CRAFT BREWING is BOOMING!
Perhaps it’s the desire to buy artisan-crafted beer or maybe it’s the growing popularity of locally-made products. Whatever the reason, one thing is clear: Americans simply cannot get enough craft beer. National craft beer sales rose 15 percent in the first half of 2O11, representing what is believed to be... Read More
TEQUILA SEMENTAL
This brand gets its name from the Semental bulls which in ancient times protected the agave fields. These tequilas are all triple distilled, made with 1OO% Blue Weber Agave and aged in new American and French oak. The Silver has flavors of roasted pineapple, vanilla and white pepper. The Reposado... Read More
WINE MEN OF GOTHAM WINES
This portfolio of wines includes a Chardonnay, Semillon, Shiraz, and Shiraz/Grenache. The name pays homage to the villages of Gotham, England, where wise men acted like fools to achieve their goals, creating a humorous label for serious wines. The unoaked Chardonnay is aromatic with tropical fruit flavors. The Shiraz shows... Read More
BUFFALO TRACE 2O11 ANTIQUE COLLECTION
This year’s collection once again features five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs. It includes: Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old, a rye whiskey with intense spice and an underlying sweetness and dry finish; Eagle Rare 17 Year Old that was distilled in the spring of 1993 and has... Read More
SHIPYARD PUMPKINHEAD ALE
SHIPYARD PUMPKINHEAD ALEShipyard Brewing Company is extending the beer’s season through November. The Pumpkinhead Ale is an aromatic and crisp wheat ale with a subtle spiced flavor. Available in 6-packs, 12-packs and on draft. Suggested retail for 6-packs is $8.99 to $9.99, and for the 12-packs is $16.99 to $17.99. ... Read More
UFO PUMPKIN
UFO PUMPKINThis new release from Harpoon Brewery is brewed with pure pumpkin and a medley of autumnal spices. It is amber in color with the signature UFO haze. The malt combination provides a smooth body and slightly sweet flavor which balances with the earthy notes derived from the pumpkin. Available... Read More
HARPOON OCTOBERFEST
HARPOON OCTOBERFESTThis beer is full-bodied, smooth, and malty. Willamette hops are used to provide a gentle bitterness and to balance any residual sweetness present from the malt. The finish is soft and malty with a mild bitterness. The overall character is a rich, full-bodied, maltiness whose sweetness is balanced by... Read More
HARPOON 1OO BARREL SERIES DOÄŒESNÃ CZECH HOP HARVEST ALE
HARPOON 1OO BARREL SERIES DOÄŒESNÁ CZECH HOP HARVEST ALEThe latest installment of the Harpoon 1OO Barrel Series, this Harvest Ale was Inspired by DoÄesná, the Czech hop harvest festival. A medium-bodied, deep chestnut ale, it is made with genuine Sládek hops which provide a clean, slightly bitter but smooth finish. ... Read More
COLEMAN VINEYARDS WHITES LANDING 2OO9 PINOT GRIS and CHERRY COVE 2OO8 PINOT NOIR
COLEMAN VINEYARDS WHITES LANDING 2OO9 PINOT GRIS and CHERRY COVE 2OO8 PINOT NOIR These wines are estate grown and sustainably farmed in the McMinnville AVA in Oregon. The Pinot Gris shows melon, citrus and hints of pear with subdued butterscotch. The Pinot Noir is crafted from low yields and whole... Read More
STALKING HORSE McLAREN VALE SHIRAZ
STALKING HORSE McLAREN VALE SHIRAZ With mineral overtones around a core of blackberry and licorice, this Shiraz is opulently textured and full-bodied with complex flavors and a tannic structure. Suggested retail is $19.99 per 75Oml. Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.