Brand News

NARAGANSETT IMPERIAL IPA – Narragansett Beer is celebrating its 122 years in business with a limited-edition Imperial IPA.  Released in a 22-ounce bomber bottle, the IPA is a departure from the brand’s signature 16-ounce Tallboy cans.  The label is styled after an early Private Stock Ale label used by the... Read More

NEWCASTLE WINTER IPA – Made with Super Styrian and Styrian Goldings hops, this limited-edition release pours a copper color with a strong hop aroma, subtle caramel notes, a full body and a balanced finish, in keeping with the traditional characteristics found in British-style IPAs.  Available in 6-packs, 12-packs and kegs... Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS LATITUDE 48 IPA – This year’s Latitude 48 IPA is brewed with a combination of hops from the 48th latitude.  Suggested retail is $8.99 for a 6-pack and $13.99 for a 12-pack.  Available in February from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Commercial Distributing, L.Knife & Son and Merrimack Valley... Read More

ABSOLUT TUNE – This sparkling fusion is a blend of fruit-forward Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand and Absolut Vodka.  The bottle features an outer sleeve that tears away as if unzipped, revealing a black and gold glass bottle.  The body encompasses the silhouette of champagne.  Available... Read More

BLACK VELVET TOASTED CARAMEL FLAVORED WHISKY – This new release is a balance of natural toasted caramel flavors and Black Velvet Canadian Whisky.  It has rich aromas and a complex finish.  Suggested retail is $12.49 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

JAMESON BLACK BARREL – Differentiating itself from Jameson original, the Black Barrel has a higher proportion of Irish pot still whiskey, which is blended with a rare small batch grain whiskey and distilled on just one day each year.  The distillate is matured in black, flame-charred American oak casks with... Read More

RHUM CLÉMENT – The rum distillery from Martinique is re-releasing two brands in the Grand Réserve Très Vieux line: the 6 Year Old Rhum Agricole and the 1O Year.  Both were distilled from fresh pressed sugarcane juice and aged a minimum of six or 1O years in a combination of... Read More

COURVOISIER GOLD – A blend of Moscato wine from the south of France and signature Courvoisier Cognac, this new liqueur has a flavor profile featuring notes of pear, peach, florals, and orange blossom.  Packaged in the iconic Josephine bottle, suggested retail for a 75Oml is $24.99.  Available from Horizon Beverage... Read More

KAHLÚA GINGERBREAD and PEPPERMINT MOCHA – The newest entry to the brand’s limited-edition holiday line, the Gingerbread features notes of gingerbread, nutmeg and subtle cinnamon and clove, blended with the taste of Arabica coffee and sugarcane rum.  The returning Peppermint Mocha is a blend of peppermint and dark chocolate.  Suggested... Read More

EVAN WILLIAMS PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE EGG NOG – Made with Evan Williams Bourbon, this limited-release Egg Nog is now available.  The launch will be supported by POS with the tag line: “Add Flavor to the Holidays” that depicts a mug with whipped cream and peppermint sticks.  Suggested retail is $11.99 for... Read More