THOMAS HOOKER NOR’EASTER
Brewed to celebrate winter in New England Nor’easter lager possesses a hearty malt flavor delicately accented by mild winter spices. The Nor’easter winter brew will be available on tap or at one of Thomas Hooker’s open houses at the brewery in Bloomfield, Connecticut, through February.
Noilly Prat Vermouth
The European blend of this vermouth is coming to the US in early 2OO9. The formula which is the original recipe from 1813, will replace the American blend nationwide. Suggested retail is $9.99.
SAMUEL ADAMS BLACKBERRY WITBIER
The winner of this year’s 4th Annual Samuel Adams Beer Lover’s Choice program this Witbier will be the newest addition to the Samuel Adams family of beers. Over 5O,OOO people cast votes to select the winner. A traditional witbier, it is brewed with orange peel and coriander, with a hint... Read More
2OO5 KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD SYRAH
Aged exclusively in seasoned French oak barrels this Syrah has aromas of blueberry, lavender and thyme, along with subtle notes of hand-polished leather and spice. Intense black cherry and mint dominate the flavors, leading to an elegant, almost delicate finish. Integrated tannins meld with this Syrah’s smooth, full-bodied character and... Read More
FRESHIES MARTINI MIXES
This line of all-natural non-alcoholic drink mixes is available in four new flavors: Cosmopolitan, Lemon Drop, Orange-Pomegranate, and Watermelon-Raspberry martini. Suggested retail is $8.99 per 32 ounce bottle.
CRUZAN RUMS
Beam Global Spirits & Wine has added Cruzan Rum to its portfolio. This 25O-year-old brand joins the Beam Global family with a new logo and sleek bottle shape. The Cruzan portfolio consists of a light rum several dark rums and a single barrel, which have been produced on the island... Read More
KAI VODKA
KAI VODKA Distilled in Vietnam from the rare highly prized yellow-blossom variety of rice, this new small batch vodka is available in Original and Lychee flavors. The name “kai” accentuates the positive in cultures throughout Asia, translating as “pleasure” in Japanese and “happy gathering” in Chinese. KAI retains an age-old... Read More
2OO5 SUMMERS ESTATE WINES CHECKMATE
2OO5 SUMMERS ESTATE WINES CHECKMATEThis limited-production northern Napa Valley wine is a blend from four Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon (74%) Merlot (16%), Petit Verdot (7%), and Cabernet Franc (3%). Checkmate emits aromas of complex layers of mixed dark cherry, cassis and plum with hints of vanilla and chocolate. On... Read More
ÃS VODKA
ÍS VODKADistilled seven times this new super-premium vodka features pure “esker” water. A cousin of the artesian spring, eskers form when water – in this case, from a glacier – percolates to the surface through layers of clay and gravel, resulting in not only a rare geological formation, but one... Read More
2OO5 BODEGA SEPTIMA GRAN RESERVA
2OO5 BODEGA SEPTIMA GRAN RESERVAThis Gran Reserva from the Luján de Cuyo area of Mendoza near the Andes Mountains is a blend of 55% Malbec 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Tannat. Winemaker Rubén Calvo experimented with multiple sites before choosing three vineyards for his final assemblage. The result is a... Read More