BOURGOGNE 2O18
by HARVEY FINKEL Hot. Abundant. Splendid. Costly. Thus may be characterized conditions throughout the region for the Burgundy vintage of 2O18, from Chablis in the north to Beaujolais in the south. After 3O years of creeping advance, global warming may now have declared it’s staying for dinner. The preceding winter... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH: WARD 8
by PINK LADY As we gather around for our Thanksgiving festivities this year, why not raise a glass of one of Massachusetts’ most iconic cocktails, the Ward 8? It’s been a wild ride of a year and an even more wild election season, and we think everyone could use a... Read More
VERMONT CRAFT BEER
by ANDY CROUCH Vermonters are notoriously supportive of their locally made products, be it cheese, maple syrup, or beer. Craft brewers enjoy wide support in the Green Mountain State from locals who have helped create and sustain the state’s many breweries and brewpubs. For many decades, if you went into... Read More
CIELO E TERRA “PRIMI SOLI” PINOT GRIGIO
Translating to “First Suns” in Italian, this crisp and fruity Pinot Grigio from Veneto has aromas of white flowers with flavors of pear, white peach and notes of sage. Suggested retail is $9.99 for a 1.5L. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits.
COMPASS BOX “HEDONISM FELICITAS”
To commemorate its 2Oth anniversary, Compass Box has released a special limited edition blended expression that pays tribute to the whisky that originally launched the brand. Flavors of creamy coconut blended with notes of caramel, vanilla and almond. Apple and greengage add weight with a soft finish packed with creamy... Read More
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.