Obituary: LINCOLN HENDERSON 75
LINCOLN HENDERSON 75 – Bourbon legend Lincoln Henderson passed away on September 1O. One of the original pioneers of the premium bourbon and whiskey categories in the US and an inaugural member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, Henderson spent his life perfecting his craft and creating fine spirits. ... Read More
EDITOR’S PICK – IT’S ALL ABOUT THE GUEST
Famed Boston restaurateur Steve Difillippo was only 24 when he opened his first Davio’s restaurant. Since then, he’s wowed Julia Child with his pomodoro, overlooked some triple-X rated shenanigans at Table 7, taken on American Express, gotten himself into time and newsweek (for taking on American Express), cooked a rabbit... Read More
A BARGAIN FOR A RARE SCOTCH
IF YOU THINK $17,OOO is a bargain for a bottle of Macallan 6O Years Old Single Malt then you’re in luck. You may have to travel to Arizona for it but a Costco there is selling a bottle of the normally $2O,OOO Scotch for a mere 17K (or $85O a... Read More
RHODE ISLAND TO ELIMINATE SALES TAX ON SPIRITS AND WINE
As of December 1, Rhode Island will eliminate its 7% sales tax on spirits and wine, but not on beer. The reason is to better compete with lower taxes in neighboring Massachusetts. The General Assembly passed the law earlier this year. At the same time, the state has increased the... Read More
THE BOURBON BOOM
IT’S NOT JUST TEQUILA that’s in short supply. Bourbon whiskey consumption has been on a roll, and Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries are struggling to keep up with demand. Nowhere is this more true than at Buffalo Trace Distillery, producer of brands such as Blanton’s, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Elmer T. Lee,... Read More
THE GREAT AGAVE SHORTAGE
LIKE TOP SHELF TEQUILA? Stock up now because it’s going to be hard to come by for the next few years. The tequila industry’s agave crisis, which has seen prices rocket 5OO% in two years due to a shortage of supply, is likely to continue for another five years, according... Read More
Harvey’s Book Review
Weighing quality, global distribution, economic impact, and prestige, there can be no argument but that cabernet sauvignon is the world’s most important red-wine grape. Its wines age gracefully and develop elegance and complexity, while expressing their terroir and vintage conditions and the hand of the winemaker. Many issues, however, remain... Read More
Stock this Stuff
The annual holiday pilgrimage to the hearths and homes of loved ones approches – to mix and mingle with the smorgasbord of personalities that comprise family, friends, coworkers, and perhaps a dark stranger or two – make sure your customers are prepared for every gift-giving scenario by stocking gifts for... Read More
A DRINK WITH THIRST BOSTON
Since our founding fathers gathered around a punch bowl to sketch plans for the Revolution, this city has shown a fondness for beverage alcohol. This fall, Bostonians can raise a glass to our unique and special beverage scene at Thirst Boston, a two-day celebration of all the things Bostonians drink... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH
IT’S NOVEMBER. The trees are beginning to shed the last of their leaves and, as the month wears on, it will be more and more challenging to shake the chill from your bones without a good, stiff drink. We’ll save the Hot Toddies for January and February and discuss a... Read More