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Beverage Dynamics - March 2015

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www.beveragedynamics.com March/April 2015 • Beverage Dynamics 81 ON THE Shelf SVEDKA SVEDKA vodka has launched a new fl avor, grapefruit jalapeño, while also entering the 100-Proof category market. Both new products became available this month, with suggested prices of grapefruit jalapeño for $12.99 (750 mL) and 100 Proof for $15.35 (750 mL). HAIG CLUB Diageo has announced its new single grain Scotch whisky, Haig Club. Devel- oped in par tnership with David Beckham and Simon Fuller, Haig Club is crafted at Cameronbridge in Fife, the oldest grain whisky distillery in Scotland. Haig Club includes mature whisky from refi ll, American Oak and Rejuvenated casks, showcasing but- terscotch-smooth tropical fruit and spicy backing harmonies. CHIVAS REGAL EXTRA Chivas Regal has introduced Chivas Regal Extra, its fi rst new global expression since 2007. Chivas Regal Extra is a selection of whiskies ma- tured in Oloroso sherry casks with Chivas malts, creating a fruity, sweet nose with notes of pears, toffee and ginger, accord- ing to the company. PINNACLE MIMOSA AND HABAÑERO Pinnacle vodka has added two new fl avors: mimosa and habañero. The mimosa has a strong, citrus orange fl avor with notes of champagne and pear. The fi nish is short and sweet with a lingering bite. The habañero is slightly sweet with a ripe and spicy habañero pepper fl avor, and a lingering heat and spicy fi nish. Both the mimosa (60 proof) and habañero (70 proof) fl avors have a SRP of $12.99 for a 750ml bottle. SAMUEL ADAMS Samuel Adams has released Rebel Rouser Double IPA and Rebel Rider Session IPA. Rebel Rouser, at 8.4% ABV and 85 IBUs, showcases bright hop fl avors of pine, citrus, fl oral and spice. Rebel Rider Session IPA, at 4.5% and 45 IBUs, contains citrus and tropical fruit notes of apricot and tangerine, with hints of pine. Rebel Rider Session IPA is currently available in six -packs nationwide for a SRP of $7.99-$9.99, and in 12-packs for a SRP of $14.99-$17.99. Rebel Rouser Double IPA is currently available in six-packs nationwide for a SRP of $8.99- $10.00. CROFT QUINTA DA ROÊDA 2012 AND TAYLOR FLADGATE QUINTA DE VARGELLAS 2012 The Fladgate Partner- ship and U.S. importer Kobrand Wine & Spirits have released Croft Quinta da Roêda 2012 and Taylor Fladgate Quinta de Vargellas 2012 Ports. Single quinta vintage Ports are produced only in years in which a general vintage is not declared. The grapes are trodden by foot in granite lagares to minimize the release of harsh, bitter compounds, and fermentation is halted by the addition of brandy before residual sugar has been fermented. Croft Quinta da Roêda: 20% ABV, 750ml, $47.99 SRP. Taylor Fladgate Quinta de Vargellas: 20% ABV, 750ml, $52.99 SRP. MAESTRO DOBEL Maestro Dobel Tequila has announced three newly re- leased expressions: Maestro Dobel Silver Tequila, Maestro Dobel Reposado Tequila and Maestro Dobel Añejo Tequila. Each utilizes single-estate blends, produced in small batches for character, and then double distilled for smoothness. SRP: Silver $41.99, Reposado $44.99, and Anejo $54.99.

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