Colonial Spirits

2 Gingers Irish Whiksey
2013-12-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2013-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Colonial Spirits, 87 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
2 Gingers Irish whiskey is a great mixer whiskey, with a light body and mellow character. It makes for a fine pour on the rocks as well, being very easy to drink. This is a great whiskey to have at your bar. Grab a taste and see how approachable 2 Gingers is. We’ll also have some cocktail recipes to show.

5th Annual Big Red Tasting Part 1
2013-12-07 14:00 - 17:00
At Colonial Spirits of Acton we host three seasonal “Grand” tastings each year, but of these three the Big Red tasting is the highlight. The Big Red tasting is the highlight because it showcases our best wine offerings along with familiar favorites and “far out” wines, and consequently has gotten so big we have had to split it up into two parts, holding it on consecutive weekends. This year the Big Red tasting will take place on Saturday, December 7th and Saturday, December 14th from 2-5pm on both days. There will be at least 50 bottles of wine available to taste each weekend along with finger foods, and great company. The wines present at each tasting can be mixed together to receive our 25% discount on just 12 bottles, unless they are already on sale. So mark your calenders, call your friends and join us for an event you are sure not to forget!
For a list of what wines were tasted click on the link below…
BigRedPartOne2013
or here…

Don Julio Tequila
2013-12-06 18:00 - 20:00
Don Julio Tequila found it beginnings in 1942 at the hands of a 17 year old. The tequila was shared only with family and friends but word of the quality spread far. After 40 years perfecting his product it was ready to launch as the world’s first ‘luxury’ tequila, setting the standard for tequila production. Taste a bit of the history of the tequila market and see what a sipping tequila is all about.

Belvedere - Traditional Polish Vodka
2013-12-06 17:00 - 19:00
Rye vodka is amazingly smooth and Belvedere’s quadruple distillation yields a fantastic vodka for cocktails and tonic. Try it out and pick up a 1.75L for only $49.99 (sale price for December 2013)

Crown Royal Maple
2013-12-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2013-11-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2013-11-09 18:00 - 20:00
The legendary taste of Crown Royal with a touch of natural maple flavor. It’s a perfect blend of Crown Royal’s signature caramel and vanilla nose with the elegant aromas of light, fresh maple that creates a flavor profile that finishes on an authentically warm and woody note. Whiskey Started, Maple Finished.
Crown Royal Maple

Ciroc Vodka
2013-11-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2013-11-16 17:30 - 19:30
Ciroc Vodka is a unique French vodka, distilled from snap frost grapes. 5 distillations yield an incredibly approachable vodka that is delicious on the rocks or on fine cocktails. Ciroc has avoided the craze of super sweet confectioner flavors but produces a few very interesting flavors in their lineup. Try one of the world’s top premium vodkas made from grapes.

Ardbeg - It's so good!
2013-11-30 15:00 - 17:00
Scotch fans, it’s Ardbeg time… Revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat; rather it gives way to the natural sweetness of the malt to produce a whisky of perfect balance. Typically most whiskies are chill-filtered and reduced to a strength of 40% ABV. Ardbeg Ten Years Old, however, is non chill-filtered and has a strength of 46% ABV, thus retaining maximum flavour, at the same time giving more body and added depth.

Smirnoff Sorbet
2013-11-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2013-11-15 16:00 - 18:00
Smirnoff Vodka presents the first light flavored vodka. You wouldn’t know it but these decadent flavors from Smirnoff are low calorie vodkas with incredible taste. The citrus flavors are perfect for martinis and dozens of other fun cocktails.

Cocobon Red Wine Tasting
2013-11-29 18:00 - 20:00
Experience Cocobon, a harmonious blend that tantalizes the senses and transports you along a spell-binding journey to Nirvana. Become immersed in deep crimson tones that deliver decadent aroma and flavor, from dark cherry to rich vanilla, mocha and cocoa.

Bulleit Bourbon
2013-11-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2013-11-23 15:00 - 17:00
Whether you are just getting into bourbon or are a long time aficionado, it is time to try Bulleit Bourbon (and Rye, for that matter). The Bulleit family has been making this fine spirit for generations and it is one of the very best buys on the whiskey shelf. It is a great expression of a classic American Bourbon with a bold, spicy character and a smooth, clean finish.

Gallo Wines from Around the World
2013-11-29 15:00 - 18:00
Ever wonder what makes the Gallo winery tick? As one of the largest family owned wine company, Gallo understands what the consumer wants and gives it to them. Here are a few examples of just that.
Gascon Malbec
Gascon Colossal Red
Gascon Malbec Reserva
Edna Valley Chardonnay

Thanksgiving
2013-11-28
Happy Thanksgiving! We are closed, but will be open Friday November 29th @ 9am.

