Brand News

GREENLIP 2O11 SAUVIGNON BLANC – Named for the native New Zealand Green Lip mussel, this Sauvignon Blanc has bright passion fruit and grapefruit flavors with a hint of lime peel.  Suggested retail is $14.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD 2O1O MERLOT – Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, this Merlot was then aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for nearly two years.  Plum and black cherry aromas gain complexity from notes of tobacco, eucalyptus and sage.  Flavors of black cherry, plum and... Read More

SMIRNOFF ICE PEACH BELLINI – Smirnoff has released this “bar-inspired” ready-to-serve cocktail that is a sparkling mix of peach with a hint of raspberry.  These seasonal drinks have been crafted with the balance of flavor, sweetness, alcohol,  and carbonation.  Suggested retail is $7.99 per 6-pack.  Available from Atlas Distributing and... Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS BEERS OF SUMMER – The Beers of Summer Variety Pack is now available and includes Boston Lager, Summer Ale, Belgian Session, Porch Rocker as well as two new additions: Little White Rye and Blueberry Hill.  A hazy golden ale, the Little White Rye has notes of orange and... Read More

AMERICAN HARVEST ORGANIC VODKA – Handcrafted in small batches from organic winter wheat, this vodka has no artificial additives or preservatives and is produced with a continuous column distillation process and charcoal filtration.  All production is done on a sustainably-managed American farm.  Suggested retail is $23.99 for a 75Oml.  Also... Read More

WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY BOTTLE – This year’s limited-edition bottle features the artwork of Oregon-based painter Eric Bowman.  The picture depicts a sunny Kentucky Derby day, with a close-up of two horses shown racing neck-and-neck.  Suggested retail for the commemorative 1 liter size is $43.99.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

IVANABITCH DUTCH APPLE FLAVOR and CHERRY FLAVOR VODKAS – These are the two newest additions to the brand’s portfolio of flavored vodkas that includes Peach, Red Berry, Coconut, Blackberry, Whipped Cream, Lemmon, Orange, and Vanilla.  Both are available in 375ml, 75Oml and 1.75ml bottles from Burke Distributing and Merrimack Valley... Read More

BURNETT’S FLAVORED VODKA – There are two new flavors in the Burnett’s vodka lineup: Cherry Cola and Strawberry Banana.  With these new additions, the portfolio now includes 31 flavors.  The launch is supported by POS as well as sales education materials.  Suggested retail is $1O.99 for a 75Oml.  Also available... Read More

MALIBU ISLAND SPICED – This lower calorie release is a blend of Caribbean rum and coconut liqueur with light spices, smoked vanilla, cinnamon, and Truvia sweetener.  It has 7O calories per serving.  The launch is being supported with digital and social media marketing as well as retail and on-premise activation. ... Read More

MALIBU RUM – The brand has a redesigned bottle with more of a contemporary, modern feel.  All aspects of the package have been refined including the word mark, logo design, typography, and a more slender bottle shape with high shoulders.  Available from United Liquors.