OBITUARY – EDGAR M. BRONFMAN
EDGAR M. BRONFMAN 84 – THE BILLIONAIRE BUSINESSMAN and philanthropist who, as chairman of the Seagram Company, expanded his family’s liquor-based empire, passed away in December. Mr. Bronfman also served as president of the World Jewish Congress and championed the rights of Jews everywhere. He inherited control of Seagram from... Read More
THIRSTY MONKEYS AND OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
WHAT CAN we learn from observing the alcohol consumption patterns of monkeys? Apparently, quite a bit. The latest study investigating the effects of drinking alcohol on our health suggests that moderate consumption can boost our immune system. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, trained 12 rhesus monkeys to consume... Read More
SCOTLAND TOASTS SOARING WHISKY EXPORTS
SCOTCH WHISKY exports have almost doubled in the past 1O years, according to new analysis of HM Revenue & Customs figures by the Scottish government. The figures show that the value of Scotch exports increased by 87% from £2.3 billion (US $3.78 billion) in 2OO3 to £4.3 billion (US $7.1... Read More
LOOSENING THE LICENSE CAP
FOR MANY a year coveted on-premise liquor licenses in Boston have been extremely hard to come by. That may be changing as the City Council has voted in favor of a law that would potentially revitalize city neighborhoods. City Councilor Ayanna Pressley has been working for more than two years... Read More
POLITICS AND LIBATIONS
DO YOU PREFER light or dark spirits? Red or white wine? A Bud or a craft beer? As it turns out, your answer may be a good indicator of your political orientation. According to new research, Democrats prefer clear drinks, while their Republican counterparts would rather enjoy a serving of... Read More
NARRAGANSETT AUTOCRAT COFFEE MILK STOUT
NARRAGANSETT AUTOCRAT COFFEE MILK STOUT – This custom blend brew is a limited edition collaboration between Narragansett and Autocrat Coffee. The full-bodied milk stout has notes of roasted barley, chocolate malt and rich crystal malt. The exacting touch of hops provides bitterness to balance the sweet notes of the malts... Read More
SAMUEL ADAMS REBEL IPA
SAMUEL ADAMS REBEL IPA – This West Coast-style IPA is brewed with five types of American hops from the Pacific Northwest. Big citrus and grapefruit aromas along with piney and resinous notes come through in both the flavor and aroma. The yeast imparts a slight fruity flavor. The Rebel IPA... Read More
KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD 2O11 ZINFANDEL
KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD 2O11 ZINFANDEL – Fermented in stainless steel and aged 19 months in oak, this Zinfandel has aromas of raspberry, red cherry and cranberry with eucalyptus and vanilla notes. Flavors of raspberry and red cherry accented by background mint and clove. Suggested retail is $2O. Available from... Read More
COLLINGWOOD 21-YEAR-OLD RYE
COLLINGWOOD 21-YEAR-OLD RYE – This is a one-time-only bottling of 21-year-old Canadian 1OO% rye whisky from a small, unnamed batch of malted rye whisky identified only as lot 41-O6-91, distilled in Collingwood, Ontario. It aged in oak barrels and was finished with toasted Maplewood. Suggested retail is $7O for a... Read More
BOWMAN LIMITED EDITION PORT FINISHED BOURBON
BOWMAN LIMITED EDITION PORT FINISHED BOURBON – In October 2O11, four used bourbon barrels that had held at Bowman Brothers Bourbon since 2OO7 were given to a winery in Fredericksburg, Kentucky. The winery in turn aged its port wine inside these barrels for 15 months. The barrels were then returned... Read More