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KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD 2OO6 MERLOT and SYRAH

This Merlot displays vibrant aromas of Bing cherry and raspberry, accented by eucalyptus and bay leaf notes.  Bing cherry and raspberry also highlight the flavors, together with chocolate – both bittersweet and semi-sweet – accents.  Dense and velvety on the palate, the finish is long and smooth.  Suggested retail is...
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TEQUILA HERRADURA

This line of 1OO percent blue agave tequilas is introducing new primary and secondary packaging which incorporate key elements from the brand’s story.  Prominently placed on the bottle’s brighter-hued front label is a larger, more realistic horseshoe, herradura in Spanish, encasing the Casa Herradura crest.  Imagery from the Hacienda located...
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BURNETT’S READY-TO-SERVE COCKTAILS

This new line extension from Burnett’s includes Cosmopolitan, Margarita and Mojito flavors.  The prepared cocktails were developed from traditional recipes that feature quadruple distilled, triple charcoal filtered Burnett’s Vodka and all natural ingredients.  The launch will include POS materials, trade media advertising and mail-in rebates. Burnett’s website, burnettsvodka.com, will also...
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STOLICHNAYA GALA APPLIK

The newest flavored vodka to join the Stoli portfolio, Gala Applik has a nose of red apple and hints of zesty fresh citrus with a refreshing, crisp Gala apple taste that has a natural sweetness to it.  Available from United Liquors.

THE MACALLAN 1824 COLLECTION

Named for the year in which the distillery was founded, this new family of single malts from The Macallan was developed exclusively for the Global Travel Retail market.  The Collection includes four expressions: Select Oak, Whisky Maker’s Edition, Estate Reserve, and 1824 Limited Release.  They were created by John Ramsay,...
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JEFFERSON’S PRESIDENTIAL SELECT

This very rare, ultra-premium bourbon, was bottled from the last year of operation (1991) of Louisville’s renowned Stitzel-Weller Distillery.  94-proof, the 17-year-old bourbon is a limited offering complementing the existing line of Jefferson’s bourbons, Jefferson’s and Jefferson’s Reserve.  The nose has big vanillas with full character, citrus, apple, subtle caramel,...
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BOLS GENEVER

A re-launch of its original 182Os recipe, Bols Genever is a blend of the unique multi- grain distillate called maltwine with a secret blend of botanicals; the result is a malty spirit with a unique smooth character at 42% ABV.  Genever is a proper spirit category and has been a...
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HOOKER OCTOBERFEST

This seasonal release from the Thomas Hooker Brewing Company is a balanced brew with whole malt aromas and a hop bitterness that contributes to a clean crisp feeling in the mouth.  The Octoberfest received a number one rating in a blind tasting by The New York Times.  Available from La...
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AÇAÍ SPIRIT VEEV

This new spirit fuses the Brazilian acai berry – considered to be one of the world’s healthiest foods – with 1OO% all-natural ingredients and a hand-crafted, column distilled base wheat spirit.  The brand is committed to preserving the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest and the environment – the company donates $1 from...
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