Halloween is tomorrow, which means that bowls of mysterious punch filled to the brim with eerie dry ice are in our future. For those (like us) looking beyond the questionable punch bowl, fear not – there are plenty of spooky beverages to help celebrate the hair-raising holiday.
The Fantome Saison is sourced from the Ardennes forest in Belgium. It’s produced in a tiny farmhouse brewery and locating a bottle can be extraordinarily difficult, even in its home country. This beer hosts a musty and characterful aroma, accompanied by a fruity complex flavor.
Rogue Dead Guy Ale: Rogue Ales from Oregon has almost become a family name around craft beer drinkers. With their stately brews, and close proximity to Wyoming, it’s hard not to be familiarized with their work. They have created the Dead Guy Ale, a German Maibock, which greets you with a malty aroma and follows with a “rich heaty flavor and well-balanced finish.”
Nightmare on Brett: Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project from Colorado has produced countless incredible beers that we simply can’t resist. The Nightmare on Brett, a dark sour ale aged in Leopold Bros whiskey barrels, does not fall short of expectations. The dark fruit aromas and complex flavors of this beer are developed as this ale is transformed into a “demonic dark sour.”
Witches Cauldron Chardonnay: This 2015 Argentine Chardonnay is a small production wine from Mendoza. A great option for those looking to step out of a traditional Chardonnay box, this wine is pale yellow with floral notes and light acidity. We recommend pairing it with soft cheeses and your favorite costume.
Velvet Devil Merlot: Hailing from the Columbia Valley, Washington, the Velvet Devil Merlot is “balanced, rich, and explosive.” Dark in color with flavors of red plums, cedar, and cocoa, the nature of this wine will surely put you in the mood for tricks and treats.
Murder Ridge Pinot Noir: Originating from the Northern Coast of California, the artisanal wine from Murder Ridge winery is sure not to dissatisfy. A multidimensional wine with velvety tannins surrounded by flavors of raspberry and plum, Murder Ridge presents the “perfect example of a high elevation [Pinot Noir].”
Espolón Tequila: Although the title doesn’t hint at anything particularly scary, the label is what granted this bottle’s placement on the list. The artwork features a skeleton riding a rooster into a field of skeletal parts. The spirits name and the appearance of a rooster on the logo comes from the spur found of the back of the rooster’s leg that the animal uses to fight and to defend the coop. Made in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico this 100% blue agave is available in three marques, Reposado, Blanco, and Añejo.
