November 22, 2013

2O13 SAMUEL ADAMS UTOPIAS – Blended with a variety of brews, some of which have been aged in barrels for more than 2O years, this year’s Utopias is now available.  For the first time it was also blended with Kosmic Mother Funk, a barrel-aged ale which imparts cherry and plum... Read More

LAMBISE CLASSIQUE and GINGE – A blend of Belgian Lambic and Belgian Ale, Lambise is a beer specifically designed to be mixed in cocktails.  The Classique has floral aromas with spicy notes from coriander.  On the mouth it opens crisp and tart and finishes dry, resulting from a combination of... Read More

GOOSE ISLAND BEER COMPANY – There are four new Belgian-style wild ales in the Goose Island portfolio.  Gillian is a Farmhouse Ale aged with strawberries, honey and white pepper.  Effervescent and slightly tart body complemented by a white pepper note along with hints of strawberry and honey.  9.5% ABV.  Halia,... Read More

GRAFFIGNA CENTENARIO ELEVATION RED BLEND – The latest addition to the Graffigna portfolio of Argentinian wines, this blend consists of Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tannat.  It is a complex, full-bodied wine with rich blackberry flavors underpinned by spice, vanilla and dark chocolate notes.  Available from United Liquors.

TRURO VINEYARDS CRANBERRY RED – Fresh and bold, this wine – blended with Cape Cod cranberries – pairs well with roast turkey, duck and pheasant.  As the only vinifera growing vineyard in the region, Truro’s sandy soil, warm ocean breezes and temperate climate combine to produce grapes with intense flavor... Read More

POWELL & MAHONEY SRIRACHA BLOODY MARY and CHIPOTLE BLOODY MARY – These two flavors are the newest additions to the Powell & Mahoney line of all-natural mixers.  Both the Sriracha and Chipotle spicy mixers are made up of various pepper varieties to create a balanced heat profile.  In addition, they... Read More

LE REVISEUR – Made from 1OO% Estate grown grapes, this Petite Champagne Cognac has had extended aging in French Limousin oak resulting in a round, smooth, balanced offering.  Suggested retail is $39.99 for the VS, $49.99 for the VSOP and $124.99 for the XO.  Available from Burke Distributing.

TRIPLE CROWN WHISKEY – This new release starts with a premium small grain bourbon made from a combination of small-grain rye, malted barley and corn.  It’s then blended using a process that results in an 😯 proof whiskey.  The final result is smooth with a deep amber color, rich character... Read More

SOGNO DI SORRENTO CAPUCELLO – This line of Italian all-natural chocolate cream liqueurs is crafted in small batches from infusions of dark cocoa, Italian panna cream and selected fruits and mint grown along the Amalf Coast.  Available in Chocolate, Chocolate Lemon, Chocolate Blood Orange, and Chocolate Mint from Horizon Beverage... Read More