Smokin' Irish Fun - Thursday, March 17, 2010



LIMITED SEATING EVENT  - Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Join us Wednesday October 6, 2010 from 6 pm to 8pm for a tasting of the Glenfiddich “Discovery” Collection.  We will be featuring:   Glenfiddich Glenfiddich 12 The original, signature single malt Scotch whisky has matured for at least 12 years in American and European oak casks. The quality of these casks is exceptional as all are individually tended by our experienced team of coopers, ensuring our whisky develops complex, elegantly rounded flavors with notes of fresh pear and subtle oak. Glenfiddich 15 The richly layered Glenfiddich 15 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky is matured in three types of oak cask: sherry, bourbon and new oak, before being married in our unique, handcrafted Solera vat. The Solera vat is never emptied but is always kept at least half full. Here, flavors are harmoniously married, creating a whisky of character and intense complexity. Glenfiddich 18 Produced in small batches, Glenfiddich 18 Year Old combines a touch of sweetness from the Spanish Oloroso wood, with oakiness drawn from the traditional American casks. Through marrying in wooden tuns (vast vats), the rich, mellow flavors to come together, creating an exceptionally smooth single malt Scotch whisky with notes of spiced apple and robust oak. Each batch is of a unique and of exceptional quality. Glenfiddich 21 This exceptional 21 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky has been finished for four months in barrels that once contained rum from the Caribbean, infusing the whisky with rich and indulgent toffee sweetness. At this age, Glenfiddich whisky develops into exquisitely rich and creamy single malt with a luxurious vibrancy.		Glenfiddich “Discovery” Collection 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thursday, September 30 from 6 to 8 p.m., Downing Street Pub will be featuring tastings of Appleton VX, Reserve and Extra.  This is some of the finest Jamaican rum this side of Kingston, mon! So come join us for some real island fun!		Appleton Rum Extravaganza 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Maker's Mark Mondays Come enjoy Monday Night Football at Downing Street Pub! $5 Makers Mark $4 Selected Draft Beer $2 DSP Hot Dogs!!

Join us Wednesday, July 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a cigar event at Downing Street Pub.  We will be featuring the Esteban Carreras 187s and 5150s cigars.  Purchase three of either cigar and receive one cigar free! Purchase a bundle and receive your choice of a stainless steel cigar cutter or a leather cedar-lined cigar case! Esteban Carreras cigars consist of the highest quality tobaccos the world has to offer. They are produced in the finest factories in the world in Santiago, Dominican Republic and Esteli, Nicaragua and are handcrafted by some of the world’s most talented artisans. We will be pairing the cigars with our own Downing Street Pub Woodford Reserve Private Selection Bourbon and the Balvenie 12-year-old Double Wood Scotch Whisky.  Purchase any one of the Esteban Carreras cigars and get your choice of the two spirits for seven dollars.  As an added bonus the Smoking Hot Cigar Chick will be on hand to give her insights and appreciation of the art of cigars.  Visit her website at www.smokinghotcigarchick.com.

Friday, July 16, 2010

We invite you to join us Friday, July 16th from 6pm to 8 p.m. for a tasting of the Hendrick’s Gin. Hendrick's uses a blend of spirits produced from a Carter-Head Still (constructed in 1948), of which there are only a small number in the world, and a small pot still, originally built in 1860 by Bennett, Sons & Shears. Both have been restored to working order after being bought at auction in the 1960s by current William Grant Life President, Charles Gordon. The two stills produce strikingly different styles of gin due to their different construction and methods of distillation. The pot still is generally referred to as the Bennett still. The still itself is quite small, which in general will allow most of the flavor characteristics of the botanicals to pass into the spirit. The still is charged with neutral spirit and the botanical recipe added to the liquid, along with some water. This is left to steep for 24 hours, which begins the process of extracting the flavor from the botanicals. The still is then heated by means of an external steam jacket to boil the liquid. As the pot begins to boil, vapor moves up the short column of the still and eventually meets the condenser, where vapors are turned back to liquid and collected. First runnings can be as high as 92% alcohol, with a gradual decrease in the strength as the distillation progresses. Once all of the alcohol is collected, the final spirit will be approximately 75% alcohol v/v. This spirit is of a heavy, oily character with a strong juniper-flavor. In contrast, the spirit derived from the Carter-Head still is much subtler with light floral and sweet fragrances. Its method of production is quite different, with only the neutral spirit and water added to the pot of this still. All botanicals used with the Carter-Head are added to a flavor basket at the very top of the still. Rather than boiling the botanicals, which produces the strong pungent spirit of the Bennett still, the Carter-Head bathes the botanicals in the alcohol vapors only. As these rise up through the still, they enter the base of the botanicals basket. Inside, the botanicals are contained in copper baskets, which hold them together while allowing the vapors to be fully exposed. As the evaporated alcohol moves through the botanicals it efficiently extracts flavors from them, which are carried out of the basket along with the alcohol until they reach the condenser. Only the lighter, sweeter and floral flavors are able to be extracted by this method, which gives the spirit its distinctive character. The final Hendrick's gin is a blend of these two spirits with an addition of Cucumber essence and Rose petal essence.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

