DRUMSHANBO SINGLE POT STILL IRISH WHISKEY
Drumshanbo is the first edition of The Shed Distillery’s flagship, small-batch Irish whiskey. It’s the first Irish whiskey from the western province of Connacht in over 1O5 years. Triple distilled from a blend of malted Irish barley, un-malted Irish barley and Irish barra oats, it adheres to the strict principles... Read More
MOUNT GAY MASTER BLENDER COLLECTION: THE PORT CASK EXPRESSION
Mount Gay Rum has released the third limited edition in its Master Blender series. Using tawny port casks for the first time in its history, this expression is made with a blend of rums distilled in a traditional column still aged for five years in tawny port casks together with... Read More
MILAGRO TEQUILA SELECT BARREL RESERVE
Milagro Tequila re-released its Select Barrel Reserve line with new packaging. Each bottle, engraved with a Blue Agave plant, features a vibrant pop of color for Silver, Reposado and Añejo — blue, orange, and yellow, respectively. Suggested retail is $4O for the Blanco, $45 for the Reposado and $55 for... Read More
SYRAH
by SANDY BLOCK, MW Syrah occupies that hazy and crowded middle ground of red grape varieties somewhere between the grace and finesse Pinot Noir often flashes, and the powerhouse intensity of Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s no lesser of a grape variety than these two acknowledged superstars. Held back only by lack... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – CHAMPAGNE PUNCH
by PINK LADY As we find ourselves in the home stretch of 2O2O, we can’t say we’re sad to see it go. Mixing up a bowl of punch is our preferred way to celebrate the Season of Giving, and though the groups gathering around our respective punch bowls might be... Read More
ANOTHER HANGOVER CURE?
by HARVEY FINKEL, MD We are now greeted by a new report of a cure for hangover. We get one of these about once a year. This one, from the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland by Eriksson, et al., was published in the journal Alcohol and... Read More
HARPOON FLANNEL FRIDAY
A seasonal amber ale with aromas of grapefruit zest, floral spice and biscuit. Flavors of mixed citrus, caramel and bread crust with a crisp and dry finish. Brewed with Citra, Simcoe and Cascade hops. Comes in 12-ounce bottles and cans and 16-ounce cans. AVAILABLE FROM Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Girardi... Read More
CITY ROOTS PUMPKIN DRY CIDER
This seasonal release from City Roots is brewed with fermented apple juice (McIntosh Blend), pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Filtered bright and crisp at 5% ABV. AVAILABLE FROM Burke Distributing and Girardi Distributors.
UFO PUMPKIN
This seasonal unfiltered hefeweizen is brewed with real pumpkin and fall spices. Available in cans, bottles and on tap. AVAILABLE FROM Burke Distributing, Girardi Distributors, Horizon Beverage Company and Merrimack Valley Distributing.
SIMPLY WINES
This portfolio from Washington State includes a Chardonnay, Red Blend and Cabernet Sauvignon. All have minimal oak treatment. Suggested retail for each 75Oml is $9.99. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits.