THE SUMMER OF BEER
BEER HAS CERTAINLY seen its share of struggles over the last few years but nothing rejuvenates like the summer. In the 15 weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2O13, beer and malt beverage sales topped $11 billion, making it one of the largest selling categories of all food... Read More
HOLY HOPS! PRICES GO SKY-HIGH
SEEMS THERE is a downside to the explosive popularity of craft beers: The craze for microbrews has led to a scramble for hops, the key ingredient used to add flavor and bitterness. The $14 billion US craft beer industry has seen annual double-digit production growth over the past few years.... Read More
DOS EQUIS
is running the Most Interesting Summer program in retail and on-premise accounts through August 31. Challenges will run throughout the summer inviting participants to submit video or photo documentation of their adventures for the chance to win a variety of prizes including an excursion to the Yucatan. Program activation,... Read More
CAPTAIN MORGAN 1671 COMMEMORATIVE BLEND SPICED RUM
CAPTAIN MORGAN 1671 COMMEMORATIVE BLEND SPICED RUM – A limited release, this rum is finished in Spanish oak and packaged in a jug designed in a 17th century style. Suggested retail is $2O for a 75Oml. Available from United Liquors.
DEVOTION VODKA TIKI TEA
DEVOTION VODKA TIKI TEA – Devotion has released this gluten and sugar-free tea-flavored vodka. Other flavors in the portfolio include Wild Cherry, Coconut, Blood Orange, Black & Blue and Perfect Cosmo. Suggested retail for a 75Oml bottle is $2O. Available from MS Walker.
DOMAINE DE CANTON
DOMAINE DE CANTON – Domaine de Canton is now available in 375ml bottles. Suggested retail is $2O. Available from Horizon Beverage Company.
LUNAZUL PRIMERO ANEJO TEQUILA
LUNAZUL PRIMERO ANEJO TEQUILA – The newest addition to the 1OO% Blue Agave Lunazul line is filtered eight times and aged for 18 months. Suggested retail is $25 for a 75Oml. Available from MS Walker.
BURNETT’S FLAVORED VODKAS
BURNETT’S FLAVORED VODKAS – There are three additions to the Burnett’s line: Ruby Red Grapefruit, Mango Pineapple and Red Berry. All three are quadruple distilled, triple charcoal filtered and made with natural flavors. The new brands increase the brand’s portfolio of flavors to 37. Suggested retail for a 75Oml bottle... Read More
MONKEY 47 GIN
MONKEY 47 GIN – Distilled from 47 botanicals and macerated in a combination of pure molasses alcohol and natural spring water, this handcrafted Schwarzwald dry gin from Germany has a scent of juniper with a floral note, crisp citrus elements and a hint of peppery spices. Suggested retail is $44.99... Read More
DIEP9 YOUNG and OLD GENEVER
DIEP9 YOUNG and OLD GENEVER – These are traditional Belgian genevers handcrafted in 52-gallon batches. The Young is distilled from rye, wheat and malted barley (15% malt wine) with nine botanicals according to 19th century distilling techniques. The Old is distilled from a similar grain bill but with a 4O%... Read More