Product News

Plantation Original Dark Rum is a blend of rums from Trinidad and Tobago, created by Cognac Ferrand spirits mastermind Alexandre Gabriel. Plantation is available at a suggested retail price of $17.99 per 750-ml. bottle. 

Boyden Valley Winery and Spirits has released Vermont Ice Apple and Maple Crème. The cream liqueurs are made with Boyden Valley's craft-distilled apple brandy and estate-produced maple syrup. Vermont Ice Maple has a suggested retail price of $27.99 and Vermont Ice Apple is priced at $29.99.

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.

Riondo USA has launched two sparkling wines. BLU prosecco has fresh and intense sensations with aromas of pear, peach, wisteria and hints of citrus, the company says. R37 Demi-Sec is a sweet prosecco obtained though the Charmat method and has a nose of ripe apple, apricot and acacia. Both proseccos have a suggested retail price of $13.99 per 750-ml. bottle.

Jägermeister has introduced Jägermeister Spice-its first product extension in the U.S.-which mixes the herbal liqueur with vanilla and cinnamon spices. It will be available in limited quantities for a suggested retail price of $22.99 for a 750-ml. bottle.

Jim Beam has added two new flavors to its Pinnacle Vodka portfolio: Pinnacle Peppermint Bark and Pinnacle Caramel Apple. Both expressions lend themselves to a variety of cocktails, are 70 proof and retail for $12.99 for a 750-ml. bottle.

The new Downton Abbey Wine Collection, inspired by the British period television drama, features two blends from the Bordeaux region of France: Downton Abbey Blanc and Downton Abbey Claret. The wines are available at a suggested retail price of $14.99 per 750-ml. bottle.

Pinnacle vodka has released yet another new flavor: Pinnacle Cinnabon. Parent company Beam partnered with the bakery operator Cinnabon to launch the cinnamon roll-flavored vodka expression. The 70-proof vodka is available for a suggested retail price of $12.99 for a 750-ml. bottle.

Honey liqueur Bärenjäger has introduced two expressions: Bärenjäger Honey & Tea and Bärenjäger Honey & Pear. The new flavors are available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $28.99 for a 750-ml. bottle.

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.