We invite you to join us Tuesday, July 6th from 6pm to 8 p.m. for a tasting of the Glenmorangie Scotch Whiskies. The scotches we are tasting include: Quinta Ruban (ruby port casks), Nectar D’Or (sauterne wine barriques from the most revered Chateaux in France) and La Santa (top grade Oloroso sherry casks). Glenmorangie was the first single malt to explore new techniques in aging process by using wood casks sourced from the world’s finest wineries. After being matured in bourbon casks, each expression is extra-matured in superior quality wine casks for a prolonged period.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

We invite you to join us Thursday, June 24th at 6pm for a Classic Malts tasting with Teresa Menendez Myers, Master of Whisky. Teresa will be discussing the styles of whisky from different regions of Scotland and sampling four of the classic malts. Teresa Menendez Myers has always been intrigued by the history and traditions surrounding Scotch whisky.  Having worked in the beverage industry as a spirits sales representative for several years, the transition into a Master of Whisky came naturally to her.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Join us Thursday June 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a tasting of Comandon Cognac, winner of Best Cognac in the World 2010 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition Comandon is one of the few independent brands that still controls and performs all aspects of its production in-house. This explains why their cognacs have a unique personality. The House of Comandon is a synergy of modernity and tradition. Their bottles’ contemporary design is a sensuous combination of antique elegance and modern simplicity. The Tessendiers had been producing and trading with the Comandons since the 1920s as they had been friends and neighbors. Today, it is still the same distillery that ensures that the heritage of the House of the Comandon is carried on. The Tessendier distillery draws its supplies from over a thousand growers, who all observe the most stringent specifications in order to guarantee the quality of their production.  Their exclusive supply creates an amazing selection of choices when it comes to blending the most outstanding cognacs. Comandon Cognac can blend from the six terroirs designated in the controlled appellation of origin Cognac: "Grande Champagne", "Petite Champagne", "Fine Champagne", "Borderies", "Fins Bois", and "Bons Bois". Further, it allows us to produce our cognacs using a greater selection of premium grape varietals, including Ugni Blanc, Colombard and the coveted Folle Blanche.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Join us Thursday May 27, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a tasting of Ardbeg Ten and the new release from Ardbeg the Ardbeg Rollercoaster.  Ardbeg Rollercoaster is a collection of Ardbeg casks from ten different years starting in 1997, the year of the “renaissance” distillery right through to 2006 – the youngest Ardbeg bottled.  Ed Kukol, a brand representative from Ardbeg will provide guests with tastings of both spirits as well as discussing the finer points of producing one of the world’s most renowned distilled spirits.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Downing Street Pub Proudly presents Willie Tait, Master Distiller and Brand Ambassador for Isle of Jura Single Malt Whisky. Mr. Tait is a “Keeper of the Quaich,” a prestigious title only the most knowledgeable and dedicated whisky experts attain. In 2008 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Malt Advocate Magazine, but some say distilling Jura Whisky is his finest achievement. Join us Thursday May 13th at 6:00p.m., when Mr. Tait will be sampling Jura Whisky and selections from the Dalmore. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and ask questions of a true whisky legend.

