Weekend Bourbon and Wine Tasting:
December 12th, 3-6 pm, and tomorrow, Saturday, December 13th, from 1-4 pm, and taste bold bourbon and rich Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon!
In Vino Veritas, Dirk

Copper & Cask Whiskey

Copper & Cask was launched in 2021 with the vision of building an expansive library of aged whiskey barrels and making them available as single-barrel selections.

They expanded this vision in 2022 by bringing on Barrel Master Stephen Corrigan. With Stephen’s leadership and expertise, Copper & Cask has built an award-winning cask-fining, small-batch, and blending program. Today, they remain dedicated to cask strength and limited releases. They do not have a flagship product. They focus on the rare and unique: single barrels, micro-batches, and small-batch whiskeys.

As independent bottlers, they source aged whiskeys from a variety of distilleries and places. Most of their whiskey stocks are distilled in Indiana but aged in a variety of locations, such as Kentucky, Texas, and Florida, to develop unique flavor profiles through different aging environments. They also work with whiskeys from Kentucky, Canada, and beyond.

Small Batch Series #014, 8-Year Double Oak Bourbon Whiskey – This year’s Double Oak release is a 19-barrel batch composed of both low-rye (21%) and high-rye (36%) Bourbon, aged for a minimum of 8 years. The barrels were blended and then re-casked into new American Oak Wave Stave barrels for at least 10 months. 60.1% ABV $72/bottle                                                                                                            

Small Batch Series #013, 8-Year Cigar Blend Bourbon – This year’s Cigar Blend Bourbon is a 41-barrel batch composed of both low-rye (21%) and high-rye (36%) Bourbon, aged for a minimum of 8 years. The barrels were blended and then re-barreled into a combination of PX and Oloroso Sherry, Armagnac, Cognac and Tawny Port casks. The whiskey finished for a minimum of 6 months. 59.1% ABV $76/bottle                                                                                                                   

 Small Batch Series #011, 6-Year Wheated Bourbon – Small Batch 11 is crafted from 21 barrels of Wheated Bourbon whiskey, distilled and matured in Indiana. The barrels were filled in April 2019 and come from a mash bill of 51% corn, 45% wheat, and 4% malted barley. 55.6% ABV $67/bottle      

Small Batch Series #012 7-Year Straight Rye Whiskey – This Rye is finished for a minimum of six months in a combination of Tawny Port and new toasted oak casks. 60.1% ABV $67/bottle 

2024 Ninety Plus Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder AVA, Napa Valley – Mount Veeder is one of the coolest AVAs in Napa Valley, known for producing wines with pronounced aromatics and a stark freshness. Richly textured and beautifully balanced, this wine captures the essence of Mount Veeder’s distinctive terroir from a single grower in the region who sells their wine for $100/bottle! The Collector Series Lot 234 opens with layers of ripe blackberry and bramble, accented by clove and a subtle hint of rose petals, ending with tobacco and toasty herbs. $35.00/bottle

2024 Ninety Plus Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville AVA, Napa Valley – In the heart of Napa Valley lies the historic AVA of Yountville, where some of the valley’s most well-known wineries call home. Crafted by a third-generation, family-owned and operated winery for over 50 years, this wine reflects both the grace of Yountville’s terroir and the enduring tradition behind every bottle. Sold for nearly $150 by the source winery, this minimal release of 550 cases is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! The Collector Series Lot 235 offers lush brambleberry and black cherry flavors that unfold with every sip, balanced by gentle notes of vanilla, clove, and a whisper of toasty oak. $35.00/bottle

AND

Boutique & Unique California Wine Dinner @ The Margarita at PineCreek

Join us Thursday, December 18th, 6:30 pm at The Margarita at PineCreek for a special four-course wine dinner featuring delicious wines from boutique California wineries new to Colorado, and I can’t wait to share them with you! Menu to follow next week.

Cost is $90 per guest plus gratuity & tax
(Tickets to this event will be sold at the time of reservation.)
Call The Margarita for reservations 719.598.8667

2024 Lussier Wine Co. Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Green Valley Vineyard, Solano County, CA – The winemaker enjoys working with the fruit. He has decided to incorporate whole-cluster fermentation and aging in a small number of used and new French barrels. The outcome is a multi-layered composition of fresh herbs, citrus skins, white flowers, and saline goodness on the nose. The flavors on the palate are elegant and rich: Meyer lemon, White nectarine, grilled orange slices, cilantro, and a sumptuous long finish. Wine Enthusiast: 95

2023 Lussier Wine Co. Pinot Noir “Côte de Boont” Anderson Valley, CA – This Pinot is a unique expression of a blend of multiple high-elevation (900-2642 ft) vineyards within the Anderson Valley. The nose is lively and succulent, with aromas of cherry confiture, Amaro, amber, dried rose petals, and dried green herbs. The palate highlights the spectrum of red fruits: plum, Rainer cherry, liquor-soaked cherry, clove-studded citrus, and lip-smacking tannins on the finish. Wine Enthusiast: 94

2022 Ross Ranch Ranch Red, Knights Valley AVA, Sonoma, CA – This bright Bordeaux-style blend packs a wallop of blackberry, plum, black pepper, and licorice aromas on the nose. The palate is soft and juicy, with bright acidity, plush tannin, and flavors of cocoa, cherries, cinnamon, and violets lingering on the finish. Wine Enthusiast: 91

2021 Mathis Grenache, Sonoma Valley, CA – This well-concentrated wine made with native yeast and aged in neutral barrels offers buoyant strawberry and red-plum flavors backed by light tannins and a good, smoky, black-peppery undertone. It is complex, full-bodied, and ready to enjoy. Wine Enthusiast: 92