Author: Tim Bush

Tim has been at Colonial Spirits for over 15 years, starting out as the store’s beer expert. A love for all things made from barley helped him become the store’s whisk(e)y expert and spirits buyer, although he maintains a passion for beer. If you like scotch, bourbon or beer stop by and introduce yourself!

Bourbon – America’s Whiskey

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November is a special month in New England, bringing forth imagery and tradition from the days when our great country was just beginning.  It all leads up to a big day of celebrating American tradition with a great feast and gratitude for what we enjoy in life.

I enjoy Bourbon – a distinctive product of the United States (said Congress in 1964) – and would like to encourage anyone interested in whiskey to explore this traditional spirit as you take time to relax and enjoy the Thanksgiving season.

Discussions about pairing wine with food are quite familiar around Colonial Spirits with a trio of serious wine enthusiasts and many more who like to cook on staff.  It is also one of our most common questions from customers.  As well, it is not uncommon to confer about beer pairings as more people seem to be finding an interest in that tradition.  For as much time as I spend chatting with folks about whisk(e)y, talk of aligning it with a meal is rare. Continue reading Bourbon – America’s Whiskey

The Ardbeg Rocket Tour!

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Friday, September 27th from 4-7pm

Along with a massive rocket we will be showing an incredible line up from Ardbeg:

10yr, Corryvreckan, Uigeadail and… well, you will just have to find out for yourself

If you are not a fan already, it is time to become one.  Ardbeg is just so good.  Revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat; rather it gives way to the natural sweetness of the malt to produce a whisky of perfect balance.  Typically most whiskies are chill-filtered and reduced to a strength of 40% ABV. Ardbeg Ten Years Old, however, is non chill-filtered and has a strength of 46% ABV, thus retaining maximum flavour, at the same time giving more body and added depth.

Irish and Scottish Malts – Sept. 11th at 6 and 7pm

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Colonial Spirits is honored to host a presentation from Master of Whiskey, Ross Graham.  Ross will present the traditional Scottish and Irish styles of whiskey and explain the differences between the two.  Samples of classic whisk(e)ys will be poured and discussed.

The seminar is free, but space is limited so please reserve a place at either 6:00pm or 7:00pm.  There will be open tasting and Q&A following each presentation.

What is Gin Anyway?

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I don’t like gin.  At least that is what I have been telling people for more than 10 years now.  As the spirits buyer for a liquor store it is time to address that conflict of interest.

Gin is a spirit most commonly associated with juniper berries, indeed the name itself, ‘Gin’, is derived from the Dutch ‘jenever’, meaning juniper.  The drink has been around for centuries if not millennia and likely began as a form of medicine.  Today gin is growing out of its image as a dry, one dimensional, 80 proof alcohol made for either martinis or tonic.  I must admit that I have always found that mold a bit boring. Continue reading What is Gin Anyway?

The Colonial Crier – Your Source for the Best Summer Deals

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Colonial Spirits’ Summer Magazine…

Expect your free copy to be delivered to your mailbox inside the Globe Direct advertising packet on May 23rd and enjoy articles, recommended products, Holiday sales, food pairing advice and more! Continue reading The Colonial Crier – Your Source for the Best Summer Deals