Weekly Catalog Update for 4/27

PLCB spirits catalog changes for the week of April 27th:

Discontinued Products:

• Absolut Los Angeles Vodka 80 Proof 750ML (#07886, One Time, $20.99)
• Benriach Curiositas Peated Speyside Malt 10 Yr 750 ML (#63936, SLO, $67.99)
• Coconut Jack Rum with Dole Pineapple Juice Co Pack 1.75L (#05655, One Time, $19.99)
• Corralejo Anejo Tequil 80 Pf 750 ML (#05049, Closeout, $31.99)
• El Diamante del Cielo Tequila Briefcase 750 ML (#50915, SLO, $68.39)
• Macieira Brandy Portugal 2006 1.0 L (#50263, SLO, $18.89)
• Pernod Absinthe 750ML (#10840, Specialty, $69.99)
• Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Sweet Mash 750ML (#08055, One Time, $89.99)

Moved to Closeout:

• Chalfonte V.S.O.P. Cognac 750 ML (#06285, Closeout, $22.49)
• Chartreuse Green Imp. Liqueur 750 ML (#00619, Closeout, $44.99)
• Felipe II Imp. Brandy 750 ML (#06911, Closeout, $15.99)
• Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur 375 ML (#08511, Closeout, $16.99)
• Grand Marnier Centcinquantenaire 750 ML (#03584, Closeout, $164.99)
• Jelinek Slivovitz Gold 750 ML (#09494, Closeout, $23.69)
• Kahlua Hazelnut Liqueur 750 ML (#09133, Closeout, $19.99)
• Liquore Strega 750 ML (#09612, Closeout, $29.99)
• Maraska Kruskovac Imp. Pear Liqueur 750 ML (#06489, Closeout, $22.99)
• Pearl Pomegranate Vodka 750 ML (#09588, Closeout, $19.99)
• Quintessential Imp. Dry Gin 750 ML (#05151, Closeout, $24.99)
• Speyburn Single Malt Scotch 10 Yrs. 750 ML (#04208, Closeout, $24.99)
• Stolichnaya Strasberi Strwbry. Flav. Imp. Vodka 750 ML (#08724, Closeout, $19.99)
• Stroh Obstler Fruit Brandy 750 ML (#07351, Closeout, $19.99)
• Villa Massa Liquorange Liqueur 750 ML (#09606, Closeout, $22.99)
• White Horse Scotch 750 ML (#04211, Closeout, $14.99)
• Wild Scotsman 15 Yr Vatted Malt Whisky 750 ML (#05779, Closeout, $79.99)
• Wild Turkey Rare Breed Brbn 750ML (#05423, Closeout, $34.99)

The results of this quarter's product review are in this week, and there have been some disappointing cuts—especially Chartreuse and Strega. (But realistically, who ever bought Chartreuse, besides cocktail enthusiasts and goths?)

Felipe II is a solid brandy for the price, and in Pennsylvania it was well-positioned for success after Fundador was delisted. I guess that didn't work out.

We've got two Slivovitz products in stores currently—Maraska Slivovitz (#06567, Regular, $23.99) looks safe for the moment, so hopefully the Jelinek Slivovitz isn't too big of a loss.

The Wild Scotsman Scotch has a bit of a local connection for us here in Pittsburgh, so it's sad to see it go. Wild Scotsman is owned and blended by a fellow named Jeff Topping, who claims to be the only American living in the US who blends his own scotch. Although Jeff lives in Cincinnati, his brother, Drew Topping, owns Piper's Pub which is a great restaurant and bar here in Pittsburgh. Aside from Sunday brunch, the big attraction at Piper's is their collection of scotches, which numbered over 90 last I checked. Anyway, the Wild Scotsman was priced rather high, especially for a new-to-market blended scotch, which probably led to poor sales. It would have a permanent place in my liquor cabinet if it were $20 less.

Relisted:

• Arrow Lime Vodka 750 ML (#61276, SLO, $11.09)
• Jacquin's Creme de Almond 750 ML (#04481, Closeout, $5.99)

New Products:

• El Diamante del Cielo Tequila 3 Btl Pkg 750 ML (#50915, SLO, $61.89)
• Highland Park 18 Yr Old Single Malt Scotch 750ML (#10863, Specialty, $99.99)
• Jim Beam Red Stag Bourbon 1.0 L (#55580, SLO, $23.69)
• Popov Cherry Vodka 750 ML (#64148, SLO, $8.29)
• Popov Grape Vodka 750 ML (#64625, SLO, $8.29)
• Popov Vodka 80 Proof 1.75L (#06156, One Time, $11.99)
• Remy Martin 1989 750 ML (#59405, SLO, $392.89)
• Tribuno Dry Vermouth 750 ML (#56856, SLO, $6.00)

Red Stag is a...unique new product from Jim Beam. It's cherry-flavored bourbon. Really. I would be skeptical, but if John Hansell likes it, it must be good.