VIZCAYA BLACK RUM
A Dominican rum made from pressed sugar cane juices, Vizcaya has aromas of chocolate, walnut and honey with a full, rich flavor. Suggested retail is $28.99 for a 75Oml. Available from MS Walker
NOMAD OUTLAND WHISKEY
This blended whisky is produced from a selection of over 3O different malt and grain whiskies from Speyside, The Higlands, Scotland – each 5 to 8 years old. The resulting blend is left to mature in Scotland in sherry casks for 3 years, altogether, before being transferred to Jerez in... Read More
SHAYS’ REBELLION AMERICAN WHISKEY
Berkshire Mountain Distillers has released this whisky made in collaboration with the Sam Adams brewery. In the summer of 2O12, BMD triple-distilled a batch of Samuel Adams Cinder Bock, a Rauch Bock. The resultant whiskey made from the beer was then aged in Samuel Adams Utopias casks for about three... Read More
SMIRNOFF SOURCED
The latest line extension from Smirnoff is now available in three flavors: Ruby Red Grapefruit, Pineapple and Cranberry Apple. Gluten free with no high fructose corn syrup, they are made with a blend of real fruit juices and Smirnoff 21. Suggested retail is $13.99 for a 75Oml. Available from United... Read More
SILO CUCUMBER VODKA
SILO Distillery in Vermont has released this cucumber-infused vodka. The distillery also makes an unflavored Vodka, Bourbon, Moonshine and Barrel Aged Reserve Gin. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $3O. Available from Horizon Beverage
THE WINE WEIGHT LOSS DIET
IF YOU WOULD prefer to have a glass of Cabernet rather than do cardio, then this study is for you! Drinking wine just before bed helps people to lose weight by burning fat and staving off late-night snacking, according to reports citing studies from two universities. Scientists at Washington State... Read More
A STUDY OF STUDIES: WINE PREVENTS DIMENTIA
IT’S OFFICIAL! Well, official for today at any rate . . . A new report that analyzed nearly 1OO various health studies concluded that moderate wine consumption has been shown to significantly delay dementia. The evidence stands in direct opposition to a recent controversial British government guidance on alcohol consumption by... Read More
OBITUARIES INFORMATION
RALPH KAPLAN, 91, President of Kappy’s Fine Wine and Spirits, a four-generation family business, passed away on March 3. Ralph was a recognized leader, both locally and nationally, receiving dozens of awards for his acumen, including an Honorary Doctorate from Salem State University. He was also a passionate philanthropist, loyal... Read More
FREDERICK WILDMAN AND SONS
GREG TAYLOR has been promoted to lead the company’s entire Wholesale Division. Prior to this he was Senior Vice President.
KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION
COLLEEN THOMAS has been named as the Association’s new Bourbon Ambassador. In this role she will oversee and execute events and special projects. Thomas was previously Marketing Director for Kentucky-based Flavorman and its sister company, the Distilled Spirits Epicenter, where she promoted and coordinated professional training for the distilling industry.... Read More