Huge Summer Weekend at Southern Spirits
18 Aug, 16 / 
Hey there boozefans, no less than five times a day someone will walk in here ask for a hard to find bourbon (buffalo trace, Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, Weller, Elmer T Lee) and yes even PVW! Most of the time after I say no, they do this thing where they literally spin on their heels and exit! This just baffles me, I thought I had put together one of the finest inventories known to man, I didn’t know the choice was either Blanton’s or water. Just give me a chance please. You didn’t come out of the womb drinking buffalo trace. It was not so long ago that Buffalo Trace was everywhere and was not anywhere near our top seller. Now there is scarcity and it is the cure for cancer! I get it, these are well made bourbons and the reasons for wanting them are clear and obvious, however the very sound of these whiskey’s is like nails on a chalkboard to me now. The fact is there is a temporary shortage due to the biggest spike in demand in the history of Bourbon. But guess what folks? There is still a whole wall of bourbon! Tasty, delicious, American made bourbon, and that is just the tip of the iceberg! There is also a whole lot of everything else. Man cannot live on whiskey alone, and I should know I have tried! So take advantage of this awesome staff and inventory and just ask, “what should I drink instead”? We won’t let you down.
TASTINGS
FRIDAY WINE 4:00-6:00
EXCELSIOR CHARDONNAY: This affordable Chardonnay from South Africa is a new arrival and Martha thought lets introduce it to everyone!
CAMPBELLS DURIF: How about some Australian Petite Sirah? Yes please! Another fun new arrival.
MARGE PRIORAT: Another new arrival? Yes! Priorat remains one the best values in Spain!
THE GUILTY: A big huge single vineyard Shiraz from Australia. The perfect BBQ wine!
BIG BOSS BREWING FROM 4:00-6:00
This excellent brewery from Raleigh, NC will be here pouring their tasty local beers. Including my good friend Shontelle’s favorite Bad Penny,which is a delicious British style brown, and High Roller Ipa, which is a solid IPA.
SATURDAY NC VS SC BEER SHOWDOWN!
12:00-5:00 STOP BY AND BUY A PINT!
In this corner weighing in at 25 pounds and 6 years of age is Westbrook brewing company. Small but fierce, they are located in Mt. Pleasant South Carolina, and make a tasty Belgian spiced beer and a yummy IPA, oh yeah and that Mexican Cake beer that comes out once a year and makes people nuts and call each other names. They appeared on the scene and quickly rose to the top, and with good reason. They make excellent beers and are always experimenting and exploring the various styles, while pushing the envelope. We have been a big supporter of them from the moment they were available.
In this corner, weighing 275 pounds and 36 years of age is Sierra Nevada. Sierra Nevada is an absolute pioneer in the beer industry and was a huge factor in the evolution of it. The Sierra Nevada Pale Ale changed beer forever and introduced pilsner drinking Americans into a world of hops. The impactThey were founded in Chico, California by Ken Grossman, who still owns the company today and will pass on the reigns to his children. Sierra Nevada opened a brewery in North Carolina to help ease, east coast shipping costs and maintain the highest level of freshness.
SIERRA NEVADA – DOUBLEWEIZENBOCK, CHOCOLATE CHILI STOUT, HOPPY WHEAT, PALE ALE
VS
WESTBROOK – IPA, WHITE TAI, ONE CLAW, PEACHES N CREAM
Come and decide for yourself by trying some of these folks delicious beers on tap!
But wait there is more! We will be giving out free hot dogs and taking donations for the South Charlotte Dog Rescue.
Still not sold? There will also be live music from 1 – 4 pm!
So come on buy, drink a beer, eat a hot dog, and save a puppy!
KEITH’S CABINET: What Keith is drinking now.
Macallan Double Oaked 12yr: I have never been a champion/fan of Macallan, but good is good, and this stuff is good. It is smooth, round, but has more flavor than the traditional 12.
HAYMAN’S SLOE GIN: Made myself a sloe gin fiz on Tuesday. Very tasty!
Pisco Sour: Made myself a pisco sour on sunday, and that really hot the spot. Summer drinking, having a blast! Oh those hot summer nights! Tell me more?
BARROWS INTENSE GINGER: Had a lot of fun fooling around, I stayed up past ten oclock!
NEW ARRIVALS:
Pisco LA CARAVEDO: Another tasty Peruvian pisco, just in time for the dog days of Summer!
BIG GIN: This is a well made Gin from Oregon, that is made in the classic British styleAnother tasty gin, just in time for the dog days of summer.
JURA 16: From the tiny Island of Jura, home to two hundred people and one distillery! This is an excellent summertime Scotch because it is so light and delicate. Scores extremely high on the drinkability scale, has a touch of sweetness, and some great floral notes. The sherry cask chimes in without being overbearing. Super smooth, and a lot of fun, enjoy it while it is here.
LEADSLINGERS: This distillery has been heavily requested by you guys, so here it is. Made in Moore, Oklahoma, by combat veterans. I brought in the rum, the bourbon, and the rye.
AALBORG AKVAVIT: The Danish version is back!
NO 209 IS BACK!: This spectacular gin has made its triumphant return despite the best efforts of our incompetent distributor, it is here!
RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
CAIPIRINHA: The national drink of Brazil. What a great way to celebrate the Olympics and to cool down from this awful humidity and heat!
2.5 ounces of Cachaca (ypioca, 51, novo fogo)
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 oz of simple syrup or agave nectar
Muddle the lime into the sugar, then add Cachaca and ice, serve into a tumbler or pint glass.
I like to make mine early, let it chill in the glass for thirty minutes, and then add ice and serve.
