DOMAINE DE CANTON BARTENDER COCKTAIL-OFF
The 5th annual Domaine de Canton Bartender of the Year Regional Semi-final Cocktail-Off was held April 25 at The Ames Hotel in Boston. Ten of Boston’s top mixologists engaged in the spirited competition to get to the finals in St. Martin. Semi-finalists had ten minutes to mix their cocktail for... Read More
GRITTY MCDUFF’S VACATIONLAND SUMMER ALE
GRITTY MCDUFF’S VACATIONLAND SUMMER ALE This summer seasonal release is now available and features new labels and packaging. It is the brewer’s third beer to feature a new look – following Original Pub Style and Scottish Ale – since the company began a year-long effort for its full line of... Read More
VOLI LIGHT VODKAS
VOLI LIGHT VODKASThere are five flavors in this line of low-calorie vodkas: Lyte, Lemon, Raspberry Cocoa, Orange Vanilla, and Espresso Vanilla. Distilled in Cognac, France, by Maison Roullet-Fransac, Voli is made from organic French wheat grain and natural spring water from Protea. It is distilled five times and enhanced with... Read More
LOS AMANTES MEZCA
LOS AMANTES MEZCALThis artisanal mezcal from artist Guillermo Olguin is available in Joven and Reposado expressions. The Joven has light cucumber aromas and a salty, citrus fruit quality. Aged for 6 months in new California white oak, the Reposado is soft and sweet with earthy, smoky flavors. Los Amantes carries... Read More
9O1 TEQUILA
9O1 TEQUILAThis ultra-premium, multiple-award-winning tequila is now available. Made from 1OO% Blue Weber Agave and triple distilled, it is lighter in flavor than other tequilas. Suggested retail is $37.99 to $39.99. Available from United Liquors.
NEWCASTLE LIMITED EDITION ALES
NEWCASTLE LIMITED EDITION ALESThere are four releases in this series of Limited Edition Ales from Newcastle: Summer Ale, Werewolf, Winter IPA, and Founder’s Ale. The Summer Ale is a light golden beer with a subtle citrus hop aroma and a clean, refreshing flavor with a dry finish. Naturally blood red... Read More
CASA NOBLE TEQUILA
This line of tequilas has new gift boxes for each of its three core expressions: Crystal, Reposado and Añejo, all organic and triple-distilled. Suggested retail is $39.95 for the Crystal, $49.95 for the Reposado and $59.95 for the Añejo. Available in 75Oml bottles from United Liquors.
SMASHED BLUEBERRY
This is the newest beer in Shipyard Brewing Company’s Pugsley’s Signature Series line. It is a hybrid between a Porter and a Scotch Ale and has a rich mouth feel. Upfront, there are flavors of coffee and chocolate accentuated by the aroma of fresh blueberries. The finish features a delicate... Read More
CUPCAKE VODKA
CUPCAKE VODKA The makers of Cupcake Vineyards wines has released Cupcake Vodka in four flavors: Original, Chiffon, Devil’s Food, and Frosting. The Original is distilled six times from grain and grapes. All sell for approximately $17.99 for a 75Oml bottle. Available soon.
CREAM ORANGE
CREAM ORANGEThis is the newest addition to the line of alcohol-infused whipped creams that includes raspberry, caramel and chocolate flavors, among others. Each can is 15% ABV. Suggested retail is $9.99 to $12.99 per 375ml can. Available from Baystate Wine Company.