January 2011 Archives

Hold tight kids, there are just shy of 200 updated products below. 150+ items were discontinued, and as you're reading the list, please keep in mind the following:

Check the bottle size. Many non-standard bottle sizes were discontinued due to poor sales, but the PLCB has no intention of discontinuing the 750 ML size of the spirit.

Don't panic when you see the Antique Collection. I wrote a separate post about this a few days ago.

Not all delistings are the PLCB's fault. Some of the items were discontinued by the producer or importer, or were pulled at the request of the distributor. I'll comment on several of these below.

I've highlighted in bold spirits which we are actually losing from shelves entirely. In all other cases, the spirit will continue to be available in a different bottle size or under a different product code. Also, a number of the products in bold should be available by SLO in the future.

PLCB spirits catalog changes for the week of January 24th:

In-store products moved to closeout:
  • 1800 Select Silver Tequila 750 ML (#005844, Regular, $29.99)
  • 360 Vodka 750 ML (#006477, Regular, $19.99)
  • 42 Below Vodka 750 ML (#005130, Regular, $19.99)
  • 99 Grapes Schnapps 750 ML (#003430, Regular, $14.99)
  • Absolut Mandrin Flav. Imp. Vodka 375 ML (#005528, Regular, $11.99)
  • Admiral Nelson Spiced Rum 70 Pf 375 ML (#005908, Regular, $6.99)
  • Alize Gold Passion Imp. Prepared Cocktail 375 ML (#006050, Regular, $11.49)
  • Alize Red Passion Imp. Prepared Cocktail 375 ML (#005271, Regular, $11.49)
  • Ardmore 9 Year Single Malt Scotch 750 ML (#004725, Regular, $38.99)
  • Bacardi Grand Melon Watermelon Rum 1.75 L (#008989, Regular, $28.99)
  • Bailey's Irish Cream Chocolate Mint 750 ML (#005942, Regular, $23.99)
  • Baileys Irish Cream Coffee Liqueur 750 ML (#006077, Regular, $23.99)
  • Baker's Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750 ML (#003165, Regular, $39.99)
  • Belvedere Black Raspberry Vodka 750 ML (#008419, Regular, $30.99)
  • Berentzen Imp. Appel Liqueur 750 ML (#004024, Regular, $15.99)
  • Berentzen Pear Liqueur 750 ML (#003329, Regular, $14.99)
  • Blue Ice American Potato Vodka 750 ML (#005276, Regular, $16.99)
  • Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey 1.75 L (#008281, Regular, $49.99)
  • Bushmills Irish Whiskey 1 L (#009856, Outlet, $23.99)
  • Cabo Uno Tequila 750 ML (#009776, Limit Dist, $119.99)
  • Canadian Club Canadian Whiskey 50 ML (#005069, Regular, $1.69)
  • Canadian Mist Canadian Whiskey PET 750 ML (#006902, Regular, $9.99)
  • Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Citrus Mojito 1.75 L (#004621, Regular, $19.99)
  • Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Key Lime 750 ML (#006091, Regular, $14.99)
  • Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Mango Mojito 1.75 L (#008373, Regular, $17.99)
  • Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Pineapple Puerto Rico Rum 1.75 L (#009007, Regular, $27.99)
  • Captain Morgan's Private Stock P. R. Rum 1.75 L (#007190, Regular, $44.99)
  • Captain Morgan's Tattoo P. R. Rum 1.75 L (#009018, Regular, $31.99)
