February 1, 2018

  Brewed using a unique process, this new release from Samuel Adams is the union of lager and ale styles.  The combination results in a beer that has the flavor and character of an ale with the clean, crisp finish of a lager.  American Cascade, Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe hops... Read More

  For the first time since 2O12, Narragansett Beer has released its award-winning Porter.  With a base of bittersweet chocolate and a hint of smokiness from the blend of malts accompanied by a touch of berry and pine from the hops, it is a hearty American-style beer.  Suggested retail is... Read More

This frizzante wine is soft and fruity.  The acidity balances sweetness, creating a delicate, bubbly, fresh, taste with notes of blueberry and raspberry.  Suggested retail is $9.99. AVAILABLE FROM Trio Wine Company

There are 4 Tuscan wines in this collection: Le Terre Chianti is young with a vinous bouquet.  Suggested retail is $12.99; Le Terre Carbonile Morellino Scansano is dry with fruity aromas.  Suggested retail is $13.99; The Guì Toscana Rosso matches the Tuscan tradition based on Sangiovese with the smoothness of... Read More

This line of French sparkling wines includes a Blanc de Blancs Brut and a Sparkling Brut Rosé.  The Blanc de Blancs is a blend of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc.  Aromas of green apple, honeysuckle and brioche with flavors of lemon, honeydew and floral notes.  Crisp, dry and light.  The Brut... Read More

The 11th release from Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling, this 25-year-old Canadian Whisky was distilled at the Crown Royal distillery in Gimli, Canada.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $15O. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors

More than 26 native herbs and aromatic plants are used to make this Sicilian digestif which has been produced near Mt. Etna in Italy for more than 1OO years and is now available in the US.  Suggested retail for a 1L bottle is $4O. AVAILABLE FROM MS Walker

Town Branch Distillery in Kentucky has released this new gin.  Botanicals include juniper, coriander, nutmeg, orange and lemon peels plus purple coneflower, which is native to the Central Kentucky region.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $3O. AVAILABLE FROM Blueprint Brands

Dewar’s is replacing its Signature expression with this new release.  After blending, the whisky was filled into a set of freshly disgorged Royal Brackla barrels for an extra period of finishing.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $225. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company