More cocktails, vermouths and apertifs
2023-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Ungrafted Selection’s Kimberly Kunzik will take your nose and palate on an incredible journey with spirts, vermouths and apertifs. She’ll spin up some cocktails and tell you some tales too. Don’t miss this eclectic selection we have in store for you.

Additive-free Tequila and Mezcal Tasting
2023-11-18 15:00 - 18:30 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Exquisite Tasting event of additive-free Tequila and Mezcal. If you like agave-based spirits, DO NOT MISS this event.

To keep the tasting all legit and legal, we are tasting 4 tequilas 3 to 4:30 pm in the first session. In the second session from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, we’ll be tasting 4 mezcals.

Meet the Maker of Kings Code Batch 1 Riona
2023-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Kings County Distillery, 299 Sands St, Brooklyn, New York, 11205, United States
Join us us this Sunday at Kings County Distillery for the official launch of Kings Code Batch 1 Riona. Colin Spoelman, owner of Kings County, Irene Tan, owner of Whisky Mentors and Laura Graham, owner of Drink With Food will be present to talk and taste whiskey with you. This limited edition (820 bottles) whiskey is an exquisite blend of American Single Malt and Irish Single Malt that has already won the palettes and hearts of those in CT and TX who had a chance to taste it.

Wines, wines, wines
2023-12-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Whether you’re looking for wines for the weekday, weekend, or holidays, we have them for you. Take some time off the hustle and bustle of the season and chill with us.

Wine and Japanese Whisky Tasting
2023-12-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
It’s that time of year, you’ll need all kinds of beverages to make the holiday hustle and bustle tolerable, for some but for others, a joyous time. Well, whatever it is that drives you to drink, be it our incredible selection or other things we don’t need to talk about, come see us this weekend. We have wines and some Japanese whiskies you need to try. Besides we’ll be tasting and pre-selling our Kaiyo Single Barrel Whisky in Mizunara and Oloroso casks that should be quite delightful. And if you ask nicely, some Paul Sutton Heritage Bourbon also. So buckle up and cruise on in for some goodies.

Wine and Spirits Tasting for 2024
2023-12-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Yeah, yeah, it’s not a bubbly, so what? Dare to be different. I mean if you want bubbly, we have plenty on the shelf for you, just ask. But something new to kick off the New Year and look smart while being different? Who doesn’t want to start off their New Year looking brilliant and being able to share their new found wine and spirits tasting talents with their friends? The alternative? Be samo-samo? Come on now, I dare you to join us for some fun.

Wines for your Valentine
2024-02-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Now that dry or wet January is over, whichever camp you subscribe to, it’s time to get lined up for what you’re going to share with your beloved, your new squeeze, or whoever it is you like to sip or impress with the good stuff. We have them here for you this Saturday. We did it a week early so it doesn’t class with the other big event happening next weekend. So get your priorities straight and get out here.

Irish Whiskey Tasting
2024-03-09 13:00 - 15:30 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
It’s too wet and muddy for spring cleaning. What better way to spend some of your Saturday afternoon with us sipping Irish Whiskey. Find the right one for you for St Paddy’s Day or any day. These are all bottled at cask strength so eat before you come.

"Surprise Me" Wines and Spirits Tasting
2024-03-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Stop in to see us before the holidays, whatever holidays you celebrate. These are really tasty and the Chilean Cab is the first ever for me that does not have green pepper notes despite having Cab Sauv and Cab Franc in the mix. Wow, imagine that.

Gins are from Maine and a store fav. The Rose, despite the pretty bottle is yummy The Pinot is not lame by any stretch, hey even Jen gave it the thumbs up, which is the only reason we’re carrying it. And a cream liqueur that is dairy-free, what the heck? Spring certainly is doing its job springing surprises on me. So don’t slack off this weekend and come see what I’m talking about!!

Whiskies from the MidWest
2024-04-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Yes, Middle West Whiskies is what we’ll be tasting today. No surprises that this part of the country has produced lots of good whiskies, but these ones are distilled and aged in Columbus, Ohio instead of Indiana and Kentucky. If you’ve never had them or heard of them, then all the more reason to stop in for a taste. Other than the bourbon cream, which is delicious by the way, I think we bought everything that was available in CT a couple of months ago. You know what that means!

