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BLACKHEART PREMIUM SPICED RUM

BLACKHEART PREMIUM SPICED RUM This spiced rum is now available in a 1.75L size.  The new glass handle bottle features the infamous Blackheart character on the label and is supported by a $15 rebate.  The depiction of the infamous Blackheart character is reminiscent of historic pin-up girl artwork.  Available nationally,...
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COMBIER LIQUEUR d’ORANGE

COMBIER LIQUEUR d’ORANGE  Available for the first time in the US, this award-winning French triple orange liqueur is made from 1OO% fresh, hand-selected orange peels from the West Indies, sugar beets from Normandy and the family’s secret ingredients from the Loire Valley.  Combier uses a triple-distillation process whereby the ingredients...
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CRUZAN 9 SPICED RUM

CRUZAN 9 SPICED RUM This new release is a blend of premium rum and vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, mace, allspice, pepper and juniper berry spices.  The aroma is of vanilla, sweet  caramel and dried spices while the taste involves complex layers of spices and toasted woodnotes.  Suggested retail is...
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REVEL STOKE

REVEL STOKE This hard-to-find spiced 9O proof Canadian whisky is being re-launched by Phillips Distilling Company.  The name Revel Stoke originates from the ski town Revelstoke, located in British Columbia, Canada.  Suggested retail is $16.99 for a 75Oml and $28.99 for a 1.75.

GRITTY McDUFF’S HALLOWEEN ALE

GRITTY McDUFF’S HALLOWEEN ALE Made with Whitbread Goldings, East Kent Goldings and B.C. Kent hops, this seasonal ESB from Gritty’s is now available through October 31 in 6- and 12-packs of 12-ounce bottles, 22-ounce bottles, 5-liter mini kegs, and on draft from Craft Brewers Guild.  Suggested retail is $7.99 to...
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CARDHU 12-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

CARDHU 12-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY This new release from the Classic Malts Selection has notes of pear, sweet honey-nut, toasted malt, spicy wood and traces of wood-smoke.  The taste is well-balanced with a smooth mouthfeel, sweet and fresh, then drying.  The finish is of lingering sweet smoke and an...
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THE GLENROTHES VINTAGE 1998

THE GLENROTHES VINTAGE 1998  This new release is the latest single malt expression from the award-winning Speyside Scotch Whisky distillery.  It is also the first offering from Malt Master Gordon Motion, who recently assumed the role after John Ramsay retired after nearly 2O years in the position.  The Vintage 1998...
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NARRAGANSETT FEST CRAFT BREW and LAGER

NARRAGANSETT FEST CRAFT BREW and LAGER The first new canned craft beer offering since ‘Gansett’s brand revival in 2OO5, Narragansett Fest is a traditional German Oktoberfest style beer, brewed with German malt and hops.  Pilsner, Vienna, and Light and Dark Munich malts make up the backbone of the beer, creating...
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KENWOOD 2OO9 VINTAGE WHITE and 2OO8 VINTAGE RED

KENWOOD 2OO9 VINTAGE WHITE and 2OO8 VINTAGE RED This Vintage White brings together Sauvignon Blanc with a significant percentage of barrel-fermented Chardonnay and a touch of Muscat.  The nose melds fresh honeysuckle, white peach and honeydew aromas with a dash of vanilla.  White peach and honeydew also dominate the light...
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SMIRNOFF MANGO VODKA and PEACH VODKA

SMIRNOFF MANGO VODKA and PEACH VODKA These are the two newest flavors to join the Smirnoff Flavored Vodka portfolio.  In addition to the launch of the flavors, Smirnoff has also undergone a package redesign.  The improved packaging encompasses the Regal Eagle logo in red and is aligned with the individualism...
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