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May 2018
Home Brew Competition this Saturday at Colonial Spirits!
Do you love beer, home brew and maybe even the science of it? Well...this Saturday, May 5th from 12-3 is our home brewing competition where you can taste the delicious results of the two combined! Local small-time-time brewers will be presenting their delicious creations to you. There will be light and dark categories. The best part is...you, the customers, judge and decide who wins!
Find out more »Rosé-ian for Ovarian Cancer Wine Seminar
Join us as we host a Rose wine seminar with Ken Hoggins to support Ovarian Cancer Research. Please join Ken and I as we conduct a dry Rose wine tasting and seminar at the store on Wednesday, May 9th from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. The cost of the class and tasting is $20 and all the proceeds will go towards Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer. *The Bromfield and Wachusett girls lacrosse teams are doing a fundraiser game and…
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Grand Wine Tastings: Spring 2018
Finally in writing are our Grand Wine Tastings for 2018. Our seasonal Grand Wine Tastings are events that look at what we have done and have to offer. These tastings represent the wine department because the encompass the breadth of the department. Unlike the Try Something New tastings that will be taking place, the GWT allow you to try old favorites alongside newcomers. And in a dynamic business like ours, taking time to try wines is important. With so many to…
Find out more »Plymouth Gin
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.
Find out more »June 2018
Charles River Wine Co Wine Tasting
Charles River Wine Co is one of the distributors you never have heard of but should. With a dedication to finding the unique and craft wines, Charles River Wine Co has created their own niche in the MA wine market. Their wines truly encapture the idea of terroir and represent a family and not a company. The wines have stories and each one is more interesting than the last. But hearing the story from us is not as fun as…
Find out more »How Good are Bruichladdich’s Single Malts? (Very Good!)
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 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…
Find out more »Red Stripe Tasting and Giveaway at Colonial Spirits!
Come and join us for a Red Stripe Tasting for a taste of summer and Jamaican Lager! The Red Stripe team member will also have sunglasses, t-shirts and towels to give away with their logo (while supplies last).
Find out more »Try Something New Wine Tasting Series
From Ancient Lakes to Mudgee: Try Something New Wine Tasting Series. Because wine is fun. Wine is fun; what a concept. And what better way to enjoy and see the beauty of wine than with a wine tasting? Sampling wines is a staple for most wine shops. They allow buyers to decide if a particular bottle is a fit for the store. Or they give you, the customer, the opportunity to try it before buying it. Not every wine is for…
Find out more »How it’s done – Craft Distilling with Short Path Distilling
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. A breadth of cocktail focused spirits and a unique approach means endless possibilities and a new level of flavor in your drinks. Danielle will…
Find out more »The Most Classic, Classic Malts
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 single malt. Oban represents the Highlands and is wonderfully flavorful and slightly briny. Lagavulin is the peat mammoth of the group but has a rich…
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