  • Caravella Limoncello Liqueur 375 ML (#006662, Regular, $12.99)
  • Cask Cream Chocolate Temptation 750 ML (#009076, Regular, $12.99)
  • Cazadores Tequila Anejo 750 ML (#009441, Regular, $39.99)
  • Clear Spring Grain Alcohol 1.75 L (#007968, Regular, $29.89)
  • Cointreau Noir Orange Liqueur 750 ML (#010841, Limit Dist, $59.99)
  • Corralejo Blanco Tequila 750 ML (#007101, Regular, $32.99)
  • Courvoisier Cognac VS 1 L (#006344, Outlet, $29.99)
  • Courvoisier Exclusif Cognac 750 ML (#006467, Regular, $39.99)
  • Courvoisier V. S. Cognac 50 ML (#005055, Regular, $2.99)
  • Courvoisier V. S. Cognac 200 ML (#007848, Regular, $8.99)
  • Courvoisier XO Cognac 750 ML (#001133, Regular, $134.99)
  • Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey Special Reserve 375 ML (#008075, Regular, $21.99)
  • Cruzan Aged Dark Rum 1.75 L (#006313, Regular, $23.99)
  • Cruzan Aged Light Rum 1.75 L (#006327, Regular, $23.99)
  • Cruzan Rum Virgin Islands Single Barrel 750 ML (#009190, Regular, $29.99)
  • Daily's Ready To Drink Single Serve Cosmopolitan 237 ML (#006192, Regular, $4.99)
  • Daily's Ready To Drink Single Serve Margarita 237 ML (#006204, Regular, $4.99)
  • Dailys Ready To Drink Bag In Box Mojito 1.75 L (#007106, Regular, $10.99)
  • Dailys Strawberry Daiquiri Ready To Drink Frozen Pouch 1.18 L (#007117, Regular, $8.99)
  • Danny Devito's Limoncello 750 ML (#007016, Regular, $22.99)
  • DeKuyper Alabama Slammer 750 ML (#006357, Regular, $10.99)
  • DeKuyper Berry Fusion Pucker Sweet Sour Schnapps 750 ML (#009293, Regular, $10.99)
  • DeKuyper Kamikaze 750 ML (#006184, Regular, $10.99)
  • DeKuyper Peachtree 50 ML (#004644, Regular, $1.79)
  • DeKuyper Peachtree-Round 375 ML (#005420, Regular, $5.99)
  • DeKuyper Pomegranate Schnapps 750 ML (#007160, Regular, $9.99)
  • DeKuyper Red Headed 750 ML (#006187, Regular, $10.99)
  • DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker Sweet Sour Schnapps 375 ML (#009067, Regular, $5.99)
  • DeKuyper Washington Apple 750 ML (#006213, Regular, $10.99)
  • Denaka Imp. Vodka 750 ML (#007568, Regular, $11.99)
  • Dr. McGillicuddy's Imp. French Kiss Schnapps 750 ML (#008586, Regular, $15.99)
  • Dr. McGillicuddy's Lemon Drop 750 ML (#006960, Regular, $15.99)
  • Eagle Straight Bourbon Whiskey Rare 17 Years Old 750 ML (#006803, Limit Dist, $59.99)
  • Ed Hardy Vodka 1 L (#003172, Regular, $36.99)
  • Elijah Craig Str Brbn 1.75 L (#008667, Regular, $39.99)
  • Ezra Brooks Whiskey Single Barrel Special Reserve 750 ML (#009590, Limit Dist, $24.99)
  • Feckin Irish Whiskey 750 ML (#004937, Regular, $19.99)
  • Feckin Spiced Irish Whiskey 750 ML (#003442, Regular, $19.99)
  • Finlandia Tangerine Vodka 750 ML (#006407, Regular, $18.99)
  • Firefly Lemon Tea Vodka 750 ML (#009363, Regular, $19.99)
  • Firefly Mint Tea Vodka 750 ML (#009368, Regular, $19.99)
  • Firefly Peach Tea Vodka 750 ML (#009374, Regular, $19.99)
  • Firefly Raspberry Tea Vodka 750 ML (#009376, Regular, $19.99)
  • Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon 750 ML (#003225, Regular, $18.99)
  • Frangelico Imp. Hazelnut Liqueur 50 ML (#004645, Regular, $2.39)
