Massachusetts Beverage Business

WILD TURKEY 81 KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY Crafted by Associate Distiller and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member Eddie Russell, this 81-proof whiskey was developed as a mixing bourbon.  It uses Wild Turkey’s high-rye mash and American oak barrels from the Ozark Mountains.  It’s a blend of six-, seven- and eight-year-old whiskies.  The launch is being supported by a marketing campaign featuring print, outdoor and digital advertising and social media.  Suggested retail is $19.99.  [...] Read More »

VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO8 CUVÉE DE LA LUNAAged in small oak barrels for 24 months, this Cuvée is a blend of 8O% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Malbec.  The nose melds black cherry, blackberry and plum fruit with bay leaf, nutmeg and tobacco complexity.  Blackberry and raspberry flavors are accented by herb and earth notes, plus a hint of black pepper.  Due to the unusually small harvest, just 15OO cases were produced.  [...] Read More »

WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON SORGHUM VINAIGRETTE DRESSINGThe new salad dressing was developed at The Woodford Reserve Distillery by Chef-in-Residence Ouita Michel.  Made in Louisville, the dressing contains Kentucky sorghum – similar to molasses – along with apple cider, vinegar, Woodford Reserve bourbon, onion powder, paprika, and hot sauce.  Retailing at $5.99 for an 8.4 ounce bottle, the dressing is available for order by calling 859.879.194O. [...] Read More »

BOLS SWEET TEA LIQUEURThis is the 35th flavor in the Bols collection and the first and only sweet tea liqueur on the market.  Made with a base of Jasmine and Green teas, it has a balance of sweetness and earthiness with tannins from the tea extract that give a small amount of bitterness.  Suggested retail is $12 per 1L bottle.  Available from MS Walker. [...] Read More »