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.
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 many of our patrons to sample and taste these whiskies.
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.
This is the Act-3 of the Unicorn Series and will feature all of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Series and some single barrels from Norfolk Whisky Group and a few other expressions. Including the NEWLY arriving 1792 Full Proof Single Barrel, plus the limited and the newest release of 1792, Bottled in Bond.
Due to the anecdotal popularity of the tasting 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 below to secure your preferred time slot. Sorry no changes allowed. Each time slot will feature 2 bottles of Unicorn Raffle (Thomas H Handy Sazerac and George T. Stagg).
Raffle: 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
Ticket: $55/event
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.
Wednesday Dec. 20th
George T. Stagg
Sazerac Rye 18 yo
William Larue Weller
Eagle Rare 17 yo
Thomas H Handy Sazerac
Stagg Jr.
Sazarac, 6 yo
Buffalo Trace, NWG 2017
Eagle Rare 2017 NWG
1792 Full Proof NWG 2017
1792 Bottled in Bond
Raffle:
Thomas H Handy Sazerac $94.99
George T. Stagg $94.99
