January 31, 2012

BITTERMENS LIQUEURS  The Bittermens Liqueurs lineup includes Amère Nouvelle, an Alsatian-style bitter orange liqueur; Amère Sauvage, a strong, earthy Alpine gentian liqueur; Citron Sauvage, a bitter, grapefruit liqueur; Commonwealth, a tonic cordial and Hiver Amer, a limited edition cinnamon liqueur.  Available in 375ml bottles from Burke Distributing.  BITTERMENS EXTRACTS  The... Read More

FIDENCIO MEZCALS  This portfolio includes three artisanal mezcals: Clásico, Sin Humo and Madrecuixe.  The Clásico is made from 1OO% estate grown Agave Espadín, harvested at 1O years and hand-crafted using only traditional methods.  It is roasted in the earth for five days over embers of black oak, fermented with wild... Read More

HANGAR 1 SPICED PEAR VODKA  This limited-release vodka is made once a year in small batches with handpicked pear eau de vie, fresh pear juice, cloves and distillates of assorted spices.  Suggested retail is $32.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

BARR HILL GIN and BARR HILL VODKA  Vermont-based Caledonia Spirits has released this new gin and vodka.  Located in the state’s Northeast Kingdom, the craft distillery uses regional honey and grains rooted in the traditions of local agriculture and the Lamoille River.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml of the gin... Read More

REDBREAST 12 CASK STRENGTH SINGLE POT STILL IRISH WHISKEY  This new whiskey is a natural, full-flavored, non-chill filtered version of Redbreast 12 that is straight from the cask to the bottle.  The only remaining traditional Irish pot still whiskey brand, the Cask Strength is a pure representation of the 12... Read More

PATRÓN XO CAFE DARK COCOA COFFEE LIQUEUR  The first brand extension for the Patrón XO Cafe line, this ultra-premium liqueur combines Patrón Silver tequila and the light essence of coffee with a chocolate flavor.  Distilled at 6O proof, this liqueur is characterized by its deep, dark brown color, and aroma... Read More

ANTICA SAMBUCA  There are two marques in this lineup: The Classic, which has the traditional anise flavor and a sweet finish, and a Black infused with licorice root sourced from Southern Italy.  Each bottle has a proprietary, built-in retractable pourer.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

WAREHOUSE C TORNADO SURVIVING BOURBON  The newest release from the Colonel E.H. Taylor Collection, this bourbon comes from barrels that survived a severe tornado in 2OO6 which damaged the Buffalo Trace Distillery aging warehouse but not the barrels.  All of the 93 barrels were located on the top two floors... Read More

PEPPERMINT CREAM  This is the newest addition to the Cream line of alcohol-infused whipped creams that includes raspberry, orange, cherry, caramel, chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla flavors.  Each 375ml aerosol-dispensed can makes approximately 26 one ounce shots of Cream.  Suggested retail is $9.99 to $12.99 per can.  Available from Baystate Wine... Read More