October 2018

Having an existential presence in the vodka and liquor community through the pure design of a crystal skull, Crystal Head Vodka has just launched a premier, one-of-a-kind bottle designed by famed artist John Alexander.

The launch of this limited edition product stems from the company’s celebration of 10 years in business.

The heads and brains of the brand (pun most certainly intended) chatted with a small gaggle of journalists at an exclusive launch party in the art studio of the vibrant and personable John Alexander. While gathered around, the three shared where the idea of the artist series came from, along with the entirety of the brand and how it was executed. Stories behind the design and creative purity fluttered around the room.

Crystal Head Bottle

Co-founder Dan Aykroyd was grinning ear to ear as the discussion of bottle creativity and flawless artistic design from his friend and business partner were shared, as if they were sitting around a campfire telling stories.

The bottle features various John Alexander originals, including his renowned “Dancing on the Water Lilies of Life” piece, which can be found at the Dallas Museum of Art.

“I am thrilled to unite this expressive painting with the unique design of the Crystal Head Vodka bottle to help create the first edition in the Artist Series. This bottle stays true to the signature style of Crystal Head and appeals to spirit drinkers and art lovers alike.”
– John Alexander

John Alexander Artist Series Bottle

The basis of Crystal Head Vodka is pure vodka at heart. The brand is additive-free, made from a creamy (the brand states it as “peaches and cream”) sweet corn, and blended with immaculate Newfoundland water.

“John Alexander is an exceptionally talented artist and has been involved in our creative process from inception. It is only fitting that he design this special edition bottle as we continue to introduce products that push boundaries and create and excitement that our customers gravitate toward.”
– Jonathan Hemi, Managing Partner of Crystal Head Vodka

John Alexander Artist Series Bottle and Packaging

The vodka boasts in notes of sweet vanilla and citrus, leaving a smooth taste from start to finish.

The John Alexander bottle will only be sold for a limited amount of time, as there will only be a total of 4,800 bottles sold in North America. The 750ml bottle is $149.95.

To learn more about Crystal Head Vodka and the new Artist Series, visit CrystalHeadVodka.com.

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He’s internationally known for his life-size, outdoor whale and sea life murals, but for marine artist Wyland, it’s his ‘pirate life’ that’s influencing his latest venture—the launch of his own name-brand rum.

“I’m a pirate. I’ve spent a lot of time diving the Caribbean, testing various rums. It’s a lifestyle brand I created here. Art and rum go together perfectly—even makes my art look better.”
– Wyland, Famed Painter and Conservationist, on His New Ultra-Premium Rum

Sourced, he says, from some of the finest, Caribbean distilleries, and hand-crafted in small batches, the new, silky smooth, 80-proof dark rum is aged eight years and can be enjoyed by itself or slightly chilled. A limited release product, it retails for $69 per 750 ml bottle and features Wyland’s iconic Bruni Italian premium, glass bottles.

Wyland Rum

To test his product, Wyland called upon some heavy-hitters from the music world, he says, including blues legend, Taj Mahal and his family, from the Caribbean, and rap artist, Pitbull, who he’d met on Norwegian Bliss. “He invited me to his house in Key Largo, where we’re neighbors. He was anxious to taste it,” says Wyland.

The new spirit is the first of four planned for distribution, with expansion plans to include vodka, tequila and whisky—each with its own signature, Wyland image, as part of the collection.

To be sold through select retailers in California, Florida and Hawaii, and online, the rum will also be featured on Norwegian Cruise Line, which most recently tapped Wyland to design signature hull artwork for its newest ship, Norwegian Bliss.

Wyland and Norwegian Bliss

“It’s a pleasure to collaborate with Wyland once again, as he has not only been a great partner to our brand, but he is truly a member of the Norwegian family. We are pleased to support his new venture as he embarks on this journey. We look forward to featuring his new rum across our fleet.”
– Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO, Andy Stuart

Wyland’s Artwork on Norwegian Bliss

For Wyland, the art of rum is another way to connect with the more than 500,000 collectors who enjoy his art, others who appreciate the process and drinking experience, as well as something closer to his heart.

