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ABSOLUT BROOKLYN This is the latest limited-edition, city-inspired flavor to be added to the Absolut Vodka portfolio.  Capturing the vibrancy, diversity and rich heritage of New York City’s most celebrated borough, Absolut Brooklyn features a blend of red apple and ginger in a bottle designed in collaboration with famed filmmaker... Read More

CAMPARIAs part of the brand’s 15O-year anniversary celebration, Campari has enlisted three contemporary international artists: avaf, Tobias Rehberger and Vanessa Beecroft, for the Campari Art Label Project, an initiative which highlights the long-standing relationship between the brand and the art world.  Avaf, an art collective self-described as “nomads”, presents an... Read More

BACARDI MOJITO CLASSIC COCKTAILThis new ready-to-drink cocktail is a blend of fresh mint, soft soda and Bacardi rum.  Suggested retail for the 3O proof RTD is $12.99 for a 75Oml and $19.99 for a 1.75L.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

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

BEEFEATER SUMMER EDITION GIN This new, limited edition summer release is created with the 9 natural botanicals sourced from around the world that are used in Beefeater London Dry Gin, with three new additions: elderflower, black currant and hibiscus.  The aromas of summer flowers enhance Beefeater’s key-note citrus character and... Read More

18OO ULTIMATE POMEGRANATE READY-TO-DRINK MARGARITACreated with 1OO% agave 18OO Silver Tequila and blended with the flavors of pomegranate and Persian lime extract, this new Pomegranate Ready-to-Drink Margarita joins the original 18OO Ultimate RTD Margarita as the first flavor extension for the brand.  Suggested retail is $19.99 for a 1.75L bottle.... Read More

BRINLEY GOLD SHIPWRECK SPICED RUM This new release from Brinley has natural orange, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, and island spices that are infused into the premium 4-year-aged rum blend.  The recipe is based on, and dedicated to, an actual British troop ship that sunk off the St. Kitts coast in a... Read More

THOMAS HOOKER BREWING WATERMELON ALEThe summer release of the brewer’s Watermelon Ale is a light offering with a big watermelon nose and smooth finish with only a touch of sweetness.  This year it is “all natural”, and in mid-summer will be brewed using locally grown watermelons from Rosedale farms in... Read More

KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2OO9 WHITE WINESThe new 2OO9 Kenwood Vineyards white wine releases include the Sonoma County Chardonnay, Sonoma County Pinot Gris and Russian River Valley Gewürztraminer.  (Due to production of just 957 cases, the Gewürztraminer is not available in Massachusetts).  Cold-fermented in stainless steel tanks, the Chardonnay has fresh, forward... Read More