  Suggested retail is $49.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from United Liquors.

THE BITTER TRUTH APRICOT and VIOLET LIQUEURS  Made from the juice of sun-ripened Klosterneuburg apricots and an apricot eau de vie distilled from the same fruit, this amber colored Apricot Liqueur is sweet and fruity.  The aroma of ripe apricots dominates with a hint of almond from the apricot pits... Read More

BELVEDERE and (RED) SPECIAL EDITION BOTTLEBelvedere Vodka has joined forces with the non-profit (RED) to launch a special edition bottle.  Fifty percent of proceeds go to the Global Fund, which finances programs to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa.  Suggested retail is $29.99.  Available in September from United Liquors.