WEST CORK BLACK RESERVE 86 and BARREL PROOF 124 IRISH WHISKEYS
West Cork Distillers has released these two limited Irish whiskeys. The Black Reserve has a deep woodiness and spice with sweet vanilla notes. Bottled at 86 proof after it is finished in double charred bourbon casks. The Barrel Proof whiskey has notes of dried fruits, almonds and malt. It is bottled... Read More
HAZLITT’S CIDER TREE
These hard ciders are made in the Finger Lakes region from locally sourced apples. The Cider Tree is crisp with a medium-dry finish. The reduced calorie Light n’ Dry is pale gold with tart flavors, bold acidity and effervescence. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits
ESPOLÒN AÑEJO X
This limited release extra añejo tequila is aged for six years and made from 1OO% Weber Blue agave. The handmade black matte glass bottle pays tribute to the Barro Negro, a centuries-old traditional Mexican art form that was resurrected and made popular in the 195Os and the label features the... Read More
THE BITTER TRUTH DROPS & DASHES
For its tenth anniversary The Bitter Truth has released a limited-edition series of four drink flavorings: Blossom, Nut, Roots and Wood, all 42% ABV. Blossom uses summer blossoms from around the world including jasmine, hibiscus, iris and lavender. Nut is made with young black walnuts, muscovado sugar, prunes, raisins and... Read More
SUNTORY WHISKY TOKI
The Toki is a blend of whiskies from Suntory’s Hakushu, Chita and Yamazaki distilleries. The Hakushu whiskies are aged in American white oak, the Chita is a “heavy-type grain whisky” and two Yamazaki malt whiskies are aged in Spanish oak. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $4O. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon... Read More
BIG BEER BURGLARY
USUALLY WHEN a heist happens in the world of alcohol it’s fine wine that’s being stolen. But a mystery has been brewing in Atlanta, where someone stole an ocean of beer. SweetWater Brewing Co. says nearly 33OO cases of beer went missing in June when two of its refrigerated trailers... Read More
CRAFT COOLS WHILE MEXICO HEATS UP
IT LOOKS AS if the long-anticipated craft beer slowdown may be arriving. While Mexican beer volumes in the US have remained strong in the three months leading to May 21, craft brands have seen their healthy growth rates slip back, according to recent figures. In a round-up of Nielsen data... Read More
BEER: IT’LL HEAL WHAT AILS YA A TOP 1O LIST
WHEN IT COMES to alcohol and health benefits, wine typically gets all the glory. But numerous and varied studies have shown that beer could be just as beneficial. Great news for hops lovers! Here is a Top 1O list of some interesting beer and health studies. Just remember, these are... Read More
HEALTHY HABITS OF THE CRAFT BEER SET
CRAFT BEER drinkers may take their imbibing more seriously than their macro-brew loving counterparts, but, when they do drink, they drink less and boast healthier lifestyle habits. According to a study conducted by the Harris Poll, people who drink craft brews consume less than the average American, pay more attention... Read More
SMUGGLER’S COVE: EXOTIC COCKTAILS, RUM, AND THE CULT OF TIKI
SMUGGLER’S COVE: EXOTIC COCKTAILS, RUM, AND THE CULT OF TIKI by Martin Cate + Rebecca Cate Hardcover Authors Martin and Rebecca Cate are the founders and owners of Smuggler’s Cove, a Tiki bar founded in San Francisco in 2OO9. In this book, they write about the legend of Tiki, its... Read More