COLLECTING? PUT THOSE PENNIES INTO WINE
MOVE OVER CARS, wine’s back! When it comes to collectibles, the best place to invest in 2O16 was (literally) in liquid assets. For the first time in at least five years, wine surpassed classic cars as the best-performing collectible asset class, according to The Wealth Report, an annual publication by... Read More
CHILE
by SANDY BLOCK WHEN I BEGAN visiting Chile in the 199Os, familiarizing myself with its wines and regions, the country’s industry was just beginning to emerge as a player on the international scene. Chileans were starting to address the needs of the export markets, which required planting popular grape varieties... Read More
SAMUEL ADAMS REBEL JUICED IPA
The latest addition to the Rebel family of IPAs is now available in cans and bottles. It was infused with a touch of mango puree. The result is a medium-bodied beer. The brewers selected the hop varieties based on their tropical aromas and juicy flavors rather than for their bitterness.... Read More
NARRAGANSETT THE UNNAMABLE BLACK LAGER
This is the latest installment in the Lovecraft Series of beers honoring horror author and Providence native, H.P. Lovecraft. The lager is a roasty beer that has hints of toffee, caramel, coffee and dark chocolate. It’s completed with citra hops to give the beer a fruity finish. Suggested retail is... Read More
SKINNY PROSECCO BRUT
Skinny contains 67 calories per serving and has half the sugar of a typical glass of Prosecco. Light and refreshing with floral and apple aromas, the palate has green apple, melon and pear flavors. Suggested retail is $19.99. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits
ROGUE OREGON SINGLE MALT WHISKEY
The newest addition to the Rogue line of spirits has aromas of floral honey, peach and mango. Medium-to full-bodied with flavors of ripe fruit and brown spice. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $45. AVAILABLE FROM Blueprint Brands
RASPBERRY JOSE CUERVO MARGARITA
Jose Cuervo has extended its RTD line with this flavor. Suggested retail for a 1.75L is $16. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors
EZRA BROOKS STRAIGHT RYE
The Kentucky distiller has extended the line with Straight Rye. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $26. It also comes in 5Oml bottles. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE ROOSTER
Johnnie Walker has released this limited-edition bottle celebrating the Chinese New Year. The bottle artwork showcases the four aspects of the Chinese zodiac rooster: the Herald, the Prospector, the Pioneer and the Adventurer. The rooster, etched in gold, is on the back panel of the bottle. Reminiscent of a Chinese... Read More
WHISTLEPIG BOSS HOG
The Vermont distiller has released the third edition of Boss Hog. The 1OO% rye whiskey aged for 14 years in 25O-liter barrels previously used to age Scotch whisky. Only 3O barrels were produced, and each bottle has a Danforth Pewter limited-edition Mortimer (the pig’s name) stopper. Suggested retail for a... Read More