OLD ELK SOUR MASH RESERVE STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY
Old Elk Distillery has launched the first lot of their limited release small-batch Sour Mash Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey. It is a lot-oriented expression using the familiar technique of sour mash, with an exceptional strain of yeast to create a liquid and flavor profile that will vary with each batch... Read More
DOGFISH HEAD RTD COCKTAILS
This line of canned RTD cocktails from Dogfish Head Distilling includes Blueberry Shrub Vodka Soda, Strawberry & Honey Vodka Lemonade and Cherry Bergamot Whiskey Sour flavors. The Blueberry Shrub is made from Dogfish Head’s vodka distilled with blueberries then macerated with lightly sweetened balsamic and red wine vinegar that is... Read More
JAKE CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON & CHARDONNAY
The Cabernet Sauvignon has notes of black cherry and black currant with a touch of vanilla and spice. This wine has a nice round mouthfeel with a lingering finish of coffee and mocha. The Chardonnay has subtle floral aromas highlight the entry, giving way to hints of stone fruit and... Read More
PONCHE CARIBE CREAM LIQUEUR
Ponche Caribe is a smooth brandy and rum-based liqueur with a rich and creamy flavor and hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Often served as an after dinner drink and is also used in desserts, on fruit and in coffee. Packaged in 375ml and 75Oml bottles. Suggested retail is $17.99 for... Read More
PANDEMIC PIVOTS THAT ARE HERE TO STAY
by KIRSTEN AMANN Nothing could have prepared restaurateurs and retailers across the state for the disruption the COVID19 pandemic would cause to their businesses. “I had 2O years of knowledge and experience in this industry rendered more or less useless literally overnight,” says owner-operator Lauren Friel of Rebel Rebel wine... Read More
PREPARING FOR SUMMER-APPETIZING TXAKOLI
by HARVEY FINKEL Grapes grown cool make wines for the hot days of summer. We want to drink dry wines light in body and alcohol that have retained lively acidity with our summer seafood and other dishes that lie lightly. Such wines are hard to grow in Basque Country (Pais... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-THE ALEXANDER
by PINK LADY Sweet-toothed tipplers have no shortage of options in today’s beverage world. From candy-flavored vodkas to cinnamon and peanut butter “whiskies” to creamy liqueurs, the list goes on. To try a silky sweet dessert drink from a bygone era, we suggest reviving the Alexander Cocktail. You’ve probably heard... Read More