Akron Life October 2022

BOLD, BALANCED, REFRESHING ALL-NATURAL INGREDIENTS 8%ABV WhistlePig Rye Whiskey is the #1 ultra-premium+ leader in the category by volume 2 Rye is the fastest growing category by volume in US at +14.2%, with super premium+ price points driving growth at +24% 3

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by Aaron Fowler

Whiskey is the #3 trade-in to the ready-to-drink space at 24%, only trailing behind beer (35%) and vodka (31%) 1

WhistlePig Piggyback Shoreham, Vermont

WhistlePig PiggyBack will lead the category as the first super-premium craft offering , delivering the boldest and most balanced ready-to-drink experience - uniquely balanced across whiskey notes, citrus, and a hint of sweetness Consumers are looking to graduate from the low calorie, less flavor seltzer options. Focus is on flavor and taste forward first 1

four-pack $14.99

This month, WhistlePig Piggyback barrel-aged craft cocktails hit shelves across Ohio, and you can try three distinct flavors. BLACKBERRY LEMON SMASH Brewed with blackberries and barrel-aged lemons, blackberry lemon smash delivers the right punch of tart fruit flavors. Never overpowered by sweet ness, both fruit characteristics create the perfect storm for mixed drink enthusiasts. GINGER LIME MULE Inspired by the popular Moscow mule, ginger lime mule equally balances flavors and aromas of citrus, fresh ginger and rye whis key. Lime juice and a kick of ginger transcend each sip.

As we enter the cooler months, there’s plenty to celebrate. We can rejoice for the arrival of WhistlePig Piggyback barrel-aged craft cocktails in Ohio. Vermont-based WhistlePig whiskey distillery has been on a path of steady growth ever since launching its 10-year small batch rye whiskey in 2015. The world’s most awarded rye whiskey brand has now teamed with Harpoon Brewery to create WhistlePig Piggyback barrel aged craft cocktails. Crafted from 100 percent estate rye harvested from the same farm as its award-winning aged rye whiskey, the canned cocktails contain fresh fruit barrel-aged in WhistlePig whiskey barrels, are made with all-natural ingre dients and come in at 8 percent alcohol by volume. Crave Creative comfort foods, slightly eccentric with bold tastes served up in a sensational setting. 156 S. Main St., Akron, 330-253-1234 $$ L, D, A, T, V Crave Cantina Latin fare meets global tacos at this eatery from the owner of Crave. Pair your eclectic taco choices with a rum flight of your choice. 2097 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, 330-940 2000 $$$$ L, D, A, T The Crush House at Gervasi Vineyard A modern industrial building that houses a state-of-the-art winery facility, wine bar and eatery. Perfect for a fun lunch, casual dinner or late snack. 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, 330 497-1000, ext. 5 $$ L, D, A

Sources: 1 Nielsen and Bernstein Analysis // 2 ISWR, 2020 // 3 Global Data Survey

WhistlePig Piggyback barrel aged craft cocktails are avail able in four-packs of 12-ounce cans at select Acme Fresh Market, Heinen’s, Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Fishers Foods and Mustard Seed Market & Cafe locations, as well as your finer craft beer stops such as Lizardville and 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.

CITRUS MINT JULEP Think of a fusion of a mint julep and a mojito — that’s what the citrus mint julep tastes like. A blast of citrus and a pinch of mint make for a great cocktail. It blends both sweet and tart to craft the ideal synergy.

[ Aaron Fowler is the key account manager at Cavalier Distributing. ] Comments? Email them to Kelly Petryszyn [kpetryszyn@bakermediagroup.com].

D’Agnese’s at White Pond Akron Contemporary Italian food served in a classy yet casual setting. Live entertainment. Full service catering. 566 White Pond Drive, Akron, 234 678-3612 $$$ L, D, A, T D.B.A., Dante Boccuzzi Akron Modern American food in a rock ‘n’ roll palace setting. Several menu items can be ordered in varied portion sizes, based on your appetite. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Order a drink and relax on the restaurant’s spacious patio. 21 Furnace St., Akron, 330-375-5050 $$$$ D, A, T, V

Desert Inn Family-owned since 1970. Specializes in family-style shish kebabs. 204 12th St. NW, Canton, 330-456-1766 $$$$ L, D, A DeVitis Italian Market Has used traditional recipes to bring fresh Italian food to the Akron area for the last 40 years. Offers six varieties of pasta sauce, including house-made regular, hot and Sicilian. The house made Italian sausage is a longtime favorite, and a gourmet deli case is fully stocked with a selection of entrees that are ready to heat and eat. 560 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, 330-535-2626 $$ L, D, T

Diamond Deli A local favorite with fat sandwiches and fresh soups. 378 S. Main St., Akron, 330-762-5877 $ B, L, A, D (Saturdays only), T Diamond Grille Akron’s oldest steakhouse, 1950s-style decor. All steaks are hand-cut, and seafood is flown in fresh. 77 W. Market St., Akron, 330-253-0041 $$$$ L, D, A, No credit cards Divine Food Spirits Wine Casual and upscale American fare, a scratch kitchen and a wide drink selection. 2752 Hudson Drive, Cuyahoga Falls, 234-334-4400 $$$$ D, A, T

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