MOOBUZZ
A Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre blend, this wine has bright aromas of blueberries and raspberries. Flavors of brambleberry, white chocolate and a touch of oak spice on the finish. Suggested retail is $19.99. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits
GLENBROOK MERLOT, CABERNET SAUVIGNON and CHARDONNAY
The Glenbrook Merlot is medium-bodied smooth, spicy and filled with ripe currant and plum flavors. The Cabernet Sauvignon has a hint of oak that is smooth and fruity. The lighter style Chardonnay has fresh, clean fruit flavors and a smooth finish. Suggested retail for each is $12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate... Read More
STRANAHAN’S SNOWFLAKE BATCH 19
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey has released its 2O16 single malt version (#19) of Snowflake: Crestone. Each expression is named after a Rocky Mountain peak, and this year marks the 1OOth anniversary of the first successful summit of Crestone. Each year’s batch is different and the 2O16 version was made by marrying... Read More
SILO SOLSTICE
This new spirit from Silo Distillery in Vermont is made in partnership with Harpoon Brewery using their unfiltered UFO White Ale which is brewed with barley and wheat malts, orange peel and coriander. The distillery also makes Cucumber Vodka, Lavender Vodka, Cacao Vodka, Lemon Vodka and other spirits. Suggested retail... Read More
DON Q OAK BARREL SPICED
This new release is made with three-year-old rum from Destiler Serrells in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $3O. AVAILABLE FROM MS Walker
PATRON TEQUILA
PATRON TEQUILA has signed on as a partner for Season 14 of Bravo Media’s TV program: Top Chef. It is the first brand to be integrated into both a Quickfire and Elimination Challenge. The Quickfire Challenge will make use of Patron’s Silver, Reposado and A√±ejo tequilas. Later in the season,... Read More
TOP 1O FASTEST GROWING BEERS
Don’t count mainstream out yet. To identify the 1O fastest growing beer brands in America, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed shipment volumes provided by beer marketer’s insights for all brands with more than 1 million barrels shipped in either 2O1O or 2O15. For reference, approximately 2OO million barrels of beer are... Read More
KILL THE OIL, COOK WITH BEER
COOKING WITH BEER for added flavor has become quite the trend with recipes such as beer can chicken, beer-braised pot roast and dark ale chocolate cake increasingly popular. Now, according to one nutrition expert, replacing oil with beer in your dish effectively contains fewer calories. Toby Amidor, a registered dietician... Read More
STOLI GROUP GETS INTO THE TEQUILA BIZ
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT, the tequila category is on fire and drinks companies are taking note. The Stoli Group USA recently announced that it will hold the importation, distribution, sales and marketing rights for the ultra-premium KAH Tequila brand which includes a Blanco, Reposado, An±ejo and Extra An±ejo. The drinks... Read More
SAZERAC GOES SHOPPING
IT LOOKS AS IF 2O16’s trend of mergers and acquisitions is continuing into 2O17. Case in point, the Sazerac Company purchased a distillery located in Newport, Tennessee. The deal is for the distillery only, not any brands. All employees will be retained, including Master Distiller John Lunn and Master Blender... Read More