ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH: THE RUSTY NAIL
by PINK LADY ‘Tis the season for warm sweaters and full-flavored drinks! It’s roughly ten years since we started penning this column and we can hardly believe we’ve not mentioned the Rusty Nail, the grandpa of all Scotch classic cocktails, and (for some among us) a total dad drink. The... Read More
CHANGING SEASONS, CHANGING FLAVORS
by ANDY CROUCH As fall slips into the early days of winter, beer drinkers slide from the maltiness of the Oktoberfest season into the arms of something more bracing. For some, this change in the seasons calls for whiskey or strong wine. For others, imperial stouts, barleywines, and double India... Read More
9O+ CELLARS
There are three new wines available: Lot 158 Beaujolais, Lot 159 Chénas and Lot 16O Bourgogne. The Beaujolais is made from the Gamay grape grown in the northern part of the region. It is a smoothly textured red wine with flavors of fresh strawberries, blueberries and subtle wildflowers. Suggested retail... Read More
NAPA BENCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Rich and flavorful, this Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in French oak barrels for 16 months. Red and dark fruits are apparent on the nose with plum, currant, and blackberry tones. The palate has long and refined tannins, with a lingering finish. Suggested retail is $29.99. AVAILABLE... Read More
TATTOO GIRL RIESLING and ROSÉ
These two wines from William Weaver Wines in Washington State are now available. The Riesling is made in an off-dry style with aromas of peach, honeysuckle and a hint of citrus. Well-balanced minerality with a crisp clean finish. The rosé is dry with flavors of strawberries, ample fruit... Read More
OCEANO MOSCATO
This Italian Moscato has aromas of peach and orange-blossom, and hints of sage and citrus. Softly sweet, with flavors of fresh white peach. Suggested retail is $12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Trio Wine Company.
SMIRNOFF MOSCOW MULE
This ready-to-drink Moscow Mule is made with Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, ginger and lime. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $15. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.
EL MAYOR TEQUILA
El Mayor has released two limited-edition tequilas: Cask Finish and Single Estate Blanco. The Cask Finish is a Reposado double-distilled from estate-grown Blue Weber agave and aged for nine months in French oak Chardonnay casks. The Single Estate Blanco is sourced entirely from the Los Lobos Plantation in Jalisco, Mexico.... Read More
EGAN’S LEGACY RESERVE IRISH WHISKEY
Aged for 15 years in American bourbon casks, each bottle of this limited release whiskey is hand-selected by Maurice and Jonathan Egan, whose forefathers Patrick and Henry Egan began the brand six generations ago. It has a complex flavor profile and long finish with a characteristically spicy palate, pairing toffee... Read More
THE BOSS HOG V: THE SPIRIT OF MAUVE
The fifth edition of Boss Hog from WhistlePig Distillery is a 13-year-old straight rye whiskey finished in Calvados casks in honor of Mauve’s (the distillery pig who died recently) “undying love of apples”. Aromas of mulled cider, candied ginger and vanilla with maple syrup, pear, dark chocolate and spice on... Read More