The Ardbeg Rocket Tour!

Friday, October 12th 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.

Altos de la Hoya at the Lowest Price Ever!

Some of you may remember Bodegas Olivares’ Altos de la Hoya, the incredibly complex red from southern Spain that has gained a growing number of fans ever since we first wrote about it a few of autumns back.

Good news: Altos is back and is drinking well. As with the Mica, we made a substantial purchase that allowed us to offer it at the lowest price ever.

Why is this wine so good?  Let’s review… Continue reading Altos de la Hoya at the Lowest Price Ever!

Elderton Shiraz Barossa Valley 2009 90pts WA & 91pts WS

Elderton is one of those wineries that seems to slip between the cracks, but I’m not sure why. Elderton has proven to the world time and time again that it produces some superb quality wines, but more importantly it produces one of the best Shiraz in the world; Command Shiraz. Consistently receiving great reviews on all their wines, it is no wonder you can find it at our store, and better yet, at an unbelievable price.

Here are a few words from the Wine Spectator: Continue reading Elderton Shiraz Barossa Valley 2009 90pts WA & 91pts WS

Bourbon Barrel Selection – August 17th, 5pm

Your favorite whiskeys are ones that consistently deliver a specific flavor profile, never letting you down. In order to ensure this quality, a careful blend of whiskeys from a number of barrels is created by the master distiller. After all, each and every barrel is a little different and even the height at which they are stored in the warehouse effects how the whiskey develops over many years.

Colonial Spirits has been offered a unique opportunity to purchase a single barrel of whiskey from either Blanton’s or Eagle Rare. This barrel will be a unique expression of the whiskey and, although similar to the fine offerings we see on the shelves, is distinct and sold only by Colonial Spirits. The unblended, raw product from one single barrel will be bottled exclusively for Colonial Spirits and labeled as such. These offerings are available only in the quantity left in the chosen barrel and will present an irreplaceable interpretation of a classic Bourbon.

The selection will take place on Friday, August 17th at 5pm and we want you to decide with us. We have 3 samples of Eagle Rare and 2 sample of Blanton’s, however only about 150mL of each so the opportunity to taste and vote is limited.

Please join us and bring your most discerning palate in order to assist in choosing the best barrel to be bottled and offered this fall.