Your father, maybe even you thought Kentucky’s Four Roses to be a decent bourbon from Seagrams. Segrams had already taken Four Roses out of the U.S. to concentrate on Europe and Asia when Master Distiller Jim Rutledge began in 1995 . It quickly became the top selling bourbon in both markets. One of the larger Asian brewers bought the distillery in 2002, and let the Jim continue to work his magic. In a short time he did it so well that he got awards from both the Malt Advocate and Whisky Magazine.

At first there was only enough for export and Kentucky itself, but Jimmy made himself a kind of Johnny Appleseed of Bourbon and started sampling people in nearby states to rave reviews.

I got wind of it five years ago and started pressing to get it into Massachusetts. We got it last fall for the first time. Next week we are getting Jimmy himself.

Don’t miss this chance to see how your grandfather’s whiskey has become a Bourbon for connoisseurs.

Four Roses Bourbon Tasting with Master Distiller Jim Rutledge Thursday, October 22nd. 5:00 P.M. & 6:00 P.M.

Four Roses 40% $21.99 18.99

Small Batch 45% $31.99 $27.99

Single Barrel 50% $42.99 $37.99

Single Barrel (TBD) $77.99 $70.00 (Limited Edition 2009) Proof will range
from 113.8 – 116.9

Come and meet the man that brought Four Roses to where it is today, Jimmy is one of the best distillers in Kentucky!!!!

Last Week’s Ardbeg Tasting

With all the distillery’s fans, even fanatics, the Ardbeg tasting was a great evening for all, All the whiskies were impressive. Divinia Small the brand evangelist, impressed me more. It was wonderful to have her knowledge of whisky and the distillery’s workings, but even more her warmth and passion for Ardbeg’s followers. Thanks to her. We will have her back, and give her plenty of time to tell the story, answer questions and maybe taste some scotch on the side.

Ardbeg 10 Y.O. $64.99 $61.99

Uigaedail $79.99 $74.99

Corryvreckan $89.99 $84.99

Airigh Nam Beist 46% $89.99 $86.99

Sale Prices good till Wednesday Oct 21

The Airigh Nam Beist is now of stock we were told we would receive more and will honor the sale price when it comes.

Please pass this on to any friends who are scotch enthusiasts.

Joe Howell
Federal Wine & Spirits

Email: joe@federalwine.com
Phone: 617-367-8605
Web: http://www.federalwine.com/