Brand News

OLE SMOKY CHARRED – The moonshine maker has released its first barrel-aged premium product.  Ole Smoky Charred is aged in toasted bourbon barrels for 3 to 4 months then blended.  Packaged in traditional 75Oml mason jars at 1O5 proof, suggested retail is $39.95.  Available from United Liquors.

CITADELLE GIN RESERVE SOLERA 2O13 – This new release from Cognac Ferrand is said to be the first solera-aged gin in the world.  It is aged in different types of casks over a period of two to five months.  The casks used are ex-Cognac casks, ex-Pineau des Charente casks and... Read More

DEWAR’S – The brand has undergone a complete packaging and bottle redesign – a key feature is the trefoil Celtic truth knot that has been embossed onto the glass.  Three interlocking ‘D’s represent the three men who created the company: John Dewar and his sons, John Alexander and Tommy Dewar. ... Read More

HAYES VALLEY WINES – These wines are grown and produced at Clos LaChance Estate Vineyards on the Northern Central Coast of California.  A Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon are available.  Suggested retail is $12.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

BELLINGHAM CITRUS GROVE CHENIN BLANC – The Bellingham Citrus Grove Chenin Blanc is light gold in color with bright green glimmers and has citrus aromas of orange, tangerine, honeydew melon and pineapple.  Key lime and clementine flavors on the palate with minerality on the finish.  Suggested retail is $1O.99 for... Read More

PERFECT PURÉE OF NAPA VALLEY SWEET HIBISCUS – This limited-release purée has a slightly sweet-tart, lemon berry flavor.  Teaming up with Bacardi Portfolio Mixologist Manny Hinojosa, the company will feature the product at scheduled events throughout the year including Speed Rack and Tales of the Cocktail.  Available through foodservice distribution... Read More

KENWOOD JACK LONDON 2O11 CABERNET SAUVIGNON and MERLOT – Aged for 25 months in small French and American oak barrels, this Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of black cherry and black raspberry, with graphite, sage and vanilla accents.  Soft, well-integrated tannins enhance the mouthfeel and lead to a balanced finish.  Suggested... Read More

BLACK FIG VODKA – This premium spirit, which was created by Boston restaurateurs Randy Nelson and Mitchell Maxwell, is infused with more than a pound of selected California figs per bottle.  An artisanal spirit, is distilled from grain and minimally filtered and is hand bottled in small batches  Available from... Read More

THE MUSE – The newest addition to the Angry Orchard Cider House Collection – which includes Iceman and Strawman – this demi-sec cider is crafted with a blend of apples from the Alto Adige region of Italy.  Apple juice is then added from traditional bittersweet apples grown in Normandy and... Read More

GREY GOOSE LE MELON – The latest addition to the Grey Goose line is made with Cavaillon melons from the Provence region of France.  Suggested retail is $3O for a 75Oml.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.