  • Frapin Chateau de Fontpinot Cognac XO 750 ML (#006822, Regular, $89.99)
  • George T Stagg Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750 ML (#006804, Limit Dist, $59.99)
  • Glenrothes Select Res Sm Scotch 750 ML (#004947, Regular, $44.99)
  • Grey Goose Vodka L'Orange 1 L (#004387, Outlet, $32.99)
  • Grey Goose Vodka Le Citron 1 L (#004438, Outlet, $32.99)
  • Harlem Kruiden Liqueur 750 ML (#003100, Regular, $19.99)
  • Hennessy Cognac VSOP 50 ML (#006532, Regular, $3.99)
  • Herbsaint Original 100pf 750 ML (#003429, Regular, $34.99)
  • Ice Box Manhattan Cocktail 1.75 L (#007642, Regular, $12.99)
  • J and B Scotch Rare 50 ML (#005112, Regular, $2.99)
  • Jacquin's Gold Rum 375 ML (#004976, Regular, $5.49)
  • Jacquin's Vodka Royale 750 ML (#006800, Outlet, $5.99)
  • Jose Cuervo Tradicional Tequila 1.75 L (#006106, Regular, $54.99)
  • Kahlua Mudslide Cocktail 800 ML (#007844, Regular, $6.99)
  • Kahlua White Russian Cocktail 800 ML (#004420, Regular, $6.99)
  • Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon 50 ML (#006369, Regular, $2.99)
  • Koenig Idaho Potato Vodka 750 ML (#004572, Regular, $19.99)
  • Kubler Absinthe Swiss Superieure 1 L (#010800, Regular, $59.99)
  • Lucid Absinthe Superieure 750 ML (#010806, Regular, $64.99)
  • Maker's Mark Straight Bourbon 50 ML (#006283, Regular, $2.99)
  • Marani Premium Vodka 750 ML (#003135, Regular, $26.99)
  • Marti Mojito Imp. Rum Liqueur 750 ML (#008146, Limit Dist, $17.99)
  • Monogram Diluted Blend Wky 1.75 L (#004917, Regular, $11.99)
  • Navan Cognac 750 ML (#009647, Regular, $34.99)
  • O'Mara's Irish Country Cream 1.5 L (#009673, Regular, $16.99)
  • Old Crow Reserve Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 86pf 750 ML (#003370, Regular, $9.99)
  • Original Bartenders Mango Magic Cocktail 1.75 L (#003297, Regular, $11.99)
  • Pappy Van Winkle's Whiskey 20 Years Old Family Reserve 750 ML (#009532, Limit Dist, $89.99)
  • Passport Scotch PET Bottle 1.75 L (#004281, Regular, $23.99)
  • Patron Tequila Anejo 1.75 L (#004971, Regular, $124.99)
  • Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy 200 ML (#007272, Regular, $3.99)
  • Pearl Plum Flavored Vodka 750 ML (#006304, Regular, $13.99)
  • Penderyn Whiskey Welsh Single Malt 750 ML (#005460, Limit Dist, $70.99)
  • Pinnacle Banana Vodka 750 ML (#005538, Regular, $13.99)
  • Pinnacle Blueberry Vodka 750 ML (#007482, Regular, $13.99)
  • Pinnacle Le Double Espresso Vodka 750 ML (#007507, Regular, $13.99)
  • Rain Organics Cucumber Lime Vodka 750 ML (#004309, Regular, $19.99)
  • Rain Organics Honey Mango Melon Vodka 750 ML (#006995, Regular, $19.99)
  • Rain Organics Red Grape Hibiscus Vodka 750 ML (#006976, Regular, $19.99)
  • Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum 375 ML (#008606, Regular, $8.99)
  • Sauza Strawberry Cocktail Cube 1.75 L (#003169, Regular, $14.99)
  • Sauza Tequila Conmemorativo 750 ML (#007834, Regular, $19.99)
  • Sauza Tequila Extra Gold 1 L (#006959, Outlet, $18.99)
  • Sauza Tres Generaciones Tequila Plata 750 ML (#006383, Regular, $39.99)
