Whisky Mentor

Kings Code 3 Tan's Fury CT Launch
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Join us for the launch and bottle signing of Kings Code 3 Tan’s Fury at Canterbury Liquors. Amanda Beckwith, lead blender at Virginia Distillery Company and Padraic Col, co-founder of Clonakilty Distillery will be co-hosting this event with Irene Tan.

Kings Code 3 is a blend of whiskies sourced from these two distilleries. Come find out why this third edition is “angry” whiskey. We will have all three Kings Code editions available for tasting.

Bourbon and Wine Tasting
2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:00
If your mom drinks bourbon or wine, she deserves better. Come get some of our latest bourbon picks and wine picks for her.

Kyrö Whisky Tasting
2025-08-16 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for a deep dive into the bold and distinctive world of Kyrö Distillery’s award-winning spirits. This exclusive tasting event will spotlight a remarkable expression of Finnish whisky: a 100% malted rye whisky, peat-smoked and finished in Monbazillac wine casks; a unique combination that delivers complexity, richness, and smoky elegance in every sip.

This particular single cask release has been personally selected for Whisky Mentors, offering guests the rare opportunity to taste a limited and curated expression of Kyrö’s craftsmanship. We’ll begin by sampling the whisky neat to explore its full character, followed by a special serve: a handcrafted smoked Old Fashioned, prepared to highlight the whisky’s peaty, spicy profile with a touch of sweetness.

In addition to the whisky experience, we’ll also be featuring a tasting of three of Kyrö’s exceptional gins, showcasing the distillery’s mastery.

Whether you’re a whisky enthusiast, a cocktail lover, or simply curious about Finnish distilling traditions, this event promises a sensory journey through Nordic innovation and flavor.

Unicorn Whiskies Charity Event
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:00
It’s that time of year again for our Annual Unicorn Whiskies Charity Event!

There will be 3 separate tasting sessions, each limited to 50 people. You may only sign up for one session.

Session 1: 1:00 – 1:30 PM

Session 2: 1:30 – 2:00 PM

Session 3: 2:00 – 2:30 PM

Each tasting includes 4 whiskies: three of our single barrel picks and one with true “Unicorn” status. The lineup will remain a mystery until the day of the event. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a tasting Glencairn glass. After your session, return the glass for a raffle ticket.

At 2:30 PM, the raffle begins! If your ticket is drawn, you’ll have the chance to purchase one of the Unicorn bottles at close to MSRP plus a $30 charity fee (this donation goes directly to our local cause).

Food, Cigars & More

While you wait for the raffle, enjoy the festivities outside:

Rod’s Rolling Roost food truck will be serving up eats.

Cigar Tobacco Vape will host a cigar booth. Ali from CTV will also hold a charity auction for a Rocky Patel humidor with 10 cigars.

So grab a bite, enjoy a cigar, and hang out while anticipating that raffle call. Remember—you’ll only have 30 seconds to claim your bottle when your number is announced!

Kilchoman Whisky Tasting
2025-11-01 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for an exclusive Kilchoman Whisky Tasting featuring five incredible whiskies straight from Scotland’s Isle of Islay. Kilchoman is Islay’s only Single Farm Single Malt Scotch Whisky, meaning every stage of production, from growing the barley to bottling the spirit, happens right at the distillery.

Founded in 2005, Kilchoman revived the tradition of farm distilling on Islay, becoming the island’s first new distillery in over a century. Their whiskies capture the rugged coastal spirit of Islay with a balance of smoky peat, fresh citrus, and rich malt character.

We’ll be tasting:• Sanaig• Sanaig Cask Strength• Batch Strength• 100% Islay 13th Edition• Single Cask – Lemon Custard Pie (Whisky Mentors)

This lineup showcases Kilchoman’s craftsmanship across a range of cask styles and strengths, from the sherry-rich depth of Sanaig to the pure farm-to-bottle essence of 100% Islay. We’re especially excited to feature an exclusive Whisky Mentors Pick: Lemon Custard Pie Single Cask. This remarkable selection isn’t available anywhere else, and those who’ve tasted it know just how special it truly is.

Come experience the true taste of Islay, explore the diversity of Kilchoman’s range, and enjoy an afternoon dedicated to Scotland’s most distinctive single malt tradition.

Scotch Tasting
2025-12-14 13:00 - 15:00
Join us in the Barrel Room for a guided Scotch whisky tasting featuring two renowned producers: Speymhor and Glen Turner. This afternoon experience is a rare opportunity to explore how time, cask selection, and blending artistry shape flavor, depth, and character across a range of aged expressions. From long-aged single malts to complex cask finishes, each pour tells a different story of craft and patience. Whether you’re a seasoned Scotch lover or just beginning to explore, you’ll walk away with new favorites and a deeper appreciation for what’s in the glass.

Speymhor Single Malt Scotch Whisky :

Speymhor 18 Year Single Malt

Speymhor 21 Year Single Malt

Speymhor 30 Year Single Malt

Glen Turner Scotch Whisky

GlenTurner Master Reserve 12 Year Oak Cask

GlenTurner Triple Cask Port-Bourbon-Sherry Cask Finish

Expect a relaxed atmosphere in the barrel room as you taste through this curated lineup and learn what makes each Scotch whisky unique. It’s the perfect afternoon for discovering something special.

Be sure to stop by our shop next door to enjoy a wine tasting taking place at the same time!
