AURANTIS MOSCATO and PROSECCO
This Moscato is fresh and soft with a bouquet characteristic and typical of Moscato grapes. The Prosecco has a light and fruity bouquet with a slightly sweet flavor. Suggested retail for the Moscato is $1O.99 and $13.99 for the Prosecco. AVAILABLE FROM Trio Wine Company
JOHN DREW BRANDS SPIRITS
This Florida-based distillery has released its first line of spirits: Dove Tale Florida Rum, Dove Tale Puerto Rico Rum, John Drew Collection – Canadian Rye Whiskey and Brixton Mash Destroyer. Dove Tale Florida Rum is distilled from Florida Sugarcane Refiner’s Grade Blackstrap Molasses and aged for two years in used... Read More
BASIL HAYDEN’S TWO BY TWO RYE
The newest limited edition expression from Basil Hayden’s blends two Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskies and two Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskies, resulting in a spirit that has the spiciness of rye, complemented by the sweetness of bourbon. Suggested retail is $44.99 for a 75Oml bottle. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company
ABSOLUT GRAPEFRUIT
This summer Absolut is releasing the latest flavor to join the brand’s citrus portfolio which includes Citron, Mandarin and Lime. With no added sugar or artificial coloring it has a fruity taste with pink grapefruit flavors and balanced sweetness. Suggested retail for a 75Om is $19.99 and $24.99 for a 1L... Read More
PINK LADY’S ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – HERBACEOUS DRINKS
by PINK LADY LATE SUMMER/EARLY FALL – what a time to be alive in New England! While locavore dining might be relegated to root veggies for six months of the year here, the bounty of August through October offers a bit for everyone to enjoy. One of our favorite ways... Read More
BOURGOGNE 2O15
. . . Burgundy in all its sunset glow. -Lord Byron by HARVEY FINKEL HEARING AUSPICIOUS Delphian whispers for more than two years about the 2O15 vintage in Burgundy whetted desire to at last confront the wines, for selecting Burgundies is a contact sport. We had read such words as... Read More
Sancerre
by SANDY BLOCK, MW Sancerre is on a roll. Restaurateurs and retailers alike report that it is currently one of their hottest categories. One of its advantages is that, unlike many other worthy French wines, it has a name that’s easy for Americans to pronounce. And as Sauvignon Blanc has... Read More
MOST IMAGINATIVE BARTENDER FINALIST
Congratulations to MELINDA MADDOX of Earl’s Kitchen and Bar. The Boston bartender was named the regional winner of the United States Bartender Guild’s 12th Annual Most Imaginative Bartender Competition presented by Bombay Sapphire gin. Over two days in late May, ten of the region’s top bartenders from Boston, Washington... Read More
PARTNER VERMOUTH
This sweet vermouth from California is a blend of Merlot and Petite Sirah grapes, Tartarian cherries and spices including smoked black cardamom, star anise, Indian coriander, allspice, fennel seed, chinchona bark and organic sugar. Suggested retail for a 375ml is $25. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Co.
GEORGE DICKEL TABASCO BRAND BARREL FINISH
Also known as “Hot Dickel”, this whiskey was finished for 3O days in barrels used to age tabasco peppers for three years. Tabasco Brand Pepper Sauce is then distilled to create an essence which is blended together with the whisky. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $25. AVAILABLE FROM United... Read More