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Beverage Dynamics - March 2015

Beverage Dynamics is the largest national business magazine devoted exclusively to the needs of off-premise beverage alcohol retailers, from single liquor stores to big box chains, through coverage of the latest trends in wine, beer and spirits.

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80 Beverage Dynamics • March/April 2015 www.beveragedynamics.com ON THE Shelf BUD LIGHT MIXXTAIL Bud Light is offering a new cocktail-in- spired product: Bud Light MIXXTAIL. The product is 8% ABV and available in three fl avors – Long Island, Firewalker and Hurricane. Like the cocktails that inspired it, MIXXTAIL is best served over ice. The new drink is available in 8-packs of 11.5 oz. re-closeable aluminum bottles and single-serve 16 oz. and 25 oz. cans. JIM BEAM BONDED Jim Beam Jim Beam has announced its new Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Aged four years and 100 proof, Bonded has a slight oak spiciness, medium-bodied with a warm, balanced flavor. Bonded is available in select locations nationwide, with a SRP of $22.99 for 750mL. SKYY VODKA SKYY vodka has added two new fl avors to its infusions line—Texas Grapefruit and Pacifi c Blueberry. Made with natural ingredients, these new infusions blend grapefruit and ripe blueberry with premium distilled vodka. SKYY Infusions Texas Grapefruit and Pacifi c Blueberry, both 70 proof, will be available nationally in 50ml (SRP: $1.99), 750mL ($18.49), 1L ($26.49) and 1.75L ($32.99). VINIQ E. & J. Gallo has announced the launch of a shimmery liqueur Viniq, the fusion of premium vodka, Moscato and natural fruit fl avor. When shaken, Viniq shimmers, due to the same ingredient that gives frosting its shine. Viniq is available nationally in 750mL bottles for a SRP of $19.99 and 375mL bottles for a suggested retail price of $12.99. DIAGEO SINGLE MALT SPECIAL RELEASES Diageo announced its 2015 Single Malt Special Releases: The Benrinnes 21 Year Old, Cragganmore 25 Year Old, Strathmill 25 Year Old and The Singleton of Glendullan 38 Year Old (Speyside); The Brora 35 Year Old and Clynelish Select Reserve (Coastal Highlands); Caol Ila Unpeated 15 Year Old, Caol Ila 30 Year Old, Lagavulin 12 Year Old and Port Ellen 35 Year Old (Islay); and the Rosebank 21 Year Old (Lowlands). The Scotches range from 48.6 to 59.8% ABV, with a retail price ranging from $120 to $3,300. RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT UV Vodka has announced their latest fl avor: ruby red grapefruit. This mix- able spirit is a balance between tangy and sweet. Ruby Red Grapefruit is made with all natural fl avors and real grapefruit juice. The new fl avor hits shelves nationally this month, with a SRP of $12.99 for a one liter bottle and $11.99 for a 750 mL bottle. DÉLICE Délice is the newest cuvée from Chandon, Napa. Enjoy Délice two ways: chilled on its own, or in the California Spritz. Délice is now available nationwide at restaurants and wine retailers for a suggested retail price of $22.

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