ST. ELDER NATURAL ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR
The brand has undergone a packaging redesign working with Saxco International. The company sourced and supplied a private mold bottle with a medium neck, slopping shoulders and an embossed St. Elder just below the shoulders. There are also custom three-color shipping cartons depicting glossy die-cut elderflowers and a black bar... Read More
BROKEN SHED VODKA
This new vodka is crafted using only two premium ingredients: whey distillate and pure water from two sources in New Zealand. Completely additive, sugar, gluten and GMO free. Clean and crisp taste profile. Suggested retail is $3O-$32. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company
UNDERSTANDING THE MYSTERIOUS AND COMPLEX SAISON
By Andy Crouch Saison is one of those underrated styles that has the ability to impress everyone who drinks it without leaving a lasting impression on most consumers. It is an enigma wrapped in a sketchy back story with dashes of style confusion mixed in. At its core, saison should... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH: THE GOLD RUSH
By Pink Lady In this, the second Golden Age of Cocktails, it seems there’s a great drink to be found on every corner – what a time to be alive! Many of us began bartending before fresh juice was even available in most bars, and can trace the evolution of... Read More
WINE WON’T MAKE YOU FAT
By Harvey Finkel, MD A recently published scientific report on the influence of drinking upon weight stimulated a review of relevant medical literature and discussions by fellow members of the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research. I came away little the wiser. It is generally believed, including among physicians, that... Read More
PATRÓN CITRÓNGE PINEAPPLE
The latest extension to the Citrónge line is made with Piña Miel pineapples from the Mexican state of Veracruz. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $23. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company
NAUTI SELTZERS
There are six flavors in this new line of spiked seltzers from Wachusett Brewing Company: Rosé, Blueberry-Lemonade, Raspberry, Grapefruit, Lemon-Lime and Cranberry. Each 12-ounce can has 11O calories and 5% ABV. Suggested retail is $8-$1O per 6-pack and $14-$17 per 15-can Party Pack. AVAILABLE FROM Atlas Distributing Craft Brewers... Read More
FEVER-TREE AROMATIC TONIC
The latest release from Fever Tree was inspired by an historic recipe used by the British Royal Navy in the 19th century that uses angostura bark sourced from South America, vanilla from Madagascar, pimento berry from Jamaica, ginger from Cochin and cardamom from Guatemala. Fevertree’s quinine comes... Read More
EMPOWER COSMOPOLITAN MARTINI
This new RTD cocktail is made with sweet potato vodka, triple sec, white cranberry and lime. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $22. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing
COPPER & KINGS
Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. has re-released its absinthe spirits in new packaging and has adding a barrel-finished absinthe to the permanent lineup. Suggested retail for each 75Oml is $55. AVAILABLE FROM MS Walker