Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 19. What better way to celebrate the awesome fathers of Fort Greene than with a trio of whiskey tastings this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday?
Dad's bad like Jesse James.
“One Whiskey, One Scotch, and One… Rye” – Thursday, June 16, 6-9pm
Prichard’s Double Barrel Bourbon- Kelso, Tennessee (750ml) – $64
Most Bourbon comes out of the barrel at about 125 proof and then is watered down to lower the alcohol content. Prichard’s limited release, double-barrel bourbon comes out of the cask, gets a dose of water, and then goes back into new, charred oak barrels. The result is a 95 proof bourbon with undiluted flavors that are complex and classy, highlighted by smooth vanilla notes and a touch of spice.
Tobermory 10 Year Limited Edition – Isle of Mull, Scotland (750ml) – $38
Smooth and velvety up front, with tangy fruit, exquisite gingerbread spice and a hint of aniseed. The finish brings in layers of fresh oak, baker’s chocolate, almond and a little seaspray.
Redemption Rye Whiskey (750ml) – Bardstown, KY – $28
Redemption starts with a mash of 95% premium rye and then ages for over two years in new charred oak barrels. Despite its bold 92 proof, Redemtion is a smooth, sophisticated spirit thats also manages to preserve (or even save – if you will – and we know you will) Rye’s rustic soul. Makes a terrific Manhattan or Sazerac – but is also just right on its own.
10% off all spirits featured in the tasting.
Dad loves Irish Whisky like W.B. Yeats loved... Irish Whisky.
Irish Whiskey – Friday, June 17, 6-9pm
Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey – Ireland (750ml)- $40
With an intriguing flavor and a name to match, Bushmills special blend combines malt whiskey matured in former Oloroso Sherry casks with a sweet, batch-distilled grain whiskey. This unique recipe gives Black Bush its rich, fruity notes and deep, smooth character.
Bushmills 10Yr Single Malt Irish Whiskey – Ireland (750ml) – $48
Triple distilled from 100% malted barley and matured for a minimum of 10 years, mainly in Bourbon-seasoned barrels. Aromas of honey, vanilla and milk chocolate introduce a soft, easy mouthfeel that carries a hint of toasted oak. Finishes crisp and clean.
Bushmills 16Yr Single Malt Irish Whiskey – Ireland (750ml) – $80
A distinctive Irish malt whiskey that’s aged for 16 years in a combination of Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon casks, then matured for several months in Port wine barrels – a unique maturation which imparts notes of juicy fruits, nuts and spice – plus a hint of ruby redness. The robust nose of coffee and spice nicely matches flavors of praline, honey fruits and nuts. Deep finish with flavors of berries and dark chocolate.
10% off Bushmills during the tasting.
Dad's a peacemaker.
Western Whiskey – Satuday, June 18, 5-8pm
Mccarthy’s Single Malt Whiskey, Clear Creek Distillery – Oregon (750ml) – $46
This ambitious whiskey from Clear Creek Distillery in Portland, OR is about as close as you can get to an authentic single malt scotch from a former colony. Made in the Islay tradition from peat-malted barley brought in from Scotland and aged in old sherry casks, this is an assertive, peaty whiskey.
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey – Denver, Colorado (750ml) – $55
Extremely small batch, artisan whiskey from Colorado. Made from barley – like Scotch, and aged in oak – like Bourbon. Josh occasionally lent these guys a hand at their small distillery in Denver. If you get any of the bottles he helped to fill, they’re bound to be a little light…
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