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September 2022
Plantation Rum Tasting
Join Vannaluck (Van) Hongthong for an exploration of the world through Plantation Rum. Plantation offers a wide variety of rum styles that make for a great opportunity to experience the effects of terroir. Just about every rum-making country has a different take on what rum should be. Each iteration of Plantation highlights a different style and flavor, making it easy to reliably try something new of great quality.
Find out more »October 2022
Deconstructing Slane Irish Whiskey with Don Jean
This event highlights the commonly described process of using multiple casks to 'build' a whiskey. Long time industry expert Don Jean will 'deconstruct' Slane Irish Whiskey, showing what each cask contributes to the final product. It is interesting to see how different three version of the same whiskey can be. Of course the final product is an appealing Irish whiskey that is complex and delicious. Find out how it is made and more...
Find out more »Mini-Grand Wine Series 10/15
To kick off our Mini-Grand Tasting Series we will be focusing on the New World. We will have American wines as well as New Zealand, Argentina, and Chile. For a peek into the lineup we will have some real treats in Malbec, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and of course, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Find out more »Mini-Grand Wine Series 10/22
In our second Mini-Grand tasting we will be focusing on Italian wines with selections from Piedmont and Tuscany as well as a few German wines. Of course we will have a Barolo or two, Chianti Classico and some delicious German Riesling.
Find out more »Mini-Grand Wine Series 10/29
In this Mini-Grand we will be pouring Bordeaux & Rioja as well as Champagne, Rhone wines, Burgundy, and some hidden Spanish gems.
Find out more »November 2022
Cleveland Underground Bourbon
Cleveland Underground Whiskey brings 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 these woods. Using these woods, Cleveland Whiskey's flavor is a…
Find out more »The Dalmore
Our friend, John Gill is presenting a lineup from The Dalmore. Not only does John deliver a good time, but we also have some fine Single Malt to sample... 12yr, Port Wood, 14yr (a new expression), 12yr sherry cask and 15yr will all be discussed and sampled.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Wine Tasting 2022
Enjoy a selection of excellent pairings for your Thanksgiving Spread! Hosted by Sue Nordberg and Josh Morton. We will feature wines from USA, France, New Zealand, Italy, Spain, and Germany.
Find out more »December 2022
Found North Whiskey
Phil, from Found North Whiskey, will be showing showing some of the best whiskey in the market at a special tasting Friday, December 2nd. Found North is a whiskey company that has brought rye and corn whiskies to a new level of quality. Batching whiskey (which is no easy task) from casks 16 to 25 years old has created something special in the whiskey world. Phil is an experienced whiskey blender with intimate knowledge of Found North’s process – a…
Find out more »Our Favorite Irish Whiskey (and Gin!) – Glendalough
At one time there were many craft distilleries in Ireland however, consolidation and large corporate ownership have shaped distilling in Ireland for a long time. Glendalough is a true craft distillery and one of our favorites. Glendalough's whiskeys bring quality and breadth to what was a ubiquitous category. If you thought you knew Irish whiskey, think again. I was thrilled to learn about the history of distilling in Ireland and to taste spirits that are well outside my expectations. I…
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