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CREAM ORANGE

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.

JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE HONEY

JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE HONEYThis is the first new brand in over a decade from the Jack Daniel Distillery.  It is made with Jack Daniel’s Old No.7 Tennessee Whiskey and a proprietary honey liqueur.  Suggested retail is $22 for a 75Oml.  Available in 5Oml, 375ml, 75Oml, and 1L bottles from Horizon...
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CUPCAKE VODKA

CUPCAKE VODKA The makers of Cupcake Vineyards wines has released Cupcake Vodka in four flavors: Original, Chiffon, Devil’s Food, and Frosting.  The Original is distilled six times from grain and grapes.  All sell for approximately $17.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available soon.

DE FUSSIGNY COGNACS

DE FUSSIGNY COGNACS This family of cognacs is once again available in the US.  Fussigny’s Creation Line includes Sélection, Supérieur Fine Champagne and the flagship XO Fine Champagne (all 4O% ABV).  Suggested retail is $39.99 for the Sélection, $54.99 for the Supérieur Fine Champagne, and $119.99 for the XO Fine...
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SMASHED BLUEBERRY

This is the newest beer in Shipyard Brewing Company’s Pugsley’s Signature Series line.  It is a hybrid between a Porter and a Scotch Ale and has a rich mouth feel.  Upfront, there are flavors of coffee and chocolate accentuated by the aroma of fresh blueberries.  The finish features a delicate...
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KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANC

KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANCMade with grapes harvested from five separate Sonoma County appellations, this wine has fresh aromas of guava, lemon and lime that gain complexity from a background note of new mown hay.  Flavors of lemon and lime are accented by a dash of herb.  It is packaged...
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CASA NOBLE TEQUILA

This line of tequilas has new gift boxes for each of its three core expressions: Crystal, Reposado and Añejo, all organic and triple-distilled.  Suggested retail is $39.95 for the Crystal, $49.95 for the Reposado and $59.95 for the Añejo.  Available in 75Oml bottles from United Liquors.

NEWCASTLE LIMITED EDITION ALES

NEWCASTLE LIMITED EDITION ALESThere are four releases in this series of Limited Edition Ales from Newcastle: Summer Ale, Werewolf, Winter IPA, and Founder’s Ale.  The Summer Ale is a light golden beer with a subtle citrus hop aroma and a clean, refreshing flavor with a dry finish.  Naturally blood red...
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TY KU SAKE SILVER

TY KU SAKE SILVERMade from all-natural Akebono rice, pristine iron-free water, #9O1 yeast, and handmade koji, this premium Junmai sake has no added sugars or preservatives and is free of gluten and sulfites.  It is fresh and slightly sweet with subtle pear notes, leaving softness on the palate.  Best served...
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