“The success I’ve had as an artist not only gives me the opportunity to share my art, but to support the work of my non-profit Wyland Foundation, which is having a global impact in the effort to protect our oceans and waterways.”
– Wyland

For more information, visit Wyland.com.

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Robert Porter, head mixologist at J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona, is putting meaning behind every Manhattan for the month of October.

Robert Porter Mixing

Check out these ready-to-drink Manhattan cocktails using Cocktail Artist Manhattan Mix.

Archangel

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Fino Sherry
• 1 oz. Vya Extra Dry Vermouth
• 1 oz. Cocktail Artist Manhattan Mix
• Orange peel (for Garnish)

Preparation: Stir and strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

Razzel

Ingredients:

• 4 Raspberries (Muddled)
• 1 1/2 oz. Blended Scotch
• 1 oz. Vya Sweet Vermouth
• 1 oz. Cocktail Artist Manhattan Mix
• 3/4 oz. Egg White
• 3/4 oz. Cocktail Artist Lemon Juice
• 1/5 oz. Cocktail Artist Simple Syrup
• dash of Angostura Bitters (to Top)
• Fresh Raspberries (for Garnish)

Preparation: Double shake and double strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with dash of Angostura Bitters and garnish with fresh raspberries.

Vya Allstar

Ingredients:

• Absinthe-Rinsed Chilled Martini Glass
• 1 1/2 oz. London Dry Gin
• 3/4 oz. Vya Whisper Dry Vermouth
• 3/4 oz. Cocktail Artist Manhattan Mix
• dash of Lemon Bitters
• Star Anise (for Garnish)

Preparation: Stir and strain into absinthe-rinsed chilled Martini glass. Garnish with star anise.

Cocktail Artist is shaking up the cocktail mix category with fifteen essential mixes and bar ingredients that are designed in collaboration with award-winning mixologists. The premium products help demystify the art of mixology so that anyone can mix perfectly balanced craft cocktails at home. Cocktail Artist holds itself to a higher quality standard by eliminating high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors, opting instead to use natural fruit juices and flavors along with pure cane sugar and organic blue agave nectar.

You can find all of the mixes and bar ingredients nationwide in Walmart stores, and soon they’ll be in supermarket chains across the country. Cocktail Artist is made in the United States and part of FoodStory Brands, which searches the world to bring thoughtfully curated and accessibly priced food and beverage products to American tables.

To participate in Manhattan Month, visit ManhattanMonth.com. For a full list of Cocktail Artist beverages and more information on the mixologists, visit Cocktail-Artist.com.

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In collaboration with HBO, Diageo is unveiling the new White Walker by Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky and The Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection.

The limited-edition whiskies are inspired by the iconic characters and the creative world of Westeros and beyond and are here to tide fans over during their wait for the eighth and final season.

“Groundbreaking partnerships continue to be a strategic initiative for Diageo as they foster exceptional creative collaboration and help showcase the breadth of our portfolio. We are very proud to have our collection of single malts and Johnnie Walker, the number one scotch whisky brand in the world, collaborate with HBO’s most successful TV franchise to develop these limited-edition offerings for fans to collect and celebrate the final season of Games of Thrones.”
– Dan Sanborn, Senior Vice President, Culture and Partnerships at Diageo

Johnnie Walker White Walker

“We knew there was fan appetite for a Game of Thrones whisky and once we saw Diageo’s vision for a way to collaborate together we knew the idea was perfect and the time was now. From the beginning, they understood that we wanted to create something special, and they’ve accomplished that with both White Walker by Johnnie Walker and the single malt collection. We’re confident fans will enjoy sipping these delicious whiskies as they wait for season eight and beyond.”
– Jeff Peters, Vice President, Licensing & Retail at HBO

The first limited-edition offering available in the realm is White Walker by Johnnie Walker, inspired by the most enigmatic and feared characters on the show—the White Walkers. This blend was created by whisky specialist George Harper alongside the small team of expert blenders at Johnnie Walker. At the heart of this new, innovative blend are single malts from Cardhu and Clynelish—one of Scotland’s most northern distilleries where whiskies have endured long Scottish winters, not dissimilar to the climate north of the wall. This special blend has notes of caramelized sugar and vanilla, fresh red berries with a touch of orchard fruit and is best served chilled—the Night King would have it no other way.

