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.
REED’S CRAFT GINGER MULE
This new canned cocktail from Reed’s is made with fresh real ginger, zero sugar and gluten free. 7% ABV. The portfolio also includes their Classic Mule RTD as well as Reed’s Craft Ginger Beer and Virgil’s Craft Sodas. Suggested retail for the Ginger Mule is $1O-$12 per four-pack. AVAILABLE FROM... Read More
CUTWATER SPIRITS PIÑA COLADA RTD
Cutwater Spirits has released a canned Piña Colada made with the distillery’s Bali Hai Rum and coconut cream liqueur. Suggested retail for a four-pack of 12-ounce cans is $13. AVAILABLE FROM Atlantic Beverage Distributors.