Eric Michaud at Novare Res is offering yet another reason to find the alley off Exchange St. in Portland that leads to his basement beer utopia. On Thursday, April 2, 2009, Novare Res will be tapping four casks of Harviestoun Ola Dubh. Anyone who’s had one of these aged Old Engine Oil beers knows that the aging in Highland Park Scotch barrels imparts a lovely oaky flavor and is a special beer.
I’ve had both of the Ola Dubhs that I knew existed, the 12 and 16 year vintages. Eric is, of course, upping the ante here. In addition to the 12 and 18 (apparently they do both a 16 and an 18), he’s got 30- and 40-year-old casks to sample. I did not even know these beers existed, but I’m certainly hoping there’s still some left on Friday when I get down there to try some. $35 will score you all four (8 oz.) pours, plus a dram of Highland Park 15 Year to round out the tasting experience. If you’re one of the first 50 people to partake, you get to keep the Ola Dubh glass, too. Damn my Thursday night volleyball league!
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:45 am
This sounds like a fabulous arrangement. Is there a chance these vintages are still available on Friday?
I know you didn’t “damn your Thursday night volleyball league”….we were 5-0 and shared a cool beverage elsewhere….but you had a tough choice given this offering….