The bottling brings you right to the Frozen North with its icy white and blue design along with the iconic Striding Man now fashioned in armor to fit in among the ranks of the Night King’s forces. Utilizing temperature-sensitive thermochromic ink technology, fans will be reminded that “Winter is Here” from an unexpected graphic icy reveal on the bottle when frozen.

The Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection features eight scotches that are all new to the U.S., and are each paired with one of the iconic Houses of Westeros, as well as the Night’s Watch, giving fans an authentic taste of the Seven Kingdoms and beyond. Diageo’s unparalled diverse range of distilleries in Scotland, much like in Westeros, each have their own unique characteristics and produce a distinctive whisky representative of its local terroir. These similarities were the inspiration behind the collection, drawing an authentic storyline between each House and single malt pairing—from the power of water between both House Tully and The Singleton of Glendullan, to the legendary women behind House Targaryen and Cardhu, or the royal lineage of House Baratheon and Royal Lochnagar and more.

Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection

The expressions are as follows

• Game of Thrones House Tully – Singleton of Glendullan Select; SRP: $29.99 for 750ml; ABV 40%
• Game of Thrones House Stark – Dalwhinnie Winter’s Frost; SRP: $39.99 for 750ml; ABV 43%
• Game of Thrones House Targaryen – Cardhu Gold Reserve; SRP: $39.99 for 750ml; ABV 40%
• Game of Thrones House Lannister – Lagavulin 9 Year Old; SRP: $64.99 for 750ml; ABV 46%
• Game of Thrones The Night’s Watch – Oban Bay Reserve; SRP: $62.99 for 750ml; ABV 43%
• Game of Thrones House Greyjoy – Talisker Select Reserve; SRP: $44.99 for 750ml; ABV 45.8%
• Game of Thrones House Baratheon – Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old; SRP: $64.99 for 750ml; ABV 40%
• Game of Thrones House Tyrell – Clynelish Reserve; SRP: $59.99 for 750ml; ABV 51.2%

White Walker by Johnnie Walker is now available nationwide wherever fine spirits are sold. The Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection will be available nationwide starting November, 2018 wherever fine spirits are sold.

For more information, visit [www.johnniewalker.com] JohnnieWalker.com.

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A distillery rife with history returns to the Hudson Valley with ‘shine, whiskey and other craft spirits.

The last time the stills were full on this patch of land in Pine Plains New York, it was not exactly a legitimate operation. On this date 86 years ago, the FBI raided Harvest Homestead Farm, which at the time was the secret location of a bootlegging operation run by the legendary mobster Dutch Schultz. It was one of the biggest bootlegging outfits on the East Coast. When the Feds finally shut it down at the tail end of prohibition, they found two 2,000 gallon stills and over 10,000 pounds of sugar in the tunnels and bunkers hidden underneath the farm’s bunkhouse. It took 86 years, but the distillery will be back in business this winter, 2018, this time as Dutch’s Spirits, a farm-to-bottle distillery set to lead the local craft spirits renaissance that has turned this region into the Napa Valley of the East Coast.

The first label flowing out of the new (and legal) stills will pay homage to the site’s history. Owner Brendan McAlpine is dusting off one of Schultz’s original concoctions and working to resurrect, and improve upon, a recipe that dates back to 1932.

“It’s not what most people would associate with moonshine. It’s not rocket fuel. It’s very drinkable. It’s great on its own or as a perfect substitute for any cocktail recipe calling for white rum or vodka.”
– Brendan McAlpine

Dutch’s Spirits Distillery

The 80 proof sugar wash is smooth enough to be enjoyed straight up or used in a wide variety of everyday cocktails. The nose bears aromas of cut grass and rich butterscotch. Succulent vanilla and grapefruit notes envelop the mouth and a medley of tropical fruit and maple flavors linger in a pleasantly long and smooth finish.

