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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

BURNETT’S FRUIT PUNCH FLAVORED VODKA This is the 2Oth flavor to join the line of Burnett’s Vodkas.  The launch of this new flavor will be supported by POS for floor displays and shelf facings, as well as sales education materials.  The brand’s website, burnettsvodka.com, provides information and drink recipes for... Read More

CARIBOU CROSSING andROYAL CANADIAN SMALL BATCH CANADIAN WHISKYSazerac Company is releasing two new upscale Canadian Whiskies – one of which, the Caribou Crossing, is the world’s first single barrel Canadian Whisky.  Sazerac’s Master Blender Drew Mayville both hand-selected the barrels and oversaw the bottling of each individual barrel.  The Caribou... Read More

SAM ADAMS SUMMER ALE and LATITUDE 48Brewed with wheat malt, lemon zest and Grains of Paradise (a West African spice), the Sam Adams Summer Ale has a crisp, spicy flavor and body, followed with a citrusy finish.  The Latitude 48 is an IPA style, brewed with a blend of hops... Read More

OCTAVIN HOME WINE BARUnderdog Wine Merchants is releasing a collection of artisan wines in a new 3L wine cask format.  Each Wine Bar holds 2O five-ounce glasses and keeps the wine fresh for up to six weeks after opening.  The wines in the collection are: Monthaven Central Coast Chardonnay, Cabernet... Read More