  • Sazerac Rye Straight Bourbon 18 Years Old 750 ML (#006816, Limit Dist, $59.99)
  • Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 6 Years Old 750 ML (#009567, Limit Dist, $25.99)
  • Seagram's Apple Twisted Gin 70pf 750 ML (#004984, Regular, $12.99)
  • Seagram's Ex Dry Gin - PET Bottle 750 ML (#004606, Regular, $12.99)
  • Seagram's Grape Twisted Gin 70pf 750 ML (#003422, Regular, $12.99)
  • Seagrams Wild Grape Vodka 1.75 L (#007484, Regular, $21.99)
  • Skyy Infusion Ginger Vodka 70pf 750 ML (#003450, Regular, $15.99)
  • Skyy Vodka 50 ML (#005968, Regular, $1.99)
  • Smirnoff Blubry Twist Vodka 70pf 1.75 L (#004579, Regular, $22.99)
  • Smirnoff Lime Twist Vodka 1.75 L (#008405, Regular, $25.99)
  • Smirnoff Melon Fusion Twist Vodka 750 ML (#004656, Regular, $14.99)
  • Smirnoff Pear Twist Vodka 750 ML (#008412, Regular, $14.99)
  • Smirnoff Vodka 1.75 L (#006119, Regular, $27.99)
  • Smirnoff Vodka Orange Twist 1 L (#004046, Outlet, $16.99)
  • Smirnoff Vodka Vanilla Twist 1 L (#004075, Outlet, $16.99)
  • Sobieski Cytron Imported Polish Vodka 750 ML (#006222, Regular, $11.99)
  • Sobieski Vanilia Imported Polish Vodka 750 ML (#006303, Regular, $11.99)
  • Southern Comfort - 200 ML (#007316, Regular, $6.49)
  • Southern Comfort - 70 Proof - PET 750 ML (#008070, Regular, $16.99)
  • Stolichnaya Elit Vodka 80pf 750 ML (#009629, Regular, $59.99)
  • Stolichnaya Gala Applik 750 ML (#003104, Regular, $20.99)
  • Stolichnaya Peachik Peach Flav. Imp. Vodka 750 ML (#009126, Regular, $20.99)
  • Superia Russian Vodka 750 ML (#005561, Regular, $13.99)
  • Superia Russian Vodka 1.75 L (#005546, Regular, $24.99)
  • Svedka Raspberry Vodka 750 ML (#005159, Regular, $13.99)
  • Sweet Carolina Mint Tea Vodka 750 ML (#009712, Regular, $13.99)
  • Thomas Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 750 ML (#009458, Limit Dist, $59.99)
  • Three Olives Cherry Flavored Vodka 375 ML (#008741, Regular, $9.99)
  • Three Olives Grape Flavored Vodka 375 ML (#008742, Regular, $9.99)
  • Trader Vics Private Selection Rum Spiced 1.75 L (#005431, Regular, $19.99)
  • UV Grape Vodka 750 ML (#005466, Regular, $9.99)
  • Van Winkle Whiskey 12 Years Old Special Reserve 750 ML (#009530, Limit Dist, $49.99)
  • Vikingfjord Vodka 1.75 L (#007494, Regular, $24.99)
  • Vincent Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Flavored Vodka 750 ML (#008911, Regular, $21.99)
  • Vincent Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka 750 ML (#005118, Regular, $21.99)
  • Wild Turkey Bourbon Rare Breed 50 ML (#007460, Regular, $3.09)
  • William Larue Weller Bourbon 750 ML (#005480, Limit Dist, $59.99)
  • Windsor Canadian Whiskey Supreme 50 ML (#008572, Regular, $1.49)
  • X-Rated Liqueur 375 ML (#007356, Regular, $13.99)
  • Yukon Jack Canadian Liqueur 1 L (#006336, Outlet, $19.99)
  • Zyr Russian Vodka 750 ML (#006469, Regular, $27.99)
That wasn't so bad, was it? We're only losing about 85 spirits from shelves, and the bulk of those nobody will shed a tear for. In a long-overdue move, the PLCB took an ax to their vodkas and well spirits, clearing space in stores for more interesting products.

