THE DUBLINER IRISH WHISKIES
There are two Irish whiskies in this portfolio: a 1O-Year-Old Single Malt Irish and Master Distiller’s Reserve. The Single Malt has a rich, malty flavor with a smoothness and warmth at the end. Hints of toffee and chocolate come together with a vanilla finish. Suggested retail is $46.99. For the... Read More
DRINKING UP THE EARTH
“A single bottle of Prosecco DOCG sparkling wine drinks 4.4 kg of soil every year.” By Harvey Finkel Among the inconvenient truths about humankind’s disturbances of the ecosystem is that thoughtless agricultural cultivation accelerates soil erosion, already losing 30 percent of the farm production on the half of the earth’s... Read More
THE TUXEDO NO.2
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH By Pink Lady After an interminable, dark winter, by the time June rolls around, it feels celebratory and refreshing to sip something light and bright for body and spirit. The Tuxedo No. 2 is a fun Martini variation that will surely impress your less-nerdy-than-you cocktail... Read More
M.S. WALKER & WINEBOW – A POSITIVE ACQUISITION
By Kirsten Amann Good salespeople are expert problem solvers. In the continuously evolving landscape of beverage alcohol distribution, with more brands in the market than ever, savvier consumers with sophisticated palates, and restaurants and retailers jockeying to offer them the next best thing, efficient problem-solving is essential at all levels... Read More
CHAMPAGNE BRUT NON-VINTAGE
By Sandy Block, MW The bread and butter of every Champagne house remains its Brut Non-Vintage blend. This is most often an alchemical assemblage of dozens of different wines from far flung villages within the Champagne viticole, as well as multiple vintages, including older “reserve” wines, and a varying proportion... Read More
HARPOON ONE HAZY SUMMER
This seasonal release from Harpoon has aromas of pineapple, tangerine and mixed berries. Soft and light with tropical fruits, biscuit and citrus in the mouth. Dry and refreshing. AVAILABLE FROM Girardi Distributors, Harpoon Distributing, Horizon Beverage Company, Merrimack Valley Distributing and Williams Distributing Corp.
REGATTA CRAFT MIXERS
This line of craft mixers includes: Dry Citrus Sparkling Tonic, Royal Oak Ginger Ale and Pacific Sea Salt Club Soda. They join the brand’s flagship Regatta Ginger Beer and Light Ginger Beer. All are made with non-GMO natural ingredients and no artificial preservatives. Suggested retail for a 4-pack of 8.4-ounce... Read More
WILLIE’S SUPERBREW SPARKLING MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT
Boston-based Willie’s Superbrew has added this new flavor to its lineup which includes Sparkling Pomegranate and Sparkling Ginger & Lemon. The release consists of six ingredients: water, alcohol, mango, cane sugar, passionfruit and lime. Crisp and refreshing with tropical flavors, it has four grams of sugar and is 11O calories.... Read More
FABRIZIA ITALIAN STYLE LEMONADE
The second ready-to-drink, canned cocktail from Fabizia is made with freshly squeezed lemonade from Sicilian lemons, Fabrizia Spirits’ Limoncello and premium vodka. All-natural and gluten-free it is produced without added colors, flavors or preservatives. 7% ABV. AVAILABLE FROM Atlantic Beverage.
SECRET VINES SAUVIGNON BLANC
This Sauvignon Blanc from the Saint Bris AOC in Burgundy has a fresh and herbal nose with aromas of peach, lychee and citrus notes. Floral, fruity, long lasting mouth. Suggested retail is $19.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.