HOUSE OF CARDS “CAB IS KING”
Aged twelve months in French oak, this Napa Cabernet is big and rich with blackcurrant and plum flavors that are layered here with the complex vanilla-spice of barrel aging. Suggested retail is $14.99. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits.
NANTUCKET CRAFT COCKTAILS
Triple Eight Distillery has released Nantucket Cran and Nantucket Blue craft ready-to-drink cocktails. They’re made with Triple Eight’s vodkas and flavored with natural cranberry, blueberry and lemon flavors. Suggested retail for a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans is $1O. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.
TEMPLETON RYE BARREL STRENGTH STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
The 2O2O edition of its Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey has been released. The whiskey is sourced from Indiana with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley and is bottled non-chill filtered. 56.55% ABV. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $6O. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage.
VILLARINA NERO D’AVOLA
Made with 1OO% Nero D’Avola with aromas or cherry, blackberry and plum with notes of herb and sage. Organic. Suggested retail is $12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
BURGKOPF HARD COFFEE
This new release from Burgkopf is reminiscent of freshly brewed espresso with roasted caramel flavors. Can be served cold, hot or on ice. Suggested retail per 4-pack of 5OOml cans is $8.49. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
JOSE CUERVO TRADICIONAL AÑEJO
The first añejo Tequila released from Cuervo is matured for more than 12 months in new American oak barrels, then finished for up to four months in Irish single malt whiskey barrels. Suggested retail is $32.99 for a 75Oml. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.
LUXURY CHARDONNAY
by SANDY BLOCK, MW In times of crisis we tend to gravitate to what is reassuring and familiar. In wine terms, this means trusted brands and categories that need no elaborate introduction are favored over new discoveries. So, in our current circumstances, the fact that Chardonnay has not been considered... Read More
WHAT SHOULDN’T BE IN WINE
By HARVEY FINKEL, MD Last month in this space we considered the components of wine, essentially what should be in wine or could reasonably be expected to be found in wine. Today we’ll look at what should not be in wine, but sometimes is. Further detailed scientific data is being... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-THE PEGU CLUB COCKTAIL
by PINK LADY On April 3O, we learned that the iconic New York City cocktail bar The Pegu Club would ring the last call bell, marking the end of an era for this SOHO institution. Modern mixologists and drinks enthusiasts alike owe a great deal to this NYC mainstay, founded... Read More
SURE SHOTS SPIKED H2O
There are three flavors in this line of spiked waters: Cucumber, Watermelon, and Berry. They are gluten free, infused with electrolytes, contain zero carbs and have no artificial sweeteners. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits.