Time for another barrel aged beer update

The Wine and Cheese Place Barrel Aged Beer Program

• Barrel Aged Beers released already = 2
• Beers in Barrel now = 4
• Barrels waiting to be filled with beer = 1
• Barrels on their way to be filled = 4

A total of 11 barrel aged beers so far as part of the program!




We have 4 more barrels in the works!!


We just tasted through some Knob Creek barrel samples and placed an order for our second barrel of Knob Creek.   We also have barrel samples of Elijah Craig (2nd barrel), Buffalo Trace (our 4th) and Blanton's Bourbon (our 1st Blanton's) on the way to order our own barrels.

Barrel Update - Mar 10, 2012

Barrel -  Buffalo Trace (#1) Bourbon
Schlafly Bourbon Barrel Aged Quadrupel

Date filled: August 5 , 2011

Date bottled: February 7, 2012

Cases produced:  17 cases (204 / 750ml bottles) 

Beer released and Sold out - click here to see the release pictures

Barrel - Buffalo Trace (#2) Bourbon
2nd Shift Brewing Liquid Spiritual Delight Stout Barrel Aged

Date filled: Decmeber 29, 2011

Date bottled: March 5, 2012

Cases produced:  17 cases (204 / 750ml bottles) 

Beer released and Sold out - click here to see pictures of the release

Barrel -  Knob Creek 9yr (#1) Bourbon 
(first full barrel ever sold in St. Louis) 
Brewery: Perennial Artisan Ales
Barrel filled on October 6, 2011 with Perennial Heart of Gold Wheat Wine

(now over 5 months in barrel)

click here to read more

Barrel - Elijah Craig 12yr Old (#1) Bourbon  
(1st full barrel sold in STL)
Barrel - Dry Fly Wheat Whiskey (#1)
Brewery: 4 Hands Brewing Company
Both barrels filled on February 3, 2012 with their Bona Fide Russian Imperial Stout brewed with Goshen Espresso and Whole Vanilla Bean to age.

click here to see the barrels get filled and read more

Barrel - Buffalo Trace (#3) Bourbon
Brewery: Charleville
Barrel filled on February 13, 2012 with a 9% Wee Heavy that they created


Barrels on the way!
These barrels are on the way and will eventually be filled with beer.  Six Row Brewing is tagged for the next one to arrive.  We are planning to do a second batch of Schlafly Quadrupel in barrel and the rest are yet to be determined.

Barrel -  Knob Creek 9yr (#2) Bourbon
Barrel - Buffalo Trace (#4) Bourbon
Barrel - Elijah Craig 12yr Old (#2) Bourbon 
Barrel - Blanton's (#1) Bourbon 

Appetizer samples

Come taste at Forsyth now!

The Wine and Cheese Place

Saturday March 10 - Now until 3:30

Freddie Lee himself is here grilling chicken and shrimp on his indoor grill and sampling it with his Ghetto Sauce!

Freddie Lees Gourmet Ghetto Sauce
Great taste, delightful aroma,  spicy and mild. They are a must have among your kitchen spices and sauces.
Our Ghetto Sauce started out just for Bar B Que sauce, and then expanded to every type of meat, chips & dip, soups, salsa's , sauce in chili, sauce on chicken strips or chicken wings, bake potato's and the list continues to grow. Ghetto Sauce that can be used on your new creations.




Nueske's Duck Breast
Plus, Aaron has created a great appetizer from our deli/cheese department

Bruschetta with Herbed Feta, Tart Cherry Sauce and Nueske's Smoked Duck Breast!

Old Pulteney 21 Year Old

Old Pulteney 21 Year Old takes Whiskey of the Year in 2012
This is not the "regular" one, but an independent bottler's version.


available online

Gordon & MacPhail Old Pulteney 21 Year Old...$122.99
Refill American Hogsheads




Old Pulteney Takes 2012 World Whisky Crown 
- World Whisky of the Year in the 2012 


The most northerly distillery on mainland Britain and one of the most remote in all Scotland has won the coveted title of World Whisky of the Year in the 2012 edition of Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.


The Pulteney distillery in Wick, Caithness, scored a record-equaling 97.5 points out of 100 for its 21-year-old Old Pulteney single malt. It is only the third time that a single malt has ever won the prestigious award, and just the second Scottish distillery to do so.


