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23 Apr
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Toast of Harwich: Whiskey Tasting

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Just in Case You Thought the Toast of Harwich was for Wine aficionados only, you are mistaken!

This year, the annual Toast of Harwich will be pouring High West Whiskey.

High West Whiskey is made in a distillery in Utah. This bourbon is excellent. high-west-american-prairie

These three whiskey bourbons are featured tastings at the Toast courtesy of Horizon Beverages:

– The American Prairie Bourbon
– High West’s Campfire Whiskey
– Rendezvous Rye

The names are not only cheesy and American, they have significance.

For instance, the American Prairie Bourbon™ donates 10% of the proceeds to the Prairie Reservation in Montana!

Nose: Light caramel and sweet vanilla
Taste: Rich and earthy on the palate with well balanced flavors of candy corn, honey nougat and sweet corn bread biscuits
Finish: Vanilla with a hint of caramel apple

Cranberry Liquors offers High West American Prairie Bourbon $31.99

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The Rendezvous Rye is named after a annual “pelt-trade” from the mid-1800’s.
From High West’s Website:

Our flagship whiskey commemorates the first recorded whiskey-fest out West. From 1825 to 1840, the “rendezvous” was the annual summer gathering of mountain men to exchange pelts for supplies. Alcohol was not one of the “supplies” at the first rendezvous. This oversight was QUICKLY corrected with a generous supply of whiskey at the second rendezvous in Utah’s Cache Valley. 

The Rendezvous Rye, for instance, is hot. As in spicy. Traditionally made with two rye mashes, these whiskey bourbons are not typical. They’re old school.

The Rendezvous Rye is a (top secret) blend of straight rye whiskies.

Cranberry Liquors sells the Rendezvous Double Rye Whisky for $38.99.

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The High West Campfire Whiskey is another top secret blend. “A blend of bourbon, rye, and peated scotch whisky, ranging in age from 5-8 years old.” At 46%, or 92 proof, it is possibly the most dangerous and/or flammable.

The Campfire whiskey is also the most expensive at $61.99 (keep this in mind while tasting at the Wequassett Resort.) 😉

Perhaps most excitingly, these bourbon whiskeys are all 91-94 point award winners, from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate to Jim Murray’s or Whiskey Advocate. It’s super impressive to see so many awards from one outstanding company.

As mentioned previously, these three whiskeys will be available at this year’s Toast Of Harwich, this Saturday, April 28th.

To Read more about High West Bourbon Whiskeys and their proprietary, contractually undisclosed blends, click here.

Pro-tip: If you have no idea what to buy for bourbon, go for the one with the handwritten batch numbers (see bourbon to the right.)

Finally, if you are wondering where Joe will be this toast, I’ll give you three guesses (and the first two don’t count.)

 

There are still tickets left if you need to buy them. Click here to be lead to the Chamber of Commerce.

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29 Apr
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Toast 2017: Support Harwichport (with a drink in your hand!)

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Every year, Harwich’s Chamber of Commerce gets together to combine brainpower, booze, beverage and food companies to raise money for sleepy Harwichport’s Chamber of Commerce.

Of course, there are things going on behind the scenes that make for an amazing event. Other than the hand picked wines, beers and spirits, each restaurant, business owner and chamber member gets together many, many early mornings to ensure each Toast goes off without a hitch.

If you’ve ever stopped into Cranberry Liquors on a Saturday afternoon, you’ve probably met our resident sommelier, Luke.

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Exhibit A.) Luke Lukasewski

Here you can see Luke with First Crush Winery at last year’s Toast of Harwich.

This year, we’ve stepped up Luke’s game: Luke will be pouring for our vendor Martignetti. One of our most outstanding vendors, Martignetti helps us keep everything from Tequila to Australian Shiraz on our shelves.

(You can see their mega-tron list of product here.)

Like many of our vendors, Martignetti keeps Harwich’s toast afloat, varying the products they will be pouring this 2017.

Here are the names of a few wines Martignetti is bringing to party with:

  • Wente Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chalk Hill Chardonnay
  • Lincourt Pinot Noir
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  • Lincourt-2012-Pinot-Noir-Lindsays

This event truly supports Harwich’s Chamber of Commerce throughout the year, as this is definitely the biggest fundraiser (and dare we say the coolest?), hence the reason so many local restaurants attend and sponsors come forth.

For instance, just as we have Martignetti (think of the biggest and strongest friend you would hope would be there to help) we have Astraluna as well. You may not know them by their LLC’s name – Astraluna, but does Cape Cod Vodka ring a bell?

How about this…

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Astraluna’s distillery is in Medfield, MA… but don’t tell the tourists that! All joking aside, this South Shore spirits company makes Cape Cod Vodka, Rum and Gin, and is actually in the process of relocating their distillery to Cape Cod. We don’t just sell the “Cape Cod” liquors to tourists either, as they are quite good.

Normally we see Joe Sullivan, as we typically see the people who visit our store and (sometimes quite literally) help us stock the shelves with what you, the customers, want! This year, Allen Scott (our new Astraluna salesperson!) will be representing Astraluna at the toast.

You can read more about Astraluna and their spirits by clicking here.

There’s still time to get your tickets to the Toast of Harwich! If you can’t make the toast, you can still donate to the chamber and all of their projects (the flower boxes along Main Street is just where it starts!)

Visit harwichcc.com today to support our beautiful town. Harwich_chamber_logo

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27 Apr
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Toasting the Local Spirits: Cape Cod Beer and First Crush Winery

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If you haven’t noticed already, there are a few celebrated local companies that have helped keep Cape Cod in the proverbial loop.

Craft beer lovers everywhere rave about Cape Cod Beer, a brewery smack dab in the middle of Hyannis. Cranberry Liquors’ staff remembers when people would see a few guys cruising around, hand delivering their growlers of Cape Cod Red. Since then, an IPA, Amber Ale and Beach Blonde, as well as several limited edition and seasonal beers have been added to their selection.

Oh… and they’ve outgrown their growlers (but they are still available on tap!)

Cape-cod-beer-localCape Cod Beer will be doing what they do best this Toast of Harwich; actively supporting their community with time and product. The people at Cape Cod Beer continue to succeed with their innovative beers and events (does anyone else have a ‘Race to the Pint’ sign in their front yard?)

One visit to their website and you’ll understand… with these guys “It’s All About the Beer” …and being good to the Cape that’s been so happy to have them.
Find out more about Cape Cod Beer’s and what they are up to this month by clicking here.

A little bit newer to the scene, rapidly winning over locals and visitors alike is First Crush Winery. When Cranberry Liquors first came into contact with First Crush Winery, we knew that this Harwich native was onto something great. Dr. Frank D. Puzio, formerly known for his optometry business, began importing grapes from his friends in Northern California, and First Crush’s excellent product started winning awards soon after.

During Cranberry Liquors’ first summers carrying First Crush we had a hard time keeping their wines on the shelf! Curious locals and visitors looking for something local alike swooped up whatever Sauvignon Blancs, Red blends and “Cape Cod cranberry” infirst-crush-wineryfused wines we carry. Fortunately for us, Dr. Puzio’s winery is only a few miles from our store on Main St Extension in Harwich.

Read all about First Crush’s award winning wines by clicking here.

First Crush Winery and Cape Cod Beer will be pouring at Mooncussers Inn and Tavern this Toast of Harwich. Both the brewery and the winery will be donating to the silent auction, and tasting their local products.

Remember: Mooncusser’s Inn and Tavern is where the V.I.P. reception and silent auction will be held this year! Read more about the event and get your tickets here today!

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