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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 50 Diageo has announced its new single grain Scotch whisky, Haig Club. Developed in partnership 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 butterscotch-smooth tropical fruit and spicy backing harmonies. Chivas Regal has introduced Chivas Regal Extra, its fi rst new global expression since 2007. Chivas Regal Extra is a selection of whiskies matured in Oloroso sherry casks with Chivas malts, creating a fruity, sweet nose with notes of pears, toffee and ginger, according to the company. Maestro Dobel Tequila has announced three newly released 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. 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. 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. Single Malt lowland Scotch brand Auchentoshan 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 available for a suggested retail price of $39.99 for a 750-ml. bottle. UV Vodka has announced their latest fl avor: ruby red grapefruit. This mixable spirit is a balance between tangy and sweet. Ruby Red Grapefruit is made with all natural fl avors and real grapefruit juice. The new fl avor hits shelves nationally this month, with a SRP of $12.99 for a one liter bottle and $11.99 for a 750 mL bottle. 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.