Colonial Spirits, in collaboration with Global Wine Importers, will be hosting a wine dinner at Tre Amici on Thursday June 23rd from 6:00-8:30pm. The wine dinner will cost $35 per person, $60 per couple. To reserve a seat please call Tre Amici at 978.339.5275. There is limited seating so RSVP as soon as possible. Thank You.
Now that the warm weather is upon us, I thought I’d take this opportunity to discuss gin because it always tends to be a cocktail favorite during the summer months.
Gin is a spirit produced from a mash of cereal grains, usually consisting of corn, rye, barley and wheat. The spirit’s predominate flavor and aromas come from the botanical, juniper berries. Other botanicals that are traditionally used to round out the flavor profile include –but are not limited to– coriander, lemon and orange peels, fennel, cassia, anise, almond and angelica. Gin by law cannot carry an age statement and generally ranges between 80 and 94 proof. Continue reading The Different Styles and Characteristics of Gin
Saturday, June 18th
12-3pm
Grill and Chill with Sam Adams
Beer and BBQ with FREE hot dogs and 8 styles of Sam Adams beer!
Sam Lager, Light, Summer, IPA, Kolsch, Rustic Saison, Cherry Wheat and Irish Red are all being poured.
All 2-12 pack cases of Sam Adams will be on sale for only $23.99!
One of the most common misconceptions in the spirits world is that ‘single malt scotch’ is of a higher quality than ‘blended scotch.’ This is completely unfounded and untrue. The designations single malt and blended are simply different ways of expressing the same product.
Blended Scotch was first made around 1860 after the introduction of column stills in 1830 led to the creation of un-malted grain whisky (otherwise known as ‘grain’). The smooth and mild mannered aspects of the grain helped to tone down the the more assertive characteristics of the malt whisky. The resulting blended whisky proved to be subdued and much more appealing to foreign consumers, particularly the English, who took to Scotch during the 1870s after phylloxera affected the supply of Cognac and Port–two mainstays of British culture. Continue reading Blended Scotch Versus Single Malt Scotch
Please join Colonial Spirits and Host, Peter Merriam, for an amazing presentation of food and wine at Sprigs Restaurant in Acton. The link below shows an incredible menu. Coupled with the outstanding quality of Sprigs will be a delightful compliment of world class wines, presented by the winemaker. This evening will be one to remember.
Please call Sprigs – 978.263.3325 – for your reservation.
Please join us at Colonial Spirits on Acton for ‘A Taste of Spain’. This unique tasting event will feature some of the finest creations of Spanish wine making, supported by the wine makers themselves. The evening will give wine enthusiasts the opportunity to visit with world class producers and learn from their passion for wine. Don’t miss out on a special experience and adventure in Spanish wine!
Colonial Spirits is the premier liquor store in the Greater Boston area. Visit the store on Rt 2A in Acton for the best selection of beer, liquor & wine in the area, or order online for shipping, delivery & in-store pickup. (Contact)
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