THE MAGIC TOUCH
There’s a bit of magic brewing up in Vermont. Craft beer veterans – Alan Newman, who founded Magic Hat Brewing, and Jim Koch, founder and brewer of The Boston Beer Company – are collaborating on a new project. The joint venture, Alchemy & Science, is a craft brew incubator headquartered... Read More
A NEW BREWERY COMES TO BEANTOWN
Well, technically it’s in Somerville. Somerville Brewing Company recently launched its brewing operations and is producing draft and 22 ounce bottles of Flagraiser IPA, Happy Sol Hefeweizen and Porter Square Porter. Other beers are currently in the R&D phase and will be released in early 2O12. The brewing project is... Read More
BUFFALO TRACE SINGLE OAK PROJECT BOURBON
For the third release of this whisky series, some of the bottles contain bourbon made with rye and others with wheat. The barrels were made from different trees, each with varying degrees of thickness to their wood grain, from fine to average to coarse. The barrel entry proof of these... Read More
SVEDKA VODKA PARTY BOTTLE
SVEDKA VODKA PARTY BOTTLE This limited-edition release features QR technology on every bottle for Smartphone users to download holiday drink recipes. Suggested retail is $12.5O. Available from MS Walker.
SMIRNOFF WHIPPED CREAM and FLUFFED MARSHMALLOW FLAVORED VODKAS
SMIRNOFF WHIPPED CREAM and FLUFFED MARSHMALLOW FLAVORED VODKAS These are the latest additions to the Smirnoff portfolio of flavored vodkas. The Whipped Cream has a sweet aroma with a whipped cream flavor while the Fluffed Marshmallow is smooth and airy with a subtle sweetness of confection. Available from United Liquors.
NO.3 LONDON DRY GIN
NO.3 LONDON DRY GIN This new gin features three fruits and three spices distilled in traditional copper pot stills: juniper from Italy; Sweet Spanish Orange peel; Angelica root; Moroccan coriander seed; grapefruit peel; and cardamom. The nose is bright, crisp and fresh with an uplifting aroma of juniper. The palate... Read More
LAKE SONOMA DRY CREEK 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANC
LAKE SONOMA DRY CREEK 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANC Cold fermented in stainless steel with no oak aging or malolactic fermentation, this Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of lime zest, citrus and honeydew, along with a note of thyme. Tangerine, grapefruit, newly mown hay and redwood sorrel highlight the flavors. Only 5OO cases... Read More
THE KING’S GINGER
THE KING’S GINGER Developed in 19O3 as a revivifying tonic for King Edward VII, this ginger liqueur is now available in the US. Golden-colored, it has a warming aroma of ginger, zesty lemon, sherbet, and golden syrup on the nose. The palate has an initial sweetness followed by bite of... Read More
HENNESSY COGNAC LIMITED EDITION PRIVLEGE NYX
HENNESSY COGNAC LIMITED EDITION PRIVLEGE NYX This is the second release in Hennessy Cognac’s Privilege Collection. The bottle is made of translucent platinum glass with metallic purple trim. Logos etched in luminescent ink on the label, collar and cork are visible only under black light. Suggested retail is 45.99 to... Read More
DOS EQUIS
DOS EQUIS There is a refreshed look for Dos Equis primary (bottles and cans) and secondary (outer pack) packaging designs for both the Lager and the Ambar beers. The primary packaging changes include: an updated typeface of the iconic “XX” and rays on the front label, a profile turn of... Read More