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LILA WINES

This line of premium canned wines is now available and includes a Rose, Pinot Grigio and a new addition: Sparkling.  The Rosé is crisp, light and dry with aromas of red berries and orange peel and a hint of minerality; the Pinot Grigio is refreshing with aromas of green apple...
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YUENGLING

After three decades, D.G. Yuengling & Son has updated the packaging for its Traditional Lager as well as Light Lager and Black & Tan porter brands.  Despite a newer, more simplified look, the refreshed packaging maintains the feel of a heritage brand and prominently features the Pennsylvania brewery’s eagle and...
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CAPTAIN MORGAN LOCONUT

Captain Morgan’s new release is made with Caribbean rum, coconut liqueur and spice.  The bottle has a “scratch-and-sniff” label that gives a sweet coconut aroma.  Suggested retail for the coconut-shaped bottle is $15. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors

WHISTLEPIG FARMSTOCK

This new whiskey was distilled, aged and bottled on the WhistlePig farm in Vermont.  It is composed of 2O% one-and-a-half to two-year-old whiskies distilled from rye grown on the farm and aged in Vermont oak barrels; 49% five-year-old whiskey from Alberta Distillers finished in WhistlePig’s Vermont oak and 31% 12-year...
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KETEL ONE VODKA ARNOLD PALMER COLLECTOR’S EDITION

Ketel One Vodka has extended its line with an Arnold Palmer Collector’s Edition Bottle.  The brand has made a commitment to donating $1OO,OOO to Palmer’s Army Charitable Foundation, which provides support to organizations benefitting the environment.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $24. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors

DEEP EDDY ORANGE

This is the newest addition to the Deep Eddy vodka line.  Other flavors include Straight Vodka, Peach, Lemon, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Cranberry and Sweet Tea.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $2O. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company

CÎROC SUMMER COLADA

This new vodka is infused with coconut, pineapple and other natural flavors. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $41. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors

SAMUEL ADAMS BOSTON 26.2 BREW

This annual limited-release is now available on draft. A light-bodied, Gose style ale, it has cereal notes from malted and unmalted wheat with a touch of peppery spice. Following the 2O13 Boston Marathon bombing, Samuel Adams committed to donating the profits from the sale of the beer to The Greg...
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ANGRY ORCHARD TAPPED MAPLE

This new release is made from a blend of culinary apple varieties from the Pacific Northwest region including Braeburn, Fuji, Granny Smith, Gala and Pink Lady. The dry cider base is then backsweetened with maple syrup to achieve balance between contrasting flavors. Suggested retail for a 6-pack is $8.99 to...
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SICALIA PINOT GRIGIO and RED BLEND

This Pinot Grigio is both fresh and elegant while the Red Blend (7O% Nero d’Avola/3O% Merlot) has aromas of black and red berries and dried fruits with notes of chocolate. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits