Unicorn and Single Barrel tasting Series led by David Leary
Unicorn: an imaginary animal that looks like a horse and has a straight horn growing from the middle of its forehead.
What is a unicorn whisk(e)y ?
In terms of whisk(e)y this generally refers to whiskies that are highly sought after by whisk(e)y lovers, collectors, as an investment or even as a "trophy". While many of these bottles are opened and consumed, many others are traded or sold for $100's or even $1,000's of dollars more than SRP. Basically there is a very small supply for these very sought after whiskies.
At Norfolk Wine and Spirits we occasionally get a small allocation of such bottles and it always creates a dilemma. There has been a thought for a number of years to conduct a Bourbon dinner or an in-store tasting of the rare allocated bourbons, scotches, whiskies and ryes aka “Unicorns”. Over the years sporadically we have opened a few Pappy’s, BTAC’s, a Gordon & Macphail's 34 yo Port Ellen etc in the store for people to try. We have never done a comprehensive tasting. This year we are doing something different, which will allow many of our patrons to sample and taste these whiskies.
Dave Leary conducting the Four Roses Unicorn Tasting
This will provide Norfolk Wine and Spirits patrons and opportunity to sample and taste these hard to find whiskies. We will strive to also feature at least one “Unicorn” that will be available to the “ticket-holders” via a raffle after the tasting.
Our First Tasting of this series was scheduled for November 29th. The second Tasting seminar is Dubbed “Unicorn Tasting” Act-2 and will feature, the entire lineup of Pappy Van Winkle that we have, some single barrels from Norfolk Whisky Group and a few other expressions.
Ticket: $55/event
Wednesday Dec. 6th
Your Buttery receipt will serve as your confirmation, if you are purchasing more than one ticket please mention the names of attendees. Tasting will start on time, so please plan accordingly.
Due to the anecdotal popularity of Pappy Van Winkle we will sell tickets for two time slots. The first time slot is 6.00 to 7.30 pm, and the second time slot is 8.00 to 9.30 pm. Follow the link above to secure your preferred time slot. Sorry no changes allowed. Each time slot will feature 2 bottles of Unicorn Raffle (one each of Old Rip Van Winkle 10 yo and Van Winkle, Special reserve 12 yo).
Raffle: General guidelines- Each attendee will get a raffle ticket as part of participation. Based of NWG bottle purchases after the tasting, attendees will get additional raffle tickets to improve their chances to win. Each NWG Barrel pick bottle purchase will get attendees one additional raffle ticket and six or more bottle purchase will get attendees 2 tickets/bottle. Winner can win only one bottle/tasting.
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 yo
Van Winkle Special reserve 12 yo
Pappy Van Winkle 15 yo
Pappy Van Winkle 20 yo
Pappy Van Winkle 23 yo
Weller 12 yo
Elmer T Lee
Buffalo Trace 2017 NWG
Eagle Rare 2017 NWG
1792 NWG 2016
Raffle:
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 yo $69.99
Van Winkle, Special reserve 12 yo, $79.99