This year Jim Murray tasted over 1,200 new whiskies plus many more re-tastes for the latest edition of his best-selling annual whisky guide.


Pulteney distillery, which dates back to 1826, is located in the heart of Wick and is much prized as a blending whisky. It is still relatively unknown as a single malt.


But Mr Murray, who has long admired the Highland malt, hopes that will now change - though he is the first to admit that even he was surprised when he encountered the 21-year-old.


He said: “I was on the home straight after four months of continuous tasting. By that time I was pretty sure I knew what the winner was going to be. With what I still had to taste it needed something exceptional to knock the leader off its perch. But that’s exactly what happened. To be honest, I was amazed. I knew the Old Pulteney 17-year-old was likely to be exceptional, and it was. However, I had never come across a Pulteney 21-year-old like it. Talk about coming out of leftfield…


“I first went to Pulteney nearly 25 years ago and I have never known them to produce anything other than top rate malt. Owned by a relatively small company, without the financial muscle of the major whisky barons to market their malts on the global stage, I hope that this award helps Pulteney to become better known around the world; that is the whole point of my Whisky Bible, after all”.
Jim Murray's WhiskeyBible.com








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Autographed bottles of Jesse James Whiskey

SOLD OUT

AUTOGRAPHED - Jesse James America's Outlaw Bourbon...$15.99 / 750ml

Jesse James Dupree is in town today and he autographed only 12 bottles for us!
VERY Limited!!

Here he is signing them for us...

Online now

Beer is finally back in stock
Beer from Jesse James Dupree -- lead singer and guitarist for Jackyl back in stock!
Jesse James America's Outlaw Beer....$8.99 / 6pk
Unfiltered Wheat Ale

AMERICA'S OUTLAW BEER is a true American original.  Our beer is an unfiltered wheat beer. American wheat beer is a style invented by specialty brewers in the United States in the 1980's. It may even stretch the definition of "style," for nowhere is the creativity and diversity of America's craft brewers better displayed than in wheat beers.  Our beer is crisp and refreshing with an extremely soft finish.  AMERICA'S OUTLAW BEER is brewed with 40% malted wheat. The remaining grain bill is a wonderful blend of Pale, Caramel, and Munich malts designed to provide more body and mouth feel. Our Nottingham yeast delivers the soft finish that consumers will enjoy time and time again. Wilamette, Fuggles, and Cascade hops balance this
refreshing beer perfectly.
This beer is delicious by itself or garnished with fruit.
AMERICA'S OUTLAW BEER is 5.5% abv.
From their website




Video of Jesse James Dupree talking about his beer...

Jesse James Dupree, frontman of Jackyl -- now has his own Bourbon

"Our old-time charcoal mellowed Bourbon Whiskey is made in the traditional manner that dates back to the late 18th century in the American South. Aged in traditional oak casks for a minimum of 36 months, Jesse James Bourbon Whiskey delivers exceptionally smooth, full-bourbon character. Every bottle has been meticulously handcraftedin spirit of America's true outlaw for the outlaw in all of us.

The Original Jesse James America’s Outlaw Bourbon Whiskey is distilled in the heart of Kentucky. Or simply put, “Made in the USA.” We have carefully selected the finest, home-grown ingredients to create this smooth Bourbon Whiskey. We start with a mash that is a minimum of 51% corn to distill The Original Jesse James Bourbon Whiskey. We use new, charred oak barrels for aging the Jesse James Bourbon Whiskey. Legally, we need to age Bourbon Whiskey a minimum of two years, but we aren’t in a hurry. We age The Original Jesse James America’s Outlaw Bourbon Whiskey for a minimum of 36 months. We take great care in producing a Bourbon Whiskey to stand up to the Outlaw in you!

Deriving it's style from the heritage of more than two hundred years of American distilling Jesse James American Outlaw Bourbon Whiskey pays tribute to those who came before while aiming to fill the need for a modern take on an age-old classic."


