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56 Beverage Dynamics • May/June 2015 www.beveragedynamics.com ON THE Shelf NEW BIRD DOG FLAVORS Bird Dog Whiskey has released two new fl avors – Apple and Chocolate. Bottled at 80 proof, Bird Dog Apple and Chocolate whiskeys are priced at $19.99 a 750 ml and are available nationwide. Bird Dog Apple Whis- key delivers juicy apple fl avor and fi nishes with a sweet, warm zest. Bird Dog Chocolate Flavored Whiskey possesses a rich chocolate aroma. KAHLÚA SALTED CARAMEL Kahlúa is releasing its latest limited-edition offering, Kahlúa Salted Caramel. This product blends salty and sweet, good for a frozen or iced cocktail to enjoy in warmer temperatures. The smooth notes of salted car- amel balance with the taste of Kahlúa. Available at retail locations, Kahlúa Salted Car- amel is 20% ABV (40 proof) and has a suggested price of $17.99 per 750 ml bottle. MARASCHINO LIQUEUR Lucas Bols has announced the American launch of Bols Mara- schino Liqueur. Bols Maraschino comes in a 750ml bottle and retails for $17.99 with 24% ABV. The product is now available in both on- and off-prem- ise channels across the U.S. The Maraschino fl avor fi rst became popular in 18th century Europe. GRAND MACNISH SIX CASK EDITION M.S. Walker, Inc. and MacDuff International have announced the exclusive U.S. release of Grand Macnish Six Cask Edition Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. Im- ported from Scotland, Grand Macnish Six Cask Edition combines six selected single malts — one from each of Scotland's whisky producing regions. This Scotch whisky is well bal- anced, with a complex- but-smooth character, and is available in the signature Grand Macnish 6-pinch bot- tle. The SRP is $36.99 for a 750ml bottle. JACK FIRE The Jack Daniel Distillery has announced the nationwide release of its hot cinnamon spirit, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire. Following its successful limited release last year, the 'Jack Fire' is now available in all 50 states. Jack Fire brings together the character of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey with a hot cinnamon spice liqueur. Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire will be available at 70 proof. The prod- uct will be priced in line with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey. PATRÓN EXTRA AÑEJO 7 AÑOS Patrón Spirits has unveiled Patrón Extra Añejo 7 Años, the oldest tequila the brand has ever produced. To commemorate the exclusivity of this tequila, Patrón Extra Añejo 7 Años is presented in a replica of the fi rst hand- blown glass Patrón bottle, made from the original mold. The bottle is fi n- ished with the original Patrón glass stopper, a further nod to the brand's heritage. Patrón Extra Añejo 7 Años is 80 proof and available for a suggested retail price of $299. DOUBLE BARREL Following the success of its Twisted Shotz line of ready-to-drink (RTD) shots, Independent Distillers has launched Double Barrel. These RTD shots are tailored specifi cally towards men (85% of Twisted Shotz drink- ers are women). Double Barrel has twice the volume of Twisted Shotz (50 ml vs. 25 ml) and nearly twice the alcohol (35% ABV vs. 20% ABV). Double Barrel comes in four fl avors: Royal Flush, Skull Crusher, Horny Bull and Diablo. Available in bars, restaurants and retail accounts across the U.S., Double Barrel is priced at $7.99 for a 4-pack.