RHUM CLÉMENT
RHUM CLÉMENT – The rum distillery from Martinique is re-releasing two brands in the Grand Réserve Très Vieux line: the 6 Year Old Rhum Agricole and the 1O Year. Both were distilled from fresh pressed sugarcane juice and aged a minimum of six or 1O years in a combination of... Read More
JAMESON BLACK BARREL
JAMESON BLACK BARREL – Differentiating itself from Jameson original, the Black Barrel has a higher proportion of Irish pot still whiskey, which is blended with a rare small batch grain whiskey and distilled on just one day each year. The distillate is matured in black, flame-charred American oak casks with... Read More
BLACK VELVET TOASTED CARAMEL FLAVORED WHISKY
BLACK VELVET TOASTED CARAMEL FLAVORED WHISKY – This new release is a balance of natural toasted caramel flavors and Black Velvet Canadian Whisky. It has rich aromas and a complex finish. Suggested retail is $12.49 for a 75Oml bottle. Available from Horizon Beverage Company.
ABSOLUT TUNE
ABSOLUT TUNE – This sparkling fusion is a blend of fruit-forward Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand and Absolut Vodka. The bottle features an outer sleeve that tears away as if unzipped, revealing a black and gold glass bottle. The body encompasses the silhouette of champagne. Available... Read More
SEGURA VIUDAS
has launched the “Discover & Share Your Tastes Sweepstakes”, a national online promotion featuring a Music Matching app which allows fans to compare musical tastes with their Facebook friends for a chance to win a SVIP (Segura VIP) concert weekend or hundreds of free iTunes gift cards. Consumers can sign... Read More
KAHLUA
is running “Share the Warmth” in support of One Warm Coat, a charitable organization that helps support coat drives across the US. Each person who visits facebook.com/kahlua and clicks the “Share the Warmth” button will trigger a $1 donation from Kahlúa to One Warm Coat, with a maximum goal of... Read More
EDITOR’S PICK – VinOice
THE VINOICE A VERY COOL WAY TO KEEP WINE CHILLEDWhen it comes to wine accessories, it seems as if there’s always a new gadget on the market that’s either fun or functional, but rarely both. So when something comes along that not only works but is aesthetically pleasing, well we... Read More
BEER BOUNCES BACK . . . A BIT
Talk about an ironic twist of fate. After experiencing several years of disappointing sales, big brewers can thank the craft beer industry for helping them get back on track. According to the Beer Institute, shipments rose 1.9% to 141.4 million barrels in the first eight months of 2O12 after falling... Read More
PORTLAND BEER WEEK
will take place November 4 to 11 at various locations throughout the city. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample many unique offerings from dozens of world class breweries at a variety of events such as a Port City Beer Tour, Guided Beer & Cheese Pairing, Maine Beer Dinner, Belgian... Read More
IPA: BREWING TECHNIQUES, RECIPES AND THE EVOLUTION OF INDIA PALE ALE
Author Mitch Steele is one of the leading authorities on hoppy beer, and this book is an authoritative guide to the brewing techniques and history behind the iconic India pale ale – one of the most popular beer styles on the world. Mitch Steele is currently Stone Brewing Co.’s brewmaster,... Read More