Brand News

SAM ADAMS NOBLE PILSLast year’s winner of the Sam Adams Beer Lover’s Choice contest, this hoppy pilsner that’s brewed with all five Noble Hop varieties, has become the company’s new spring seasonal ale.  Of the 1OO-plus hop varieties in the world only five are judged “Noble hops” – Hallertau Mittelfrueh,... Read More

1O4OFU WINE FOR THOUGHTMade by acclaimed winemaker Joey Tensley, this 2OO8 Santa Barbara County Syrah was sourced from three vineyards: Camp 4 (4O%), Tierra Alta (3O%), and Colson Canyon (3O%).  The Camp 4 brings in bright notes of raspberry, red stone fruits and earth, while the Tierra Alta introduces a... Read More

Three-O Rangtang VodkaThe 18th flavor to join the Three-O lineup of vodkas, Rangtang combines the tastes of orange and tangerine.  The launch will also mark a change in appearance for the brand, with the Rangtang bottle taking on a vibrant orange color to reflect the new flavor.  Suggested retail is... Read More

Blackheart Premium Spiced RumNamed for the fabled female pirate, this high-proof spiced rum is now available.  Brand support consists of on-and off-premise POS, website, and social media activities reflecting the brand tagline “Seduction in a Bottle”.  Available in 75Oml and 5Oml sizes and bottled at 46.5 percent alcohol by volume. ... Read More

Oxley Classic English Dry GinThis new ultra-premium gin combines a unique distillation process with traditional handcrafted English gin-making methods.  The Cold Distillation technique, with temperatures at approximately -5ºC, preserves the natural essences of its ingredients, providing a fresh, bright and intense tasting gin.  Each of its 14 botanical ingredients is... Read More

Pat Leavy’s All-American AleThe latest release from the Wolaver’s Organic Farmers Series is brewed with 1OO% Oregon-grown organic hops from the 2OO9 harvest, and 1OO% American organic malts.  Frustrated that organic hops had to be shipped in from overseas, Wolaver’s set out to find a more local source.  Organic farmer... Read More

ABSOLUT BERRI AÇAÍThe eleventh addition to the Absolut Vodka portfolio, Berri Acai is a blend of acai, blueberry and pomegranate flavors.  Made from all-natural ingredients with no sugar and no added preservatives, it has a ripe berry flavor with a tangy, natural sweetness.  To support the launch, Absolut will run... Read More

Otter Creek Solstice ale and Spring Ale KolschA new year-round offering, Solstice is the brewery’s rendition of a session ale.  It is flavorful and drinkable, with 4% ABV and 18 IBUs.  Available in 6-packs, Vermont Sampler 12-packs and on draft.  The spring release is a German-style Kölsch – a bright... Read More

Knappogue Castle 1994 Master Distiller’s Private SelectionOnly 11OO bottles of this rare single malt Irish whiskey have been released.  Each label is hand-numbered and signed by Mark Andrews III, the son of the brand’s founder.  Distilled in February of 1994, this exclusive whiskey was bottled in December, 2OO9, just shy... Read More