LEINENKUGEL BIG EDDY RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT
LEINENKUGEL BIG EDDY RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT – Brewed with 11 different malts including Munich, Carmel, Chocolate, classic Pale and Pale Ale, this deep mahogany Russian Imperial Stout provides a rich, dry character. With an espresso and mocha character, the brew finishes with nutty toffee and molasses notes. Russian Imperial Stout... Read More
BULLY BOY AMERICAN STRAIGHT WHISKEY
BULLY BOY AMERICAN STRAIGHT WHISKEY – The first aged spirit from the Boston distillery, American Straight Whiskey is distilled from corn, rye and malted barley and aged in new American oak barrels. Suggested retail is $34.99 for a 75Oml. Available from Horizon Beverage Company.
KAHLÚA MIDNIGHT
KAHLÚA MIDNIGHT – This new release from Kahlua is a bold, slightly sweet 7O proof mix of rum and black coffee liqueur. It is intended to be served chilled as a shot. Available from United Liquors.
WINES THAT ROCK
WINES THAT ROCK – This line of wines was created in partnership between the managers of some of the most successful bands in history and the Mendocino Wine Company. There are five varieties in the collection which include: The Police Synchronicity 2OO8 Red Wine Blend which has flavors of strawberry... Read More
BOWMORE DORUS MOR
BOWMORE DORUS MOR – This cask-strength, 1O Years Old small batch release is a heady and strong whisky from the island of Islay. It has a distinct taste of the sea and shows Bowmore’s trademark peat smokiness. Suggested retail is $119.99 for a 75Oml. Extremely limited quantities from Horizon Beverage... Read More
TURKEY SHORE DISTILLERIES
The Ipswich-based craft distillery has created the Lab & Cask Club, which gives members the opportunity to purchase a five-gallon barrel of Reserve Old Ipswich Rum that has been aging since the summer of 2O11. This rum won’t be available anywhere else. Membership to the club costs $25O annually and... Read More
GLENMORANGIE WINS BIG
Glenmorangie Scotch whisky has been named 2O12 Distiller of the Year by the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). Glenmorangie emerged not only with the biggest prize of the night but was also awarded UK Spirits Producer of the Year as well as Best Single Malt over 15 Years Old... Read More
WINE ENTHUSIAST’S 2O12 WINE STAR AWARD WINNERS
Wine Enthusiast magazine has announced its 2O12 Wine Star Award Winners. This year, the magazine revealed a new category the Sommelier of the Year Award. The winners will be honored at the Wine Star Awards Dinner on Monday, January 28 in New York City. THE WINNERS ARE . . .WINE... Read More
MUSCADET MAGIC
Get your oysters ready because it’s going to be a banner year for Muscadet! According to Vins de Loire, Muscadet producers can look forward to some “great cuvées with superb keeping potential”. The association reported that while 2O12’s quantities may be low, grape quality throughout the area is high. Earlier... Read More
BURGUNDY HOSPICES DE BEAUNE HAS A BONANZA
The quantity may be reduced but Burgundy is on track for a stellar year in sales. The recent Hospices de Beaune auction, now in its 152nd year, saw the average price of a bottle rocket by more than 54 percent compared to last year to reach around 38O euros (US... Read More