PIZZOLATO FIELDS PROSECCO
Made with organic grapes, this Prosecco has scents of white spring flower, beeswax, and pear. Rennet apple, lemon, and mineral on the palate alongside crisp acidity and a light, elegant perlage. Organic, vegan, and Non-GMO Project verified. Suggested retail is $12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Trio Wine Company.
TOWN BRANCH SHERRY CASK FINISHED BOURBON
This limited release is a nine-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from the early days of Town Branch Distillery finished in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $7O. AVAILABLE FROM Blueprint Brands.
YELLOWSTONE KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON 2O18
Limestone Branch Distillery in Kentucky has released its 2O18 Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon. It is the distillery’s third and final barrel finishing experiment. This year’s edition combines Kentucky straight bourbons ranging in age from four to 12 years finished in No. 3 char wine casks. Same... Read More
MICHTER’S 2O YEAR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON
This new release from Mitcher’s is now available. Their last release of a 2O-year-old was in November, 2O16. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $7OO. AVAILABLE FROM Carolina Wine & Spirits.
EGAN’S FORTITUDE IRISH WHISKEY
This single malt release from Egan’s is the only Irish whiskey to be aged exclusively in Pedro Ximénez casks. It has sherry, honey and raisin notes with and a hint of marzipan on the nose; chocolate and mixed, dried fruits in the mouth. A long finish, with... Read More
CÎROC BLACK RASPBERRY
CÎROC has extended its portfolio with Black Raspberry Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $4O. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.
MOZART DARK CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR
This new liqueur is a blend of bitter dark chocolate, vanilla and caramel with cacao plants. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $26. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.
GOLD APRICOT VODKA
This vodka from Massachusetts-based Black Infusions is infused with dried California apricots. It contains no artificial sugars, flavors or colors. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $33. AVAILABLE FROM MS Walker.
RED SOX “WORLD SERIES” LIMITED EDITION RED BLEND
MLB Wine has released this custom-etched bottling commemorating the 2O18 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox. The wine is a 2O15 blend made with grapes sourced from Central Coast and Lodi vineyards, 6O% Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon and 4O% Monterey County Merlot. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, cherries, tobacco,... Read More
DRINK–DEATH–DEMENTIA-THE GOOD NEWS
by HARVEY FINKEL, MD Oh, they try. How they try. Ever since the first report in biblical times of a benefit, much less a health benefit, derived from drinking alcohol, the idea being so repugnant to some a counterreaction immediately started. There are always some who cannot stand the thought... Read More