June 2003
PRODUCTS
El
Tesoro de Don Felipe has revamped its tequila line with
El Tesoro Platinum, an ultra-premium tequila that has been
renamed and newly packaged. The thick, diamond-cut edged bottle
is embossed with an agave plant and a treasure coin brand logo.
Supplied by Jim Beam Brands, El Tesoro tequilas are double
distilled to 80 proof in Jalisco, Mexico.
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White
Rock Distilleries has imported Auchentoshan 37 Years Old, the
only triple- distilled single malt and one of few lowland
malts. Distilled in 1966 and matured in a re-filled bourbon hogshead,
Auchentoshan 37 Years Old is known for its exotic aromas and
smooth, creamy finish.
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Stuart
Gilbert, a Sydney businessman, is introducing Inner Circle Rum. The rums,
originally created by the Colonial Sugar Refinery in Australia, went off the
market for 20 years. They're now back and available in four proofs 80,
90, 115, and 151. It is said to be smooth, rich and flavorsome. Inner Circle
is imported by the Spirit of Hartford.
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La Playa Beverages is debuting Deep Sea Rum and Deep Sea Vodka, both triple distilled. The rum, produced from Mexican sugarcane and bottled with an angelfish figurine inside, is said to have a hint of sweetness, while the vodka, which boasts a blue dolphin figurine, is said to have a clean, smooth and light taste.
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From Michael Roux and Crillon Importers comes Magellan Gin, a natural blue-colored gin distilled four times. After the third distillation, when the spirit is considered to be smooth, clean and neutral, fresh botanicals are added. The sprit is distilled again and infused with natural iris root and flower, giving the gin its crisp taste and blue hue.
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The
Islay Scotch distillery Bowmore offers two new single malt Scotch whiskies:
Bowmore Fino Sherry Cask, a limited edition, and Bowmore Bourbon Cask. The whiskies
were distilled in 1964 and are available in limited quantities. Bowmore will
debut its Bowmore Oloroso Cask, aged in oloroso sherry butts, in October. All
whiskies
are imported by White Rock Distilleries.
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Monin
has a new sweet offering: Monin White & Dark Chocolate Mochas. The company's
latest chocolate concentrates can be used for both cold and hot mocha
beverages. Monin, which has been manufacturing and supplying premium-flavored
syrups since 1912, also offers drink recipes and flavorings for frozen coconut
mochas, flavored
whipped cream toppings and other treats.
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Libbey, a leading provider of tabletop products for the foodservice industry, introduces Van Gogh, a new line of glassware from Luigi Bormioli. Van Gogh includes four stemmed items: a 14 oz. all-purpose bowl, a 17 oz. goblet, 7 3/4 oz. flute and a 15 oz. pilsner.
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Get your adrenaline pumping with the Extreme Bartending Video Training Series, featuring 12 new instructional videos geared to bartenders of all skill levels. Some of the new titles include "Flair Bartending 101" and "How to be the life of the party." Check them out at www.extremebartending.com.
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Pacific Spirits is importing a new party drink, Wee Beastie, a carbonated pre-mix vodka drink made with taurine and caffeine, and flavored with raspberry and blackcurrant. Each bottle contains 1 1/2 shots of vodka.
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Rose's,
famed for its premium brand of lime juice and grenadine, introduces Rose's Cocktail
Infusions, a line of mixers targeted at female consumers who drink flavored
Martinis. With varieties such as cranberry twist, blue raspberry and sour apple,
the Cocktail Infusions, which are supplied by Mott's Inc., are perfect for Appletinis,
Cosmopolitans or any cocktail.
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Joining
the line of Mr & Mrs T mixers is Mr & Mrs T Premium Blend, the newest
of its Bloody Mary mixes. Made with tomato juice, horseradish, pepper
and other seasonings, the Premium Blend is said to be rich and zesty. The mix
was developed at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY and is supplied
by Mott's Inc.
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Looking for a safe, simple way to serve up bar appetizers? New customers of Autofry, the world's only ventless deep-fryer, will now receive $500 in cash-back rebates from Icelandic USA, Inc., a provider of seafood products for the food service industry.
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XStream
Beverage Group Inc. has launched a new energy drink, Yohimbe. Made from
the bark of the West African Corynanthe Yohimbe tree, it is said to have muscle-building
and mood-enhancing qualities. It can be consumed alone or mixed with beverage
alcohol.
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Fonseca Ports have a new look. The redesigned port labels offer a crisper and bolder look, styled for contemporary consumers. The bottle has also been redesigned, replicating an old, hand-blown bottle. The redesign is supported with ad and marketing campaigns.
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Girard
Winery is adding to its line of wines with the 2001 Girard Napa Valley Zinfandel.
It is said to have a spicy plum fruit flavor as well as the ability to age up
to six years. It is supplied by Caravelle Wine Selections.
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Simi Winery has come out with a vineyard-designated wine: Simi 2000 Landslide Cabernet Sauvignon, and has reintroduced its Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay. The cabernet is said to have ripe, toasty aromas of cherry, cranberry and plum, while the chardonnay is said to have a tropical fruit aroma with intense notes of honey, citrus and vanilla.
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The Australian Premium Wine Collection has released two new vintages: 2001 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling and Farrar Pinot Noir. The Riesling, which is fermented bone-dry, is said to be powerful and built to last, while the Pinot is said to be complex and Burgundian-inspired.
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Fox Run Vineyards is showcasing three new vintages: 2001 Reserve Chardonnay, 2002 Reserve Pinot Noir and 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon. The chardonnay is said to be complex and ripe with aromas of peach and lemon, while the pinot is said to have a violet and berry scent with flavors of cherry and spice. The cabernet has blackcurrant and blueberry aromas, with pomegranate notes.
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