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7. slane irisH WHiskeY
Slane Irish Whiskey was created by Brown- Forman and the Conyngham family of Slane, whose roots in the Irish village date back
over three centuries. Slane’s “Triple Casked” maturation process uses virgin oak, seasoned oak and Sherry casks to produce a bold yet smooth spirit with a more robust avor than traditional Irish whiskey. Slane’s name is familiar to rock ’n roll fans, thanks to the Slane Castle Concert series, founded 1981.
SRP: $29.99 slaneirishwhiskey.com
10. sinfire aPPle cinnaMon WHiskY
Hood River Distillers has unveiled an Apple Cinnamon extension of Sin re Cinnamon Whisky. Available in 50ml and 750ml, Sin re Apple combines smooth rich premium whisky with the warm kick of cinnamon spice and
tart fresh Golden Delicious and Granny Smith apples. Finished with glacier-fed spring water from Mount Hood. Recommended as a shot, or mixed with apple cider or cranberry juice over ice. 70 proof. Limited markets; national in fall.
SRP: $15.99 hrdspirits.com
8. kelvin slusH organic frosé
Pink wine has legs. Contributing to the momentum: “frosé,” the frozen rosé cocktail. While lots of restaurants and bars have added a frosé, it is dif cult to keep batches tasty and consistent. Enter Kelvin Slush—experts in the craft of frozen cocktails—with a proprietary organic Frosé mix. Combines easily in a
slushie machine with water and spirits or a mix of wine and spirits. Other avors: Citrus, Ginger, Margarita, Piña Colada, Tea. One 64oz jug makes about 37 drinks.
kelvinslush.com
11. frÍsco BrandY
San Francisco-based North Channel Distillery has launched Frísco, the company’s inaugural spirit, inspired by Pisco, the grape-based spirit native to Chile and Peru. Crafted in San Francisco from California grapes, Frísco brandy is double-distilled via a copper pot still in small batches, followed by a unique charcoal mellowing; the result
is a clean, full-bodied, yet delicately smooth spirit with oral overtones and suggestions of tropical fruit. 90 proof.
SRP: $35 friscoliquor.com
9. cline faMilY cellars
Sonoma-based Cline Family Cellars unveiled
a new label design for their Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel in celebration of the winery’s 35th anniversary. The new package re ects the rich character of the wine, and highlights the Lodi appellation and family ownership. For Cline’s Lodi Zinfandel, 50-plus year old vines deliver juicy, ripe berry, jam and spice notes to the 2015 vintage. Cline also makes an “Ancient Vines” Zin, from century-old vines in Contra Costa.
SRP: $10.99 clinecellars.com
12. ravage caBernet sauvignon & red Blend
Constellation’s latest wine ts neatly in with “decadent” reds that have proven so popular
lately. Ravage 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
and 2014 Dark Red Blend are both smooth, generously ripe and rounded out with vanilla/ mocha notes. The Cabernet includes Merlot, Zinfandel and Syrah; the Dark Red Blend is 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Petite Sirah, 16% Syrah, plus Merlot, Zinfandel and other red grapes. Both have California appellations.
SRP: 12.99
ravagewines.com | cbrands.com