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November 2019
House Bear Brewing Mead Tasting
It ain't a party without a House Bear. Or two. House Bear Brewing may be one of the OG meaderies. They were founded in 2013 which puts them ahead of most--also around the time craft beer was taking off. Like the Vikings, HBB had a long road ahead of them as selling mead is no easy task. In order to stay in business, HBB would have to outwit craft breweries, wineries, and whiskey distilleries. And that is exactly what they…
Find out more »Cleveland Underground Bourbon
Cleveland Whiskey has developed a truly innovative technology to create a line of revolutionary new flavor profiles that push the boundaries of traditional bourbon. For generations, oak has been used to age spirits simply because it has the right pore structure to hold liquid. It's hard, if not impossible, to make a barrel out of black cherry, sugar maple, or apple wood that doesn't leak like a sieve and yet there are so many untapped flavors that can come from…
Find out more »Kilbeggan and Conemarra Irish Whiskey
Irish whiskey is well known for it's mellow character and golden color. Although there are plenty of interesting Irish whiskies available, it's unusual to find flavors like those found in smoky scotch or classic American styles. The only peated Irish whiskey and the first Irish rye are remarkably delicious... and you can decide for yourself. These sound like new styles in Irish whiskey but there is actually an amazing history behind the distilleries that make these fine spirits. Find out…
Find out more »Spanish Wines Seminar with Sue
What's better than Spanish wines? Spanish wines with Sue! Sue may be our most well-known sales representative. That's because she is more than a sales rep, she is also a part of the community. Having grown up in the area, Sue is a local and she carries her self as such. She knows a lot of you by name and has enjoyed spending time with some outside of our store. This makes having Sue almost like having a celebrity but…
Find out more »Brewery Ommegang Tasting
Ommegang has been a staple in the craft beer industry ever since they arrived into the market 20+ years ago. Still to this day they are making some of the best Belgian inspired beers in the country. Join us on November 16th from 1 PM to 3 PM to enlighten your pallet with some of Ommegang's superb beer varietals. -Colonial Spirits Beer Team
Find out more »Berkshire Mountain Distillers
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.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Single Malt Scotch with Charlie Tower
Spey is a little known craft distillery from... yes, Speyside, Scotland. The distillery produces light bodied and remarkably clean whisky. The delicate flavors from careful aging represent the quality of casks and the skill of the master blender. An incredibly sophisticated malt at a local distillery price. Better still, lifetime whisky enthusiast, distillery explorer and showman Charlie Tower will walk you through the expressions sharing his expert experience and fun stories. This is the perfect single malt for Thanksgiving, with…
Find out more »Oban 14yr
Oban 14yr is a fine single malt by any standard. It's one of the best all around malts that one can still find on the shelves everyday. Taste it and see why it should be on your shelf everyday!
Find out more »Thanksgiving Dinner with Sue
Nothing beats a homecooked Thanksgiving dinner. Except Thanksgiving dinner paired with some great wines. We regularly talk about how wine pairs well with food. In some cases, you have to take our word for it because the food isn't in front of you. This tasting takes the guesswork out of the equation. Sue, almost an employee if you ask us, will be stopping by with a handful of wines and platters full of food. From turkey to gravy and from…
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