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N Expanding its line of infused vodkas, made with natural ingredients, SKYY has introduced two new flavors: SKYY Infusions Vanilla Bean Vodka and SKYY Infusions Georgia Peach Vodka. Other flavors in the Infusions line include Moscato Grape, Wild Strawberry, Coconut, Dragon Fruit, Blood Orange, Pineapple, Ginger Cherry, Grape, Citrus, Raspberry and Passion Fruit. SKYY Infusions Vanilla Bean and Georgia Peach are available in 50 ml ($1.99), 750 ml ($18.49), 1 liter ($23.49) and 1.75 liter ($26.99) bottles. Georgia Peach is also available in 375 ml ($10.49) bottles. N Villa Maria, the New Zealand wine imported into the U.S. by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, debuted a new design for its portfolio of wines, with the first wine boasting the new look being its 2013 Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc. The new label highlights the winery's history, and the commitment of the Villa Maria founder and owner Sir George Fistonich. Last year, the winery celebrated its 50th anniversary. N The Real McCoy Rum has added two new barrel-aged expressions to its lineup: a 3-year-aged and a 12-year-aged rum. They join the 5-yearaged mark introduced earlier this year. All three rums, at 80 proof, hail from Foursquare Distillery in Barbados. Each The Real McCoy Rum is a blend of column and pot still distillate, and aged in single batches in toasted American oak bourbon casks. The Real McCoy 3-year and 12-year aged rums are available in 750 ml for an suggested retail prices of $19.99 and $44.99, respectively, while the 5-year-aged expression, launched earlier this year, is priced at $28.99. American oak casks—casks that once traveled great American rivers and now serve as the inspiration for this limited-edition release, the company says. The 2013 Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve (ABV 40%) is available nationally with a suggested retail price of $149.99. N Brown-Forman's Herradura has launched Coleccion de la Casa, Reserva 2013—Cognac Cask Finish Reposado, a small-batch tequila crafted by its master distiller Maria T eresa. Herradura ages the tequila in American oak barrels for 11 months, then transfers it to French oak casks sourced from France's Cognac region for three more months. The Cognac Cask Finish Reposado will be available throughout the U.S. at a suggested retail price of $89.99 for a 750 ml bottle. N Smirnoff has added two new flavors to its vodka portfolio: Wild Honey and Cinna-Sugar Twist. Smirnoff Wild Honey flavored vodka blends the pure sweet taste of golden honey with a wild side of floral fruitiness, the company says, while Smirnoff Cinna-Sugar Twist flavored vodka combines a sweet and smooth taste. The suggested retail price for both is $15.99 for a 750 ml bottle. Maximize your positive press from your feature in Reprints Maximize the marketing power of your feature. Eprint Give your feature a presence on the World Wide Web. Fame Frame TM N Glenfiddich has launched the Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve, which is exclusively aged for 19 years in Transform your feature into an impressive work of art with a customized wall plaque. For custom reprints of articles in this magazine contact: Cheryl Naughton, Specialty Information Media (678) 292-6054 or cnaughton@specialtyim.com 46 • Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • January/February 2014