Suntory’s Japanese Whisky Coming to the U.S.
Beam Suntory has announced plans to bring its Japanese whiskies to the U.S. market beginning next month. New brands include Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki Japanese whisky.
Transcendent Napa Valley
Black Stallion Estate Winery has released Transcendent Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a limited production, reserve 2010. The new Transcendent wine is a blend of 89 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 11 percent Merlot.
Irish Spirits Express
All aboard. The Irish spirits segment is following many different tracks. For years, the big story out of Ireland has been the double-digit increases in the whiskey category. That phenomenal growth shows no signs of slowing down, agree all the major players. That momentum has spurred many new developments, including a new major player, distillery expansions, tourism, additional expressions, packaging changes, re-launches, and even a new category of liquid.
The Sophisticated Spirit
Once a celebrated spirit, always a celebrated spirit. Scotch whisky reemerges with high-end expressions that appeal to the next generation of enthusiasts.
The Year’s Best Wines
Based upon wine reviews from StateWays' sister publication Beverage Dynamics, here is a list of some of the top wines cited by retailers and sommeliers.
Dead Bolt White Winemakers Blend
Pernod Ricard USA has introduced Dead Bolt White Winemakers Blend, which is led by chardonnay and features chenin blanc. It is available nationally at a recommended retail price point of $15.99.
Campo Viejo Garnacha
Pernod Ricard's Campo Viejo has released a 2012 Garnacha, the winery's first 100% Garnacha wine. The wine is available nationally for a suggested retail price of $12.
Napa’s Neighbor Lake County Gains Respect
The past 10 years have been a time of resurgence and regrowth for California's Lake County. Some believe the region has the potential to produce some good, and reasonably priced Cabernet.
Beefeater Burrough’s Reserve
Pernod Ricard USA recently announced the U.S. availability of Beefeater Burrough's Reserve. The small-batch offering is finished in rare oak barrels, which lend subtle characteristics of the oak and residual flavors, the company says. Burrough's Reserve has a suggested retail price of $70 for a 750-ml. bottle.
Paddy Whiskey Devil’s Apple and Bee Sting
Paddy Whiskey, a 233-year-old authentic Irish whiskey brand owned by Pernod Ricard USA, introduced two new flavored whiskey blends to its portfolio: Devil's Apple and Bee Sting. The whiskies retail for a suggested price of $21.99 for a 750-ml. bottle.