JESSE JAMES DUPREE

"It should come as no surprise that one of the hardest working frontmen in rock and roll (multi-platinum selling Jackyl) is as active behind the scenes as he is onstage. Jesse James Dupree and his multi faceted entertainment company, Mighty Loud Entertainment, has created and Executive Produced the smash TruTV series Full Throttle Saloon, acts as general manager for Kiefer Sutherland's entertainment company, Ironworks, as well as runs an imprint label of his own as a part of the Universal Music system. Now Dupree is moving into the world of spirits after a successful launch of Jesse James America's Outlaw Beer in major midwest markets, whose major challenge thus far has been to keep up with the demand resulting from an unconditionally enthusiastic welcome from the beer-drinking public. "I have personally been responsible for millions of gallons of beer and whiskey that have been consumed over the years. It should have all been Jesse James Beer and Whiskey and from here on out, it will be! I may be the driving force that makes Jesse James Whiskey available, but it belongs to and is a salute to all of us outlaws who bust our knuckles 40 or 50 hours a week, and like to do things loud, proud hard, and honest."

TWCP / 2nd Shift Barrel Aged LSD

Friday is 2nd Shift Brewery day!!!

March 9, 2012 (4pm-6pm)

We have Alaina, the 2nd Shift Brand Manager from Grey Eagle hosting our Friday night beer tasting from 4-6pm

She will be tasting:

2nd Shift Brewing LSD (regular version)

2nd Shift Mullineaux

2nd Shift El Gato Grande IPA

2nd Shift Cat Spit Stout

This is our normal open house format -- everyone is invited.

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BARREL AGED LSD RELEASE DAY!

The release party is sold out, reservations were required.

If you have tickets to the release party, do not try to reserve a bottle

(your blinged out bottle will already be reserved)

If you do not have a ticket to the release party -- 

Watch for the release tomorrow on our blog / facebook / twitter

• It will be limited to 1 bottle per person
• I am not going to say what time I will post the link
• If our site should crash, just be patient and try again (don't call the stores)
• You will have 7 days to pick up the beer or it will go back out for sale
• We will have 170 bottles available tomorrow (170 people)
• So it will take awhile for me to get confirmations sent out, be patient 
• Hopefully it should last online for more than a few minutes :) with that much

Here are some pictures of the beer!!!

2nd Shift dressed up 3 cases for the release party!

Pappy is here!!

The Spring release is here -- because we got so little, we are not doing online reservations.   We only got 3-4 bottles of each except a little more of the 10 Year old.   It would just be too difficult to control.

They are in stock now at Forsyth -- no reservations, no phone calls, just come in and pick it up.   

Limited to 1 bottle per person.  When you come in you can choose which year you want.  If that one is sold out, just pick your next choice.
all are sold out now
Rip Van Winkle Collection

Rip Van Winkle Pappy's Family Reserve 23 Year Old...$199.99   - sold out 
Rip Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 year old....$83.99   - sold out
Rip Van Winkle Rye 13 year....$43.99    - sold out 
Rip Van Winkle 10 year 107 proof...$37.99 - sold out 
Rip Van Winkle 10 year 90 proof....$29.99  - sold out 
Rip Van Winkle 12 year Special Reserve...$38.99    - sold out  
Rip Van Winkle 15 year .....$44.99  - sold out

Hoptimum from Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada Hoptimum....$10.49 / 4pk

Limit 1 - 4pk per person.

SOLD OUT

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Here is a picture of TWCP / 2nd Shift Brewing Barrel Aged LSD

Great thanks to 2nd Shift Brewing for doing this for us!!!!

St. Louis' brewers are making St. Louis one of the best beer cities anywhere!!!

Here is a picture of the bottles -- red wax and bedazzled!!

The bedazzled bottles will only be available at the release party
The other 14 cases will be dripped in red wax only!

Coming this Friday!

2nd Shift Brewing Liquid Spiritual Delight Stout Barrel Aged....$13.99 / 750ml

Barrel used: Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Date filled: Decmeber 29, 2011

Date bottled: March 5, 2012

Cases produced:  17 cases (204 / 750ml bottles) 

Release party: March 9, 2012 - party reservations are sold out 
Evan Benn is giving away two tickets now -- click here for info

Release date: March 9, 2012 - watch here on the blog Friday.  Follow us on twitter : Like us on Facebook

Support other 2nd Shift beers -- order now

You can also order the "regular" non-barrel aged version of LSD -- same batch as our barrel aged version.  You will want to be able to compare the two bottles

Barrel Aged 2nd Shift LSD Release Party!

Friday is 2nd Shift Brewery day!!!

