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BLUE RIDGE SPIRITS

Their portfolio of organic craft brands includes:                                     Blonde Whiskey, Troy & Sons Platinum Whiskey, Troy & Sons Oak Reserve Whiskey, Yellow Rose Blended Whiskey, Yellow Rose Outlaw Bourbon Whiskey, and Yellow Rose...
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HUDSON WHISKEY MAPLE CASK RYE

The third batch of this limited-edition from Tuthilltown Spirits has been released. The whiskey aged a final four months in barrels that previously held artisanal maple syrup. Suggested retail for a 375ml is $45. Available from United Liquors.

WILD TURKEY MASTER’S KEEP

A limited-edition, 17-year-old bourbon, this is the first release from Eddie Russell since being appointed Master Distiller. In 1997, the distillery had a surplus of bourbon and no warehouse space left. The barrels were stored for several years at another distillery that had stone warehouses, offering different aging conditions than...
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DISARONNO RISERVA

This limited-edition release is the brand’s first new product since the original liqueur was created in 1525.  A combination of Disaronno and blended Scotch whisky, the Riserva is aged in vintage Marsala wine barrels. It has a spicy sweetness with light and fruity vanilla-almond notes. The finish is peppery with...
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HENNESSY VS/RYAN McGINNESS LIMITED EDITION

Designed by artist Ryan McGinness, the label for this limited edition bottle features a pattern in fluorescent colors that glow under black light. The current bottle is the fifth in a series that has included artists KAWS, Futura, Os Gemeos, and Shepard Fairey. In addition to the 75Oml bottle, which...
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CEREAL BEER

BREAKFAST cereal-inspired craft beer. Yep, it’s a thing and a big one at that. First there was Hefe-Wheaties – a limited edition craft beer from Minneapolis brewer Fulton. There aren’t actually any Wheaties in the beer. The connection is the wheat, which is a trademark of Hefeweizen brews. The south...
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CHARLES RIVER BEER

BOSTON-BASED craft brewer Harpoon Brewery and Desalitech, an innovative water treatment company based in Newton, have announced a new collaboration to treat and brew water from the Charles River to create a limited edition beer – Charles River Pale Ale. The brew will be showcased as a part of HUBWeek,...
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POT BEER

IT WAS REALLY just a matter of time: A Colorado brewery is testing the limits of making beer with marijuana. Dad & Dude’s Breweria recently introduced two cannabis-infused beers at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. The beers won’t get you high because they don’t contain THC, which would...
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RED WINE AND THE MIND DIET

PERHAPS THERE really is something to mind over matter! According to a study published in the journal of the alzheimer’s association, red wine could play a significant role in slowing down the brain’s ageing process and help battle the onset of Alzheimer’s. The study, carried out by researchers at Rush...
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MORE GOOD NEWS FOR THE MODERATE DRINKER

A NEW STUDY from the American College of Cardiology found that adults over 65 who walk briskly, engage in leisure activities, drink moderately, don’t smoke, and avoid obesity could significantly reduce their risk of heart failure. This is important information for older adults for whom heart failure is the leading...
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