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March 2019
Ken and Jackson Family Tasting
Join us as we host Ken Hoggins and Jackson Family Estates for a tasting your palate was asking for. Jackson Family Estates happens to be none other than the Kendall-Jackson family, makers of the best-selling Chardonnay in the country. Their shield may be one of the most recognizable logos in the industry. The KJ Chardonnay, one of the most mimicked wines of all time. But what can one expect from an industry-changing winery? Wines that excite the senses. From Kendall-Jackson…
Find out more »Trivento Winery Seminar and Tasting
Argentina's wine market is changing and it is happening quickly. With a newfound interest in the sub-regions of Mendoza and varietal experimentation, anyone could easily get overwhelmed. Trivento is a leading winery in Argentina that is helping to spearhead the high-quality wine movement. With so many different sub-regions, Argentina is much more than just Mendoza. Agostina, the National Brand Manager, will be stopping by to teach us about Trivento and their place in the new Argentinian wine landscape. With fervor for…
Find out more »21st Amendment & Brooklyn Brewery Tasting
In January of 2018 Brooklyn Brewery and 21st Amendment teamed up to take on the craft brewing industry. Brooklyn is what some would say a pioneer of the American craft beer revolution. Over the years they have expanded their beer to 29 states and 30 Countries! 21st Amendment began their conquest almost 20 years ago! They're not only known for their witty named beers but they're also among the top 50 craft brewers in the country. Join us from 5…
Find out more »Guinness St.Paddy’s Tasting
It's almost time for St. Patrick's Day! Before you stuff your belly's with corned beef and cabbage get down to the store on Saturday, March 16th from noon until 2 pm for our annual Guinness tasting. We will be pouring all of our Guinness varieties along with some other Irish favorites. Alongside the tasting we will also have some limited in-store sales for St. Paddy's day weekend on all Irish beer. Sláinte (Cheers)! -Colonial Spirits Beer Team
Find out more »Groennfell and Havoc Mead Tasting
Mead is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey and water together. This beverage was enjoyed by our ancestors but has been on the rise over the last few years. We are seeing new meadery's popping up left and right. Groennfell and their close partner Havoc Mead brew a delicious variety of mead ranging from dry traditional styles to some out of the ordinary stuff. What do you have to lose? Come on down and give this ancient classic a…
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 »New Belgium Tasting
New Belgium has been a staple in the Craft Beer market for quite awhile now. We were very excited when they finally started distributing to Massachusetts a little while back. With beers like their signature Fat Tire, Voodoo Ranger IPA, Juicy Haze IPA and many of their limited releases, New Belgium is a no-brainer! Come on down and join us on March 29th from 5 pm to 7 pm for a taste through their lineup. -Colonial Spirits Beer Team
Find out more »Unusual(ly delicious) Irish Whiskies
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 »April 2019
Sample the Coastal Highlands with a Scotch Expert
Join traveled Scotch expert Nick Taylor on an educational distillery 'tour' of Scotland's coastal highlands. Knockdhu (anCnoc whisky), Old Pulteney and Balblair are three legendary old distilleries, producing some of the best whisky in the world. They’ve been around for 125, 193 and 229 years respectively. Time is enormously important in whisky, not only in aging excellent whisky, but also in learning the ins and outs of the particular stills. The distillery managers at these three distilleries have over 100…
Find out more »Lord Hobo Brewing Co. Tasting
Do you like New England Style Beer? If you answered yes, you're in luck! Lord Hobo Brewing Co. out of Woburn, MA will be tasting a variety of their offerings Friday, April 5th from 4 pm to 6 pm. Over the last 5 years we've seen a lot of breweries come and go. It's not a surprise that Lord Hobo is still at the top of the pack brewing great New England inspired beers for all of us to enjoy.…
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