JACK DANIEL’S 10-YEAR-OLD TENNESSEE WHISKEY
This is the brand’s first 10-year aged-stated whiskey in more than 100 years. The release celebrates the modern whiskey-making expertise of the Jack Daniel Distillery while paying tribute to the brand’s past. It was made by maturing Jack Daniel’s Old No.7 Tennessee Whiskey in oak barrels that were relocated throughout... Read More
KING PALM CELLARS 2019 PINOT NOIR
This Monterey County Pinot Noir is fermented in stainless steel and aged 19 months in 40% French oak and 20% American oak. A small percentage of Syrah is blended in, bringing a bolder personality to the forefront. Cinnamon-spiced red cherry and a hint of cola leave a lasting impression from... Read More
MICHTER’S US*1 TOASTED BARREL FINISH BOURBON
This is the first release of the Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon since 2018. The 2021 release began with fully aged barrels of US*1 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, which was transferred into a second barrel made of 18-month-old air-dried wood for additional aging. The second barrel was toasted to precise... Read More
THE END OF AN ERA
by KIRSTEN AMANN Mark Fisher has been a fixture of the beverage alcohol business in New England for forty years. Since 2OO6 he has been President, Sales & Marketing of Martignetti Companies, the largest distributor in New England, and the 6th largest distributor of wine and spirits in the United... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH: THE APPLEJACK RABBIT
by PINK LADY We love to drink applejack any time of year, but it feels especially cozy to do so in the fall here in New England. The leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and autumn pastimes are back, like Sunday brunching, corn mazes, apple picking, and day drinking as... Read More
MOREY-SAINT-DENIS GRAND TOPONYMY II
by HARVEY FINKEL In this second installment on the origin of Burgundian place names, focusing on the grand crus of the Côte d’Or, we shall begin our march southward, entering Morey-Saint-Denis. We might recall that our journey began in Gevrey-Chambertin in this space of the August, 2O2O, issue of this... Read More
DON RAMON PUNTA DIAMANTE REPOSADO TEQUILA
This Reposado Tequila is double-distilled and rested in white oak, resulting in a smooth, subtle taste and robust profile. Floral aromas along with vanilla and chocolate on the nose and notes of citrus, cooked agave and herbs. Suggested retail is $29.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
9O+ CELLARS LOT 174 ALBARINO
This is the latest addition to the 9O+ Cellars Classic Series. From Rias Baixas, Spain, it is crisp and lively with aromas of stone fruit and pineapple. Crisp with bright acidity and minerality with citrus notes. Suggested retail is $15.99. AVAILABLE FROM Hub Wine Corporation.
DEWAR’S JAPANESE SMOOTH
Dewar’s has launched the latest iteration of their cask-finished blended Scotch whisky series. Utilizing the brand’s signature double aging process, and finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak casks this blend uses the porous qualities of the rare 2OO-year-old Mizunara oak tree variety, also known as the “water oak”, which is used for... Read More
SEAN’S WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM LIQUEUR
This liqueur is a blend of fine, genuine Irish Cream, mature Irish Whiskey and white chocolate. Suggested retail is $13.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.