BROCKMANS GIN
This UK gin is made from botanicals that are sourced from across the world: Juniper from Italy; lemon peel from Murcia in Spain; orange peel from Valencia; Bulgarian coriander seed; Cassia bark from Indo-China; blueberries and blackberries from Northern Europe; licorice from China; angelica from Belgium and Saxony; bitter almonds,... Read More
HAPPINESS IN A GLASS OF WINE?
FOR MANY PEOPLE a glass of wine at the end of a stressful day is the perfect way to unwind. But there may be more to it than that as a new study claims that it functions as an antidepressant, helping to boost one’s mood. Scientists warned that, despite the... Read More
IT’S IN THE NOSE
AS IF BECOMING a sommelier wasn’t already trendy enough, now it could be good for your brain! US researchers claim to have found a link between Master Sommeliers, who possess a heightened sense of smell, and a reduced risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The study, conducted by... Read More
LIGHT CONSUMPTION, LOW CANCER RISK
MORE SUPPORT for the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. A study examining the link between alcohol intake and prostate cancer has found that light drinkers have a lower risk of developing the disease than both binge drinkers and abstainers. The research, conducted by the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol... Read More
FRÏS VODKA SOLD TO SAZERAC
TIS THE SEASON of spirit brand sales. Pernod Ricard SA has agreed to sell its Danish vodka brand FRÏS to Sazerac Co. as the French spirits maker continues to refocus its portfolio. The deal to sell FRÏS for an undisclosed amount marks Pernod’s second sale to Sazerac: earlier this year... Read More
eTIPS OFF-PREMISE 3.O
HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (HCI) has launched eTIPS Off Premise 3.O, a new version of its online training and certification program specifically designed for clerks, cashiers, and managers of grocery, convenience, and package stores. The program improves the overall student experience through a newly designed HTML5 course. Participants continue to view... Read More
HIGH WEST DISTILLERY TO CONSTELLATION
CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. has scored quite a coup in the spirits world. The drinks company recently acquired craft whiskey maker High West Distillery in a roughly $16O million deal that expands its business into the bourbon and rye categories. Utah-based High West has grown double-digits annually over the past three... Read More
NEW FAD: DIET BUBBLY
THERE’S SOMETHING NEW out there in the world of wine for the uber calorie-conscious: An English company called Thomson & Scott has created “Skinny Prosecco” and “Skinny Champagne”, which claim to be “healthier” than regular bubbly thanks to less added sugar. Currently only available in the UK, the new line... Read More
$8.44 MILLION FOR McCLENDON WINE COLLECTION
NOTHING DRIVES UP the price of a commodity at auction like a death. The wine collection of late Chesapeake Energy Corp. co-founder Aubrey McClendon sold for $8.44 million, above the estimated range and breaking records for some of the rare French bottles. Included are Bordeaux wines such as Chateau Mouton... Read More
PLYMOUTH
Often called “America’s Hometown”– although hardly located within a viticultural region of wide renown – Plymouth has a relatively rich vinous history. The town, whose eurocentric past augmented by checkered relations with preceding inhabitants, is approaching 4OO years of age. by Harvey Finkel BACKGROUNDS give perspective and direction, so revisiting... Read More