The Sugar Wash Shine will relaunch in New York in late 2018, with wider distribution throughout the tri-state area to follow in early 2019. Other labels will be released as production ramps up in early 2019, including a gin, bourbon, rye and brandy. All will be made with ingredients from the bounty of the surrounding region.

“When you’re distilling in the Hudson Valley, you never have to look far to find inspiration or great ingredients.”
– Brendan McAlpine

Dutch Schultz Portrait

Dutch’s Spirits distillery will also become a hub for the agri-tourism boom happening throughout the Hudson Valley. A tasting room with a locally sourced, farm to table menu will open in spring 2019, and guests will be able to sample the offerings coming out of the on-site stills along with other NY produced beer, wine and craft spirits. A farm store will sell local products, and guests can tour the bunkers and tunnels throughout the 400 acre property that once housed the bootlegging operation. As the distillery expands, a hotel and event space, as well as a Dutch Schultz/prohibition museum are in the plans.

Bunkers

“People want something that’s connected to history, and a product that celebrates a sense of place, and it’s inspiration of the past plus the distilling techniques of today that make Dutch’s the future of NY State craft spirits.”
– Brendan McAlpine

Bunker Entrances

For more information, visit DutchsSpirits.com.

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The Flavors of Fall with Akashi-Tai Sake.

As a transplant to Florida from New Hampshire, I always miss the change of seasons which is pronounced in New England where it is defined by cooler temperatures and incredible fall foliage. I always wonder how many other transplants in Florida feel the same? Many, I think.

Since I can’t bring the more temperate fall weather from up north, I created a drink that was somewhat reminiscent of a classic New England fall cocktail, but refreshing enough to consume on the pool deck. This low ABV riff on an Old Fashioned is both sweet and floral and can be replicated anywhere.

Akashi Tai Sake Old Fashioned

Akashi-Tai Sake Old Fashioned

Created by Robert Mercier

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Akashi-Tai Plum Sake
• 1/2 oz. Hibiscus Syrup*
• few dashes of Angostura Bitters

Preparation: Build ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled then strain into a rocks glass over a large rock of ice. Garnish with expressed grapefruit, cut and folded to make a flower.

*Hibiscus Syrup

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups of water
• 2 cups dried hibiscus flower

Preparation: Add ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a low boil, simmer for 15 minutes.

Meet Robert Mercier

CHILLED 100 Member, St. Augustine
A New Hampshire native and hockey fanatic, Robert has enjoyed a hospitality career spanning close to two decades. In pursuing his passion for bartending, Robert continually attends seminars and conferences to advance his education. He is an avid tequila fan and hopes to work more closely with tequila at some point in his career.

Robert describes himself as a ‘hospitality first professional’ and as he works in a state that boasts so many options for bartenders, he feels the most important thing he can do is make every guest feel appreciated. He says, “crafting cocktails and experiences that people enjoy are my passion. I am fortunate to have landed in a profession where I can pursue that and have a lot of fun doing it!” But don’t let his focus fool you. Bobby, as his friends refer to him, is always the life of the party and will find a way to make you smile on either side of the bar!

With experience in many facets of the business including bar and beverage program management and cocktail development, he currently tends bar at Highball & Harvest in The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Orlando.

Robert Mercier – Chilled 100 Member, St. Augustine

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Over-Proofed, Yet Balanced Expression Spends Extra Time in American Oak Bourbon Barrels & Delivers a Warm and Layered Finish of Spice and Sweet.

Papa’s Pilar®, the award-winning, premium sipping rum inspired by Ernest Hemingway, will release 2,000 cases of a new 95-proof Bourbon Barrel Finished Dark Rum in select markets. The team of Master Blenders created this limited-edition expression of Papa’s Pilar Dark Rum, which, after solera aging in American Oak bourbon barrels, Port Wine casks, and Spanish Sherry Casks, spent additional time in Bourbon barrels allowing for a complex interaction between rum, and the once used Bourbon-soaked staves.