Hardwick Vineyard and Winery Tasting w/ Brian White
2013-11-26 16:00 - 18:00
Come and join us for an event that is sure to excite and challenge even the most closed minded wine drinker. Hardwick Winery is your typical MA winery, producing wines that have added fruit juice in them, but what isn’t typical is the quality of wine. These over-deliver and break cynical expectations, I know because that was exactly the mind frame I had when I first tried these wines. The Massett Cranberry is the star of the bunch, drinking like a dry rose with plenty of tartness, acidity, and backbone. The Yankee Boy and Girl are both intriguing in that the underplay the foxiness that is present, unlike other wineries, by allowing a bit of ripeness to show through. I had a wonderful time trying these wines, and I hope you do to.

Annual Turkey Day Tasting
2013-11-23 14:00 - 17:00
Come join us for our 6th annual Turkey Day Tasting! As always you’ll be able to sample some wine with the bird. So come by and taste wines to pair with every aspect of your Thanksgiving Day meal. We’ll have it all..still and sparkling, dry and sweet as well as white and red. We’ll also give you the skinny on the basics of wine and food pairings!
Here’s a little preview of what we’ll be pouring…
Montinore Estates ‘Borealis’ White @ $12.99 (Biodynamic)
MacRostie Chardonnay Sonoma @ $19.98 feature price
Decoy Pinot noir @ $18.98 on-sale
Caymus ‘Conundrum’ Red @ $19.98 on-sale
Viticoltori dell’Acquese Cuvage ‘Dolceoro’ Brachetto d’Acqui @ $18.99

Tanteo Infused Tequila
2013-11-23 12:00 - 14:00
Tanteo Infused Tequila is a remarkable line of craft spirits. Tanteo is real, 100% Agave, small batch Tequila that is traditionally made and then infused with real, locally farmed produce. The entire process is by hand and the results are amazing. This is a tequila worth trying, and one that will change your perspective on infused spirits.

Captain Morgan Sherry Oak Rum
2013-11-23 12:00 - 14:00
A limited edition release from Captain Morgan brings an excellent twist to spiced rum. Fans of Captain Morgan are likely to be thrilled by this aged offering. If you aren’t really into spiced rum, however, this is still worth a sample – there’s more than you think in the bottle.

Captain Morgan Sherry Oak Rum
2013-11-22 17:30 - 19:30
A limited edition release from Captain Morgan brings an excellent twist to spiced rum. Fans of Captain Morgan are likely to be thrilled by this aged offering. If you aren’t really into spiced rum, however, this is still worth a sample – there’s more than you think in the bottle.
You and the Captain make it happen!

Kona Brew Tasting
2013-11-22 17:00 - 19:00
They say that life on the islands is far easier and less stressful than life on the mainland, if that is the case, these beers should help us find our personal nirvana. Come and try what the islanders have to offer.

Sogno di Sorrento
2013-11-22 16:00 - 19:00
Sogno di Sorrento produces world class Limoncello and fruit based digestifs. Typically these all natural products are reserved for sipping straight, following a meal. It is worth exploring their cocktail application as well, however. You’ll be amazed at the easy and delicious cocktails that can be created with Sogno!

Irish Whiskey - an Introduction and Brief History
2013-11-20 18:30 - 19:30
Colonial Spirits is please to have an introduction to Irish Whiskey hosted by Brand Ambassador, Mairead Heavey. Mairead is new to the US market but an Irish Whiskey enthusiast representing a fine portfolio of whiskies. She will present a brief history of Irish Whiskey and introduce a range of styles from basic cocktail whiskey to unusual peated Irish malt.

Bourbon
2013-11-16 14:00 - 17:00
November is the perfect time of year for Bourbon. A season rich with American Tradition is so easily complimented by America’s Whiskey. This tasting event is designed to show several top tier Bourbons of different styles to help you learn your Bourbon profile. With many experienced Bourbon sellers, servers and drinkers showing their top picks you are sure to find the pick of the season.
This is an open tasting from 2-5pm and will feature over a dozen select Bourbons.

Bailey's Vanilla
2013-11-15 18:00 - 20:00
Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur is world famous, delicious and now flavored with vanilla. A subtle vanilla flavoring brings a new twist Bailey’s Cream and, if possible, is even more tasty than before!

90+ Cellars Wine Tasting
2013-11-15 16:00 - 19:00
Come on by a taste some 90+! We’ll have some old favorites and some new items being poured.

Titos Vodka
2013-11-10 13:00 - 16:00
Tito’s Handmade Vodka is designed to be savored by spirit connoisseurs and everyday drinkers alike. It is microdistilled in an old-fashioned pot still, just like fine single malt scotches and high-end French cognacs. This time-honored method of distillation requires more skill and effort than modern column stills, but it’s well worth it.
