Single Nation Cask Fans, here are some treats for you. We have not one but two current releases that are just arrived this week and I can guarantee you will, they will be gone before long.
A 7 year old Caol Ila and the second edition of the Water Of Life Series, Take 2 are both stunning examples of whiskies that don’t break the bank but stand out in a crowd. If you belong to the school of thought that blends and younger whiskies are not worth your time, you might want to get re-educate, just saying.
A cask strength Peat Monster? What more could a peat lover as for? The limited edition celebrates 20 years of Peat Monster.
The second in the series of Extinct Blends is Delos, a must have in your collection (it’s already in mine), with blend components of over 20 years old from mothballed distilleries like Imperial, need I say more?
Kyrö Distillery began with five Finnish friends drinking American rye whisky in a sauna. As rye bread is the national food in Finland, these friends wondered why nobody was making Finnish rye whisky. Surprisingly, the idea of starting their own distillery still seemed like a good idea the following morning, and from there, the journey of Kyrö began.
Today Kyrö Distillery has grown from a wild dream in a sauna to a craft powerhouse with skill and capacity — and pretty good spirits, always made from 100% Finnish rye. It all started with rye whisky in the sauna, and Finish rye remains at the very core of Kyrö Distillery. Rye may be the hardest grain to distill due to its temperament, but Kyrö still only uses Finnish wholegrain rye in its products — be it whisky, gin, or liqueur.
Jouni Ritola is one of the five friends who founded Kyrö Distillery and its current CEO. Founded in 2013, Kyrö has grown into a strong lifestyle brand in its home turf of Scandinavia and is getting increasingly popular in Central Europe and the USA. Jouni is also one of the five courageous men running in the rye field in their famous Kyrö Distillery ad campaign.
It is our true pleasure to have him visit us here in the United States.
Join us this Saturday for an eclectic but delightful selection of wines for your holiday weekend lunch or dinner. Bring some bottles home that will surprise and impress your guests instead of drinking the samo samo. Learn how to pair these wines with the meals you’re making and enjoy the good company, food and wines.