Kings Code Batch 2 "A touch of Bessie" Launch
2024-04-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Kings County Distillery, 299 Sands St, Brooklyn, New York, 11205, United States
If you’ve had the pleasure of enjoying Kings Code Batch 1 Riona, then I think you’ll thoroughly enjoy Kings Code Batch 2. A Touch Of Bessie which has a wee hint of Islay albeit not from Laphroaig, but still, in honor of the first woman distillery owner of Laphroaig, Bessie Williamson, in the 70s, this whiskey has her namesake. This blend of American Single Malt from Virginia Distillery Company, Irish Whiskey from Clonakilty Malt and a Scottish Single Malt from Islay, is unlike any vatted malt ever created before because no one thought to or dared to do so. I dare you to come and be the first in the nation to taste this at Kings County Distillery. There are 30 bottles of Riona available for sale in case, by some stroke of bad luck, you missed getting one or more bottles. I’ll be there to tell you everything you want to know about these two batches and perhaps a hint of what’s coming for Batch 3, that completes this trilogy of Kings Code project.

Spring Wine Tasting with Kim
2024-04-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
It’s that time of year to get out for some fresh air and some unique and delectable wines. Some are super limited ( but don’t break the bank) and others are priced to be your everyday go to wines for casual outdoor dining with friends and family.

Herradura Tequila Tasting
2024-05-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
What are you doing the Friday before Cinco De Mayo? No excuses to not come to experience this rare opportunity and exquisite tasting of Herradura tequilas. It’ll be all gone by Saturday.

Cocktails and Beers instead?
2024-05-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
So maybe you’d rather have a cocktail or a beer or a thirst quenching organic PG. Well, we’ll have that for you this Saturday.

New Park Beers, crafty cocktails, wine, what more can you ask for? Or did I say they are free to taste?? Stop in and try something new.

Cognac Deconstruction Class
2024-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Join us for a rare opportunity to learn about cognac, specifically the Martingale cognac. The 2023 cognac is their inaugural release. We will get to taste the 4 components of the blend and learn how the blend came together. Limited spots available so please sign up early.

Ben Holladay Bourbon Tasting
2024-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
It feels like Christmas in July. Ben Holladay Bourbons are now available at Canterbury Liquors. Why they haven’t won best bourbon in the world is beyond me. But maybe it’s best we keep it our secret. Exceptional quality, absolutely delicious, affordable, do you need any more reasons to come and grab some bottles this weekend?

Nulu Single Barrel Launch
2024-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
It’s a double header Saturday. Following our Ben Holladay tasting is the launch of our first single barrel “double barreled” bourbon from Nulu QS01 Fall Jacket. Despite the heat wave we are currently experiencing, you will want to pick up a few of these bottles for when the mercury drops.

Clonakilty Single Pot Still Launch
2024-09-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Don’t miss the historic launch of Clonakilty Single Pot Still in the US and the chance to meet the Head Distiller, Oisin Mulcahy. I tasted the new make in 2022 when I was in Cork and it is stunningly delicious. I cannot wait to try the aged whiskey.

Project Interrupted 2024 Session 1
2024-09-21 13:00 - 13:30 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
It’s that time of year for our annual unicorn whiskey event. We’ll keep the instructions simple. There will be 3 separate tasting sessions. You can only sign up for one session. Each session is limited to 50 people. You taste 4 whiskies in the session you sign up for. When you arrive, you will be handed a wee Glencairn for your tasting. Hang on to and don’t try to make off with it. After your tasting, you will return it for a free raffle ticket. If your ticket gets picked at conclusion of the 4 tasting sessions, you will get a chance to buy one of the unicorn bottles at close to MSRP + a $25 Project Interrupted fee (this your donation to our local charity).

