The Xtra Ordinary Store

22/01/2015

Happy hump day all.......everybody put your glass up!

22/01/2015

Not just a man's drink; ladies drink whiskey too....

Women and whiskey have been bosom bedfellows at least since the days of the Wild West, and while they appear side by side in old blues songs and heavy metal jams, it’s because they are usually both presented as things to be consumed by men. Thankfully, female whiskey drinkers are finally getting

22/01/2015

Taking the time, and risk, to do whiskey right.......

Whiskey, the spirit that fueled the Wild West, is hot again, with global sales topping $3 billion last year, creating a run on all styles of the spirit. Fortunately for Coloradans, distillers are popping up across the state creating their own unique versi

22/01/2015

Pronouncing Scotch Whisky brand names correctly with Heather Greene....

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VIDEO: Impress your bartender.

22/01/2015

Gautier’s XO: Gold & Blue is a finer, rounder and fuller cognac. Gold stands for the sun and Blue for the Maison Gautier on the river. Gautier XO: Gold & Blue is a blend of old “eaux de vie/water of life” that have been aged up to 35 years in oak barrels.

• Appearance: Golden Amber
• Nose: Floral aromas and scents of fruits – pear, peach, and dried apricot.
• Taste: Light peppery flavor
• Smell: Scents of toasts with a hint of cinnamon

22/01/2015

The Zino Platinum Crown Series offers great tastes and a pleasurable draw complex with exquisite aromas; perfectly suitable for both the novice and experienced cigar smoker of today.

Davidoff, established in 1946, is one of the finest and most luxurious cigar brands in the world.

• Ring Gauge: 62
• Length: 6 1/4 “
• Wrapper: Aged Connecticut Shade from Ecuador
• Binder: Aged Connecticut Shade from USA
• Filler: Three Dominican and one Peruvian

20/01/2015

Inside Our Vault: Tomintoul 1976 Vintage

Aged for at least 33 years, the Tomintoul 1976 Vintage is produced in the highlands of the prestigious Glenlivet Estate in Speyside, Scotland. A perfect gift for Single Malt/Whisky connoisseurs; the 1976 Vintage is a multi-award winning product recognised internationally.

Tasting Notes:

Color: Pale Gold

Nose: hints of rum soaked raisins with a touch of fruity maltiness

Palate: Exotics fruits and honey vanilla flavor

Finish: Long and exquisite

Have you tried Tomintoul's 1976 Vintage Single Malt whisky yet?

01/12/2014

Taste really good, smooth flavor. Totally enjoyable and recommendable!
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01/12/2014

Macanudo's Cru Royale ci**rs are draped in Ecuadorian Habano leaf and contains a mixed blend of tobaccos from Nicaragua, Dominican, and Brazil.

Macanudo's Cru Royale line of ci**rs provides customers with a premium cigar rolling and smoking experience.

29/11/2014

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11/11/2014

Very interesting........

It seems the nation's oldest living veteran has an unorthodox method to maintaining his health.

11/11/2014

Nicaraguan Cohiba hits US markets........

There are myriad versions and varieties of the Cohiba brand, ranging from Cuban Cohibas to Dominican Cohibas with Cameroon wrappers. Now, there's a Cohiba from Nicaragua and it started hitting U.S. cigar-store shelves just last week. Aptly named Cohiba Nicaragua, the new cigar was unveiled by Genera…