ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH: AMRUT ROB ROY
by PINK LADY As the decadence of the holiday season subsides, many turn to austerity in this first month of the New Year. While we aren’t about that binge-purge lifestyle, there is certainly something to be said for going back to basics and recalibrating in January. For many, this includes... Read More
LONG LIVE THE QUEEN – A TALE OF TWO WOMEN
by HARVEY FINKEL The reigning Queen of Pinot Noir is abdicating. Merry Edwards, thus dubbed for her array of peerless Pinot Noirs grown in a complex of vineyards in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, is stepping down as winemaker at Merry Edwards Winery, in favor of Heidi von der Mehden, her... Read More
REVISITING A CLASSIC – THE BROWN ALE
by ANDY CROUCH If we know one thing in the beer industry it is that consumer interest works like a pendulum, gradually swinging from one direction to another. The swing in recent years has been a rather extended move towards hoppy beers, whether juicy, hazy, or tropical. We are starting... Read More
PIZZOLATO FIELDS PROSECCO
Made with organic grapes, this Prosecco has scents of white spring flower, beeswax, and pear. Rennet apple, lemon, and mineral on the palate alongside crisp acidity and a light, elegant perlage. Organic, vegan, and Non-GMO Project verified. Suggested retail is $12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Trio Wine Company.
TOWN BRANCH SHERRY CASK FINISHED BOURBON
This limited release is a nine-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from the early days of Town Branch Distillery finished in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $7O. AVAILABLE FROM Blueprint Brands.
YELLOWSTONE KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON 2O18
Limestone Branch Distillery in Kentucky has released its 2O18 Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon. It is the distillery’s third and final barrel finishing experiment. This year’s edition combines Kentucky straight bourbons ranging in age from four to 12 years finished in No. 3 char wine casks. Same... Read More
MICHTER’S 2O YEAR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON
This new release from Mitcher’s is now available. Their last release of a 2O-year-old was in November, 2O16. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $7OO. AVAILABLE FROM Carolina Wine & Spirits.
EGAN’S FORTITUDE IRISH WHISKEY
This single malt release from Egan’s is the only Irish whiskey to be aged exclusively in Pedro Ximénez casks. It has sherry, honey and raisin notes with and a hint of marzipan on the nose; chocolate and mixed, dried fruits in the mouth. A long finish, with... Read More
CÎROC BLACK RASPBERRY
CÎROC has extended its portfolio with Black Raspberry Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $4O. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.
MOZART DARK CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR
This new liqueur is a blend of bitter dark chocolate, vanilla and caramel with cacao plants. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $26. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.