STOCK THIS STUFF
By CHRIS MAGGIOLO
We just blinked and the holiday season is fast upon us.
Patrons are rapidly gearing up for full-bodied red wines,
hot buttered rum and warm mulled cider – and all those trinkets and trimmings which pair with them so well. As your customers contemplate unique gifts for co-workers, friends and loved ones, make sure you . . .
Made locally in Hyde Park, SINGLE MALT SCOTCH CARAMELS AND IRISH COFFEE CARAMELS will turn any candy dish into a welcome conversation piece. Produced with a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey by McCrea’s Candies, these caramels are perfect for after-dinner and pair naturally with darker spirits and red wines. With simple yet elegant packaging, McCrea’s caramels will perform especially well in holiday displays and for those impulse purchases at the register. Available in many more flavors as well as variety boxes. Five-ounce sleeves retail for around $1O. karen@mccreascandies.com. mccreascandies.com.
Brewed as a Belgian strong ale and conditioned using the traditional Méthode Champenoise, Idle Hands Craft Ales’ Enlightment Brut is crisp and effervescent. Golden-hued with hints of white grape and tropical fruit, bready malt and spicy Belgian yeast, this beer is the perfect substitute for Champagne at holiday gathering. Beer enthusiasts in particular will revel in the chance to try this elusive and unique bière de Champagne style. Priced at $15O/case (12/75Oml). info@idlehandscraftales.com. idlehandscraftales.com.
Marvin J. Allen, longtime bartender at New Orleans’ Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone, doles out sips and tips in MAGIC IN A SHAKER: A YEAR OF SPIRITED LIBATIONS – a seasonal foray into classic cocktails and timeless libations. Each month (chapter) features an introduction into a different spirit: hot rum cocktails in February, the martini in September, the wonders of absinthe in October. With its combination of historic and cultural notes, bartending tips and tricks, this comprehensive guide is great for those looking to expand their knowledge of craft mixology – or simply to add a fun addition to one’s cocktail library. Wholesale price is $13.77. sales@pelicanpub.com.
Designed by Boston’s own bartender/proprietor Jackson Cannon of The Hawthorne and R. Murphy Knives of Ayer, Massachusetts, JACKSON CANNON’S BAR KNIFE is a beautifully crafted tool modeled after a late 19th century leatherworking knife. With a squared-off tip and straight, classic lines, it is perfect for cutting citrus twists, juicing and peeling, and has a wooden handle contoured to fit into just about any hand. This knife retails for $79. sales@rmurphyknives.com. Rmurphyknives.com.
Tea, water and agave – these are the ingredients found in this line of ready-to-pour teas created especially for moxology. Brewed and bottled in Vermont, THE OWL’S BREW responds well to being both shaken and stirred, and offer a refreshing change of pace when paired with Champagnes, vodkas and gins. These teas make classic cocktails such as the Manhattan and Negroni, and they may be enjoyed as non-alcoholic tea spritzers. Flavors range from English Breakfast-lemon-lime to black tea-coconut-chai spice-pineapple to Darjeeling with a hint of hibiscus. Bottles retail for $16.99/32-ounce. sales@theowlsbrew.com. theowlsbrew.com.
Made in Boston with organic cocoa and pure raw honey, BEE SWEETENED DARK CHOCOLATE 79% dark chocolate bars by Apotheker’s Kitchen come in five flavors. The Classic Dark chocolate pairs beautifully with rich red wines while Cashew & Sea Salt keeps up with the nuances of a smoky scotch. Cherry & Almond accents the notes of sherry and Spicy Triple Pepper does wonders with tequila and mescal. Looking for an after-dinner palate cleanser? Try the Mint. Wholesale pricing is $66/case (12/3.5-ounce of one flavor). russ@apothekerskitchen.com. apothekerskitchen.com.
Boston-based design company theUncommonGreen’s STREET MAPS GLASSWARE offers rocks glasses, wine carafes and pint glasses etched with the streets and neighborhoods of Boston, South Boston and countless other cities. theUncommonGreen uses eco-friendly practices and local materials. Rocks glasses wholesale for $6.25, pint and wine glasses for $7.5O and carafes for $25.
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