Specials for Mardi Gras and Oscar Parties

Fabulous February!

What’s not to love about February? Every week there’s some fun event that merits a celebratory bottle of wine, a champagne toast, or an evening of cocktails. Even with Valentine’s Day in the rear-view mirror, we still have Mardi Gras and Oscars parties to enjoy!

This year Mardi Gras happens on 2/21, and it’s all about enjoyment and excess. Party like you’re on Bourbon Street with homemade Hurricanes made with our top pick: The Kraken – Black Spiced Rum. Bake up some beignets, drape those beads around the room, and remember to pick up the King Cake!

Don’t overdo it with Mardi Gras, though. There’s still that Oscars party to plan! This is a night for opulence, fashion, excitement, and a little betting! So get your Academy Awards ballots ready, and make your predictions before serving up a little old-school Hollywood glamour with lowball glasses of Glenmorangie - Artein 15 Year Private Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Add a little extra fun to the mix by taking Vegas-style bets for the night: Best dressed? Craziest outfit? Funniest acceptance speech? Get your revelers in the mood with a prize of delicious, corn-based Breckenridge Vodka! We don’t know what’s in those envelopes, but this bottle’s always a winner!

The Kraken - Black Spiced Rum

The Kraken Rum is distilled in Trinidad and Tobago with a secret blend of 13 spices, and inspired by the Kraken's legendary strength. It's 94 proof and has a dark black color reminiscent of giant squid's ink.

~~Regular price $22.99~~

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1800 - Coconut

1800 Coconut is a unique infusion of fresh, ripe, coconut flavor and 1800 Silver Tequila. Enjoy straight, as a chilled shot, or on the rocks.

~~Regular price $27.99~~

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Breckenridge - Vodka

This corn based vodka possesses a unique, luxurious mouthfeel that Jordan (Master Distiller) ascribes to the water. Filtered for purity through coconut shells, the vodka presents mild notes of lemon cream and fragrant meadow flowers. Light in body, but balanced by clean minerality and a soft texture, the finish displays just a hint of sweetness.

~~Regular price $33.99~~

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Glenmorangie - Artein 15 Year Private Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The 2011 entry in Glenmorangie's Private Edition range, named Artein, meaning 'Stone'. This matches up with the meaning of Sassicaia (from 'Sasso', also stone), the 'Super Tuscan' wine previously held in the barrels used to finish this whisky. It's got 15 years old on the label, but it's actually made up of 2 parts 15 year old to 1 part 21 year old whisky for a solid mix of well matured Glenmorangie.

~~Regular price $89.99~~

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Glenfiddich - CASK OF DREAMS LIMITED EDITION

Glenfiddich is beginning to develop an amazing track record for their special releases. Their last special release, Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix Scotch Whisky, was a phenomenal whisky that delivered a drinking experience far superior to the standard Glenfiddich line. Glenfiddich has done it again with another extremely limited release, the Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams Whisky.

In celebration of their 125th anniversary, Glenfiddich brought 11 new American oak barrels to a number of cities across America. They encouraged whisky fans, new and old, to sign the casks and write down their dreams and inspirations. It was a fantastic campaign that helped reinforce the reality that Scotch whisky isn%u2019t an elitist drink, that it has appeal and accessibility to everyone.

The signed casks were brought back to Glenfiddich and then filled with a blend of Scotch whisky, 14 years and older. The practice of finishing Scotch whisky in new American oak is becoming popular. Laphroaig has had great success with their Laphroaig Quarter Cask and Ardbeg has developed quite a following for their Ardbeg Alligator. Scotch whisky has long been aged in second-use bourbon barrels, but the new trend towards using new American oak gives scotch whisky makers yet another tool in their tool belt to add new flavors and textures to their whisky.

Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams Scotch Whisky (48.8%) %u2013 dark yellow-brown in color, this whisky has clearly picked up some color from its time in American oak. The nose on the Cask of Dreams is slightly fruity and sweet with golden raisin, dried apricot, and soft vanilla. In the center of the nose is a solid oak spice along with a subtle undertone of malted barley. The way the nose presents is very well integrated and inviting; it%u2019s the kind of nose you%u2019re going to spend some time with before diving right into the spirit.

When you do finally dive in, you%u2019re met with an explosion of flavor that takes off the moment the whisky hits your mouth. Like the nose, the entry starts off more sweet and fruity, with dried apricot, golden raisin, and vanilla leading things off. It quickly transitions in the mid palate from fruity and sweet to savory and spicy. The oak notes begin to really emerge along with ginger and black pepper. There%u2019s also a nice salinity in the mid palate along with a subtle char note and a flash of rancio. The spice really ramps up at the end of the mid palate and leads to a very long, very spicy finish.

$120.00

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