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.
GOSLINGS RUM DARK ‘N STORMY RTD
Goslings Rum has released a new design for its Dark ‘n Stormy RTD as the Official Rum of the Boston Red Sox for the tenth year. The can’s color is the same as Fenway Park’s left field wall, known as the Green Monster. Suggested retail for a 4-pack of 12-ounce... Read More
GRAY WHALE GIN
A California-made gin, Gray Whale is inspired by the migratory path of the Pacfic Gray Whale. The botanicals are all organically farmed or hand harvested along the whale’s 12,OOO mile journey from Baja California to Mendocino. Botanicals in the potstill are: juniper (Big Sur), kombu (Mendocino Coast) and almonds (Capay Valley).... Read More
HARPOON FANTASY LEAGUE MIX PACK
This new mix pack of session beers from Harpoon includes their Rec League along with three new releases. Farm League is a hoppy farmhouse ale brewed with orange peel, fermented with a farmhouse yeast strain, and dry-hopped with Mandarina Bavaria, Huell Melon, and Citra hops. Bush League is an American... Read More
KAHLÚA NITRO COLD BREW RTD
This new cold brew RTD is made with rum, coffee liqueur and 1OO% Arabica cold brew coffee. Suggested retail for a 4-pack is $9.99. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.