GRANNY’S GINGERBREAD CREAM
A seasonal release, Granny’s is made with natural vanilla flavor and heavy creams sourced from Vermont dairies. It has flavors of gingerbread spice and brown sugar notes with a baked-good finish. Suggested retail is $12.99 for a 75Oml. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company
CROWN ROYAL VANILLA
The new line extension is made from a blend of whiskies with Madagascar bourbon vanilla. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $25. Also available in 5Oml, 2OOml, 375ml, 1L and 1.75L bottles. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors
SKYY INFUSIONS BARTLETT PEAR
The newest addition to the Skyy Infusions line has been released. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $14. Also available in 1.75L, 1L and 5Oml. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company
DRAMBUIE
The Scotch whisky liqueur has undergone a packaging redesign. The new bottle is cast in dark brown glass and topped with a red cork closure to evoke the design of the 196Os. The reframed brand logo is embossed on off-white, textured stock, and the label background features a pattern whose... Read More
KAHLÚA CHILI CHOCOLATE
This newest permanent addition to the Kahlúa portfolio combines the rich, sweet taste of chocolate with a kick of chili pepper. Suggested retail is $18.99 per 75Oml. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors
BAILEYS PUMPKIN SPICE IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR
This seasonal release is now available for a limited time. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $25. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors
BROCKMANS GIN
This UK gin is made from botanicals that are sourced from across the world: Juniper from Italy; lemon peel from Murcia in Spain; orange peel from Valencia; Bulgarian coriander seed; Cassia bark from Indo-China; blueberries and blackberries from Northern Europe; licorice from China; angelica from Belgium and Saxony; bitter almonds,... Read More
HAPPINESS IN A GLASS OF WINE?
FOR MANY PEOPLE a glass of wine at the end of a stressful day is the perfect way to unwind. But there may be more to it than that as a new study claims that it functions as an antidepressant, helping to boost one’s mood. Scientists warned that, despite the... Read More
IT’S IN THE NOSE
AS IF BECOMING a sommelier wasn’t already trendy enough, now it could be good for your brain! US researchers claim to have found a link between Master Sommeliers, who possess a heightened sense of smell, and a reduced risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The study, conducted by... Read More
LIGHT CONSUMPTION, LOW CANCER RISK
MORE SUPPORT for the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. A study examining the link between alcohol intake and prostate cancer has found that light drinkers have a lower risk of developing the disease than both binge drinkers and abstainers. The research, conducted by the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol... Read More