On Colonial Spirits of Acton’s liquor blog page, you will find posts from our team of liquor and spirits experts. Topics range from trends in the liquor industry, appreciation for and personal recollections of whiskey, bourbon, and gin, and debates on what makes the best cocktail. You can also jump over to our beer blog if brew is your thing. And if wine is your preferred beverage check out our wine blog for thoughts and opinions on all things wine. Whatever topic in the liquor industry interests you, Colonial Spirits wants you to join the conversation. Post here or contact us with questions, suggestions, and comments. Or feel free to come in to meet us at one or our weekly alcohol tasting events. Leave the computer behind and talk to us face to face about your favorite spirit, while sampling new and exciting liquors our vendors are stopping by to show off.
We have been slowly revamping our “Party Supplies” section over the last month or two.We are trying to add more new and exciting cocktail mixers, tonic waters, syrups, ready to drink cocktails and garnishes. Come check it out, right as you walk in the store! Anything in particular you’re looking for? Let us know and we can help!
Limited production whiskies from two of the younger, more popular whiskey companies out there. Which will you choose?
Here at Colonial Spirits, we LOVE rye whiskey! Here are 3 more limited examples…grab one or two for a daily sipper, special occasion or gift!…
Colonel E.H. Taylor Rye-This is a bottled-in-bond rye (100 proof, single warehouse and distiller +distill season, 4+ years in barrel) that is produced in very limited quantities and extremely high quality. Peppery and creamy with a very long finish and an assertive character.
You can read more about the legal definition of a bottled-in-bond whiskey here: https://definitions.uslegal.com/b/bottled-in-bond-act/
Basil Hayden’s Dark Rye-This is an extremely limited release in this part of the country (we only received a handful of bottles). Bottled at a more delicate 80 proof, this rye is unusual in that it is finished with a touch of port wine to add a slight sweetness to the finish.
Hillrock Estate Distillery Double Cask-The philosophy behind this rye is to create a more nuanced, less “biting” rye. The new oak aging on this whiskey is a little bit shorter, then finished in a lightly used barrel American Oak barrel. This allows the flavors of the oak to come through but not as much of the oak tannin, which can overwhelm more delicate flavors in some cases.
As always, let us know if you have any questions about these or any other of our fine products!
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ge your own whiskey with our 3 liter oak barrels! Due to their small size and high surface ratio, it may only take 2 months to reach a flavor that’s just right for you!
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