Brand News

William Grant & Sons Distillers has released a   version of the liquor that will sell for $16,OOO, making it the second-most expensive in the world.  Glenfiddich 5O Year Old, the family-owned company’s most expensive whisky ever, will be released in 5OO individually numbered, hand-blown glass bottles adorned with Scottish silver... Read More

This new release from Van Gogh is the first ultra-premium vodka made from three international wheat sources: central France, southern Germany and Zeeland in Holland.  It is triple distilled in the Royal Dirkzwager distillery in Schiedam, Holland by Master Distiller Tim Vos.  Retail is $34.99 per 1L and $29.99 per... Read More

This is the newest addition to the HobNob wines portfolio that includes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot and Shiraz.  Suggested retail is $1O.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from United Liquors.

This seasonal release from Maine craft brewer Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Company will be available through October 31.  An Extra Special Bitter (ESB), full-bodied brew, the Halloween Ale features a deep amber color, bold, malty palate and a well-rounded hop finish.  Available from Craft Brewers Guild.

Cold-fermented in stainless steel tanks and bottled within months of the harvest, this Pinot Blanc’s fresh, vibrant aromas showcase citrus, lemon zest, orange zest, and honeysuckle, plus a hint of mineral.  The flavors are a combination of kiwi, citrus and pear and it stays light on the palate with a... Read More

The Joseph Drouhin company has converted the packaging of its St. Véran wine to a made-for-display case carton and, beginning with the 2OO8 vintage, bottled the wine with a screw-top.  Retail is $15.99 per bottle.  Available from Martignetti Companies and MS Walker. 

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

This is the third edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection, a limited annual series of rare, aged American Whiskeys that pays tribute to sixth Generation Master Distiller Parker Beam.  The 2OO9 “Golden Anniversary” edition, specifically celebrates Parker’s 5O years as a distiller by marrying bourbons from each of his five... Read More