ISLAY MIST 8-YEAR-OLD SCOTCH WHISKY
The Islay Mist 8-year-old is a unique blend of whisky distilled at the Laphroaig Distillery that is blended with Speyside malt. Aged in Bourbon Casks for 8 years, the result is a smooth smoky peat flavor profile. The blend has aromas of sea air, peat, and light smoke. On the... Read More
ST. ELDER PAMPLEMOUSSE and BLOOD ORANGE
These are the two newest additions to the St. Elder line of artisanal liqueurs. On the palate, the Pamplemousse offers refreshing notes of citrus with the balance of fruit and sweetness, while the Blood Orange delivers a bittersweet, citrus-forward profile. They join the brand’s Natural Elderflower Liqueur in the portfolio.... Read More
EGAN’S CENTENARY IRISH WHISKEY
Egan’s Irish Whiskey has released a limited-edition expression to commemorate 100 years since the passing of co-founder, Henry Egan. A blend of single malt and single grain whiskies, the complex character of single malt whiskey is balanced with sweet notes of vanilla from the grain whiskey. Blended in XO Cognac... Read More
KLEOS MASTIHA
New in the U.S., this spirit is made from Mastiha – a sap from a tree indigenous to the Greek island of Chios. The trees only grow in 24 villages in the southern part of the island. It’s a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) product, which the ancient Greeks considered... Read More
PRAIRIE ORGANIC NAVY STRENGTH GIN
This is the brand’s first release of its small batch collection. Like all of Prairie Organic’s spirits, the gin is gluten free and made from non-GMO, U.S.D.A.-certified organic corn. Suggested retail for a 750ml is $35. AVAILABLE FROM Carolina Wine & Spirits.
SPANISH RED WINES
By Sandy Block, MW Spanish red wine is not an easy sell. The grape varieties and the denominations of origin remain mostly unfamiliar, but in a market where retailers and restaurateurs are looking to differentiate themselves, they are an obvious choice to feature because of the price value rapport and... Read More
LONG MEADOW RANCH ANDERSON VALLEY ESTATE
by HARVEY FINKEL The keystone of Long Meadow Ranch’s overarching complex began with a land grant by President U.S. Grant in the Mayacamas foothills near Rutherford in the Napa Valley. Productive of a variety of crops, especially grapes, it fell into disuse during Prohibition, until purchased by the Hall family... Read More
THE APEROL SPRITZ
by PINK LADY Counting down the days until a new decade begins has us thinking about how far the cocktail has come in the 21st century. A great, balanced libation made with fresh ingredients can be found on menus from world class fine dining restaurants to your local neighborhood pub.... Read More
CLAY SHANNON CABERNET SAUVIGNON and SAUVIGNON BLANC
There are two releases in this new line from the Shannon Ridge family of California wines. The Cabernet Sauvignon has bright fruit, spice, texture, and tannins from the high elevations of Lake County with dark fruits, old world characters and dried herbs from the lower elevations of Napa County. The... Read More
90+ CELLARS BOURGOGNE BLANC and ROUGE
There are two new Burgundies in the 90+ Cellars Classic Series portfolio: Lot 177 Bourgogne Chardonnay and Lot 160 Bourgogne Pinot Noir. Lot 177 is made from grapes grown entirely in the Cote d’Or and is silky and fresh with aromas of apple, pear citrus and a touch of oak. ... Read More