*** BREAKING NEWS ***
Hickey’s Wine and Spirits is proud to announce the inaugural tasting of some brand new craft beer! CraftRoots Brewing, a craft brewery right here in Milford, will be launching their new line of craft beer during our Grand Tasting on November 7, 2015. Be the first customers to sample their Blonde Ale, IPA and Red IPA.
Owner and Master Brewer, Maureen Fabry, will be on hand to share their story and their beer. We had the privilege of sampling the beer and are now just as excited as they are to be able to share it with you. So mark your calendars – we’ll see you on the 7th.
It’s our favorite time of the year – time for Fulton’s Harvest Pumpkin Liqueur! And just when we thought we couldn’t love Fulton’s any more than we already do (thank you very much Coffee Pumpkin Latte!), check out this tasty new recipe.
Domaine de Canton is a delicious ginger liqueur that many of you might not know about. Here is their story: “Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur was inspired by the French tradition in which sweet and fresh elixirs were fortified by fine eaux de vie and cognac. Spicy and aromatic elixirs became popular with the French during the time of colonial Indochine. Domaine de Canton is inspired by the subtle spiciness of the baby ginger grown locally in modern day Indochine. The result is a recipe which evokes an era of tropical romance and continental sophistication that is both elegant and timeless.
If you haven’t tried Ballast Point beer yet – you’re in for a a treat. This San Diego brewery has really mastered the art of brewing craft beer. We love all their beer, but this summer we’re digging The Sculpin Grapefruit. Grapefruit is the “IN” flavor right now, and it’s showing up in tons of craft beers – but we have to admit Ballast Point’s The Sculpin is one of our favorites.
Attention Sauvignon Blanc drinkers: it’s time to leave New Zealand and move to France! Last night I made lemon orzo with shrimp and kale. It was outstanding (some nights are better than others for us home chefs)! I paired it with Thomas Barton Graves Blanc. Graves Blanc is a White Bordeaux, but what you might not know is that White Bordeaux is usually made up of a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Semillon is a lush, medium bodied grape that adds a wonderful apple honey flavor to the already citrusy Sauvignon Blanc. The body of the Semillon also helps it stand up the bold flavor of the garlic (yes, my lemon orzo was also riddled with garlic). The combination was delightful – crisp, lush, lemony, garlicky – everything you want for a delicious summer meal. The pairing is definitely a “keeper” and will certainly make a few more appearances on my patio dinner table this summer. White Bordeaux is actually a great pairing with most grilled fish and pasta dishes – so give it a try and see what you think!
Remember how excited everybody was when Wachusett made a blueberry beer? It seemed like blueberry was the only fruit you could get in your beer. Well, those days are gone forever. Now you can find just about every fruit imaginable in your beer – apple, apricot, cherry, raspberry, watermelon, grapefruit, banana, and more. Although some fruit beers are available year round, they are considered “seasonal” by many brewers and the hot days of summer is when you will find the most options. I’m digging anything with grapefruit right now like Schoffennhofer Grapefruit and UFO Big Squeeze – but there are tons more that I still have to try. So jump in this summer and explore some new refreshing beer options, and decide which your new favorite is! Cheers!
I spotted this tasty little cocktail on Pinterest – one look at that vibrant blue color and I was sold! We all enjoy Green Shakes for breakfast – this summer how about Blue Shakes for lunch?
Who cares if it’s snowing outside when you’ve got these beauties to keep you warm inside? Deep, dark, and delicious fruit coupled with toasty oak is the perfect way to keep the cold away. So curl up in front of the fire with any one of these hardy reds and stay warm and cozy all night. Cheers!
From Orphan Barrel Whiskey comes their fourth production: Lost Prophet. Lost Prophet is a 20 year old bourbon with a mash bill of 75 to 78 percent corn, 7 to 10 percent barley, and 15 percent rye. Orphan Barrel has been producing high quality, great valued bourbon for years – and Lost Profit proves they have not lost their edge. In a remarkable upset among most bourbon drinkers, The Whisky Advocate actually said they prefer Lost Prophet over Pappy Van Winkle… for taste and value. We will neither confirm nor deny this declaration at this time, but we highly recommend you try this exceptionally crafted bourbon and make a well informed decision yourself!
Here’s a delicious new recipe from Food and Wine Magazine to help you shake off the cold winter. The double hot chocolate was the attention grabber, and the addition of bourbon is just genius. Give this a try after shoveling out this weekend…it might just be your new winter favorite!