March 9, 2012 (4pm-6pm)

We have Alaina, the 2nd Shift Brand Manager from Grey Eagle hosting our Friday night beer tasting from 4-6pm

She will be tasting:

2nd Shift Brewing LSD (regular version)

2nd Shift Mullineaux

2nd Shift El Gato Grande IPA

2nd Shift Cat Spit Stout

This is our normal open house format -- everyone is invited.

The Official Release Party - Reservations Required

2nd Shift / TWCP Bourbon Barrel Aged Liquid Spiritual Delight

Friday March 9th 6-7pm

Alaina from Grey Eagle and Craig Borcherding from 2nd Shift Brewing will host the release party.   

• Limited to 30 people - Now sold out!!
• To be held in our tasting bar
• $10 per person
• Informal tasting of both the "regular" LSD and the "barrel aged" LSD
• We also have some cheese out for sampling with the beers
• Very informal, you will get both beers when you arrive and stay as long as you like
• Alaina and Craig will be on hand to answer any questions
• Plus we will have a bottle of the 2nd Shift Barrel Aged LSD reserved and available for you to purchase that night ($13.99 / 750ml)

TWCP / 2nd Shift Bourbon Barrel Aged LSD
I have not heard yet on how much the barrel yielded.
We will post for online reservations on the beer release on Friday.

2nd Shift Liquid Spiritual Delight Ale

LSD is a 7.5% stout that is a chewy, chocolaty and a joy to behold.

order other 2nd Shift beers now!

Release of our second barrel aged beer....

BIG BEER NEWS from The Wine and Cheese Place!

Release date for our second Barrel Aged Beer:
Friday March 9th release date.  Watch our blog / facebook / twitter for details later tonight. 

 

TWCP / 2nd Shift Bourbon Barrel Aged LSD

You can order the "regular" bottling now from the same batch....

2nd Shift Liquid Spiritual Delight Ale....$9.99

LSD is a 7.5% stout that is a chewy, chocolaty and a joy to behold. 

order other 2nd Shift beers now!

Spine Tingler

Mactarnahans Spine Tingler Triple....$5.69 / 22oz
Malts: Pilsner Malt, Wheat
Hops: Northern Brewer, Perle
Spice: Candied Sugar
Bitternes: 23 IBU
Alcohol By Volume: 8.5%
A surprisingly sublime Belgian-style triple offering an electrifying blend of spicy aromatics balanced with a lively malt palate that is so good it's scary.




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Kraftig is now in 12 pack cans!!

In stock now at Forsyth 

Kraftig 12 pack CANS...

The next big St. Louis beer news....

We are proud to have in stock the first bottled beer from St. Louis' 4 Hand Brewing Co.!

It is exciting to see the beer finally in bottle.  We have been waiting for this for awhile now.  The package is spectacular. 

4 Hands Bonafide Stout with Espresso and Vanilla Beans....$10.99 / 22oz

"Bona Fide Imperial Stout is a collaborative effort with Goshen Coffee Company, a local fair trade coffee roaster. Bona Fide pours black as night with a smooth velvety mouthfeel. Aromas of espresso, dark chocolate, roasted malt, with nuances of vanilla. Drink now or cellar for up to 5 years."

Sold out!

(I think I heard only 25 cases were bottled?)

This is the same beer (I believe the same batch) that you will see in a few months barrel aged for The Wine and Cheese Place - 

check out the pictures of the barrel being filled - 

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Sam Adams limited releases...

Also online now


Forgot to mention that Griffin's Bow is now in stock...

Sam Adams Cinder Bock Rauch Bock....$6.39 / 22oz

Sam Adams Dark Depths Baltic IPA....$5.49 / 22oz

Sam Adams Tasman Red Red IPA....$4.59 / 22oz

Bold, lively, and a bit rugged This wily red IPA gets its character from the Tasmanian hops that are full of grapefruit, pine, and earthy notes creating a bold flavor that threads throughout the taste. The hops are balanced by a core of roasty malts that give this brew body and richness with hints of toffee. This flavorful brew is rounded and smooth with a dry and citrusy hop finish
For this brew, we wanted to experiment with these flavorful and citrusy Tasmanian hops. We came across Topaz and Galaxy hops, grown in Tasmania and Victoria Australia,that give the beer a bold hop character. This flavorful Red IPA is about more than the hops though. Their bright and citrusy character adds punch and a pleasant bitterness to the rich roasty caramel notes of our specialty malts. The combination of these two streams creates a brew that’s earthy, lively, and smooth