ARCTIC CHILL
The hard seltzer brand formerly known as Arctic Summer has unveiled a new name: Arctic Chill. To better reflect the year-round nature of the hard seltzer category, Arctic Chill – the only hard seltzer crafted with Polar Seltzer – has also introduced updated packaging. Zero grams of sugar per serving,... Read More
HARPOON DUNKIN’ SEASONAL BEERS
Harpoon Brewing and Dunkin’ have collaborated on a trio of new seasonal beers: Harpoon Dunkin’ Pumpkin Spiced Latte Ale, Boston Kreme Stout, and Jelly Donut IPA. They join Harpoon Dunkin’ Coffee Porter and mark the first time beers have been brewed with actual donuts from Dunkin’. The Spiced Latte Ale... Read More
NIKKA WHISKY
The Japanese whisky producer has released a pair of limited edition single malts finished in apple brandy barrels: Yoichi Single Malt Whisky and Miyagikyo Single Malt Whisky. The Yoichi is produced at Nikka’s first distillery in Japan’s northern island Hokkaido and is aged in various casks including new American oak... Read More
MERICA SMALL BATCH BOURBON
Blended from stocks of 7O% Corn, 26% Rye and 4% Wheat. On the nose is orchard fruit with spice, honey, vanilla. On the palate a touch of wood alongside spice and fruit. Veteran Owned. Suggested retail is $27.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
IRON SIDE RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2O19
Made with grapes sourced from the Russian River Valley, this new release has aromas of crisp citrus and creamy honey with a touch of juicy sweetness and a curvy texture which transforms into a long, persistent finish. Full-bodied and richly with an abundance of ripe orchard and tropical fruit alongside... Read More
BILLY BANKS SINGLE BARREL
A blend of 75% Corn, 21% Rye and 4% Barley, this whiskey has caramel and subtle chocolate notes with a hint of citrus and spice. The barrel aging provides a warm yet soft vanilla sweetness on the finish. Cask strength 113 proof. Suggested retail is $49.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
ROSÉ
by SANDY BLOCK, MW There was a time, and not so long ago really, when wholesalers and retailers were adamantly against stocking Rosé in their warehouses or having much if any left on their shelves, after Labor Day weekend. “Rosé Season” ended abruptly in the fall, and perhaps it was... Read More
LADY MAY MOVES WAY SOUTH
MAY DE LENCQUESAING FOUNDS GLENELLY ESTATE AFTER LEADING CHÂTEAU PICHON LALANDE by HARVEY FINKEL May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, in 2OO3, followed the path of the French Huguenots upon the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, though with less urgency. They had been given two weeks by Louis XIV to... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH: THE OLD FASHIONED
by PINK LADY When I got into this game, the Old Fashioned cocktail was ordered so infrequently that I clearly remember the first time I saw one made. I watched from the host stand at the high-end restaurant where I worked in college as the bartender tossed a sugar cube,... Read More
SELECT CLUB PRALINE WHISKEY & CREAM
This new release is a blend of Canadian whisky and cream with a velvety mouthfeel and notes of sweet cream and rich praline. Suggested retail is $23.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.