BOSTON BEER CO. 40 YEARS
By Andy Crouch The story of Jim Koch, his Boston Beer Company, and Samuel Adams Boston Lager, is of American success framed through the lens of a constantly evolving beer industry. A former management consultant, Koch transformed his small beer business into one of the largest brewing companies in America.... Read More
MAY IS FOR MARY PICKFORD
By Kirsten Amann When it comes to drinking occasions, May is off to the races! Kicking off with the Kentucky Derby on May 4th, followed by Cinco de Mayo on May 5th, Mother’s Day (which might call for a cocktail depending on your family dynamics) on May 12th, and finishing... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – OAKS LILY
By Pink Lady It’s May, which means it’s time to bust out those fancy hats, Julep cups and get excited about “the most exciting two minutes in sports: “the Kentucky Derby! Much ink will be spilled by lifestyle writers this month about the mint, bourbon, ponies, and horse-folk who power... Read More
PETER ZEMMER WINES
This line of wines from Alto Adige includes a Pinot Grigio, Pinot Grigio Riserva Giatl and Chardonnay Buchholz. The Pinot Grigio has scents of spring blossoms and summer orchard fruit. Suggested retail is $20.99. The Riserva Giatl is powerful, balanced, and savory with an interesting play of acidity in the... Read More
KENTUCKY 10 BOURBON
Kentucky 10 is a straight bourbon aged and bottled at the historic DSP-KY-10 distillery. It is produced from 100% Kentucky-grown corn from within a 50-mile radius of the distillery. The wheated mashbill adds sweetness and approachability while the limestone in the Kentucky water adds minerals, filters out impurities and promotes... Read More
OLIVER COSMOBERRY
The newest release from the Oliver line of flavored wines is reminiscent of a cocktail, with delicate notes of tart cranberry, strawberries, and fresh-squeezed blood orange. Suggested retail is $12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
STAR & KEY
This line of single estate rums from Mauritius incudes two expressions, Passion Fruit Rum and VSOP Rum. The Passion Fruit brings a tropical twist and extra layers of flavor with subtle fruit and freshness. The VSOP is a smooth, yet complex rum that is distilled in a coffey and aged... Read More
JACK & GINGER ALE RTD
This is the newest release in the Jack Daniel’s line of RTD canned cocktails. Suggested retail for a four-pack of 12-ounce cans is $13 and $3.50 for a single can. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company.
JAMUN GIN
This new gin from India comes from the Mohan Meakins distillery. It has zesty flavors of citrus and lemon peel followed by a subtle sweetness with a note of orange and a touch of spice on the finish. Suggested retail is $44.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
BUSHWACKER RUM CREAM
This new RTD release is a combination of premium Caribbean Rum and real dairy cream with flavors of chocolate, coffee, and coconut. Suggested retail for a 750ml is $24.99. AVAILABLE FROM MS Walker.