Page 31 - July Hawaii Beverage Guide

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7. THREE OLIVES VODKA
Three Olives aims to tempt flavor lovers with two new expressions this summer: Fresh Watermelon and Cucumber Lime. Both start with a base of smooth, quadruple-distilled British vodka and are extremely mixable. The Cucumber Lime can be enjoyed straight up or in cocktail favorites like the Moscow Mule, Bloody Mary and Martini. The Watermelon
is excellent for cocktails and punches. Each new expression is 70 proof.
SRP: $17.99 threeolives.com
10. GALLIANO L’APERITIVO
Lucas Bols has released a red expression
of their well-known Galliano L’Autentico, the herbal golden liqueur. The red, Galliano L’Aperitivo, is a well-balanced Italian bitter with fresh Mediterranean notes and mild sweetness. Sourced primarily in the sunny, botanical-rich Alpine region of Northwest Italy, its 50 ingredients include herbs, bergamot, chinotto, tangerine and grapefruit. 48 proof.
SRP: $16.99/375ml lucasbols.com
8. JURA 10 SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Jura Whisky has launched Jura 10, the first single malt in the brand’s new core line for the U.S. Handcrafted on the rugged Isle of Jura, off the West Coast of Scotland, this bottling marries peated and unpeated malt with a Sherry cask finish. It is matured for 10 years in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in Sherry casks, yielding its rich and rounded character with smoky notes and sweet finish. 80 proof.
SRP: $54 jurawhisky.com
11. STONE CELLARS CUVÉE BRUT
At Stone Cellars, founded in 1893, the portfolio of smooth, classically structured varietal wines is now joined by a crowd- pleasing sparkling wine. The Cuvée Brut crafted by master sparkling winemaker, Bob Stashak, is a proprietary blend of Chardonnay, French Colombard and other white grapes. The bubbly is medium-bodied with generous peach and apple notes and a long, clean finish. Marketed by Bronco Wine Co.
SRP: $13.99 broncowine.com
9. WINDVANE CHARDONNAY & PINOT NOIR
Freixenet USA’s new WindVane label spotlights the wind that contributes to the unique character of the wines of Carneros. Wind keeps temperatures cool, slowing ripening and preserving acid balance. Meanwhile, thin topsoil results in naturally low yields, and night-harvesting preserves freshness. The WindVane 2015 Pinot Noir and 2015 Chardonnay come from the windiest individual blocks in the westernmost part of Carneros.
SRP: $40 Chardonnay | $45 Pinot Noir windvanewines.com
12. SANTO MEZQUILA
Rock/Pop stars Sammy Hagar and Adam Levine have launched Santo Mezquila—the first quality blend of distinct agave distillates
to hit shelves. Aromatically, Santo mixes light smokiness with intense agave and a hint of herbs; the initial mellow bite leads into more agave flavor and herbal complexity, floral fruitiness, and sweetness on the finish. Adam Levine is the Maroon 5 lead singer and a judge on The Voice, and Sammy Hagar has agave experience via his Cabo Wabo Tequila brand. 80 proof. Limited markets.
SRP: $55 infiniumspirits.com