OREGON PEAR BRANDY

Big Bottom Distilling released an Oregon Pear Brandy, which is the first of the two fruit brandies set to release in 2015. The Oregon Pear Brandy is 80 proof and retails in Oregon at $44.95 for a 750-ml bottle.

The brandy is made from a blend of Asian pears that were grown and hand-harvested locally from the Willamette Valley. Exhibiting a fresh ripe Asian pear nose, the brandy unveils sweet and earthy characters while finishing with some moderate spice, the company says. Oregon Apple Brandy is set to release later this fall.

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LOURENSFORD “THE DOME” CHARDONNAY

Cape Classics added to its line of premium wines with its Lourensford “The Dome” Chardonnay. Available in New York through MS Walker, and launching in other major markets this spring, “The Dome” joins Cape Classics’ award-winning portfolio of more than 20 brands of South African and French offerings. As the highest peak of South Africa’s Helderberg Mountain, the Dome creates a natural amphitheater where the Lourensford vineyards are situated and served as the inspiration for the new Chardonnay, the company says. The result of the combination of Tukulu soils and this unique microclimate is a full-bodied Chardonnay with a palate of tropical fruit with a caramel, nutty undertone. The 2013 Lourensford “The Dome” Chardonnay is available at a suggested of $19.99.

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VINIQ RUBY

Viniq Ruby, E. & J. Gallo's newest addition to its collection of shimmery liqueurs, is available nationwide. The ruby red liqueur is a fusion of premium vodka, Moscato, natural fruit flavors of strawberry, red berry, and orange citrus with the Viniq shimmer. Viniq Ruby is available in 750-ml and 375-ml bottles for a suggested retail price of $19.99 and $12.99, respectively.

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JACK DANIEL’S SINGLE BARREL BARREL PROOF

The Jack Daniel Distillery announced the nationwide release of the brand’s first-ever barrel strength offering within its Single Barrel Collection, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof. The newest member of the Jack Daniel’s portfolio hit shelves in August and is available across the U.S. Barrel Proof, which ranges from 125 to 140 proof, is the Jack Daniel Distillery’s second offering in the Single Barrel Collection that includes Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select, the company says. Select is a 94-proof single-barrel Tennessee Whiskey with a robust, full-bodied flavor complemented by Jack Daniel’s smooth charcoal-mellowed character. Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof is available for a suggested retail price of $65 for a 750ml bottle.

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