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Weihenstephaner 2009 Festbier

Weihenstephaner 2009 Festbier

Weihenstephan claims to be the world’s oldest brewery. Weihenstephan claims to be the world’s oldest brewery. This is the company’s newest beer, a 2009 “Festbier” for this year’s holiday season. Festbier is a relatively... 

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Mini Chill and iChill “Relaxation Shots”

Mini Chill and iChill “Relaxation Shots”

Energy is for sissies. The future is all about the chillax. Little two-ounce plastic shots filled with caffeine, taurine, and other ‘ines are all the rage, but the newer phenomenon is shots designed not to pump you up but to cool you down Energy... 

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Samuel Adams Fall Seasonal Beer Collection

Samuel Adams Fall Seasonal Beer Collection

Judging by that chill in the air, fall is definitely here, and that means a new batch of brews from Samuel Adams (and some old ones, too). Here’s how they stack up. Judging by that chill in the air, fall is definitely here, and that means a new... 

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“Art in the Age” Root Liqueur

“Art in the Age” Root Liqueur

It takes balls to launch a new herbal liqueur these days. Bittersweet amaro-type liqueurs are not exactly part of a category which has bartenders and consumers jumping up and down, clamoring for more. But Art in the Age did it anyway, adding to their... 

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Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

Yes Virginia, they make whiskey out of wheat. Not all wheat, mind you, but mostly wheat. Yes Virginia, they make whiskey out of wheat. Not all wheat, mind you, but mostly wheat. While Scotch is made from malted barley and bourbon is made primarily... 

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901 Tequila Silver

901 Tequila Silver

Most tequilas try to trick you into feeling nostalgic with their fancy, old-school bottle designs, calligraphied labels, and rich histories. 901 says to hell with all that: This is a modern tequila with up-to-the-moment styling. (Curious why? Most... 

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Preemptive Apology

Preemptive Apology

For all whom I might offend tonight, I offer a preemptive apology in the style of these high-society Chinese gentlemen… from the year 856 . Click through for the elaborate original. Here it is translated… Yesterday, having drunk too much,... 

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The Glenlivet Nadurra Triumph 1991

The Glenlivet Nadurra Triumph 1991

With WhiskyFest a mere 48 hours away from its triumphant beginning, we turn to another triumph — Glenlivet’s limited release Nadurra Triumph 1991. With WhiskyFest a mere 48 hours away from its triumphant beginning, we turn to another triumph... 

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Irish Mist Liqueur

Irish Mist Liqueur

By my count the sixth whiskey+honey combo liqueur we’ve discussed on this website, Irish Mist is as old as the hills… but updated and rebranded for the ’10s. The new bottle isn’t going to wow anyone with its uniqueness (hey, flared... 

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Tribeca Light Pre-Mixed Cocktails

Tribeca Light Pre-Mixed Cocktails

Pre-mixed, bottled cocktails that include alcohol continue to make a splash. Pre-mixed, bottled cocktails that include alcohol continue to make a splash. Tribeca Light’s tactic: Do it all with a low-calorie approach; the label promises that a... 

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