“In our quest to get rum back to its roots, we further aged Papa’s Pilar Dark rum in bourbon oak barrels, which adds a spicy yet sweet finish on the back of the palate. The flavor is magnitudes more complex and the longer we age, the more the sweetness drops. Each sip reveals a new discovery.”
– Ron Call, Head of Rum Production

Papa’s Pilar Limited Edition Bourbon Barrel Finished Dark Rum

While the brand has previously released Dark rum further aged in Bourbon barrels, this limited-edition boasts a higher proof, a demand coming directly from the markets they service.

“Higher proof is not just on trend—it’s what consumers, bartenders and even distributors are asking for, and with rum, 95 proof is the perfect response. While common with whiskey, not many folks are over-proofing with rum. Prior releases for the 86-proof version of this release have received Double Gold and Gold awards and we’re excited to bring this new higher-proof version to our most valued customers.”
– Bill McGough, Chief Sales Officer, Mahalo Spirits

Papa’s Pilar Dark (flagship) is a bold and complex sipping rum, which is both pot and column distilled and boasts hand-selected rums up to 23 years old, and a long, velvety finish. At 86-proof, it is comprised of rums that are hand-selected from ports-of-call in the Caribbean, Central America and the U.S.A. for their age, character and maturity. While the expression won a “Double Gold” Medal at the 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition upon launching, and in 2015 by The Fifty Best, it has since been named the “Best Rum in America” by the Caribbean Journal three years in a row.

Papa’s Pilar is meant to rekindle a sense of adventure in us all. “Papa” as Ernest Hemingway was known, lived an epic life full of perpetual motion, and Papa’s Pilar was crafted to accompany rum enthusiasts as they sink their teeth into life. Named for his muse and one true constant, Pilar is the vessel that allowed America’s literary giant to reach beyond the shoreline, feast on life and remind us to never be a spectator.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Complex notes of vanilla, coffee beans and honey, with hints of toasted almond
• Taste: Full viscosity and a warm mouthfeel with almond, pecan, and dried apricot balanced with hints of bourbon and oak
• Finish: Growing spice with a smooth sweetness and everlasting length

Papa’s Pilar was developed in conjunction with Ernest Hemingway’s estate. The Hemingway family donates a portion of their profits from Papa’s Pilar Rum to charity. The brand works with local charitable foundations and causes dear to Hemingway and his heirs.

Every aspect of Papa’s Pilar is thoughtful and purposeful. The distinct bottle evokes Papa’s exploits through a form factor reminiscent of an iconic WWII canteen. A special red cap and necker help to distinguish the Bourbon Barrel Finish from the Flagship Dark Rum. The etched compass closure reflects that same sense of adventure on either land or sea. The lion heads represent nobility while the Rooster on the Medallion pays homage to Key West, where Hemingway and his boat Pilar once resided and remain celebrated fixtures within the community.

Papa’s Pilar opened a distillery and experience center in Key West, Florida, in 2017, further honoring Hemingway’s contribution to the classic spirit of the city in which he once lived. The facility is a destination that serves as an innovation hub for the brand and an asset for the city of Key West.

Papa’s Pilar Bourbon Barrel Finished Dark Rum is available beginning this month in select markets, including AZ, CA, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, NV, SC, TN, TX, and WA in 750ml bottles for a suggested retail price of $44.99-$46.99, which varies by market.

For more information, visit PapasPilar.com.

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Ron Barceló has launched its newest seasonal cocktail, Smashing Pumpkins.

 
The cocktail consists of a combination of Ron Barceló Añejo, all spice, pumpkin puree and sprinkle of nutmeg.

Smashing Pumpkins

Smashing Pumpkins 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Barceló Añejo
• 1 oz. All spice
• 1/2 oz. pumpkin puree
• Sprinkle of Nutmeg (for Garnish)

Preparation: Add all ingredients in shaker. Shake vigorously. Pour in a glass over rocks and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg. 

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Handcrafted in Maine, Sebago Lake Distillery Fall Cocktails Embrace the Carefree Lifestyle by the Lake.

