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Don’s Cigar Pick of the Week: Rocky Patel “Robusto” with W.L. Weller ‘Antique’ Bourbon

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This week, Don has selected a somewhat fuller bodied cigar from the Rocky Patel Vintage Collection, a 1990 Vintage Robusto (5.5 x 50). The wrapper is a 12 year-old Honduran Broadleaf Maduro and the filler tobacco was aged for 5 years. Broadleaf Maduro can initially appear strong or overpowering. In Spanish, Maduro means “ripe” or “mature” however these wrappers actually have a slightly sweet finish.

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Cigar press at Honduran cigar factory. Photo by Duncan Smith

The Robusto is also box pressed. This means that the cigars are placed in a dress box, stacked on top of each other and physically pressed to give the cigars a square shape instead of the usual round construction. There is a never ending debate among cigar smokers as to whether box pressed cigars smoke differently than round ones. Some say box-pressed cigars burn a bit longer and taste strong, but according to Don:

“They only difference that I have found between the two rolls is an occasional difference in the ‘draw’ and mouthfeel.”

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This aged maduro would pair well with W.L. Weller ‘Antique’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Not to be confused with the Weller 12-Year or Special Reserve, the Antique is a 7-Year aged wheated amber bourbon with sweet notes of vanilla and a long spicy finish. It’s delicious over ice as the weather warms up and a perfect compliment to the robust Rocky Patel.

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Enjoy!

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 ‘Robusto’ – $9.99
W.L. Weller ‘Antique’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon – $21.99

 

 

Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Tasting Showdowns at Bottles in Providence, RI


We are excited to announce a free series of Pappy Bourbon SHOWDOWN events where we match up the infamous Pappy Van Winkle whiskies in a blind tasting against a foreboding whiskey competitor! Round One takes place in our Providence liquor store on Thursday, November 21st, 2013 with Pappy 20 Year versus Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel. Free tickets will be handed out at 5:30pm and are limited to the first 100 guests, 21+. Blind tasting and voting will begin at 6pm and the winner will be announced after the tasting has concluded.

THERE WILL BE NO PAPPY FOR SALE

Guests will also be able to enjoy music by local Providence musicians, The Silks starting at 5pm! All tastings are free and open to the public, 21 and over.

THERE WILL BE NO PAPPY FOR SALE

 Round Two will take place on December 12th, sign up for our Newsletter for details!
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Julian Van Winkle III at last year’s Bottles tasting & dinner event in Farmstead in Providence, RI

Pappy Van Winkle Bourbons are the most sought-after products in any liquor store. Here at Bottles in Providence, Rhode Island, we receive daily requests for this hard to find bourbon, which speaks to its enormous appeal and superior quality. Last year, we were honored to host Julian Van Winkle III of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbons for an in-store talk and signing, followed by a bourbon dinner at Farmstead later in the evening. 





We have NO Pappy for sale!
We offer the very limited amount of Pappy that we get to our very best, frequent and local customers. We feel the fairest and best way for us to sell this extremely sought after Bourbon is to reward the Bottles’ Loyal — those that support us year in and year out. However, we always carry the most complete selection of Bourbons that are available to us. If you would like a Pappy Alternative, please let us know, we’d be happy to help! 
– The Folks at Bottles www.bottlesfinewine.com


Bottles is located at 141 Pitman Street Providence RI 02906
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Learn about W.L. Weller Bourbon Whiskey

WL Weller Special Reserve Bourbon Whiskey

W.L. Weller Bourbons are a new favorite here at Bottles. You might have seen this older post featuring the Special Reserve. Now, you can learn a little bit more about W.L Weller Special Reserve and Antique 107 with Liam, one of the managers at Bottles. Click to below to watch the video:

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Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail Recipe

apple cider and ginger beer bourbon cocktail idea

We’re excited for fall cocktails! And you’ll love this crisp, bubbly, and refreshing Apple Cider Bourbon drink. Feel free to adjust the recipe to taste, and then be sure to enjoy on an autumn evening.

