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Irish Whiskey Tasting & Seminar | |
St. Patrick's Day is a great time to try something new or enjoy an old favorite!
Irish whiskey can be enjoyed on the rocks, in a cocktail or a steaming cup of
Irish coffee
Join us Monday March 14th as we welcome Peter Zimmerman back for a
Bushmills Irish Whiskey Tasting & Seminar from 5:30-7:30pm
in our tasting room.
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.
Following is a list of Irish Whiskeys with tasting notes;
Bushmills 10 yr. old single malt Irish Whiskey
Triple distilled from 100% malted barley matured for a minimum of 10 years in Bourbon seasoned 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 - Smooth and full. Woody undertones 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 Irish
Nose - 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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| Get your Irish On! |
 Learn about the four important characteristics of beer; appearance, swirl, aroma and taste with a beer tasting for St. Patrick's Day! Below are some of Seth's favorite Irish brews with tasting notes, available in our store;
Mayflower Porter This complex brew is smooth and full-flavored with notes of roasted coffee beans and bittersweet chocolate that will warm the palate all year long.
Sam Adams Irish Red Pale and caramel malts give Sam Adams Irish Red its rich, deep red color and distinctive caramel flavor. The sweetness of the malt is pleasantly balanced by an earthy character from the East Kent Goldings hops.
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 Draught
It 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 Red Actually 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. |
| Irish Cuisine |  To accompany your Irish beverage of choice, celebrate St. Patrick's Day with recipes for a traditional Irish dinner, including Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage. 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
Finish the meal with a one of our delicious Irish Cream Liqueurs;
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Cocktail Recipes with Absolut's Wild Tea Tasting
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ABSOLUTŪ WILD COSMO
Shake 1-1/2 parts ABSOLUTŪ WILD TEA, 1 part cranberry juice, 1/2 part orange liqueur, and 1/4 part fresh lime juice over ice and strain into a martini glass.
ABSOLUTŪ SECRET CITRUS
Pour 1 part ABSOLUTŪ WILD TEA and 2 parts lemon-lime soda over ice in a rocks glass. Add a squeeze of lime and garnish with a lime wedge and a raspberry. |
| 'The Road Less Traveled' Wine Dinner |
Join Diane Slater, our Wine Manager, as she takes you down 'the Road Less Traveled'. Our March Wine Dinner will be on Thursday March 24th at 6:30pm The Barnstable Restaurant & Tavern. The Robert Frost poem "The Road Less Traveled" speaks to us all in so many different ways. Diane will take you out of your comfort zone, as we travel around the world with wines from different roads, paired exquisitely with the chef's creations. Click hereto view the full menu, then call Susan at the restaurant to make your reservation! |
Girls Night Out...at Puritan Cape Cod
| | Join us at 'Girls Night Out' Thursday March 31st from 5-8pm at Puritan Cape Cod, Main Street, Hyannis where we team up with Cape Cod Magazine & Puritan Cape Cod in their Annual Celebrate Women Event Diane & Seth, from Cape Cod Package Store, will be pouring wines crafted by woman wine makers. Make it a fun filled evening with friends, fine wine, great food and music. Space is limited so registration is required. To register for this FREE event call 508-771-6549 x12 or email celebratewomencapecod@comcast.net. |
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