As I mentioned above, many of the Buffalo Trace whiskeys are having their existing codes closed out and will be brought back under a different code. Also, Elijah Craig 12yr and Wild Turkey Rare Breed are being closed out under their existing, non-standard bottle size and they'll be coming back to the regular selection in the standard 750 ML package.

Several of the products above were pulled at the request of the distributor. Danny Devito's Limoncello is being discontinued by the producer, as are Clear Spring Grain Alcohol and Old Crow Reserve. (No smart comments about the Old Crow Reserve, please. I'm sure Beam lost a pile of money on it.)

Berentzen Apfelschnapps and Pear Liqueur have been, well, inexplicably unavailable from the importer for the better part of a year, with no promise there will ever be more. The PLCB had no choice but to delist them. It's sad, because they are delicious.

All of DeKuyper's RTDs were pulled because the vast majority of sales were to licensees. They'll be available by SLO, of course, so there was no point in wasting the shelf space on them.

Kubler, Lucid, and Herbsaint Original Formula are being discontinued because it appears the absinthe fad is over. Grande Absente and Vieux Carre will continue to be available as the only two absinthes on shelves, as they each outsell Kubler and Lucid put together. Pernod Absinthe and St. George will continue to be available in the online store as well.

Four Roses Yellow Label was pulled for poor sales, which is a shame, because interest in the brand is growing nationally. Fortunately, Four Roses Single Barrel should be showing up on specialty shelves any day, and there's a chance Four Roses Small Batch will be making an appearance in the online store.

The delisting of Cruzan Single Barrel breaks my heart, because it's an exceptional spirit for an exceptional price. BTI gave it the second-highest score they've ever given to a rum, and it's on many rum aficionados' top-10 lists. Unfortunately, Beam practically keeps it a secret--it's never promoted, and their sales staff won't tell you about it unless you ask. As a result, it sold barely over 100 cases a year in all of PA. Hopefully we'll be able to get this stuff back into specialty stores or the online store.

Leave a comment if there's anything in the list you're sad to see go. There may be a chance we can bring it back in the online store.

Delisted SLO products:
  • Bracero Reposado Tequila 750 ML (#069790, SLO, $19.89)
  • Brugal Rum White 1 L (#066928, SLO, $16.89)
  • Bushmills 1608 750 ML (#056652, SLO, $49.99)
  • El Conde Azul Tequila Anejo 750 ML (#056852, SLO, $84.99)
  • Four Roses 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Single Barrel 750 ML (#503274, SLO, $78.89)
  • Fris Vodka Apple Skandia 750 ML (#071544, SLO, $7.19)
  • Jewel of Russia Classic Vodka 1 L (#077316, SLO, $36.19)
  • Marie Brizzard Apry 750 ML (#065550, SLO, $22.29)
  • Nonino Grappa Lo Chardonnay 375 ML (#056553, SLO, $19.19)
  • Old Forester 750 ML (#067391, SLO, $17.49)
  • Ramazzotti Amaro 750 ML (#065449, SLO, $22.29)
  • Villa Zarri Italian Brandy 750 ML (#057965, SLO, $84.99)
Ramazzotti is supposed to be coming to specialty store shelves any day now. I hope to see it soon--it's been out of stock online for a while and I'm running low.

New SLO products:
  • After Shock Liqueur 1 L (#508523, SLO, $20.69)
  • Auchentoshen Single Malt 18 Year 750 ML (#508706, SLO, $128.79)

Don't Panic!!

| 1 Comment
Yesterday the PLCB started enacting the delisting recommendations approved by the Board in December, so 150+ items were changed to "close-out" status in the last two days. (Don't worry, the bulk of the damage was to vodkas, low-end cordials, and non-regular bottle sizes. I'll post the full list over the weekend as usual.)

As of this morning, you might notice that the most highly sought-after whiskeys from Buffalo Trace, including Van Winkle, Sazerac 6yr Rye, and the entire Antique Collection are now on close-out. DO NOT PANIC. WE ARE NOT LOSING A SINGLE BOTTLE OF OUR FUTURE ALLOCATIONS OF THESE PRODUCTS. The reason these codes are being closed out is that their current listing status encourages stores to keep shelf space available for the products year-round, even though most of them get bought up within weeks of hitting stores.

The new way these products will be listed is as a "one-time buy". When we get our annual allocation of Antique Collection or our twice-annual allocation of baby Saz, a one-time code will be entered into the system, so that stores will know they should reclaim the shelf space once they sell out of their first and only shipment. It's purely a logistical thing.

There's some good news for these products, too--Buffalo Trace has agreed to increase our allotment of these allocated whiskeys, although we don't know by how much yet. In addition, the PLCB will be experimenting with new avenues of getting future Antique Collection releases to customers to try and cut down on the hoarding and trafficking that has become common in the past few years. That's something to look forward to!
Today's post is the 100th post at the PLCB Users Group. A round of whiskey for everyone!

PLCB spirits catalog changes for the weeks of January 10th and 17th:

New in-store and online products:
  • Courvoisier Cognac VS with 50 ML of VSOP 750 ML (#009564, One Time, $22.99)
  • Felipe II Brandy 80 Proof Spain 750 ML (#030564, Online, $12.99)
  • Stolichnaya Ohranj Vodka 750 ML (#003060, Regular, $20.99)
Felipe II, which was closed out of the regular selection in April of 2009, is now available through the online store. It's not amazing, but it's pretty good for the money. Certainly the lowest-priced Brandy de Jerez you're going to find.

