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Sneak Peak
Releasing Past Vintages of Mollydookers SOLD OUT!
The coveted '05 Mollydookers are once again available but in extreme limited quantities. The 2005 vintage sky rocketed Mollydooker into wine cult fame. It was the very first release for Sparky and Sara Marquis and they accomplished high praise and recognition from critics like Robert Parker receiving 99pts for the '05 Carnival of Love. Be one of the lucky ones and get one before they disappear.
HomeBrewers Bragging Rights! The LongShot is in and very LIMITED! SOLD OUT!!!
The ultimate reward for the homebrewer beer geek is The Samuel Adams American Homebrew Contest. The chosen three are selected and bottled for a very allocated and limited release of the LongShot edition of the Samuel Adams collection. For the beer connoiseurs and the curious, the LongShot beers are very sought after and probably the more controversial because of the chosen winners.
J. Fuego Origen's are IN!!!
Back from it's inagrual appearance in Hawaii at the 3rd Annual No Joke Smoke, J. Fuego Origen 5 pack Orginals sold out very quickly at the smoker. The Origen line is creating impressive commentary in the cigar community. Available at SWAM are the Origen 5 pack (above) and Origen Belicoso.
Coming Soon... Maker's Mark 46
Maker's Mark 46 is the first and only new product ever produced by Maker's Mark. Yes, you may have seen the VIP square bottle or various wax colors but the bourbon is still the original Maker's Mark. What makes the 46 different? The bourbon barrel..46 is the project number assigned by Brad Boswell, owner of the cooperage that constructs the barrels for Maker's Mark. It's the first distillery to use the 'stave process' which is normally used at wineries. Is it safe to assume the taste profile will be a more vanilla and toasty oak style. We'll have to wait and see...
Coming soon...The Crown Royal BLACK
A new edition to the evergrowing Crown Royal family. The BLACK is a 90 proof blended Canadian whiskey. A must for the experimental Crown fans, it's not like it's other family members.
Coming soon to America....
We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of one of my favorite whiskies, Suntory Hibiki. Suntory all ready has a presence in the United States with their Yamazaki single malts but not the Hibiki blended whiskey. The Hibiki 12 year will be the first to make it's US debut and we can't wait!!
Hello Kitty Wines are IN!!
Now available the Pinot Nero white and the Pinot Nero red
UPDATE (March 17, 2010)!! Critics have spoken and this is what they have to say about the Hello Kitty wines...
"The family-run Tenimenti Castelrotto or "Torti" vineyards, founded in 1910, produces the wine in the Lombardy region, which is known for the cultivation of the Pinot Noir grape.
They are producing four wines for Hello Kitty, including the Hello Kitty Sweet Pink, which is a sparkling demi-sec and not nearly as sweet as Hello Kitty herself. The Connoisseurs found it on the dry side, said it poured well and had a nice rose coloring. The 375 ml bottle has a heart-shaped neck and a gold heart label embedded within the glass. Most uncharitably, the Connoisseurs wrote: "Something about Hello Kitty just makes me think of the dump truck load of saccharine that it takes to give a lab rat cancer. The wine is actually quite pleasant, with hints of red fruits and a nice floral bouquet. It is not cloying at all, as some sweet sparklers can be." I think The Connoisseurs need to use their indoor voices when it comes to Hello Kitty. Her fans have some mighty sharp claws.
Windsor said the wine has been well-received by knowledegable wine drinkers and reviewers and he believes it will appeal to wine enthusiasts beyond the Hello Kitty brand's fan base. In other words, it's one cup of sweet milk regardless of the feline on the label."
- Ann Brenoff for Luxist
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