Get the lowdown on hot new booze, including rapper Quavo's new cognac collab, delicious THC alcohol alternatives, premium sipping rum, spicy Mexican mezcal, and vodka supporting Indiana student-athletes. Cheers!
This week in BOOZE NEWS, we're bringing you some exciting new sips to tantalize your taste buds, so grab your glass and get ready to dive into the world of buzz-inducing new releases!
Grammy-nominated ex-Migos rapper Quavo has lent his face to Sazerac's new White X Cognac. The double-distilled spirit features luxurious notes of peaches, flowers, and vanilla goodness. They are currently releasing White X like it's a new sneaker with pop-up drop tour in Atlanta clubs, bars, restaurants, and retailers. Additional events are scheduled for Miami (February), Los Angeles (March), New York City (April), and Dallas (May) before White X becomes available nationwide. To get the skinny on drops, visit the White X Cognac site and follow @quavohuncho and the #whitexcognac hashtag on social media.
Cannabis-infused drinks aren't new, but in our experience, they haven't exactly come up to the taste challenge. Elevado plans to change all that. Their portfolio of canned THC cocktails features tasty flavors like Strawberry Daiquiri, Mango Margarita, Berry Mule, and Prickly Pear Paloma. Each drink is spiked with 5 mg of THC and 5 mg of CBD to bring the mellow. As always, please only buy and enjoy THC products in states where it is legal.
When we think of rum, we're usually thinking of tropical drinks with wedges of pineapple hanging off them. If you have a more discerning palette and enjoy sipping brown spirits, you should try Ten To One's Five Origin Select Rum. It's a blend of premium Caribbean rums made to be savored solo. It's 100% pure rum with no added sugar, coloring, or flavoring. It has hints of crème brûlée, hazelnut, and orange zest for a lingering, fresh finish. It's perfect served neat or on the rocks.
First off, we LOVE the bottle this new Clase Azul Mezcal comes in. It looks like those pretty old decanters that we used to see in our fun auntie's liquor cabinet. Their new Mezcal is made with green agave from the San Luis Potosí region of Mexico, and it has a unique, full-bodied flavor profile with hints of caramel, lime zest, and clove for a spicy finish. According to Clase Azul, it pairs great with goat cheese, red plums, lychee, green olives, and white chocolate.
Right in time for March Madness, Starlight Distillery partnered with Indiana University Athletics to launch Official Hoosiers Connect Vodka in honor of their beloved college basketball team. The Huber family, who owns Starlight, are huge Hoosiers fans and will donate a massive 25 percent of sales to support opportunities for Indiana University student-athletes. Hoosiers Connect Vodka is available at Starlight Distillery and the product will soon be sold at retail locations throughout Indiana.