In-store products moved to closeout:
  • Stolichnaya Ohranj Orange Flav. Imp. Vodka 750 ML (#007188, Regular, $20.99)
For logistical reasons, Stoli Ohranj was moved to code #3060, which was formerly used by Stoli Ohranj Playboy Edition, a one-time buy. The old Stoli Ohranj code, #7188, was discontinued.

Delisted SLO products:
  • Poli Dist Po Moscato di Poli Con Tubo 750 ML (#058933, SLO, $61.99)
In case you're wondering, "con tubo" doesn't signify anything special--it means the bottle is packaged in a cardboard or metal tube. It just sounds fancy because it's Italian.

Reactivated SLO products:
  • Buchanan 12 Yr 750 ML (#057666, SLO, $24.99)
  • Montecristo Rum 12yr 750 ML (#064065, SLO, $42.99)
  • Rothman Winters Liqueurs Creme de Violette 750 ML (#064407, SLO, $23.99)

New SLO products:
  • Armorik Breton Single Malt Whisky 750 ML (#508583, SLO, $62.89)
  • Cabo Wabo Blanco 375 ML (#508514, SLO, $24.39)
  • Cabo Wabo Reposado 375 ML (#508515, SLO, $26.69)
  • Citadelle Wheat Gin 750 ML (#508408, SLO, $29.99)
  • Coruba Mango Rum 1 L (#508687, SLO, $16.59)
  • Coruba Spiced Rum 1 L (#508686, SLO, $16.59)
  • Effen Vodka 375 ML (#508513, SLO, $14.79)
  • Pearl Vodka 375 ML (#508516, SLO, $20.59)
  • Trader Vics Macadamia Nut Liqueur 53 Pf 750 ML (#508426, SLO, $20.79)
  • Van Gogh Espresso Flavored Vodka 750 ML (#508454, SLO, $21.99)
  • Van Gogh Pineapple Flavored Vodka 750 ML (#508455, SLO, $21.99)
Coruba is a dark Jamaican rum made by J. Wray & Nephew, who also make Appleton. It was available in PA until a few years ago when it was delisted, and Capital has never put it up for SLO. PA tiki enthusiasts would kill to be able to buy it again, since it's much more "mixable" than that other dark Jamaican rum, which too easily dominates drinks with its aggressive flavors.

Last year, J. Wray decided to expand the Coruba line with some flavors and a spiced rum, which is interesting because all of the new flavors use a light rum as a base, totally unlike the original Coruba. They've received mediocre reviews (f.e. see DrinkHacker), so it's a little frustrating that the original Coruba isn't available in PA but these new flavors are.
I hope you all enjoyed your holidays!

Very few changes occur in the catalog this time of year, so I've compressed three weeks of updates into one post. As you can see, there wasn't much excitement.

New in-store and online products:
  • Marie Duffau Hors D'Age 12 Year Old Armagnac 750 ML (#030951, Limit Dist, $49.99)
This joins younger sibling Marie Duffau Napoleon to bring the number of armagnacs on PA shelves to a grand total of two. Fortunately, these two expressions are excellent examples of the category.

Delisted SLO products:
  • Bambu Rum 750 ML (#052569, SLO, $24.99)
  • Bruichladdich Islay Sm Scotch Oloroso 750 ML (#051536, SLO, $108.99)
  • Citadelle Gin 750 ML (#504710, SLO, $21.99)
  • DeKuyper Thrilla Vanilla 1 L (#503840, SLO, $11.69)
  • Deuces Wild Gin 1.75 L (#057604, SLO, $9.29)
  • Four Roses Bourbon 750 ML (#041223, SLO, $20.89)
  • George Dickel 8 750 ML (#064246, SLO, $11.99)
  • Goslings Reserve Rum 750 ML (#041804, SLO, $59.19)
  • Hound Dog Sweet Tea 1 L (#063856, SLO, $16.59)
  • Jewel of Russia Bry Infusion 1 L (#077315, SLO, $27.79)
  • Knappouge Irish Single Malt 750 ML (#055006, SLO, $40.69)
  • Lemon Hart Rum 750 ML (#063719, SLO, $26.49)
  • Leroux Creme de Menthe Green 1 L (#068979, SLO, $6.59)
  • Margaritaville Rum Silver 1 L (#502540, SLO, $25.79)
  • Martell XO Cognac 750 ML (#051636, SLO, $151.09)
  • McCormick Triple Sec 1 L (#054591, SLO, $5.09)
  • Mi Abuela Coquito 375 ML (#059322, SLO, $12.99)
  • Mi Abuela Coquito 750 ML (#060326, SLO, $19.99)
  • Montecristo Rum 12yr 750 ML (#064065, SLO, $42.99)
  • Nonino Grappa Vign Merlot 750 ML (#505468, SLO, $49.19)
  • Villa Massa Limoncello Cream 750 ML (#504446, SLO, $34.99)
Sadly the current Citadelle Gin code was pulled from SLO to be brought back later at a much higher price. I love the stuff, but I don't know if it's $30 good.

