COPPER & KINGS AMERICAN BRANDY CO.
The Kentucky distiller has released two cordials: Destillaré Café and Destillaré Chocolat. Both liqueurs use an aged Copper & Kings American Brandy base, have no added artificial colors or flavors, are non-chill-filtered and are sweetened with honey. Café is made with certified fair-trade cold brew made from Arabica coffee beans... Read More
BASIL HAYDEN’S CARIBBEAN RESERVE RYE
This offering features a blend of 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and 4-year-old Canadian Rye Whisky and is then finished with the addition of Black Strap Rum. The whiskeys bring exhibit layers of flavor, including distinct spice, toasted oak and vanilla, while the rum ties together sweet notes of brown... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH THE STONE FENCE
by PINK LADY The Fourth of July is one of the great drinking holidays of summer, and while it’s certainly fun to serve guests red, white, and blue-themed beverages, a drink with true Revolutionary Era roots is sure to intrigue the history buffs at your picnic. If their numbers are... Read More
BURGUNDY 2O16
by HARVEY FINKEL Seriously delicious. Short supply. Stable prices. These are the key phrases one took away from the early reviews of the 2016 vintage in Burgundy, now in distribution on our shores. Like an inverted phoenix, the splendor of the wines arose, not from fire, but from ice. We’ve... Read More
LEAN INTO SUMMER’S HEAT WITH BIGGER BEERS
by ANDY CROUCH A consumer’s beer fridge undergoes a number of seasonal changes throughout the year, transitioning from the lighter, crisper beers of summer into more full bodied offerings in the fall and through winter before returning full circle in the spring. As the seasons change, some beers can get... Read More
SAMUEL ADAMS SUMMER ALE
This year’s Summer Ale is now available with a new recipe featuring an updated citrus blend of orange, lemon puree and lime. The new citrus elements bring more complexity to the flavor. The wheat ale balances citrusy Noble hops with a little peppery spice. Brewed in the Hefeweizen tradition it... Read More
CARIB LAGER
This premium Caribbean lager from Trinidad and Tobago is a refreshing, full-bodied and distinctively smooth brew. Available in 11.2-ounce bottles or cans. Suggested retail is $1O.99 per 6-pack. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
MIGHTY SWELL SPRITZER CHERRY LIME
This is the latest release in the Mighty Swell line which also includes Watermelon Mint, Grapefruit and Peach. All are low calorie, low-sugar spiked beverages. Suggested retail for a 6-pack of 12-ounce cans is $1O and $16 for a mixed variety 12-pack. AVAILABLE FROM Seaboard Products Company.
FEVER-TREE
Fever Tree has extended the line with three new releases: Spiced Orange Ginger Ale, Smoky Ginger Ale and Refreshingly Light Ginger Ale. Like the existing ginger expressions, the new flavors use a blend of Fever-Tree’s three signature gingers sourced from Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Cochin (India). Suggested retail for a... Read More
9O+ CELLARS
There are several new additions to the 9O+ Cellars reserve French wines portfolio. The Lot 167 Bourgogne Aligoté is refreshing with aromas of nectarine and peach followed by fresh herbs on the nose. On the palate it has mineral-driven flavors and bright acidity. Suggested retail is $17.99. The Lot 168... Read More