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TEQUILA EL JIMADOR AÑEJO

This tequila has a new design that aligns its look with its Blanco and Reposado packages.  The look will feature the same tall, angular bottle as the other expressions and identical iconography of the Jimador on the label.  The biggest difference will be a silver background on the label.  To...
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KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD 2OO6 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

This commemorative release represents the 3Oth anniversary bottling of this famed single-vineyard wine.  Deep in color, the Cabernet Sauvignon displays bold black currant aromas accented by notes of spice and mint.  The concentrated flavors showcase black currant, raspberry and dried cherry fruit along with subtle spice complexity.  Integrated tannins enable...
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KAHLÚA SPICED HOLIDAY NOG

Made with a blend of premium coffee, cream and spices, this ready-to drink liqueur is returning for a limited time during the holiday season.  Suggested retail is $14.99 for a 1.75L.  Available from United Liquors.

2OO9 SAMUEL ADAMS UTOPIAS

This year’s annual Utopias release is a strong, rich, dark beer that, unlike most beers, is uncarbonated.  It is brewed with several different strains of yeast, including a variety typically reserved for champagne.  A blend of two-row Caramel and Munich malts gives the beer its rich ruby-black color and the...
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BENROMACH 1O YEARS OLD SINGLE MALT WHISKY

This new release from Speyside’s smallest distillery is a golden malt with rich fruit, sweet chocolate and delicate spicy aromas.  The palate is of exotic fruit flavors, toasted malt and a hint of smoke.  The launch comes just six months after Gordon & MacPhail, the distillery owner, was awarded the...
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KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2OO7 RED TABLE WINE

Fruit-forward Zinfandel and Petite Sirah lots are the primary components in this easy-drinking wine, with small percentages of Syrah, Pinot Noir and Merlot completing the blend.  Sixteen months of aging in small French and American oak barrels contribute vanilla and spice notes and polished texture.  The final blend is created...
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JÄGERMEISTER 6-BOTTLE SHOT COOLER

This the first cooler/tap combination in the industry as well as the very first 6-bottle value-added pack for spirits.  The Shot Cooler utilizes the state-of-the-art Jägermeister Tap Machine technology.  The 6-Bottle Shot Cooler comes with six 75Oml bottles and 5O shot cups.  Available from MS Walker.

VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO8 UNOAKED CHARDONNAY

For this unoakedChardonnay the winery draws grapes from the very cool Russian River Valley, where they develop  vibrant fruit while retaining natural acidity.  The cool climate results in Chardonnay with fresh green apple and kiwi character; Valley of the Moon cold-ferments the juice, keeps the new wine in stainless steel...
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PANTHER ROCK WINE COMPANY

Recently started by members of the Franzia family, this company has three new wine brands: Masked Rider, Motos Liberty and Wild Hare.  The brands are being aimed at younger consumers with features such as grip handles on the wine case boxes, tear tabs with cowboy quotes for Masked Rider, screw...
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THE GLENLIVET NÀDURRA TRIUMPH 1991

This new limited-edition expression of the Nàdurra range will be available in November.  A unique approach to single malt, the new offering was created using Triumph barley, a single-source of grain no longer used at The Glenlivet distillery.  It was distilled and casked in Speyside in 1991.  Aged a full...
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