EZRA BROOKS 99
The latest addition to the Ezra Brooks range has been charcoal filtered and features the brand’s signature ‘spicy, rye Bourbon mash bill taste The result is a smooth Bourbon with hints of caramel, vanilla, chocolate and spice.” Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $25. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.
CA’ MOMI “HEARTCRAFT” SPARKLING WHITE & ROSÉ
These sparkling wines are crafted in small batches in California utilizing the Charmat Method. Crisp and fresh, the White has notes of peach, apple and lemon. Made from Pinot Noir grapes, the Sparkling Rosé has flavors of ripe strawberry, raspberry and shortbread. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $14.99. AVAILABLE... Read More
EXQUISITE CHAMPAGNE
by HARVEEY FINKEL Today we’ll discover the second of the pair of exquisite effervescent wines we began with in this space last month, this one from Champagne, the paragon of sources of such pleasures. It is no surprise that the Brut Nature is a product of Louis Roederer, a grande... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – THE BUCK’S FIZZ
by PINK LADY Back in December I was co-presenting a virtual cocktail and wine event, when a guest asked me “who invented the Mimosa?” I told them to give me a minute, as I was certain I’d covered the origin story of this beloved brunch libation. I clicked away at... Read More
ITALIAN PINOT GRIGIO
by SANDY BLOCK, MW Pinot Grigio won’t go away. Ignored by critics, disdained by sommeliers and most wine professionals as boring, damned with faint praise (“mild, fresh, clean”), it still captures a sizable share of the wine drinking public’s purchasing dollar. What accounts for the unusual staying power of this... Read More
RAMPUR ASAVA INDIAN SINGLE MALT WHISKY
Matured in American Bourbon barrels and finished in Indian Cabernet Sauvignon casks, this Indian single malt is the first of its kind. Tropical fruity notes of Rampur with apricot, black current, blackberry, dark cherry and plum with hints of tobacco and spices. The palate has a Manuka honey sweetness, spicy... Read More
MR DOWELL’S No 1 WHISKEY
This release is a blend of imported Scotch, select Indian malts and premium grain spirits. Fine oak and grain spice on the palate with a soft butterscotch sweetness lying under the spice. Light floral component alongside flavors of vanilla, orange peel, grassy tobacco and almonds. Suggested retail is $22.99. AVAILABLE FROM... Read More
‘MERICAN MULE
The newest addition to the ‘Merican canned cocktail line, Fire Mule is made with Bourbon whiskey, proprietary ginger beer and all-natural cinnamon. Smooth and bold, with notes of sweet cinnamon and a hint of spicy heat, it’s malt-free and features zero artificial flavorings. The rest of the line includes the... Read More
HOCHSTADTER’S VATTED STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
The Cooper Spirits Company has released the third bottling of Hochstadter’s Vatted Straight Rye Whiskey. Taken from the historic Scottish term for the process of blending several single malts in a vat to create a new flavor, this year’s version incorporates ryes from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Indiana and California, all of... Read More
SAMUEL ADAMS WINTER CLASSICS
This year’s Winter Classics pack includes a reformulated Winter Lager and the new Holiday White Ale along with American IPA, Holiday Porter, Sam ’76 and Boston Lager. The White Ale blends orange peel with holiday spice for a golden, hazy beer with a slightly sweet, herbal, spice, and citrus aroma.... Read More