December 2, 2014

This new winter beer is full-bodied with a smooth malt character; accented with ginger, cloves and cinnamon. The flavors of molasses and brown sugar complement the flavors of Caramunich and Chocolate malts. Available through February in 6-packs, 12-packs, and on draft from Burke Distributing, Commercial Distributing Company and Merrimack Valley... Read More

This variety pack from Samuel Adams includes the Noble Pils, Vixen, Boston Lager and the newly released Double Black, Helles Bock and Double Pilsner. The Double Black is a dark, rich, brew with notes of caramel and chocolate sweetness with a fresh and crisp finish. The Helles is a brawny... Read More

There are two expressions in the West Cork line: an Original Classic Blend and a 1O Year Single Malt. The Classic is made from a blend of locally grown grains and malts and aged in bourbon barrels. The1O Year is aged in first-fill, charred bourbon barrels and is bottled non-chill-filtered.... Read More

Michter’s has released this small batch gin from USDA certified organic, sustainably farmed US grain. Botanicals include juniper, elderflower, lemongrass, coriander and angelica root. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $29. Available from Carolina Wine & Spirits.

Casamigos has extended the line with an Añejo expression, joining the Blanco and Reposado. Suggested retail is $55 for a 75Oml. Also available in 5Oml, 375ml and 1.75ml sizes from Horizon Beverage Company and MS Walker.

Inspired by the original Hub Punch recipe popularized in the late 18OOs, this Punch from the Boston distillery is made by steeping Bully Boy’s Boston Rum with orange peel, lemon peel and raspberry and then infusing this with a secret blend of botanicals and herbs. Suggested retail for a 75Oml... Read More

The third release in this small batch series, the 2O14 Reserva has undergone a double aging process in both American oak and single malt Scotch barrels. Suggested retail is $9O for a 75Oml. Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

JEAN DE LILLET 2O1O This new release is a “Reserve” item that’s a blend of a single vintage of Sauternes wine (only produced in Bordeaux’s best wine years) with the house-made citrus liqueur. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $4O.

This gin from 35 Maple Street has a crisp taste profile, bright taste and pleasing bouquet. Suggested retail is $36.99 for a 75Oml. Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

A new release from 35 Maple Street, the spirits division of Sonoma-based The Other Guys, this bourbon leads with a strong vanilla scent along with sweet grass, wet stone and old leather bound books. Balanced with a hint of sweetness and a warm, lightly crisp, spicy sensation. A little chestnut... Read More