PATRÓN ESTATE RELEASE TEQUILA
Made from 1OO% Weber Blue agave, this blanco tequila has herbal and citrus notes, a smooth and sweet taste with a floral and black pepper finish, and an aroma of cooked agave with caramel, lemon tea and fruit. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $1OO. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company.
TEMPLETON BARREL STRENGTH STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
Natural, non-chill filtered and bottled at 57.2% ABV, this addition to the Templeton Rye portfolio is a barrel-strength edition matured and aged in flame charred American oak barrels. Velvety with flavors of rye spice and black pepper giving way to summer fruits, butterscotch and oak. Notes of orchard fruits. Suggested... Read More
BASIL HAYDEN’S 1O YEAR OLD BOURBON
The oldest release to date from Basil Hayden’s has aromas of oak, vanilla and rye. A caramel sweetness in the mouth along with notes of rye spice. Suggested retail is $59.99for a 75Oml bottle. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company.
OLIVER CHERRY MOSCATO
Produced and bottled in Bloomington, Indiana, this lightly spritzed Moscato’s sweetness and tropical character are balanced by the bright, fresh flavor of ripe Montmorency cherries. Suggested retail is $12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
TUBI 6O
This hand-crafted herbal liqueur from Israel is made of lemon, enhanced with other local citrus fruits infused with herbs, spices, tree and flower extracts, including ginger, mint, anise, saffron, turmeric and cumin. Rich with a clean, tart, refreshing flavor. Suggested retail is $33.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
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.