Plymouth Gin, although lesser known than some others, is a fantastic London dry gin with a more rounded and earthly flavor than is typical of the style. It is a fine cocktail base and we'll have some easy made samples to try.
Plymouth Gin, although lesser known than some others, is a fantastic London dry gin with a more rounded and earthly flavor than is typical of the style. It is a fine cocktail base and we'll have some easy made samples to try.
It's no secret that Bruichladdich is a favorite at Colonial Spirits... that's because their whisky is so good. It's the best single malt line up that you never hear about. They are a rare producer of un-peated Islay single malt and have an unusual focus on the terroir. But, you love peated whisky? Their Port […]
Small batch, craft distilling is certainly an exciting trend but what makes it worth while? How are small up-start distilleries competing with the world's biggest brands? Find out with Danielle from Short Path Distilling. This Everett, MA distillery is a local all-star when it comes to quality and shows what a craft distillery is capable […]
Of the 'Classic Malts', a short list of well known single malts, the 2 most classic are Oban 14yr and Lagavulin 16yr. Why?, you ask. Well, because they are the best... and because these are the two that we are sampling. Seriously, both of these scotches are really good and really are classic examples of […]
It's been many years since I've been able to have scotch enthusiast / importer Ed Kohl visit our store. Ed has been importing craft single malts for a long time and has brought us some exceptional whisky over the years (Kilchoman, anyone?) His most recent discovery is Spey - a little known craft distillery from... […]
Glenmorangie offers an exceptional range of single malt Scotches, born out of their world famous 10yr expression. The extra mature range offers the character of select barrels as the spirit picks up 2 additional years of aging.
American single malt from the mountains of Virginia... Fantastic single malt isn't new, but in America it's taking on a life of its own. Craftsmen, loyal to the roots of single malt, are bringing it into the new world like wineries have been doing for so many years. Hear the story of Virginia Distillery Co. […]
Welcome to Colonial Spirits' 5th Annual Summer Bash. The Summer Bash is one of our favorite event of the year. Unlike our samplings and seminars, the Summer Bash is a time for fun and festivities. It marks the beginning of summer, the season of get-togethers and slower days. Summer may be too hot for some, […]
Come by for a taste of craft distilling from Berkshire Mountain Distillers. One of MA's early craft distillers with great local flavor. They will be showing a broad line up of Gin, Vodka, Whiskey and Rum, all locally made in MA.
