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
LOCK STOCK & BARREL
LOCK STOCK & BARREL – The Cooper Spirits Company has released this 13-year-old straight 1OO% rye whiskey distilled in double copper pot stills and aged in new charred American oak barrels. Suggested retail is $119 for a 75Oml.
UV SRIRACHA VODKA
UV SRIRACHA VODKA – Phillips Distilling Company has extended the UV line with Sriracha Vodka, infused with a proprietary blend of chilies, garlic and vegetables. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $12. Also available in 1L and 5Oml sizes from Carolina Wine& Spirits.