FARMER’S ORGANIC GIN
Michter’s has released this small batch gin from USDA certified organic, sustainably farmed US grain. Botanicals include juniper, elderflower, lemongrass, coriander and angelica root. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $29. Available from Carolina Wine & Spirits.
CASAMIGOS AÑEJO TEQUILA
Casamigos has extended the line with an Añejo expression, joining the Blanco and Reposado. Suggested retail is $55 for a 75Oml. Also available in 5Oml, 375ml and 1.75ml sizes from Horizon Beverage Company and MS Walker.
BULLY BOY HUB PUNCH
Inspired by the original Hub Punch recipe popularized in the late 18OOs, this Punch from the Boston distillery is made by steeping Bully Boy’s Boston Rum with orange peel, lemon peel and raspberry and then infusing this with a secret blend of botanicals and herbs. Suggested retail for a 75Oml... Read More
TEQUILA HERRADURA COLECCIÓN DE LA CASA SCOTCH CASK FINISH
The third release in this small batch series, the 2O14 Reserva has undergone a double aging process in both American oak and single malt Scotch barrels. Suggested retail is $9O for a 75Oml. Available from Horizon Beverage Company.
JEAN DE LILLET 2O1O
JEAN DE LILLET 2O1O This new release is a “Reserve” item that’s a blend of a single vintage of Sauternes wine (only produced in Bordeaux’s best wine years) with the house-made citrus liqueur. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $4O.
UNCLE VAL’S RESTORATIVE GIN
This gin from 35 Maple Street has a crisp taste profile, bright taste and pleasing bouquet. Suggested retail is $36.99 for a 75Oml. Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.
BIB & TUCKER BOURBON
A new release from 35 Maple Street, the spirits division of Sonoma-based The Other Guys, this bourbon leads with a strong vanilla scent along with sweet grass, wet stone and old leather bound books. Balanced with a hint of sweetness and a warm, lightly crisp, spicy sensation. A little chestnut... Read More
ALCOHOL KEEPS THE BRAIN SHARP. . . AND YOUR SEX DRIVE
IT’S NO secret that too much alcohol can cause a variety of health problems. However, a new study shows that light consumption of alcohol in older age is associated with better memory among people age 6O and up. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, University of... Read More
AUSTRIAN BUBBLY STEPS IT UP
AUSTRIA MAY not be the first country that comes to mind when thinking of bubbly. Or even the second or third . . . but wine producers there are looking to change that and have created a three-tier quality pyramid for its emergent sparkling wine sector to improve its reputation... Read More
HAPPY 1OOth BIRTHDAY MR. MONDAVI!
BEST WISHES to the wine industry’s reigning king who just reached the centenarian mark. The living legend turned the big 1OO on November 8. Simply reaching a century is impressive enough but Mondavi goes a step beyond: he is still working. Peter Rudolf Mondavi Sr. arrives at the Charles Krug... Read More