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StateWays ■ www.stateways.com ■ September/October 2015 50 O N T H E S H E L F MARTINI RISERVE SPECIALE Martini has announced a new ver- mouth, Riserva Speciale, offered in two expressions: Rubino ruby red vermouth, and Ambrato honeyed Vermouth di Torino. Martini Riserva Speciale is a celebra- tion of Piemonte, the company says, which begins with sourcing Italian wines from the region, including small parcels of Langhe DOC Nebbiolo and Moscato d'Asti DOCG. The new vermouth variations (each priced around $15) will be available in the U.S. this fall in select markets. $15.00 www.martini.com AMADOR WHISKEY DOUBLE BARREL BOURBON Trinchero Family Estates has released its newest spirit, Amador Whis- key Co. Double Barrel Bourbon. This is a blend of Kentucky bourbons, aged three-to-ten years, before shipment to California and further aging in Napa Valley wine barrels. At 86.8 proof, it has fl avors of vanilla, oak, brown sugar and spice, the company says. It is available in select on- premise locations and retailers nationwide. $40 (750-ml.) www.trincherofamilyestates.com HUDSON WHISKEY NEW SIZES To commemorate its 10th anniversary, Hudson Whiskey will release its Baby Bourbon and Manhattan Rye whiskey varietals in 750-ml. bottles for the fi rst time. The larger-size bottle is a testament to the consumer demand for Hudson Whiskey, the company says. Baby Bourbon was the fi rst release from Hudson Whiskey in a 375-ml. apothecary-inspired bottle to refl ect the small quantities of whiskey its parent company, Tuthilltown Spirits, was distilling. $50 (750-ml.) www.hudsonwhiskey.com MAKER'S MARK CASK STRENGTH Maker's Mark Cask Strength is Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey straight from the barrel, uncut and unaltered. With a proof of approximately 110-115, the bourbon has even more front-of-the-palate fl avors, according to the company, amplifying the familiar taste of Maker's Mark. Maker's Mark Cask Strength is now available nationally for tasting and purchase. $59.99 (750-ml.) www.makersmark.com MYX FUSIONS SANGRIA MYX Beverage has announced another single-serve offering: MYX Fusions Sangria. The company, co-owned by pop superstar Nicki Minaj, expands the single-serve, ready-to-drink wine market with three new blends that combine se- lect premium Spanish wine with natural fruit essences and a touch of sparkling carbonation. Packaged in bright red 187-ml. bottles, the three new sangria fl avors include: Classico, Tropical and Redberries. Their ABV is 5.5%. $8.99-$9.99 (187-ml. four-pack) www.myxfusions.com BROWN JUG BOURBON MAPLE CREAM A. Hardy USA has announced the introduction of its new Brown Jug Bourbon Maple Cream liqueur. The product was inspired by a Brown Maple Bourbon Cocktail, made from all the ingredients left over at the end of a summer vacation, according to creator Dave Racicot. Brown Jug is packaged in old-fashioned brown glass bottles, with an ABV of 17%. $21.99 (750-ml.) www.brownjugspirits.com