Ingredients
*1 oz bourbon
*2 oz sparkling apple cider
*2 oz ginger beer

Pour cider and bourbon over ice, add ginger beer. Stir, and garnish with apple slice.

Looking for a party-sized cocktail recipe? Try this:
1 Pitcher (6-8 servings)
1/2 bottle W.L. Weller Antique 107
1 1/2 cans ginger beer
1/2 bottle sparkling apple cider

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Cheers!
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A Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Dinner with Julian Van Winkle III

Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Whiskey


Pappy Van Winkle Bourbons are the most sought-after products in any liquor store. Here at Bottles in Providence, Rhode Island, we receive daily requests for this hard to find bourbon, which speaks to its enormous appeal and superior quality. We were honored to host Julian Van Winkle III of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbons for an in-store talk and signing, followed by a bourbon dinner at Farmstead later in the evening. 

Interested in learning when our Pappy Bourbons go on sale? Join our eNewsletter list at www.bottlesfinewine.com and like us on Facebook.

We offer the very limited amount of Pappy that we get to our very best, frequent and local customers. We feel the fairest and best way for us to sell this extremely sought after Bourbon is to reward the Bottles’ Loyal — those that support us year in and year out. However, we always carry the most complete selection of Bourbons that are available to us. If you would like a Pappy Alternative, please let us know, we’d be happy to help! – The Folks at Bottles www.bottlesfinewine.com

Julian Van Winkle III

Tickets sold out almost immediately out to this once-in-a-lifetime evening of spectacular bourbons and dining with Julian Van Winkle III.  Click the videos below to watch Julian’s talk at Bottles and the story of the day’s events.

Julian Van Winkle III talks about Pappy Van Winkle Bourbons at Bottles in Providence, Rhode Island, April 4th, 2013

A Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Event Talk, Signing & Dinner with Julian Van Winkle III

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Van Winkle Bourbon 12 Year Old
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The crowd gathering at Bottles for Julian Van Winkle III’s talk.

 

Raffling for the opportunity to purchase a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbons.
Julian Van Winkle III
Julian signing bottles for the lucky folks!
Julian Van Winkle III
Julian also signed copies of his sister Sally’s book, “But Always Fine Bourbon,” which tells
the story of the Van Winkle family with rich photographs from their family photo album.
Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Bourbon Whiskey
Pappy Bourbon Dinner
Dinner at Farmstead
Cocktail Hour
Julian Van Winkle III and Chef Matt Jennings
Julian Van Winkle III and Chef Matt Jennings
Julian Van Winkle III, Chef Matt Jennings, and Bottles Owner Gil Maclean.
Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Tasting
Farmstead Providence
The dinner menu
Farmstead Providence Rhode Island
Julian Van Winkle III Pappy Bourbon Dinner
1970 Van Winkle Family Reserve

Stay tuned to our Providence events!
 
   

Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Dinner

Bottles Fine Wine and Farmstead are excited to present A Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Dinner with Julian Van Winkle III and Chef Matt Jennings. Sold Out!

 
Tickets sold out very fast for this evening of spectacular bourbons and dining with special guest Julian Van Winkle III.

Lucky attendees will be lead by Julian through a tasting of four Van Winkle expressions: the twelve, fifteen, twenty, and twenty-three year old bourbons. The evening begins with a cocktail reception, delectable treats and a chance to chat with Julian before sitting down to a four-course dinner and tasting. Julian and Matt will present each bourbon and course of the evening. We will also have a few additional surprises throughout the evening.

Julian Van Winkle III is a third generation producer of premium bourbon at Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery. He is the winner of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional.
Matt Jennings of Farmstead is a two-time finalist for the prestigious James Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef Northeast” award, has been named one of America’s “Most Sustainable Chefs” and was selected as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s “Big thinkers, changing the way Americans eat.”
Visit our website for full details about this event.