Ticket: Unicorn Whiskey Tasting (December 18, 2021)

What is a unicorn whiskey? This term generally refers to rare and allocated whiskies that are highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors. While many of these bottles are opened and consumed, many are also traded or sold for hundreds or even thousands of dollars over retail. Join us on Saturday, December 18th at 11:30 AM (Session 1) or 3:00 PM (Session 2) for a tasting that will provide patrons the opportunity to sample these hard to find whiskies. At the conclusion of each tasting, we will be hosting an attendee exclusive raffle for the opportunity to purchase one of these rare and allocated whiskies.

Tasting:

Unfortunately, this year’s allocation of bottles was the smallest we’ve ever received. Faced with the difficult decision of what to taste and what to raffle, we’ve decided to set aside the majority of bottles received for the raffle so that as many of you as possible can go home with a highly coveted bottle. With that being said, we’ll still be sampling the follow bottles:

• Bhakta 2707 Armagnac Bonbonne: Kindred Spirits (30% 1996 Vintage Armagnac, 70% Calvados, Selected by Norfolk Whisky Group)
• Blanton’s Bourbon Single Barrel (Barrel #62, Selected by Norfolk Wine & Spirits)
• Booker’s Bourbon (Batch 2021-04 “Noe Strangers Batch”)
• Charbay Hop Flavored Whiskey Limited Edition Single Barrel Release (Selected by Norfolk Whisky Group, Barrel #59)
• Copper & Cask Straight Rye Whiskey Single Barrel Selection: Norfolk Wine & Spirits (Barrel No. MI-197)
• Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2021 Release
• Knob Creek Select Bourbon (W-L, F-06, F-010, Selected by Norfolk Wine & Spirits)
• Knob Creek Select Rye (W-1, F-06, R-020, Selected by Norfolk Wine & Spirits)
• Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Old Elk Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Norfolk Whisky Group #73, 57% ABV)
• Taconic Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey Dutchess Private Reserve Single Barrel (Barrel 188, Selected by Norfolk Wine & Spirits)

Raffle:

Each attendee will receive a raffle entry with admission. Attendees can earn additional raffle entries to improve their chances to win by purchasing Norfolk Wine & Spirits store picks and other beer, wine, and spirits (details to come). In the interest of fairness, attendees can only win one bottle per raffle.

• 1792 Aged Twelve Years – 1 bottle per raffle
• 1792 Sweet Wheat – 1 bottle per raffle
• Bomberger’s Declaration 2021 Release – 1 bottle per raffle
• Charbay Hop Flavored Whiskey Limited Edition Single Barrel Release (Selected by Norfolk Whisky Group, Barrel #59) – 1 bottle per raffle
• Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Years Old – 2 bottles per raffle
• Elmer T. Lee – 1 bottle per raffle
• Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2021 Release – 1 bottle per raffle
• Jack Daniel’s 10 Years Old – 1 bottle per raffle
• Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 1 bottle per raffle
• Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey – 1 bottle per raffle
• Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 1 bottle per raffle
• Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 Year Old (Spring 2021 Release) – 1 bottle per raffle
• Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 9 Year Old (Fall 2018 Release) – 1 bottle per raffle
• Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon – 1 bottle per raffle
• Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year – 1 bottle per raffle
• Old Weller Antique 107 Single Barrel (Barrel #23, Selected by Norfolk Wine & Spirits) – 4 bottles per raffle
• Shenk’s Homestead 2021 Release – 1 bottle per raffle
• Stagg Jr. – 1 bottle per raffle
• Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year – 1 bottle per raffle
• W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bourbon Whiskey – 2 bottles per raffle

Tickets are $65.00 per person. Water and snacks will be provided. Tasting line-up and raffle bottles subject to change without notice. No refunds.

Must be of legal drinking age (21+) to participate.