Brand News

GRITTY MCDUFF’S VACATIONLAND SUMMER ALE This summer seasonal release is now available and features new labels and packaging.  It is the brewer’s third beer to feature a new look – following Original Pub Style and Scottish Ale – since the company began a year-long effort for its full line of... Read More

MALIBU BLACK AND CRANBERRY-CHERRY These are the two newest additions to the Malibu portfolio.  The Black is a 7O proof rum with a hint of the brand’s signature coconut flavor.  The launch will be supported with a range of TV, digital, and OOH advertising as well as consumer samplings.  At... Read More

PISCO PORTONMade from a blend of three grape varietals – Quebranta, Torontel and Albilla – this mosto verde pisco will be available in July.  A juice from the first pressing of these grapes is made and then fermented, but not completely in order to retain some of the natural grape... Read More

MALIBU TROPICAL SEA BREEZEThis is the newest addition to join Malibu’s line of premixed cocktails that includes Rum Punch, Caribbean Cosmo and Tropical Mojito flavors.  The Sea Breeze, like the other Malibu Cocktails products, will be packaged in environmentally friendly 1.75L pouches which are made of soft plastic that allows... Read More

PINNACLE CAKE FLAVORED VODKAThis is the newest flavor addition to the Pinnacle vodka line.  A French vodka, it has the taste of cake batter.  The new brand will be promoted with party kits as well as print and online advertising.  Suggested retail is $15.99 for a 75O.  Available in 1.75L,... Read More

KORBEL CALIFORNIA BRUT 2OO9 CHAMPAGNEMade with organically grown grapes, this is the third release of this California sparkler.  Produced – like all Korbel California champagnes – using the méthode champenoise, the Brut has green apple, lemon zest and white peach aromas.  Fresh citrus and apple flavors also are accompanied by... Read More

CREAM ORANGEThis is the newest addition to the line of alcohol-infused whipped creams that includes raspberry, caramel and chocolate flavors, among others.  Each can is 15% ABV.  Suggested retail is $9.99 to $12.99 per 375ml can.  Available from Baystate Wine Company.

TRYBOX SERIES NEW MAKE and RYE NEW MAKE These are the first two releases of the Trybox Series of New Make Whiskeys from Heaven Hill Distilleries.  The Series, which is named after the copper and glass “tasting station” where new make whiskey flows off the still, offers up several styles... Read More

HARPOON ISLAND CREEK OYSTER STOUT The 36th installment of the Harpoon 1OO Barrel Series, this stout is the result of a collaboration between the Harpoon Brewery and Island Creek Oysters.  The two local New England companies have crafted a beer that combines locally grown oysters from Duxbury with handcrafted beer... Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS RUSTIC SAISON and EAST-WEST KÖLSCH These are the newest additions to the Samuel Adams Summer Styles variety 12-pack.  The Rustic Saison is the brewer’s take on the traditional Belgian farmhouse ale.  Brewed with a unique strain of Belgian yeast, this golden hazy beer is made with Harrington, Metcalfe... Read More