THE BOURBON BOOM
IT’S NOT JUST TEQUILA that’s in short supply. Bourbon whiskey consumption has been on a roll, and Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries are struggling to keep up with demand. Nowhere is this more true than at Buffalo Trace Distillery, producer of brands such as Blanton’s, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Elmer T. Lee,... Read More
THE GREAT AGAVE SHORTAGE
LIKE TOP SHELF TEQUILA? Stock up now because it’s going to be hard to come by for the next few years. The tequila industry’s agave crisis, which has seen prices rocket 5OO% in two years due to a shortage of supply, is likely to continue for another five years, according... Read More
CONCANNON 2O11 CONSERVANCY CABERNET SAUVIGNON WINE ON TAP
In partnership with Free Flow Wines, this Cabernet Sauvignon is now available to the on-premise in a reusable 19.5L stainless steel keg – the equivalent to 26 standard wine bottles. Wine on tap offers operators the benefits of a more economical by the glass price, more storage space, the elimination... Read More
ANGRY ORCHARD CINNFUL APPLE
ANGRY ORCHARD CINNFUL APPLE – A limited seasonal release, this is a crisp, gluten-free hard cider with a spicy twist. The sweet, slightly tart apple flavor is balanced with cinnamon, adding a little cocoa and a bit of heat, balanced by a dry and warm finish. Bottled at 5% ABV,... Read More
NARRAGANSETT BOHEMIAN PILS
NARRAGANSETT BOHEMIAN PILS – This new release joins the brewer’s flagship Lager, Light and Cream Ale in its year-round line-up. Styled after the brand’s Imperial Bohemian Pilsner, the Pils is brewed to 5.2 percent ABV and features the flavors of pale malt, Pilsner malt, wheat malt, and Cara Blonde malt... Read More
BLUEMOON SWEET RIESLING SEMI SPARKLING RIESLING
BLUEMOON SWEET RIESLING SEMI SPARKLING RIESLING – A sweeter Riesling made in the frizzante style, the Bluemoon is fragrant, with flavors of pear, peach and pineapple. Delicate with bright acidity. Suggested retail is $11.99 for a 75Oml. Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.
KENWOOD SONOMA COUNTY 2O1O ZINFANDEL
KENWOOD SONOMA COUNTY 2O1O ZINFANDEL – A blend of grapes from the Dry Creek and Sonoma Valleys, this Zinfandel is made by fermenting each vineyard lot separately and aging them for 19 months in small French and American oak barrels. The final blend, including a small amount of Petite Sirah,... Read More
QUARA MALBEC and ESTATE TORRONTES
QUARA MALBEC and ESTATE TORRONTES – This Argentinean Malbec is a bold, full-bodied wine. It offers a fruity nose with notes of plum, pepper and spices and the palate is well-balanced and sweet with ripe tannins. The Estate Torrontes is a tropical-style white with aromas of lemon-lime and nectarine. Flavors... Read More
RYE HARBOR VODKA
RYE HARBOR VODKA – Rye Harbor Distilling and Whiskey House is a micro-rectifier and bottler in Southern New Hampshire. The clean and crisp ultra-premium handcrafted vodka is 6 times distilled from all-American grain and blended with New Hampshire mountain water. Suggested retail is $24.99 for a 75Oml. Available from Baystate... Read More
X-RATED FUSION TROPIX
X-RATED FUSION TROPIX – The newest release from X-rated Fusion, this is a bright yellow blend of ultra-premium French vodka with pineapple and coconut. Suggested retail is $24.99 for a 75Oml. Also available in 375ml and 1L sizes from Horizon Beverage Company.