CLAY SHANNON CABERNET SAUVIGNON and SAUVIGNON BLANC
There are two releases in this new line from the Shannon Ridge family of California wines. The Cabernet Sauvignon has bright fruit, spice, texture, and tannins from the high elevations of Lake County with dark fruits, old world characters and dried herbs from the lower elevations of Napa County. The... Read More
90+ CELLARS BOURGOGNE BLANC and ROUGE
There are two new Burgundies in the 90+ Cellars Classic Series portfolio: Lot 177 Bourgogne Chardonnay and Lot 160 Bourgogne Pinot Noir. Lot 177 is made from grapes grown entirely in the Cote d’Or and is silky and fresh with aromas of apple, pear citrus and a touch of oak. ... Read More
THE WALKING DEAD KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY
This release is a limited-edition under the Spirits of the Apocalypse label. Each bottle is marked “safe-zone approved” with a label that bears the comic’s trademark logo and an “RGrimes” signature of authenticity. Suggested retail for a 750ml is $35. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.
PATRÓN EXTRA AÑEJO 10 AÑOS
This is the oldest tequila to be released from Patrón. It aged for 10 years in a blend of used American oak and hybrid American and French Limousin barrels. The end result is tequila with a balance between agave notes and long-lasting aftertaste flavors of oak and vanilla. Bottled in... Read More
JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE APPLE
The brand’s newest line extension is a blend of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey with apple liqueur. Suggested retail for a 750ml is $27. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company.
DISARONNO
Disaronno has released its Italian liqueur in a limited edition of denim-wrapped bottles. Suggested retail for a 750ml is $25. The brand will also release two miniature gift packs, each pack containing three of the six denim shades available for a suggested retail of $9. A limited edition giftbox is... Read More
BROCKMANS GIN
The super-premium gin will be available during the holidays in a black gift tube, designed to mirror Brockmans’ distinctive, tactile bottle. Suggested retail is $34.99. AVAILABLE FROM Ruby Wines.
NIRVANA HEMP VODKA
Made with ingredients form the Cannabis Sativa plant, Nirvana is an ultra-premium vodka crafted in Florida, distilled 10 times, filtered, gluten free and made from non-GMO corn. Suggested retail is $31.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
KANGAKOI 7 YEAR OLD JAPANESE WHISKEY
Produced in Japan’s Toyonaga distillery which was founded in 1894, this whiskey is aged for 7 years in sherry barrels that impart a rich, mellow, fruity finish. Kangakoi translates to “a true samurai wearing ritual armor”. Suggested retail is $124.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
CRAFT BREWS FOR COOL WEATHER
by ANDY CROUCH The seasonal nature of beer has long been one of its great selling points. In the world of craft beer, it has been of singular value, allowing brewers to distinguish themselves from the standardized widgets of American macro beer producers. Recent years have seen differentiation and diversification... Read More