Sebago Lake Distillery is serving up delicious fall cocktail recipes that perfectly complement the distillery’s three distinct, handcrafted, 100% pot still rum brands. Each recipe was created to highlight the nuances of the rums and enhance the season’s cool autumn evenings and welcoming get togethers whether at home or out at a favorite bar or restaurant.

Vigorous Pink Daiquiri

Vigorous Pink Daiquiri

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. Sebago Lake Distillery’s Original Rum
• Juice of 1 lime (About 1 oz.)
• 1/2 oz. Grenadine

Preparation: Shake and strain into a chilled up glass for a properly vigorous cocktail.

Spider Island Sling

Spider Island Sling

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Sebago Lake Distillery Spider Island Rum
• 1/2 oz. Cointreau (Triple-Sec Works Too)
• 3 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice (Juice of 1/2 Lime)
• Grenadine for Color (About 1/3 oz.)

Preparation: Shake with ice and strain into a Collins glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry. Add a few cubes from the shaker to your glass if you’re out in the hot sun and there’s a risk of your cocktail getting warm.

SLD Brunch Bomb

SLD Brunch Bomb

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Sebago Lake Distillery KOPI Coffee Rum
• 16 oz. of your favorite Porter or Stout

Preparation: Fill a pint glass with your favorite Porter or Stout. Take a generous swig of the beer to make a little room and to settle your nerves, then add the Rum. Unlike a mimosa, you don’t need to stick your pinky up while you’re drinking your Brunch Bomb, but you certainly can if you’re feeling frisky.

Energized by Maine’s long and storied history of rum production, Sebago Lake Distillery represents the ultimate dream of five long-time friends to establish a rum distillery in the region. The result of the endeavor is a range of unique, high-end rums that embody the team’s passion and the lifestyle of living by the lake where time slows down and fun comes easy.

“Life by the lake is more relaxed and carefree. Our fall cocktail recipes are crafted for enhancing life as it comes, one sip at a time. Sebago Lake Rums are 100% pot distilled in small batches using only the finest, all natural ingredients and each step of the process—mashing, fermenting and distilling—is executed from scratch at the distillery. Every valve is turned by hand and every batch is tasted and refined to perfection to create superior quality rums perfect for sipping lakeside or celebrating with friends when the moment is right.”
– Dan Davis, Co-Founder and Head Distiller

For more information, visit SebagoLakeDistillery.com.

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BACARDÍ Rum created the first mixable rum over 150 years ago and ignited an entire cocktail culture.

Approachable, easy-to-execute cocktails mixed with premium ingredients are not only sophisticated and soulful; they also have a way of bringing people together.

Mix up a Cuarto Presidente, a fun and uplifting cocktail using one of BACARDÍ’s new premium rum expressions and do what moves you.

Cuarto Presidente

Cuarto Presidente

Ingredients:

• 2 parts BACARDÍ Añejo Cuatro Rum
• 3/4 parts Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth
• 1/4 parts Dry Curaçao
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Orange Peel (for Garnish)

Preparation: Stir over ice; strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

BACARDÍ is celebrating the unveiling of its premium rum portfolio, consisting of four new rums: BACARDÍ Añejo Cuatro, BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho, BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Diez, and BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Limitada. The collection reflects the upward trend toward premium spirits consumption, with the pioneering rum company taking the lead in the newly developing category.

Each of the new rums provides its own luxury drinking experience. The youngest, BACARDÍ Añejo Cuatro ($19.99), is aged for a minimum of four years and offers a refreshing flavor profile of vanilla, toasted oak, honey, and clove. BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho ($29.99) is aged for a minimum of eight years and has a velvety body with tastes of butterscotch, nutmeg, and dried apricots. BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Diez ($39.99) is at least 10 years old and a sipping rum characterized by a balance of caramelized vanilla and oak with the fruity flavors of banana, pear, and melon. Last but not least is BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Limitada ($100), a limited release spirit, with a rich and complex taste that’s best enjoyed neat.

For more information, visit Bacardi.com.

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