Rooftop R&R

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Virgin Hotels New Orleans has unveiled two new rooftop spaces, The Pool Club and Dreamboat, both of which offer scenic skyline views of downtown New Orleans. The new spaces offer guests year-round options for indoor/outdoor lounging and entertainment. Open to hotel guests, visitors and locals alike, the expansive terrace wraps around the building with seating of up to 150 guests. Dreamboat, a more intimate indoor space nestled within The Pool Club, offers a casually sophisticated vibe with elegant seating and the feeling of a private club—yet it’s open to everyone. Enjoy signature cocktails, a full wine list, snacks from chef Alex Harrell and a fun lineup of events. 550 Baronne St., 833-791-7700, virginhotels.com/new-orleans


Austin Commercial Photography Product Canteen Spirits
Photos by John Pesina Photography.

 

Canned Cocktails

Austin, Texas-based Canteen Spirits, which launched in 2019, has released two new expressions, the Canteen Gin Spritz and the tequila-based cocktail, dubbed Cantina. The Canteen Gin Spritz is available in three flavors: Blossom (hibiscus, lime and juniper); Citrus (lime, lemon, cucumber and juniper); and Ruby (ruby red grapefruit and rosemary). Meanwhile, Cantina comes in three varieties: Grapefruit Paloma, Ranch Water and Watermelon Margarita. Available at Total Wine & More, 3780 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 267-8866, totalwine.com, drinkcanteen.com.

 


 

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Whiskey Neat

Award-winning whiskey brand, Redemption, has launched a new expression finished in authentic Cognac casks. Redemption Cognac Cask Finish is French luxury meets Redemption’s Pre-Prohibition inspire “rye-forward whiskey that delivers a truly decadent whiskey experience. Redemption’s Master Blender Dave Carpenter teamed up with Ferrand Cognac, one of the world’s premier Cognac makers, to create this unique offering by finishing the award-winning High Rye Bourbon in authentic Pierre Ferrand Cognac casks. Expect smooth, elegant and bold flavors, balanced with a warming sweetness and Redemption’s signature finish. Available at Brady’s Wine Warehouse, 1029 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., Ste. C, 662-1488, bradyswinewarehouse.com, redemptionwhiskey.com.

 


 

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Debut Brew

Meanwhile, O.H. Ingram River Aged Whiskey recently launched in Louisiana. The whiskey is aged in a first-of-its-kind floating rickhouse, moored on the banks of the Mississippi River in Ballard County, Kentucky. Thanks to the constant motion of whiskey against the barrel, along with major heat and humidity fluctuations in the floating barge, the whiskey features a distinct, mature taste. The first expression in the Ingram River Aged Series, Ingram River Aged Straight Whiskey, formally launched in October 2020, followed by Ingram River Aged Straight Rye in December 2020 and Ingram River Aged Flagship Bourbon in August 2021. A fourth bourbon expression is slated for release soon. Available at Dorignac’s Food Store, 710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 834-8216, dorignacs.com, ingramwhiskey.com.


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Passing the Torch

Produced by three generations of the Murray family of New Orleans, Flambeaux Winery offers limited-production artisan wine that celebrates the rich diversity of Sonoma County. Named after the flambeaux marchers of Mardi Gras, the winery specializes in Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Rosé. Available at Bacchanal Wine, 600 Poland Ave., 948-9111, bacchanalwine.com, flambeauxwine.com.

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