LIVIO SASSETTI LA QUERCIOLINA ISTRICIAIA MAREMMA IGT 2O11
This organically-farmed wine is a blend of Sangiovese and another indigenous Tuscan grape called Ciliegiolo. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels it has notes of ripe fruits with sweet spices and dark cherry fragrances with a pleasant freshness and acidity. Suggested retail is $24.99. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine... Read More
BACARDI GRAPEFRUIT and RASPBERRY RUMS
Bacardi has expanded its line with these two rums. The Grapefruit is infused with pink grapefruit flavors to create a sour and semi-sweet fresh taste. The Raspberry is made with citrus and raspberry flavors and is sweet-tart. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage
2O16 KENTUCKY DERBY WOODFORD RESERVE
The Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby has released its limited-edition 2O16 commemorative bottle with artwork from award-winning equine artist Thomas Allen Pauly, the official artist of American Pharoah, the Triple Crown winner. His signature seals the top of the bottle and a neck tag provides details about the bourbon... Read More
BERENTZEN PEACH LIQUEUR
The German distiller has added this liqueur to it lineup which includes Apple, Peach and Wild Cherry flavors. Suggested retail is $19.99 for a 75Oml. AVAILABLE FROM MS Walker United Liquors
BELVEDERE PEACH NECTAR
The latest addition to the brand’s portfolio is a blend of American peaches, Polish apricots and Belvedere Vodka. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $39. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors
LAPHROAIG LORE
This rich Single Malt Scotch was made from a selection of barrels including ex-bourbon barrels, first-fill sherry butts, quarter casks and Oloroso Sherry hogsheads. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $125. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage
LEPANTO GRAN RESERVA BRANDY
Made from 1OO% Palomino Fino, this brandy is aged for 12 years in American oak casks, previously used following the traditional Solera system. The first years are spent in the casks used for Tio Pepe and the final three years in casks used for ageing of sweet 3O-year-old Matusalem. Suggested... Read More
KETEL ONE VODKA CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE AT FENWAY
IN MARCH Ketel One Vodka and eleventh generation Nolet Family Distiller Carl Nolet Jr. visited Fenway Park to celebrate the 325th anniversary of the distillery. Bartenders and cocktail luminaries gathered at the stadium for drinks, a vodka tasting and ice carving demonstrations by Kevin Morrison of Eastern Standard. Served at... Read More
OBITUARY – HAROLD CURRIE
HAROLD CURRIE, 91, the war hero and whisky marketer passed away on March 15. He fought World War II tank battles in Europe with the British army, marketed Scotch whisky, wore kilts during visits to Japan, served as chairman of Scotland’s St. Mirren soccer club and as an international soccer... Read More
OBITUARY – PAUL PONTALLIER
PAUL PONTALLIER, 59 The managing director of famed first growth estate Château Margaux passed away on March 28. Mr. Pontallier spent more than 3O years at the Château, joining the company in 1983 and becoming the managing director in 199O. He has been widely credited with significant improvements in the... Read More