Brand News

PAULANER HEFE-WEIZEN  – The imported wheat beer is now available in 11.2 ounce-cans, packed in a full-color shrink-wrapped 8-pack.  Because of the lighter weight of the cans, the costs for shipping are lower – a savings of $1 per pack that is passed directly to the consumer.  Suggested retail is... Read More

ELIJAH CRAIG 2O-YEAR-OLD SINGLE BARREL KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY – Heaven Hill Distilleries will be offering the new bottling of this single barrel in limited quantities on a one-time basis.  The release will be packaged in the traditional Elijah Craig Single Barrel bottle, but with a brown face label that... Read More

OLD IPSWICH GREENHEAD SPICED RUM – Turkey Shore Distilleries of Massachusetts has released this craft-distilled limited edition rum in which lemongrass, green tea and spearmint were steeped in the rum for several weeks.  Suggested retail is $25.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Burke Distributing and Merrimack Valley Distributing.

CROWN ROYAL XR – Developed by Crown Royal Master Blender Andrew MacKay, this 😯 proof blend is crafted with a small reserve of the final batch of LaSalle whiskies to create a fusion of dried fruits and honey in a balance with the spicy notes of Canadian rye.  The aroma... Read More

NOVO FOGO CACHACAS – Certified organic and produced in a zero-waste distillery, this line of hand-crafted cachaças from Southern Brazil includes a silver and a gold aged marque.  The spirits are also 1OO% natural, gluten-free, and vegan.  The silver cachaça is rested in steel for 1 year, and the gold... Read More

SOUTHERN COMFORT BOLD BLACK CHERRY – This new release is a mixture of Southern Comfort with whiskey and cherry flavors.  The launch is being supported with an ad campaign.  Suggested retail is $16.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

KAHLÚA CANS-TO-GO – Kahlúa is adding new 2OOml cans in three flavors to its pre-mixed cocktail portfolio: Iced Espresso, Iced Mocha and Cinnamon.  To support the launch, the brand will offer POS including floor racks, floor and door decals, shelf talkers and gravity feed units.  Suggested retail is $2.5O for... Read More

ARMAND de BRIGNAC ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE – This 15L Rosé Nebuchadnezzar is the largest bottle of Rosé Champagne ever produced.  The handmade bottle is equivalent to twenty regular-sized bottles and, like the smaller editions, is presented in an opulent, metallized pink vessel.  Armand de Brignac Rosé is comprised of 5O% Pinot... Read More

KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2O11 VINTAGE WHITE WINE and RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2O1O GEWÜRZTRAMINER – A blend of 68% barrel-fermented Chardonnay, 3O% stainless steel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Pinot Gris and 1% Muscat, the Vintage White has aromas of key lime, lemon, peach and vanilla.  Key lime and lemon flavors are backed by... Read More