THE SALE OF AN ICON
Pabst Blue Ribbon, which for the last decade has enjoyed a tremendous surge in popularity, has been sold to investor C. Dean Metropoulos, a Connecticut tycoon known for reinvigorating food brands. Metropoulos closed the deal to buy Pabst Brewing Co. in late June for an undisclosed sum from Kalmanovitz Charitable... Read More
ALL THE BETTER TO SEE YOU WITH!
Resveratrol may well be the closest thing we’ll ever find to the Fountain of Youth. Now, a recent study published in the american journal of pathology has reported that, in addition to its other age-defying properties, resveratrol may be able to help ward off serious eye problems. According to the... Read More
ALCOHOL & ARTHRITIS . . . A GOOD COMBO?
Could alcohol consumption actually help ward off arthritis? According to the results of a recent study, it’s quite possible. Dutch researchers recently reported at the 2O1O Annual Meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) in Rome that alcohol consumption appears to be associated with a reduced risk of developing... Read More
AN ULTIMATE CHALLENGE . . . PART III
The first annual Ultimate Wine Challenge was recently held at the Astor Center in New York City. The challenge was conducted by Ultimate Beverage Challenge – a New York-based beverage alcohol evaluation and events company created by journalist and author F. Paul Pacult, David Talbot and Sue Woodley. A panel... Read More
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT . . .
This takes the flavored vodka concept to a whole new level! At least two companies have released meat-flavored vodkas in the last year . . . and they’re doing well! The Alaska Distillery in Wasilla recently launched its Smoked Salmon Flavored Vodka, about a year after Seattle-based Black Rock Spirits... Read More
ANOTHER BLUE LAW BITES THE DUST
Sunday morning brunch just got a whole lot nicer. As part of the $27.6 billion budget that Massachusetts Governor Patrick recently signed, restaurants are now able to start serving alcohol at 1Oam on Sundays. The new law, which was originally proposed by Dave Andelman, the creator of the Phantom Gourmet,... Read More
EVAN WILLIAMS KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY
has launched a multi-million dollar marketing campaign around the theme “Secrets Worth Sharing”. Evan Williams is basing its new creative approach on an “inner circle” strategy. According to research conducted by Heaven Hill Distilleries (producers of Evan Williams), loyal consumers feel like they are “in the know” about the best... Read More
EARLY TIMES KENTUCKY WHISKY
EARLY TIMES KENTUCKY WHISKY is running its popular “Reel in a Million” contest again. The winner will receive a fishing trip to Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York for a chance to catch a tagged bass worth one million dollars. Early Times will lend the help of Team Early Times’... Read More
Mezcal Vida
This handmade artisanal release from Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal is 1OO% organic. A sipping Mezcal, it has a nose of heightened fruit aromatics, a hint of honey, vanilla and roast agave. The palate offers ginger, cinnamon, sandalwood, banana, and tangerine, with a long, soft finish. With an ABV of... Read More
Daily’s Squeezable Frozen Lemonade Cocktail
This is the newest addition to the Dailey’s line of foil pouch cocktails which includes Strawberry Daiquiri, Piña Colada, Peach Daiquiri, Frozen Mojito, and Pomegranate Acai Margarita. Available in 1O-ounce packages as a single for $1.99 or in a 4-pack for $7.99 from MS Walker.