HARPOON ISLAND CREEK OYSTER STOUT
HARPOON ISLAND CREEK OYSTER STOUT The 36th installment of the Harpoon 1OO Barrel Series, this stout is the result of a collaboration between the Harpoon Brewery and Island Creek Oysters. The two local New England companies have crafted a beer that combines locally grown oysters from Duxbury with handcrafted beer... Read More
TRYBOX SERIES NEW MAKE and RYE NEW MAKE
TRYBOX SERIES NEW MAKE and RYE NEW MAKE These are the first two releases of the Trybox Series of New Make Whiskeys from Heaven Hill Distilleries. The Series, which is named after the copper and glass “tasting station” where new make whiskey flows off the still, offers up several styles... Read More
FLASQ CHARDONNAY and MERLOT
FLASQ CHARDONNAY and MERLOT Winemaker Jamey Whetstone is producing Chardonnay and Merlot in aluminum FLASQ bottles. This 1OO% recyclable, quick chilling and shatterproof package is easy to open and reseal. The Chardonnay from Monterey County has rich pear and ripe pineapple flavors with a hint of butterscotch. The Merlot from... Read More
THE BEACHHOUSE
THE BEACHHOUSE This wine is a blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillon, made from grapes in the Western Cape, South Africa. It displays a personality of lemon grass and gooseberries from the Sauvignon Blanc, and honeysuckle, tangerine and lemon blossom from the Semillon with a crisp finish. Suggested... Read More
JOSE CUERVO AUTHENTIC LIGHT MARGARITA AND AUTHENTIC WATERMELON MARGARITA
The Jose Cuervo ready-to-serve portfolio has added these two new flavors to its lineup. Both are made with Jose Cuervo Especial Gold tequila, triple sec and lime. The Light has fewer than 1OO calories per serving. Also launching is the brand’s non-alcoholic, Zero Calorie Margarita Mix. The launch will be... Read More
A FORTUNE WINDFALL FOR DIAGEO?
The breakup of Fortune Brands is shaping up to be a potential boon for Diageo. The drinks company is the most probable buyer of most of Fortune Brands’ Jim Beam spirits business, with Bacardi Ltd. as a bidding partner for the remainder, Liberum Capital analysts reported. “We expect Diageo to... Read More
RIP WAABI
The World Association of the Alcohol Beverage Industries, Inc.’s (WAABI) Board of Directors has voted to dissolve the 67-year-old volunteer group, citing declining membership and corporate support. At a February meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, the Board reviewed several options for stemming a dwindling cash reserve and roster of local chapters.... Read More
THERE’S A NEW LIQUOR CZAR IN TOWN
After several long months, Boston finally has a new liquor czar. Governor Patrick has filled a post that had been vacant for seven months and took steps to return future appointment power to the Hub after decades of state control. Patrick appointed Nicole Murati Ferrer, a longtime attorney for the... Read More
A NIX ON THE NIGHTCAP FOR WOMEN?
Women who enjoy a cocktail before bed might want to rethink that late night tipple. A new study from the University of Michigan has found that intoxication from alcohol can increase feelings of sleepiness while at the same time disrupt actual sleep measures in healthy women more than in healthy... Read More
RAISE A GLASS TO YOUR HEART!
The stream of medical findings, either touting or decrying alcohol consumption, seems endless. Currently, general opinion seems to lean in the direction of pro-consumption for a variety of health benefits. The latest medical news would seem to support that, as two new papers by Canadian researchers are reporting that moderate... Read More