BURGUNDY WEST?
by HARVEY FINKEL The answer to the query posed by the title of this piece is a clear “no,” despite Oregon’s most important grape variety being Pinot Noir. The wines are not the same, even if both regions, the Willamette Valley of Oregon and the Côte d’Or of Burgundy, share... Read More
THE BAMBOO COCKTAIL
By Pink Lady Sherry and vermouth are two delightful types of fortified wine that became woefully misunderstood during the cocktail’s Dark Ages in the 197Os and ‘8Os. When we first stepped behind the bar sherry was understood as something sweet and cloying, associated with little old ladies and British people.... Read More
9O+ CELLARS
There are three new wines available from 9O+ Cellars: Lot 147 Shiraz, Lot 153 Sauvignon Blanc Vin de France and Lot 155 Zinfandel. The Shiraz is from McLaren Vale, Australia and has aromas of spicy dark fruit and red plums with notes of vanilla. The Sauvignon Blanc has notes of... Read More
CAPTAIN MORGAN APPLE SMASH
This new ready-to-serve is a blend of Caribbean rum with green-apple flavor. The packaging emanates the aroma of tart green apple when the label is scratched. Suggested retail is $15.99 for a 75Oml bottle. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors
DON JULIO REPOSADO DOUBLE CASK TEQUILA
The brand’s first innovation in six years is a limited-edition, reposado tequila finished for 3O days in Buchanan’s Blended Scotch Whisky barrels. It first aged in American white oak barrels. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $6O. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors
WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERY SERIES BARREL FINISHED RYE
The newest expression in the annual Distillery Series is Woodford Reserve Rye finished in a custom second barrel made of new American oak, which was lightly charred and heavily toasted. Suggested retail for a 375ml is $5O. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company
HIMBRIMI ICELANDIC OLD TOM GIN
Created by artist Óskar Ericsson, this gin is infused with anglica seeds, honey and Arctic thyme (an herb that smells similar to lavender). A bittersweet and intensely floral Old Tom style gin. Suggested retail is $42.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing
RED EYE LOUIE’S RUMQUILA
This blend of rum from Puerto Rico and super premium tequila from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico is smooth with rich caramel-like notes. Suggested retail is $27.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing
CADÉE RYE WHISKEY
Aged in new, charred American oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months, this rye whiskey has a peaty-smokiness that’s underpinned by sherry cask-aged whiskies, full of dried fruit and wine character. Balanced with a range of spice notes, including pepper, nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon. Handmade in small batches on... Read More
GERANIUM LONDON DRY GIN
Hammer & Son in Denmark has released this new gin distilled from English wheat at Langley Distillers in the UK. Botanicals include juniper, geranium, lemon, orange, coriander, cassia, orris, angelica and licorice. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $3O. AVAILABLE FROM Ruby Wines