week of January 20, 2012

Pinnacle Gummy vodka (France) - tastes like cherry gummy fish.  And there are recipes!!

George Street Spiced rum (Newfoundland) - “Hints of spicy cinnamon and cloves arrive as if on cue, and some roasted pecans lies underneath providing a hint of nutty bitterness – 87 points – Excellent for sipping or for mixing!”  (The Rum Howler Blog) and more recipes!!

Smithwicks Ale (Ireland) – “Refreshing & clean, with a gentle balance of: Bitterness from the Hops added early in the boil, Sweet/ malty notes from the ale malt, and hint of roast coffee – from the roasted barley.” (website tasting notes)

Cedar Creek Gewurztraminer VQA (BC) – “Aromas of white grapefruit, lemon/ lime citrus with a hint of spice. Lychee and grapefruit dominates the palate with refreshing acidity”  (website tasting notes)

Norma Jeane Merlot (USA) – “The grapes for this wine were sourced predominantly from the Paso Robles AVA, where Merlot is a leading grape variety, yielding wines often noted for their generosity of flavor, elegance, and balance.”  (website tasting notes)

Isle of Jura 10 yo Highland Single Malt
Ballantines 12 yo blended malt
Flor de Cana Grand Reserve 7 yo rum
KWV Cafe Culture Pinotage (South Africa)
Boutari Naoussa (Greece)
Trapiche Broquel Malbec (Argentina)