80 Beverage Dynamics • March/April 2015
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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.