82 Beverage Dynamics • March/April 2015
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ON THE
Shelf
WOODFORD RESERVE
Woodford Reserve has rolled out a new
permanent line extension: Woodford
Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.
Rye has been in development for nearly
ten years under the watchful eye of
Master Distiller Chris Morris. The fi nal
product, which uses a base of 53% rye,
is balanced and subtle, with an empha-
sis on spice. Rye has a SRP of $37.99
for 750ml.
ANCNOC
anCnoc has announced the release of its
1975 Vintage and 18 Year Old. The 1975
single malt was drawn from just three casks,
and only 1,590 bottles will be made available
worldwide. On the palate it has notes of fruit
cake, sticky toffee and seasoned leather.
SRP: $500. The non-chill fi ltered single malt
18 Year Old exhibits oriental spices and
toasted vanilla on the palate. SRP: $105.
AUCHENTOSHAN
Single Malt lowland Scotch brand Auchen-
toshan has introduced American Oak, a
new Scotch matured in fi rst-fi ll ex-Bourbon
casks. With fl avors of vanilla, caramelized,
sugar, coconut and oak spices, the new
spirit is 81.5% ABV. American Oak is avail-
able for a suggested retail price of $39.99
for a 750-ml. bottle.
BALBLAIR
Balblair has announced it vintage lineup for
2015. The 2003 has fl oral notes and hints
of citrus fruits, apricots and honey. SRP:
$70. The 1999 is full bodied on the palate,
sweet and spicy with hints of honey, vanilla
and leather. SRP: $90. The 1990 has notes
of raisins, toffee and honey. SRP: $140. The
1983 has scents of butterscotch, toffee, and/
or fragrant vanilla, and tastes of fresh fruits
and honey. SRP: $330.
MAIBOCK
Gordon Biersch Brewing
Company's seasonal
Maibock is available now
in stores, through April.
The malty, German-style
lager gets its fl avor from
heavy doses of dark roasted
caramel malt. It has an ABV
of 7.3%. Six packs range
in price between $8.99 and
$9.99.
SKINNYGIRL
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).
INNIS & GUNN
Due to demand, Innis & Gunn
has release its Irish Whiskey
Aged Stout (7.4% ABV) in
advance of St. Patrick's Day.
The dark chocolate and coffee
fl avors from the stout blend
with the honeyed spice of the
whiskey and the vanilla from
the oak. The stout is available
in a four-pack (SRP: $9.99)
and in keg (SRP: $6-$7 for a
12 oz. pour).