Past Events

Bruichladdich is an old favorite at Colonial Spirits... that's because their whisky is so good.  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 Charlotte line is the peated goodness you are seeking.  It's a great story of age-old production and superior quality.  I could go on, but why when you can taste for yourself... Jason Cousins is showing off this great stuff, as…

Although it may sound like a lot of Bourbon, Fistful is a relatively new brand, blended form 5 different bourbons.  The blend is an interesting set of layers, from lemon to vanilla to toffee to oak.  The oak has some toastiness and a hint of baking spice and the whole thing develops under a bright nose.

I'm welcoming back Jason Cousins for a sampling of this long time favorite of Colonial Spirits in our 2nd of 3 tasting events this season.  He'll be pouring starting in the late afternoon and will walk you through the range and explain what sets this traditional whisky production apart from all others. It's not just the brilliant unpeated line but the delicious, smoky Port Charlotte line as well.  There's bound to be a few surprises in there too.  It doesn't…

Westland Distilling brings us distinctly American single malt from the Pacific Northwest.  Home to some of the best barley growing region in the world, Washington state is where the craft of pioneering a new category of single malt was born.  Devin Vilardi will be offering samples and education on not only the flagship single malt from Westland, but also a special limited release.  If you are at all interested in single malt, Devin is someone worth talking to and Westland…

Bulleit Bourbon, Rye