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Greetings!
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Today, March 14th, stop in to take advantage of two tastings! Take your pick...from 1-3pm you can sample Killian's Irish Red Ale and the from 3-6pm you can enjoy a sip of Jameson Irish Whiskey.
Danette would like to dedicate this e-newsletter to her father in law, John Atsalis, known locally to many as 'Dundee' who died on Tuesday. A Greek-American, who had a particular fondness for Irish food. One to welcome family and friends around his table, she will always have a special memory of the delicious, home made traditional Irish dinner he lovingly prepared for her family last year on St. Patrick's Day.
Irish or not, in honor of 'Dundee', may you gather family and friends around your table this St. Patrick's Day and be grateful for having them in your life!
An Irish Toast ~ "May the sound of happy music and the lilt of Irish laughter, Fill your heart with gladness that stays forever after." | |
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Get your Irish on! |
Why not host a beer tasting for St. Patrick's Day? Learn more about the four important characteristics of beer; appearance, swirl, aroma and taste with a Beer Tasting Kit that you can download from George Killian's.
Below are some tasting notes of Irish brews available in our store to help you get started;
 Smithwicks Irish Ale Produced by Ireland's oldest operating brewery, this authentic Irish Ale is lightly sweet and butterscotch on the nose, medium-bodied, and gently fruity, with a drying note of bitterness on the finish.
 Guinness Pub DraughtIt might look intimidating, but this famed stout is fairly light in body, dry, and roasty. It finishes with a hint of burnt toast. Guinness, established at St. James Gate, Dublin, Ireland is known for its porter style beer which derives it's unique characteristics from roasted, unfermented barley.
 George Killian's Irish RedActually an American beer brewed in the Irish tradition by Coors Brewing Co., Killian's has a malt accent that distinguishes it from its paler kin, but still drinks light and refreshing. Deep amber color with a ruby red hue.
Harpoon's salute to St. Patrick's Day, Harpoon Celtic Ale is an Irish style red ale that has become their official spring seasonal beer. Featuring a deep amber color, this ale has a rich caramel and butterscotch nose, with sumptuous malt and a moderate hop finish makes for a medium bodied, smooth, rich beer.
A rich and fruity aroma precedes a full and rather biscuity malt body accented by notes of cocoa, caramel and red apple, concluding with a dry malty finish. Pale and caramel malts give the beer its rich deep red color and distinctive caramel flavor.
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| Irish Whiskeys |
St. Patrick's Day is a great time to try something new or enjoy and old favorite! Irish whiskey can be enjoyed on the rocks, in a cocktail or a steaming cup of Irish coffee. What distinguishes Irish Whiskey from the others?
- Triple distilled for purity producing a smooth, light quality
- Maintains the flavor of barley as the Irish typically abstain from using peat in the production
- Aged a minimum of three years, often many more, in previously used barrels for sherry or bourbon
- Producers have remained small and produce relatively small amounts despite ownership by large international companies; resulting in a focused approach to distillation and ensuring the preservation of traditional methods of production.
Here is list of Irish Whiskeys sold in our store along with a bit of history and tasting notes FYI;
The new kid on the street is... FECKiN Irish Whiskey. The brainchild of local entrepreneur, Shane Braniff, who hails from Portaferry, Co. Down, and whose family and ancestors have been involved in the drinks trade for many a year. Shane's passion for adventure and his constant quest to innovate have led him to conceive, develop and launch the most unique whiskey ever to hit the market! The whiskey is a smooth blend of the highest quality that can be.
Bushmills10 yr. old single malt Irish Whiskey
Triple distilled from 100% malted barley matured for a minimum of 10 years in Bourbon seasones barrels.
Nose - honey, vanilla milk chocolate
Palate - soft, vanilla,milk chocolate, toasted wood
Finish - Crisp, clean finish
Established in 1608 in Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Color - Pale amber with orange tinge
Nose - Sweet nuttiness, touch of charred wood, hint of lemon
Palate - Smmoth and full. Woody indertones giving way to sweet nuttiness with a touch of spice
Finish - Rich, long, dry finish, slightly lemony and sweet
Established in 1829 in Tullamore (Tulach Mhor meaning 'big hill') in County Offlay. In the late 1800's, Daniel E Williams (DEW for short), a major influence in the expansion and development of the distillery, inspired the whiskey to be named 'Tullamore Dew' with the slogan "Give every man his Dew", appearing on the bottles for many years
Jameson
Nose - To the nose, Jameson has a light floral fragrance, peppered with spicy wood and sweet notes.
Palate - Perfect balance of spicy, nutty and vanilla notes with hints of sweet sherry and exceptional smoothness.
Finish - Incredibly smooth and mellow finish
Established in 1780 in Dublin. Currently distilled in Cork and vatted in Dublin.
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| Irish Cuisine |
 To accompanay your Irish beverage of choice, celebrate St. Patrick's Day with recipes for a traditonal Irish dinner, including Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbages visit epicurious.com where Ireland's foremost cooking authority-cookbook author and teacher Darina Allen-shares her tips.
For less traditional fare of ultrafresh seafood, hearty potato dishes, and dense breads that are examples of authentic Irish cuisine visit Savuer.com
For a modern twist on eating Irish, check out 'Eat your Greens for St. Patrick's Day' at gourmet.com
Don't forget to finish the meal with a delicious Irish Cream Liqueur! We have;
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| New Craft Beers |
For the craft beer drinkers, here is a list of new ones to our store. Don't forget, mix 'n match any 6 bottles for 10% discount.
Domestic
Imperial Series
Imperial Stout
Imperial White
Double Bock
Imported
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| Wine Manager Pick of the Month |
 Lyeth Meritage 2006,California red blend
A fantastic value of primarily Cabernet, Merlot and Petite Verdot made from Northern Californian coastal fruit.
Founded in 1981 by Chip Lyeth in Sonoma county, this wine offering has been gaining award winning praise
and reviews from critics and consumers worldwide.
Tasting Notes:
This dark garnet red has hints of raspberry, plum, and blackberry aromas and flavors that are well balanced with good acid and smooth tannins. This value gem spends at least 12 months or more in French Oak and pairs well with rich and robust foods, such as strong cheeses, game, and beef.
It retails for $14.99 on the shelf, but this month we have it on special for $12.98 so stop by our store and taste for yourself.
In store wine tasting: Friday March 27th 3:30 to 6:30pm, featuring Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County, Ca) Hosted by Ralph Tufts from Baystate Wines |
| New Vodka |
 Crystal Head Vodka, a 'Pure Spirit', is a new vodka that is triple filtered through polished crystals, known as Herkimer diamonds. Brought to us by Dan Aykroyd, who is known for his fascination with the invisible world. Crystal Head Vodka ties in with the story of the thirteen Crystal Heads that have been unearthed at various times on our planet, from the Yucatan to Tibet. The crystal skulls are believed to emit positve energy, good will and prosperity. Crystal Head Vodka is perfect as a lone shot, chilled or served in a signature cocktail. Click on the link above to hear more from Dan himself. | |
