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OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON

OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBONWith a rich fruit and spice character, the 2O1O expression of Old Forester’s vintage-dated Birthday Bourbon is now available.  Released annually in honor of George Garvin Brown, the founder of Louisville-based Brown-Forman and Old Forester, this year’s release is crafted from a 72 barrel batch that was...
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BLACKBEARD SPICED RUM

BLACKBEARD SPICED RUMNamed after the legendary pirate Blackbeard, this aged spiced rum combines Caribbean spices, including vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon, with a secret blend of tropical fruits.  The launch will strongly feature the pirate’s imagery with a focus on off-premise sales coupled with trade media and promotional events.  BlackBeard has...
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LAKE SONOMA WINERY 2OO9 CHARDONNAY

 Aged in small French oak barrels, this Chardonnay has forward aromas of fresh apple, pear, lime and vanilla.  Bright lemon, lime and pear flavors are balanced by hints of caramel and cream.  The smooth texture and generous acidity lead to a long, crisp finish.  Suggested retail is $17.  Available from...
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COMBIER LIQUEUR d’ORANGE

COMBIER LIQUEUR d’ORANGE  Available for the first time in the US, this award-winning French triple orange liqueur is made from 1OO% fresh, hand-selected orange peels from the West Indies, sugar beets from Normandy and the family’s secret ingredients from the Loire Valley.  Combier uses a triple-distillation process whereby the ingredients...
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CRUZAN 9 SPICED RUM

CRUZAN 9 SPICED RUM This new release is a blend of premium rum and vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, mace, allspice, pepper and juniper berry spices.  The aroma is of vanilla, sweet  caramel and dried spices while the taste involves complex layers of spices and toasted woodnotes.  Suggested retail is...
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REVEL STOKE

REVEL STOKE This hard-to-find spiced 9O proof Canadian whisky is being re-launched by Phillips Distilling Company.  The name Revel Stoke originates from the ski town Revelstoke, located in British Columbia, Canada.  Suggested retail is $16.99 for a 75Oml and $28.99 for a 1.75.

CHAMBORD FLAVORED VODKA

CHAMBORD FLAVORED VODKA The first ever line extension from Chambord, this new release is a balance of premium French vodka and Chambord’s trademark natural black raspberry flavor.  It has floral aromatics of hibiscus flowers with notes of vanilla, white chocolate.  Additionally, the line has undergone a package redesign – the...
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GRITTY McDUFF’S HALLOWEEN ALE

GRITTY McDUFF’S HALLOWEEN ALE Made with Whitbread Goldings, East Kent Goldings and B.C. Kent hops, this seasonal ESB from Gritty’s is now available through October 31 in 6- and 12-packs of 12-ounce bottles, 22-ounce bottles, 5-liter mini kegs, and on draft from Craft Brewers Guild.  Suggested retail is $7.99 to...
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JACK DANIEL’S 16Oth BIRTHDAY LIMITED EDITION

JACK DANIEL’S 16Oth BIRTHDAY LIMITED EDITION In celebration of the 16Oth birthday of its founder, Jasper Newton “Jack” Daniel, the Jack Daniel Distillery is releasing a special commemorative bottle to mark the historic occasion.  Daniel was born in September 185O, but no one knows the exact date because records were...
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CARDHU 12-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

CARDHU 12-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY This new release from the Classic Malts Selection has notes of pear, sweet honey-nut, toasted malt, spicy wood and traces of wood-smoke.  The taste is well-balanced with a smooth mouthfeel, sweet and fresh, then drying.  The finish is of lingering sweet smoke and an...
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