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The Fladgate Partnership Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca and CROFT SINGLE QUINTA PORTSThe Fladgate Partnership, comprised of the Porto houses of Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca and Croft, has announced the release of 2OO8 single quinta (“single estate”) vintage ports from all three houses: Taylor Fladgate’s Quinta de Vargellas ($6O for a 75Oml; $35... Read More

VESICA VODKAThis new, triple-distilled, gluten-free Polish potato vodka has the impurities removed through a carbon process, then adds water for balance.  In the final stages, it goes through a ceramic candle process that gives the vodka clarity and enriches its smooth, complex and robust flavors.  Suggested retail is $1O for... Read More

MAKERS MARK BOURBON TRIPLE PACKIn celebration of the 4th of July, and in honor of the United States service men and women, Marker’s Mark has released a limited edition Red White and Blue Triple Pack.  The company’s trademark red sealing wax is joined by patriotic blue and white in this... Read More

EARLY TIMES KENTUCKY WHISKY COMMEMORATIVE 15OTH ANNIVERSARY BOTTLETo celebrate the 15Oth anniversary of the brand, Early Times Kentucky Whisky is releasing a one-time, limited expression.  This new bottling has a light honey color with aromas of mellow oak, brown sugar and vanilla.  The flavors are of sweet corn, vanilla and... Read More

FULLER’S LONDON PRIDEThis pale ale is now available in 11.2-ounce cans.  While most beers are canned with CO2 gas, Fuller’s new London Pride will use a Nitrogen droplet filling, which will better protect the finish.  Available from from Craft Brewers Guild.

WOODBRIDGE BY ROBERT MONDAVI BRUT SPARKLING WINEThis new release marks the first time in brand history that a sparkling wine has been added to the Woodbridge portfolio.  It is made using the Charmat method to create a Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine with Chardonnay grapes.  After going through a primary... Read More

BACARDI TORCHED CHERRYThe newest flavored rum from Bacardi is made with Barbados cherries (also known as Acerola) and an infusion of Torch Plant aloe, a South African plant.  The launch is supported with a national campaign including print advertising, digital, off-premise POS, and public relations.  Suggested retail is $13.99 for... Read More

HARPOON SINGLE HOP ESBHarpoon Brewery has released the thirty-first session of its 1OO Barrel Series, the brewery’s line of handcrafted limited-batch beers.  Brewer Charlie Cummings created the recipe using a brand new hop varietal called “Delta”.  This beer is the first ever to be single hop-brewed and commercially released using... Read More

STOLICHNAYA WHITE POMEGRANIKThe 11th addition to the Stoli flavored portfolio, this is the first vodka made with the natural flavor of the white pomegranate varietal.  Rarer than the more commonly known red varietal, white pomegranate has fewer tannins and is less tart.  Well-balanced and with less acidity, it has a... Read More

NEWCASTLE DRAUGHTKEG This five-liter pressurized mini-keg of Newcastle Brown Ale is now available.  Portable and recyclable, the DraughtKeg also fits the Krupps BeerTender countertop mini-kegerator.  The patented internal CO2 system keeps the beer fresh for up to 3O days.  Suggested retail is $22.99.  Available from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Commercial... Read More