Dr. McGillicuddy's is a line of liqueurs produced in Canada and the United States by the Sazerac Company (acquired from Seagram in 1989).[1][2][3][4] It comes in various flavors including Apple Pie, Butterscotch, Cherry, Coffee, Lemon, Mentholmint, Peach, Peppermint, Raw Vanilla, Root Beer, and Wild Grape.[5] Dr. McGillicuddy's liqueurs are between 30 and 60 U.S. proof (15–30% alcohol by volume), depending on the flavor. The liqueurs are available in a range of bottle sizes 50 mL, 100 mL, 200 mL, 375 mL, 750 mL, 1 L and 1.75 L.[6]
According to the brand website, a character named Dr. Aloysius Percival McGillicuddy created the liqueur. He lived in the late 19th century as a bartender in an old western town.[7]
In 2016, Sazerac launched several Dr. McGillicuddy branded flavored whiskeys; Apple, Peach, Honey and Blackberry. They are all 60 proof.[8] The flavored whiskey are available in bottle sizes 50 mL, 750 mL and 1 L.
In 2012, the brand was among the 100 largest selling brands by revenue among brands analyzed by SymphonyIRI, and had a market growth rate exceeding 100%.[9]
The brand name has also been used by Sazerac for a New Orleans–based non-alcoholic root beer.[10][11]
Discontinued flavors and the rebranding of Fireball
editOriginally, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky was labelled as "Dr. McGillicuddy's Fireball Whisky" when it was introduced by Seagram in the mid-1980s.[3] The "Dr. McGillicuddy's" was dropped from the label in 2007, to differentiate it from the rest of the "Dr. McGillicuddy's" line.[12][13][14]
Previously, the lineup included a Black Licorice, Black Pepper, Raspberry, and Lemon Drop liqueurs but the company web site does not currently list it as being available.[5][15][16]
References
edit- ^ "Dr. McGillicuddy's Introduces New Flavors". Retrieved 2015-07-29.
- ^ "Shooters". Sazerac Company. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
- ^ a b Leonard, Devin (April 24, 2014). "Successful Marketing: Fireball Whisky: Selling a Brand, Shot by Shot". Bloomberg Businessweek. Bloomberg News. Archived from the original on April 26, 2014. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ^ "Dr. McGillicuddy's". Liquor.com. Retrieved 2015-07-30.
- ^ a b "Dr. McGillicuddy's Products". Dr. McGillicuddy's. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
- ^ "Spirits - Liqueurs & Cordials - Other Liqueurs - American Cordials - Liquor Barn". www.theliquorbarn.com. Retrieved 2015-07-30.
- ^ "Dr. McGillicuddy's. The legend of the world-famous Doctor". drmcgillicuddy.com. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
- ^ "Dr. McGillicuddy Flavors". Dr. McGillicuddy. December 16, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
- ^ "High-End Spirits Continue To Drive Off-Premises Growth". Shanken News Daily. January 11, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
- ^ Stenzel, Steve (May 6, 2013). "Sent from a friend: Dr. McGillicuddy's Root Beer". Steve's Root Beer Journal. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ^ "Dr. McGillicuddy's Old-fashioned Root Beer". Gourmetrootbeer.com. February 1, 2012. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ^ "Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is heating up". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2015-07-30.
- ^ "Dr. McGillicuddy's Introduces New Flavors". Retrieved 2015-07-30.
- ^ "Fireball Whisky". Proof66.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ^ "NV Dr. McGillicuddy's Intense Black Licorice Schnapps Liqueur, USA: where to buy". Wine Searcher. Retrieved 2015-07-30.
- ^ "DR MCGILLICUDDY'S LEMON DROP SCHNAPPS 750ML". Liquor Barn. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
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