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GALLIANO RISTRETTO LIQUEURThis is a new artisan digestivo liqueur from Italy.  It consists of 55% Arabica beans from Colombia and Brazil lending creamy chocolate notes combined with 45% Robusta beans from India and Kenya that provide a touch of body and bitterness.  It has a full-bodied coffee flavor.  Suggested retail... Read More

ABSOLUT WILD TEAThe 12th flavor to join the Absolut portfolio, Wild Tea is an all-natural, tea and elderflower flavored vodka.  Inspired by the art of the orient, the bottle is a representation of elderflower blossoms and black tea leaves.  To support the launch, Absolut will run a schedule of consumer... Read More

BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY 2O1O ANTIQUE COLLECTION This year’s collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs. The Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old is comprised of whiskey that has been aged on the first floor of Warehouse K.  The first floor enables the barrels to... Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS WINTER CLASSICS This year’s Winter Classics release includes the original Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Winter Lager, White Ale, Chocolate Bock, Old Fezziwig Ale, and Holiday Porter.  The Winter Lager is brewed with orange zest, cinnamon and fresh ginger.  The White Ale is an American version of a classic... Read More

KORBEL SWEET CUVÉE CALIFORNIA CHAMPAGNE Produced via the traditional méthode champenoise, this new sparkler is a blend of four grape varieties: Chenin Blanc for forward fruit, Chardonnay for body and structure, French Colombard for bright acidity, and Muscat Canelli for full bouquet.  A “topping off” dosage of sweet wine just... Read More

LEINENKUGEL’S FIRESIDE NUT BROWN This handcrafted seasonal lager is now available through the end of December.  It has a well-balanced flavor with strong roasted malt character.  English two-row malts impart a maple aroma and pronounced chocolate, caramel and hazelnut top notes.  Available in 6- and 12-pack bottles off-premise and on... Read More

36O VODKA There are six new flavors in the 36O portfolio of eco-friendly, sustainable vodkas: Sorrento Lemon, Georgia Peach, Bing Cherry, Madagascar Vanilla, Concord Grape, and Mandarin Orange.  Suggested retail is $19.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

COURVOISIER COGNAC There are three new additions to the Courvoisier portfolio.  The Connoisseur Collection, consists of Courvoisier 12 and Courvoisier 21, and L’Essence de Courvoisier.  The Courvoisier 12 is a blend primarily selected from the Borderies, which at 12 years of age develop to the optimum in their floral and... Read More

Heineken STR Bottle This is a new upscale aluminum bottle from Heineken that, when viewed under the black light of a club, illuminates to reveal a previously hidden pattern of stars and trails in a progressive European design.  Available from Atlas Distributing, Commercial Distributing, Horizon Beverage Company and Merrimack Valley... Read More

FULLER’S VINTAGE ALE This limited-edition offering is hopped with fine Fuggles and Goldings as bittering hops with Goldings used for late copper hop addition.  Bottle-conditioned and never pasteurized, it has a fruit aroma with notes of pear and orange.  The finish is dark orange.  The 2O1O Vintage was brewed for... Read More