Each session will have 3 of our single barrel picks and 1 bottle that is has “Unicorn” status. The tasting list will not be revealed till the day of the event. Signing up for the last session might give you a shorter wait time for the drawing but you don’t know what unicorn bottle tasting you will miss in the earlier sessions. 😉

While you’re waiting your turn, there will be a food truck in the parking lot in front of the store. Bring cash and chow down while you wait in anticipation of getting that special bottle. At 2:30 pm we will start to call out the tickets. You have 30 seconds to pick your bottle.

Project Interrupted 2024 Session 2
2024-09-21 13:30 - 14:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States

Project Interrupted 2024 Session 3
2024-09-21 14:00 - 14:30 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States

Sips with Simon Brooking
2024-10-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
What better way to spend a Thursday evening than sipping Laphroaig with the illustrious Simon Brooking? If you were here for his last visit, you know what to do already. If you weren’t, then plan to be here already.

Wine and Spirits Tasting
2024-10-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Stop in and try something new in the Spirits Category. A single estate grain to glass distillery has caught my attention. Farmer turned distiller, Mike Swanson, is focused on single varietal ryes. He and I met in Austin last weekend at the Bastards Ball when we were both pouring our creations for a few hundred enthusiastic members of the Whiskey Tribe.

Despite all indications of fall weather, next week is going to be balmy by New England standards for October. We are pouring two crisp and delicious white wines also.

Kings County Whiskey Tasting
2024-11-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
The illustrious Queen of Kings County whiskies, Laura Graham, will be at Canterbury Liquors on Nov 2nd to tell you all about their bourbons and ryes. She might even give you a sip if you ask the right questions 🙂 We are well stocked on these, so no worries that you won’t be able to buy what you like.

Blind Beer Tasting Class 2
2024-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Yes, there was a first class which most of you missed because I forgot to post it in events. But it went swimmingly well. So we are going to keep it going. You get 3 flights of 3 beers, ciders, malt beverages to taste blind with me and you might discover a new favorite or that you really didn’t like that beer you’ve been raving about. Who knows, I’m here to help you on that journey. It’s $10 cash or check for the event, or venmo, or paypal, or cash app or there is an ATM next door. Anyway, spots are limited to 16 so sign up fast.

Bourbon and Wine Tasting with Irene Tan
2024-11-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Jacques Cartier Club, 79 WIlson St, Jewett City, Connecticut, 06351, United States
Jacques Cartier Club

Upstairs Hall – Open to the public

$30 per person – ask your bartender for tickets. Call 860-376-9872 to purchase tickets.

6 to 10 pm Bourbon and Wine Tasting

8 pm to 10 pm Music by Dan Watson

BYOF – burnt ends, bacon, sharp cheese, shrimp cocktail, etc

Wines for the holidays
2024-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
It’s that time of year to get together with friends and family. Share some good eats and drink so good wines. Stop in for a taste, we have some fun stuff for you.

Bruichladdich Masterclass
2024-12-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Join us for an exclusive exploration of Bruichladdich Distillery, where whisky craftsmanship meets bold innovation. This Master Class delves into the Bruichladdich story, with each whisky representing a unique chapter. Discover the unpeated Classic Laddie, a testament to Bruichladdich’s pioneering spirit. Taste the essence of Islay in Bruichladdich Islay Barley, a single vintage whisky crafted from locally sourced grain. Sip Port Charlotte 10 with some bacon (BYO Bacon). Experience Bruichladdich Eighteen, a landmark whisky distilled by the new team, marking a turning point in the distillery’s history. Finally, delve into Octomore (which edition tbd), a whisky that pushes the boundaries of peated whisky to create a masterpiece that defies convention.

Crafting Cocktails with Ben Fuller
2024-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
Join us this Saturday afternoon for a cocktails class with Spirits and Cocktails expert Ben Fuller to learn the how to make cocktails the way the pros do. This is a free class but you do have to sign up for it. Go to the whiskymentors.com to sign up.

Sherry Education Class
2025-01-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Canterbury Liquors, 180 Westminster Rd #3, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
This won’t be your mother’s Harvey’s Bristol Cream sherry, but a wide range of styles and flavors across 8 different sherry varieties from Williams & Humbert – Fino, Amontillado, Mazanilla, Palo Cortado, 15 yr Oloroso, 15 yr PX, Cream Sherry, Dry Sack.

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