Massachusetts Beverage Business

MAMA WALKER’S LIQUEURS - This new line of breakfast inspired liqueurs includes Maple Bacon, Blueberry Pancake and Glazed Donut flavors.  The Maple Bacon is woodsy with a faintly burnt smokiness on the nose followed by a body that’s slightly crispy and smoky with a savory finish.  The Blueberry Pancakes have an aroma of blueberries followed by hints of maple syrup and butter pancake.  The Glazed Donut has a vanilla scent with a sweet bread taste [...] Read More »

TEQUILA AVIÓN ESPRESSO LIQUEUR - A blend of Avión Silver Tequila and Italian espresso, this new liqueur has a touch of sweetness and a clean dry finish.  Suggested retail is $24.99 for a 75Oml and $13.99 for a 375ml bottles.  Available from United Liquors. [...] Read More »

ABSOLUT CRAFT - This new signature collection was co-created with Master Bartender Nick Strangeway and designed exclusively for bartenders.  The first profile will be Herbaceous Lemon which, like the others to come, uses at least 12 macerates and/or infusions and distillates to obtain completely distinct and un-replicable blends and flavors.  Available in 75Oml bottles from Horizon Beverage Company. [...] Read More »

HANGAR 1 - The craft distilled line of vodkas has a new packaging design that features an apothecary-style bottle with embossed measurements along the side and a black stopper cap, reminiscent of a measuring beaker.  The labels are printed in a distinctive design, giving it a crafted feel with a small story about each flavor variety.  The labels also feature hand-drawn visuals, for each offering.  The range consists of “Straight”, Mandarin Blossom, Buddha’s Hand Citron, [...] Read More »

SMIRNOFF SORBET LIGHT - There are three Sorbet Light flavors in this new line from Smirnoff: Raspberry Pomegranate, Mango Passion Fruit and Lemon.  Each is infused with the natural flavors of berries, pomegranates, mangos, passion fruits and zesty lemons.  78 calories per 1.5 ounce serving.  Suggested retail is 15.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from United Liquors. [...] Read More »

SAUZA SPARKLING MARGARITA - Made with a Sauza Silver Tequila base, this new line comes in three effervescent ready-to-serve flavors: Original Lime, Wild Berry and Mango Peach.  The Lime is sweet/tart with the taste of fresh agave.  The Wild Berry has a cherry aroma and taste with fresh citrus and a hint of spice.  Mango Peach has sweet and tart peach aromas with a taste of mango, peach and lime.  Suggested retail is $12.99 for [...] Read More »

PUCKER WATERMELON WOW VODKA - This newest addition to the Pucker line of flavored vodkas is made from quadruple distilled vodka, combining the flavor of watermelon with the aroma of candied fruit and melon.  Suggested retail is $16.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company. [...] Read More »

DEWAR’S HIGHLANDER HONEY - This is the first offering in the new “Highlander” range of products that will include unique expressions of Dewar’s infused with natural flavors.  The Highlander Honey is an infusion of Scottish honey along with natural flavors into the original Dewar’s While Label blend.  The honey reveals a velvety, mellow character with influences of citrus fruits.  The blend is then filtered through oak cask wood chips.  Suggested retail is $23.99 per 75Oml.  [...] Read More »

LONGBOARD VINEYARDS 2O11 SAUVIGNON BLANC and 2O1O POINT BREAK RED - This Sauvignon Blanc from the Russian River Valley has grapefruit and floral aromas, followed by a refreshing mid-palate that leads to a balanced minerality on the finish.  The Point Break Red is the winemaker’s version of a “regional blend” consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and a bit of Merlot and Zinfandel.  Suggested retail is $13.99 for the Sauvignon Bland and $14.99 for the Red [...] Read More »

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. [...] Read More »

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 cedar.  Suggested retail is $25.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company. [...] 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 Commercial Distributing Company. [...] 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 coriander along with white sage and rye.  Slightly bitter with a crisp finish.  The Blueberry Hill is an unfiltered lager style known as kellerbier that [...] Read More »