Friday, May 7, 2010  Glenlivet Tasting! 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Cerbois Armagnac Tasting! 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday, April 15, 2010 Chivas Regal Tax Relief 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Wine Nights! 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday, April 2, 2010

Great News from the Great White North! 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us April 2nd at 6:00 p.m. when Whisky whiz Greg “Dox” Doxakis will be sampling the Forty Creek Barrel Select and Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve. Dox will be on hand to discuss the history of Forty Creek and the finer points of this handcrafted Canadian Whisky. r and renowned mixologist Jon Santer, who will be concocting and sampling unique spirits created from this fine Scottish Spirit.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Smokin’ Irish Fun All Day Long!
10:10 AM - 1:50 AM

“An Irishman is never drunk as long as he can hold on to one blade of grass to keep from falling off the earth.” Downing Street Pub invites you to a St. Patrick’s Day celebration!! Smokin’ Irish Fun at Downing Street Pub No Cover!! No Green Beer!! Specials on Irish Car Bombs and Featured Irish Whiskies!! Wednesday, March 17, 2010. All Day Long.!!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

The Balvenie Shrine Collection
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Downing Street Pub invites you to experience the Balvenie Shrine Connection.  Join us February 24th from 7:00 to 9:00 when Balvenie Brand Ambassador Andrew Weir will be sampling the new release from Balvenie, the Madeira Cask 17 Year Old, the Balvenie 12 Year Old, the Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year Old and the Balvenie 21 Year Old Port Wood. Mr. Weir will also be on hand to discussing the history of Balvenie and the finer points of distillation from one of Scotland’s most renowned names in whisky. Joining Mr. Weir will be Hendricks’s Gin Ambassador and renowned mixologist Jon Santer, who will be concocting and sampling unique spirits created from this fine Scottish Spirit.

Thursday, February 11-14, 2010

Valentine's Day Treat

Join us this weekend for a Valentine’s Day treat for both the men and the ladies. From Thursday until Sunday Feb 11th - 14th Downing Street Pub will be offering two serving bottles of both La Crema Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for $15 each and Romeo e Julietta Love Story cigars for $7. So come share the love this Valentine’s Day at Downing Street Pub.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Introducing Japanese Whisky
To America
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Suntory YAMAZAKI Single Malt Whisky exhibits the characteristics of its religion - smooth, subtle and pristine”Profile of Aroma and Flavors Both Suntory YAMAZAKI 12- and 18- year old single malts are aged in casks of three different kinds of oaks: American, Spanish and Japanese. This gives Suntory Whisky its unique quality. Each drink has a distinct taste. YAMAZAKI Single Malt 12-Year Old Whisky This is a medium-bodied whisky with the aromas of dried fruits and honey. It has a delicate, mellow taste with a lingering, woody, dry finish.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

The Balvenie Shrine Connection
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us December 10th and 17th at 6:30 to 8:30 when Whisky Specialist with William Grant Colin Coleman will be sampling the new release from Balvenie, the Madeira Cask 17 year old and the Balvenie 12 Year Old and Balvenie 21 Year Old. Mr. Colin will also be on hand to answer discuss the history of Balvenie and the finer points of distillations from one of Scotland’s most renown names in whisky.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Master Distiller Jimmy Russell
A Genuine Bourbon Legend
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Downing Street Pub will be hosting Wild Turkey Bourbon Master Distiller James C. Russell Tuesday December 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Russell will be sampling some of his hand-crafted whiskies, autographing bottles and providing insight to the craft of whisky making where he is recognized as an American Master. Mr. Russell celebrates fifty-five years of service at the world famous Wild Turkey Bourbon Distillery in Lawrenceburg , Kentucky .  Jimmy Russell is one of the last true master distillers in the bourbon industry by learning about the industry the old-fashioned way – through intense training under whiskey masters and first-hand experience in every aspect of bourbon making – Jimmy is revered by other bourbon makers as the ‘master distillers’ master distiller.

