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
FRÏS VODKA SOLD TO SAZERAC
TIS THE SEASON of spirit brand sales. Pernod Ricard SA has agreed to sell its Danish vodka brand FRÏS to Sazerac Co. as the French spirits maker continues to refocus its portfolio. The deal to sell FRÏS for an undisclosed amount marks Pernod’s second sale to Sazerac: earlier this year... Read More
eTIPS OFF-PREMISE 3.O
HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (HCI) has launched eTIPS Off Premise 3.O, a new version of its online training and certification program specifically designed for clerks, cashiers, and managers of grocery, convenience, and package stores. The program improves the overall student experience through a newly designed HTML5 course. Participants continue to view... Read More
HIGH WEST DISTILLERY TO CONSTELLATION
CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC. has scored quite a coup in the spirits world. The drinks company recently acquired craft whiskey maker High West Distillery in a roughly $16O million deal that expands its business into the bourbon and rye categories. Utah-based High West has grown double-digits annually over the past three... Read More
NEW FAD: DIET BUBBLY
THERE’S SOMETHING NEW out there in the world of wine for the uber calorie-conscious: An English company called Thomson & Scott has created “Skinny Prosecco” and “Skinny Champagne”, which claim to be “healthier” than regular bubbly thanks to less added sugar. Currently only available in the UK, the new line... Read More
$8.44 MILLION FOR McCLENDON WINE COLLECTION
NOTHING DRIVES UP the price of a commodity at auction like a death. The wine collection of late Chesapeake Energy Corp. co-founder Aubrey McClendon sold for $8.44 million, above the estimated range and breaking records for some of the rare French bottles. Included are Bordeaux wines such as Chateau Mouton... Read More
PLYMOUTH
Often called “America’s Hometown”– although hardly located within a viticultural region of wide renown – Plymouth has a relatively rich vinous history. The town, whose eurocentric past augmented by checkered relations with preceding inhabitants, is approaching 4OO years of age. by Harvey Finkel BACKGROUNDS give perspective and direction, so revisiting... Read More
THE CORONATION COCKTAIL
By Pink Lady THE CORONATION COCKTAIL 1 ounce of Laird’s Bonded Applejack or Boulard Grand Solage VSOP Calvados 1 ounce of Noilly Prat sweet vermouth 1 ounce of Noilly Prat dry vermouth 1/4 ounce of Marie Brizard Apry apricot liqueur Add all ingredients to mixing glass. Add ice and stir... Read More
STOCK THIS STUFF
by Kirsten Amann For lovers of cocktails and other fine beverages, holiday gift buying options just keep getting better and better. As you gear up for this year’s busy season we’ve selected a range of dream gift ideas for all types of drinkers. Whether shopping for virgin soda sippers, beer... Read More
HAS THE GREAT PUMKIN FAD FADED?
WHEN IT COMES to seasonal brews there have been none so popular as pumpkin. Every year pumpkin mania seemed to grow with brewers releasing their offerings earlier and earlier to appease the masses. But if you’re thinking that there are not as many pumpkin beers lining the shelves this year,... Read More