Brown Jug Alaska

06/18/2026

Another week and once again, I am discussing salmon pairings.

Sparkling wine’s bubbles physically cleanse the palate, while its high acidity cuts through salmon’s richness. Yeast-derived flavors from bottle fermentation add complexity that pairs well with smoked and cured preparations.

There are numerous bubbles that are great without breaking the bank. Domaine St. Vincent Rose is featured this month @ $16.95.

Aromatics of lavender, wild strawberry, and Bing cherry. Zesty acidity throughout, with a vivacious, refreshing finish. 100% Pinot Noir.

Cheers!
-Samantha McGee, Wine Category Manager

Pictured: Kalinda, our fantastic Operations Manager at our College Mall location.

06/12/2026

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06/10/2026

There are many grape varietals that complement salmon, but today I will mention the tried-and-true Pinot Noir grape.

Acid meets fat. Pinot Noir’s vibrant acidity cuts through the salmon's luxurious fat, cleansing the palate and preparing it for the next bite. The earthy characteristics of this grape pair beautifully with common salmon accompaniments such as herbs, mushrooms, and root vegetables.

Our new Cooper Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir is made from organic grapes grown in the Willamette Valley. Blueberry and raspberry round out the velvet, balanced structure. A slam dunk with a variety of dishes, including, you guessed it, salmon.

Cheers!

-Samantha McGee, Brown Jug Wine Category Manager

Pictured: Wine Sales Lead Cody
Cooper Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
Ventisquero Grey Pinot Noir, Valle de Leyda, Chile
Susie Bynum Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA

06/09/2026

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06/08/2026

Great dinner in the Golden Heart city this weekend. The Jack Daniels team delivered 2 amazing dinners and 125 people between both dinners were able to try some really amazing Tennessee whiskey. Jack Daniels Single Barrel “Danky Kang” Brown Jug pick, Jack Daniels 12, and Jack Daniels 10 were the top 3 of both nights.

With this dinner over, that will be the last on the books whiskey dinner for the summer. Look for Denali Drams Whiskey Club special dinners, in store events, and our Early Father’s Day release next Saturday to round out the summer.

Cheers!
-Harry

06/06/2026

Meet Paul at Brown Jug Abbott! 🦅

Paul is our Abbott store manager, resident bird lover, and actual award-winning bird caller. Yes, really. He won the bird calling competition at the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival.

Stop by Brown Jug Abbott before you head out birding, camping, fishing, hiking, or simply enjoying the sunshine. Paul will help you stock up, and he may even have a bird story or two for you.

Cheers to weekend adventures! 🍻

06/04/2026

Sip Happens #17

Good news for those who have been looking for celebratory bottles for the 250th anniversary of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Whiskey has come a long way since 1776. A bunch of 250th anniversary stuff coming in the whiskey world this month, so prepare your glass to cheers this 4th of July.

Yellowstone 250- special release with limited barrels from Yellowstone. 250 barrels done for the country. A Single barrel bottled in bond chosen by myself to be part of our growing Denali Drams Alaska Whiskey Club. 5 more spot left!

Evan Williams 250th- 117.76 proof which is super clever. Honestly those high proof EW are great pours and miles past the regular single barrel. Either this week or following hopefully but very soon. Our Early Father’s Day release will have a guaranteed 60 across all release stores.

Makers Mark and Makers Cask Strength- Solid additions of the regular 90 proof and 110 cask strength. Should be this week at most larger locations and others following week.

K**b creek 9ye- Same same juice in a new LTO style. This week or next for most stores.

Copper & Cask- New rye and bourbon coming from C&C in Rhode Island. These fun batches will be Brown Jug exclusives in our major release stores come July.

Look for these and a few others this June/July. Let me know if there were and special bottles you were looking for.

Cheers,
-Harry

06/03/2026

New to our stores is the Tattoo Girl Sparkling Reisling from Washington State. It is the only Domestic Sparkling Reisling that we carry but many may not have experienced this style. Sparkling Riesling’s roots trace back to the grape’s native Rhine Valley in Germany, where it has long been celebrated for its balance of high acidity, aromatic complexity, and touch of sweetness.

This wine offers fruit aromas of nectarine, apricot, honey-crisp apple, and lime. It pairs easily with highly spiced and aromatic herbs, shellfish, soft-ripened cheeses, pork, and chicken. Equally enjoyable on the deck in the sun.

Cheers!

- Samantha, Brown Jug Wine Category Manager

Pictured: Kalinda, our fantastic Operations Manager at our College Mall location.

05/29/2026

Sip Happens #16

Early Father’s Day Whiskey Release got an upgrade 👀

We have added on a day to the event. Eagle River is now joining on an evening release 6/12, with all 3 warehouse stores at open 6/13. This will be the first time previous remaining Denali Drams whiskey club picks will be available to the public.
-Good Times “Bloobsberry”
-Good Times Mexican Vanilla Stagg
-Larceny Barrel Proof “Grand Larceny”
-Jack Daniels SB Barrel Proof “Danky Kang”

Check it out on Weekendsofwhiskey.com. Cheers!
-Harry

05/21/2026

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