Laphroaig 18 Year Old
Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc. and Laphroaig Single Islay Malt Scotch will launch of Laphroaig 18 Year Old this fall. The 96-proof Scotch is made in limited quantities each year and will replace Laphroaig 15 Year Old this fall. Its 18-year aging process results in a Scotch with a bright gold color and soft, sweet and spicy Islay peat smoke. The Scotch tastes of a tang of smoke that fades into smooth floral scents, blending into an oaky nuttiness.
For more information, visit www.laphroaig.com.
Absolut Boston
This month, Absolut debuts its third city-inspired flavor, Absolut Boston. The black tea and elderflower vodka offers bartenders and bar patrons an opportunity to shake up the cocktail scene. The bottle design features Boston’s left-field wall and serves as an homage to one of the city’s most iconic monuments and its local sports fanaticism. Absolut will donate $50,000 from sales to the Charles River Conservancy, which is dedicated to the stewardship and renewal of the parklands along the city’s riverbanks.
For more information, visit facebook.com/absolutboston.
Gritty McDuff’s Halloween Ale
Maine craft brewer Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Co.’s Halloween Ale is available until Oct. 31. Gritty’s Haloween Ale is deep amber in color and offers a bold, malty palate and well-rounded hop finish. The hops involved in the brew are Whitbread Goldings, East Kent Goldings and B.C. Kent. Halloween Ale is available on tap and in 6- and 12-packs of 12-ounce and 22-ounce bottles and 5 L mini kegs.
For more information, visit www.grittys.com.
Vita-Mix XL Blender
Vita-Mix Corp. introduces its new XL blender, which features a 4.2 peak horsepower motor and 192-ounce real blending capacity. XL’s design allows for reduced preparation time and increased efficiencies, including the ability to create up to 24 8-ounce servings in a single batch, faster cleanup with a dishwasher-safe container and labor and time savings. XL features a variable speed and pre-programmed time cycles, as well as a pulse function.
For more information, visit www.vitamix.com/XL.