THE WALKING DEAD KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY
This release is a limited-edition under the Spirits of the Apocalypse label. Each bottle is marked “safe-zone approved” with a label that bears the comic’s trademark logo and an “RGrimes” signature of authenticity. Suggested retail for a 750ml is $35. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.
PATRÓN EXTRA AÑEJO 10 AÑOS
This is the oldest tequila to be released from Patrón. It aged for 10 years in a blend of used American oak and hybrid American and French Limousin barrels. The end result is tequila with a balance between agave notes and long-lasting aftertaste flavors of oak and vanilla. Bottled in... Read More
JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE APPLE
The brand’s newest line extension is a blend of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey with apple liqueur. Suggested retail for a 750ml is $27. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company.
DISARONNO
Disaronno has released its Italian liqueur in a limited edition of denim-wrapped bottles. Suggested retail for a 750ml is $25. The brand will also release two miniature gift packs, each pack containing three of the six denim shades available for a suggested retail of $9. A limited edition giftbox is... Read More
BROCKMANS GIN
The super-premium gin will be available during the holidays in a black gift tube, designed to mirror Brockmans’ distinctive, tactile bottle. Suggested retail is $34.99. AVAILABLE FROM Ruby Wines.
NIRVANA HEMP VODKA
Made with ingredients form the Cannabis Sativa plant, Nirvana is an ultra-premium vodka crafted in Florida, distilled 10 times, filtered, gluten free and made from non-GMO corn. Suggested retail is $31.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
KANGAKOI 7 YEAR OLD JAPANESE WHISKEY
Produced in Japan’s Toyonaga distillery which was founded in 1894, this whiskey is aged for 7 years in sherry barrels that impart a rich, mellow, fruity finish. Kangakoi translates to “a true samurai wearing ritual armor”. Suggested retail is $124.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
CRAFT BREWS FOR COOL WEATHER
by ANDY CROUCH The seasonal nature of beer has long been one of its great selling points. In the world of craft beer, it has been of singular value, allowing brewers to distinguish themselves from the standardized widgets of American macro beer producers. Recent years have seen differentiation and diversification... Read More
DRINKING TAMES PROSTATE CANCER
by HARVEY FINKEL, MD To find cancer and good news in the same sentence is a surprise to most, and to add alcohol to the mix is surely disconcerting, even enraging, to those busily engaged in warning of the falling sky whenever a dram is downed. Let’s see what medical... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – CHARLESTON LIGHT DRAGOONS PUNCH
by PINK LADY We LUPEC gals enjoy gathering around the punch bowl at literally any time of the year, but there is something extra special about a punch party at the holidays. Any cocktail can be made into punch if you build it big enough, so live your life. However,... Read More