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P R O D U C T S & P A C K A G I N G StateWays ■ www.stateways.com ■ March/April 2015 48 Captain Morgan rum introduced three new fl avors — pineapple, coconut and grapefruit rum. The fl avors are fi ve times distilled and made with fi ne cane molasses. Each expression blends natural fl avors with Captain Morgan White Rum. All three are 70 proof and available nationally, with a SRP of $15.99 for a 750 mL bottle. Disaronno Italian liqueur has teamed up with fashion house Versace to offer the Disaronno Wears Versace Limited Edition Bottle, retailing for $27.99. The Versace fashion house takes its inspiration for the bottle label from the Versace Home Collection print, Tresor de la Mer. A portion of the proceeds from sales go towards the charitable organization Fashion 4 Development. Yellow Spot has offi cially entered the U.S. market. The 12-year-old Yellow Spot is matured in a combination of American bourbon, Spanish sherry and Spanish Malaga casks. This bonder's style pot still Irish whiskey has a complex taste profi le, possessing honey sweetness with pot still spices. SRP: $99.99. Skinnygirl has introduced two new products: spicy lime margarita and pinot noir. The spicy lime balances cool lime, spicy chili and tequila. At less than 100 calories per serving, the spicy lime is 19.9 proof and offered in bottles of 750 mL (SRP: $12.99) and 1.75 L ($19.99). The pinot noir contains fl avors of dark cherry, toasted oak and vanilla. At 100 calories per 5 oz. serving, the product offers a long and silky fi nish with juicy acidity. The pinot noir is 10% ABV and offered in a 750 mL bottle ($11.99). Belvedere Vodka has introduced Wild Berry, inspired by the summer berry harvests in Poland and North America. This vodka is a blend of Polish strawberries and American blueberries. It launches nationally April 1. SRP: $29.99. Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon refreshed its packaging, including a new bottle and redesigned label. The brand has invested in a premium cork closure, plus an embossed label on high- quality paper for a more contemporary look. It has a smooth-sipping, softer taste, with hints of honey and butter, followed by a warm finish with a touch of spiciness. The product is available in 750ml and 1.75L. E. & J. Gallo has announced the launch of a shimmery liqueur Viniq, the fusion of premium vodka, Moscato and natural fruit flavor. 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. REGIONAL SALES OFFICES MIDWEST (IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, TN, WI) Bruce Kostic bkostic@specialtyim.com Tel: 203-855-8499, ext. 215 EAST, WEST & INTERNATIONAL (AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, ID, MA, ME, MT, NH, NM, OR, RI, UT, VT, WA, WY, Canada and International) Mark Marcon mmarcon@specialtyim.com Cell: 248-761-6231 Offi ce: 519-972-5159 Fax: 519-250-5169 SOUTHERN AND METRO NY (AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV) Debbie Rittenberg drittenberg@specialtyim.com Tel. & Fax: 215-860-0306 REPRINTS Debra Welter dwelter@specialtyim.com Tel: 847-720-5614