BEER FOR THE BRAIN
HERE’S news to raise a glass to: A compound in beer hops may protect your brain. We may be a hop, skip and a jump from warding off neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s. An ingredient in beer hops, xanthohumol (also known as Xn) has been shown to protect the brains... Read More
BEER FOR THE HEART
YOU MAY think you’re making a healthier decision by choosing to not partake in a drink at cocktail hour, but new research shows that a half a pint of beer per day could actually be beneficial to your health. Brigham and Women’s Hospital has published a study hypothesizing that moderate... Read More
WORKOUT OR WINE?
IF DRINKING a glass of wine gave you the same benefits as an hour at the gym would you opt for it? Research conducted by the University of Alberta in Canada has found that health benefits in resveratrol are equivalent to those that we get from exercise. These findings will... Read More
CATEGORIES BOOMING
BOURBON is predicted to be the fastest growing spirit category over the next five years, despite fears of a medium-term stock shortage. The category sold 37.8 million nine-liter cases in 2O14, up 22.8% during the last five years – driven by strong global consumer demand for brown spirits and flavored... Read More
NAME CHANGE FOR VAN GOGH
VAN GOGH Imports has announced a series of developments involving the company. First,to reflect their diversified portfolio and business, they are changing their name to 375 Park Avenue Spirits. Throughout 2O15 they will be adding a select number of brands to the company. Second, they have been working closely over... Read More
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SAVES LIVES MODERATE DRINKING IS PART OF THE PRESCRIPTION
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE is the runaway leading cause of death and disability in the developed world, with heart attack (myocardial infarction) the most frequent coup de grâce. Although some basic inherited vulnerabilities can be modulated to a modest extent by medical intervention – such as treatment of high blood pressure, high... Read More
A DRINK WITH Bartender MICHAEL RAY of the Fairmont Copley Plaza’s Oak Long Bar
IF YOU’VE HAD a cocktail in Boston in the last two decades, it’s more than likely Michael Ray made it for you at least once – twice, if you’re lucky. A staple ‘behind the stick’ for over 2O years, Ray has been a friendly face at some of the city’s... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH: THE TIPPERARY
EVERYONE feels a little Irish this month, what with St. Patrick’s Day being one of Massachusetts’ favorite drinking holidays! It also happens to be a for-real holiday in the Bay State: Evacuation Day, established to commemorate the day when British troops evacuated Boston during the Revolutionary War. It ended an... Read More
