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57 StateWays ■ www.stateways.com ■ May/June 2015 O N T H E S H E L F O N T H E S H E L F New Bird Dog Flavors Bird Dog Whis- key has released two new fl avors – Apple and Choc- olate. Bottled at 80 proof, Bird Dog Apple and Chocolate whis- keys are priced at $19.99 a 750 ml and are available na- tionwide. Bird Dog Apple Whiskey delivers juicy apple fl avor and fi nishes with a sweet, warm zest. Bird Dog Chocolate Fla- vored Whiskey possesses a rich chocolate aroma. Maraschino Liqueur Lucas Bols has announced the American launch of Bols Maraschino Liqueur. Bols Maraschino comes in a 750 ml bot- tle and retails for $17.99 with 24% ABV. The product is now available in both on- and off-premise channels across the U.S. The Mara- schino fl avor fi rst became popular in 18th century Europe. Jack Fire The Jack Dan- iel Distillery has announced the nationwide release of its hot cinnamon spirit, Jack Daniel's Ten- nessee 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 Tennes- see Whiskey with a hot cinnamon spice liqueur. Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire will be available at 70 proof. The product will be priced in line with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey. Grand Macnish Six Cask Edition M.S. Walker, Inc. and MacDuff Interna- tional have announced the exclusive U.S. release of Grand Macnish Six Cask Edition Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. Imported from Scotland, Grand Macnish Six Cask Edi- tion 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 bottle. The SRP is $36.99 for a 750 ml bottle. Patrón Extra Añejo 7 Años Patrón Spirits has unveiled Patrón Extra Añejo 7 Años, the oldest tequila the brand has ever produced. To com- memorate the exclusivity of this tequila, Patrón Extra Añejo 7 Años is presented in a replica of the fi rst handblown glass Patrón bottle, made from the original mold. The bottle is fi nished with the original Patrón glass stop- per, 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. "Glory" Irish Poitín M.S. Walker has released West Cork Dis- tillers' "Glory" Irish Poitín into the Irish Whis- key category. West Cork Distillers uses fresh, local ingredients of barley, beet sugar and Irish spring water and distills Glory Irish Poitín using a classic copper pot still method. In cocktails, served neat or on the rocks, "Glory" Irish Poitín is an alterna- tive to other white spirits. "Glory" is available for a suggested retail price of $24.99 for a 750 ml. bottle. Hornitos Spiced Honey Tequila Hornitos Tequila has introduced Hornitos Spiced Honey, which features 100 per- cent blue agave Hornitos Plata Tequila infused with natural honey fl avor and a special spice blend. Hor- nitos Spiced Honey serves up a touch of fl oral honey, vanilla and a lingering spice fi nish. The warm, spicy and caramel notes of honey paired with a spice blend provide balance to the citrusy, peppery and earthy notes found in tequila. Hornitos Spiced Honey is 70 proof and is currently available in 750 ml and 1 L, with a suggested retail price of $19.99 per 750 ml bottle. Lourensford "The Dome" Chardonnay Cape Classics has intro- duced Lourensford "The Dome" Chardon- nay. Now available through MS Walker, "The Dome" joins Cape Classics' portfolio of over 20 brands of South African and French offerings. The highest peak of South Africa's Hel- derberg Mountain, The Dome serves as the inspiration behind this chardonnay, and over- looks the valley below, where the vines grow in close proximity to the Lourens River at 656 feet above sea level. The 2013 Lou- rensford "The Dome" Chardonnay is avail- able at a suggested retail price of $19.99. Apple and Choc-

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