ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-THE SHERRY COBBLER
by PINK LADY Every month is Women’s History Month as far as we are concerned, but we would be remiss to let March pass us by without raising a glass to an enterprising forebroad who paved our way. This month, won’t you join us in toasting Martha King Niblo? Martha... Read More
IRISH WHISKEY – A YEAR-ROUND SUCCESS STORY
by LEW BRYSON Irish whiskey, once a tiny shadow of its pre-Prohibition global glory, has recovered and is playing in the big leagues again. Jameson is an 8 million case brand worldwide, half of that in the U.S., and Tullamore DEW is at 1.5 million globally, with Bushmills just under... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – THE TOMMY’S MARGARITA
by Pink Lady Writing about Margaritas in February in New England might seem counterintuitive: It’s cold, possibly snowing or icing as you read this, and we are deep into whiskey and winter warmer season. But February 22nd marks National Margarita Day, so we say why not mix one up? A... Read More
A CASE FOR THE CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL
By Kirsten Amann Champagne typically has quite an exhaustive run in the latter months of the year, between holiday parties and New Year’s Eve. Oenophile friends start popping holiday bottles as early as Thanksgiving (but who are we kidding, most oenophiles pop bottles on days that end in Y), and... Read More
MERLOT – A COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP
By Seema Tikare I admit, I have mixed feelings about Merlot. There is always a small voice in the back of my head saying, “This is lightweight. As a professional, you should be drinking something more serious — or hipper — or more interesting.” But, at the same time, that... Read More
CROWN ROYAL AGED 18 YEARS
The newest offering from Crown Royal is an extra rare blend of three of Crown Royal’s whiskies aged at least 18 years. Vanilla and stone fruit on the nose followed by the velvety body of light oak and hints of caramel spice. Delicate notes of nougat linger in the rich,... Read More
BOTRAN 8 SHERRY CASK RUM
This rum from Guatemala is aged for 5 to 8 years in Sherry casks. It has an intense nose filled with vanilla, nuts and wood. The palate offers notes of toasted wood along with almonds and walnuts. Suggested retail is $31.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
CÓDIGO 153O DOUBLE BARREL ROSA-REPOSADO
Código 153O Tequila has released this Special Edition Double Barrel Rosa-Reposado Tequila with country musician George Strait. The tequila started its aging process in French white oak Cabernet wine barrels, then finished in Spanish Sherry wine barrels to add extra character and a soft, sweet finish. Suggested retail for a... Read More
QUEZALTECA ESPECIAL AGUARDIENTE
Distilled from molasses, this Aguardiente from Guatemala is soft with vanilla bean and sweet molasses flavors alongside a dose of black peppercorn and herbal grassiness underneath. Suggested retail is $35.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
STRANAHAN’S SHERRY CASK SINGLE MALT WHISKEY
Stanahan’s Colorado Whiskey has released a new batch of their Sherry Cask expression with an updated bottle design. The Sherry Cask is created by taking four year-aged Rocky Mountain Single Malt whiskey and transferring it to 5OO-liter Oloroso Sherry barrels to finish. The barrels have aged sherry wine for over... Read More