Lemon Hart 151 is, to my understanding, on order from Southern to be carried in the new specialty spirits stores. Which is interesting, because Lemon Hart 151 hasn't been made or imported in years, ever since Pernod Ricard decided to dump the brand. I suspect they quoted the 50-60 cases to the PLCB expecting to pull in old stock from their operations in other states. I'll believe it when I see it show up in the inventory system.

[Update (Feb. 2): As discussed in the comments below, Southern cancelled the LH151 order as they can't locate any stock after all.]

Fortunately, Lemon Hart will continue to be available in the future. Pernod sold the brand to a small Canadian company called Mosaiq, who originally intended to only keep the 80-proof bottling and only in the Canadian market. Ed Hamilton convinced them otherwise, and helped them secure a supply contract from Demerara Distillers Ltd so they could make Lemon Hart 151 exactly like it has always been made. Ed will be importing both bottlings from Mosaiq into the US through his company Caribbean Spirits, and lucky for us, Caribbean Spirits already has a PA distribution agreement with Majestic. Our supply of Lemon Hart 151 should be uninterrupted once we get the first batch of old stock from Pernod on the shelves.

Reactivated SLO products:
  • Aberlour Single Malt Scotch 12 Year 750 ML (#502468, SLO, $83.49)
  • Pisco Barsol Quebranta 750 ML (#503570, SLO, $21.19)
Barsol Quebranta is back, in a sexy new bottle. I assume the juice is the same but I can't verify that.

New SLO products:
  • Blackwood's Small Batch Scotish Gin 750 ML (#508136, SLO, $54.99)
  • Courvoisier Cognac 21yr 80pf 750 ML (#508304, SLO, $259.19)
  • Emperors Vodka 80pf 750 ML (#508384, SLO, $34.39)
  • Hound Dog Lemonade Sweet Tea Vodka 70pf 1 L (#508238, SLO, $13.39)
  • Imperia Vodka 80pf 750 ML (#508296, SLO, $34.59)
  • James Macarthur Clynelish 12yr Fine Single Malt Scotch 750 ML (#508123, SLO, $85.99)
  • Murray McDavid Bowmore Single Malt Scotch 14yr 1996 Chateau Petrus Cask Finish 750 ML (#508118, SLO, $98.99)
  • Three Olives Dude Flavored Vodka 1 L (#508443, SLO, $24.99)
  • Versailles Kings Vodka 80pf 750 ML (#508385, SLO, $34.39)
  • Vice Martini Vodka Infused with Ice Wine 750 ML (#508292, SLO, $38.99)
  • Virginia Lightning Corn Whiskey Belmont Farms 750 ML (#508113, SLO, $34.99)
  • Willett's Family Estate Rye 750 ML (#508172, SLO, $43.79)
Three Olives have outdone themselves by naming their newest flavor "Dude". Yep, just "Dude". How big of a tool do you have to be to walk up to a bartender and order "Dude, on the rocks"? Once you get past the name, you'd think a male-oriented vodka would be flavored with something awesome like gravy or jalapeƱo poppers. But no. It's lemon-lime.

Blackwood's Small Batch Gin is a Scottish gin recently released in the US. It hasn't received a ton of attention. The price point is a little off-putting--I realize it can't be cheap to make a gin from the "rare wild botanicals" of the "distant" Shetland Islands, but still, the $36 it sells for in California seems a little more reasonable.

PLCB Users Group
Spirits Product Guide

Search by Name or Code
Browse by Category
Browse by SLO Vendor

Archives

Pennsylvania Cocktail and Spirits Blogs