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Downing Street Pub Wine Event
6:00 PM - Midnight

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Halloween Party!
A Downing Street Spooktacular Event

Friday October 30th, Join us for the Downing Street Spooktacular! We are having a fantastic Halloween Party with five-dollar drink specials on the Bacardi “O” Zombie, and the Jagermeister Black Widow. There will be a costume contest with the winner receiving a $200 drink tab! Some come on down for some adult trick or treating fun!

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

The Macallan Ice Ball
Who doesn’t enjoy a good, neat scotch?
Or is it a good scotch on the rocks?

The act of adding ice to single malt is considered irreverent in certain circles; and yet in others, a chilled dram is considered one of life’s simple pleasures. Looking to merge these two schools of thought, The Macallan introduces “The Perfect Serve” with the debut of The Macallan Ice Ball Press. Based on the Japanese tradition of serving hand-carved ice with ultra-premium spirits, the Ice Ball Press instantly creates a flawlessly formed sphere of ice that is an ideal complement to The Macallan’s single malt Scotch whisky. The Macallan’s Ice Ball Press takes its cues from Japanese cocktail culture where artisans hand-carve ice balls from massive slabs to create an uninterrupted plane that cools spirits quickly and evenly. Most importantly, the ice ball melts slowly to preserve the integrity of the spirit.

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Shawn Pander
Singer-songwriter

Singer-songwriter Shawn Pander was destined to tell a good story. With an appealing honesty in his roots-pop acoustic narratives and a deep appreciation for his own roots, the Texas-born Pander connects with listeners in a sincere and direct way. Pander’s blues- and jazz-influenced songs strike deeply and precisely, provoking the type of authentic emotional experience achieved by some of music’s greatest storytellers.

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Johnnie Walker Tasting Event
Evan Cattanach, Master Distiller Emeritus

We invite you to join us Friday, October 16th at 6pm for a special Johnnie Walker tasting event with Evan Cattanach, Master Distiller Emeritus. Cattanach will be discussing the importance of the single malts as the backbone of Johnnie Walker blend...ed scotch. Cattanach began his career in 1961 and spent the next 33 years managing the production of single malt whisky. He worked at 15 different distilleries including Oban, Lagavulin, Dalwhinnie, Cragganmore and Cardhu. For an interesting look at the beginnings of Johnnie Walker Scotch, please watch this entertaining video by Johnnie Walker featuring famed Scottish actor Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting) who presents and informative and brief history of blended scotches.

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Dan Gatlin
Inwood Estates Magellan Release Party

Join us at Downing Street Pub as we welcome winemaker Dan Gatlin of Inwood Estates. We will taste Inwood Estates Tempranillo-Cab, Cornelious Tempranillo, and, for the first time Magellan, Inwood’s Bordeaux-style blend. In 1981, Dan Gatlin, a wine industry veteran, set out to prove that great wine could be made in Texas. After 25 years of research and experimentation, Dan Gatlin finally released Inwood’s first wines in 2006. Since that time Inwood’s wines have gained critical acclaim, winning numerous awards. Inwood Estates wines were also featured at a Texas-style dinner at New York’s prestigious James Beard Culinary Institute. Inwood Estates wines are now featured in more than 200 restaurants including Houston favorites Fleming’s, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Del Frisco’s, Café Annie and Mark’s American Cuisine. Please contact brett@downingstreetpub.com to reserve your place for this special event.

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

Chris Morris
Master Distiller and Spirits Historian

Woodford Reserve Bourbon Master Distiller Chris Morris will be the guest speaker for the Downing Street Pub inaugural Whiskey Nerds gathering Saturday April 8, 2009.

Mr. Morris will assist Downing Street Pub in the release of the second private bottling of Downing Street Ltd Woodford Reserve bourbon and discuss the finer points of being a master whiskey craftsman. Downing Street Ltd Woodford Reserve has been hand-selected by members of Downing Street’s staff to compliment our casual but elegant setting, and we believe it is the perfect selection to inaugurate this monthly event. There will be three seatings for the event at 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8 p.m. The seatings are limited to 20 persons per event and a reservation is required. Please contact brett@downingstreetpub.com to reserve your place for this special event.


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