Cachaca Dave (Dave Catania)
@cachacadave.bsky.social
The official Blue Sky Social Media account for Dave Catania AKA “Cachaca Dave” Spirits Evangelist for Burke Distibuting, Massachussets. Fortaleza, El Dorado, Moutai, Springbank, Malort and more. You’re Welcome. (Follow me to find what you need)
We are extremely proud to exclusively represent in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The portfolio for Spyrtsworldwide! www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/ukra...
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August 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We are extremely proud to exclusively represent in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The portfolio for Spyrtsworldwide! www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/ukra...
Hidden Gems at Billy’s Liquor Abington. Tomatin 18 Oloroso Single Malt Scotch $79.99; elsewhere $129.99.
June 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Hidden Gems at Billy’s Liquor Abington. Tomatin 18 Oloroso Single Malt Scotch $79.99; elsewhere $129.99.
If you’re looking for some amazing Tequila on Cape Cod this summer, be sure to stop at John’s liquor Store. Their selection of tequila is amazing. Montagave, G4, Tapatio, El Tesoro, La Gritona, Volans, Don Vicente and very, very rare, Don Vicente extra anejo! The 2023 best tequila overall SFWS!
April 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If you’re looking for some amazing Tequila on Cape Cod this summer, be sure to stop at John’s liquor Store. Their selection of tequila is amazing. Montagave, G4, Tapatio, El Tesoro, La Gritona, Volans, Don Vicente and very, very rare, Don Vicente extra anejo! The 2023 best tequila overall SFWS!
Our first supplier has given notice of an immediate price increase due to tariffs and they won’t be the only one if this trade war continues. A $50 bottle will easily become $65-70. If there is an import you enjoy drinking; buy an extra bottle now. Your future self will appreciate it. #tariff #Rum
April 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
www.forbes.com/sites/joemic... Glenallachie 12; Best Scotch in the World! Exclusively with Burke Distributing in Massachusetts!
The World’s Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky, According To The World Whiskies Awards
The winners are an eclectic mix of distillers from Scotland, the US, and Sweden. Below are backgrounds and tasting notes on the single malt whisky category winners.
www.forbes.com
March 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
www.forbes.com/sites/joemic... Glenallachie 12; Best Scotch in the World! Exclusively with Burke Distributing in Massachusetts!
If you are looking for some great spirits around Holliston check out the incredible selection at Wine House!
March 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
If you are looking for some great spirits around Holliston check out the incredible selection at Wine House!
So this is what the header of a Liquor License looks like Boston. I suspect that it hasn’t been updated since prohibition ended. “ to sell and dispense food to strangers and travelers.” “ to expose, keep for sale, and to sell all alcoholic beverages.” So I guess you can’t sell food to friends?
February 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
So this is what the header of a Liquor License looks like Boston. I suspect that it hasn’t been updated since prohibition ended. “ to sell and dispense food to strangers and travelers.” “ to expose, keep for sale, and to sell all alcoholic beverages.” So I guess you can’t sell food to friends?
Looking for a rare Lot 150 Fortaleza? Check out Market Spirits in Springfield; the have one bottle left for $70!
February 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Looking for a rare Lot 150 Fortaleza? Check out Market Spirits in Springfield; the have one bottle left for $70!
Looking for Fortaleza in Springfield MA? You can find it at Eddie’s Package along with Volans, El Ultimo and IrishAmerican!
February 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Looking for Fortaleza in Springfield MA? You can find it at Eddie’s Package along with Volans, El Ultimo and IrishAmerican!
I had the privilege of being at the launch party for these phenomenal wines and spirits last month: apnews.com/article/ukra...
Ukrainian winemaker and US veterans team up to show the best of Ukraine, a glass at a time
Group of former American military officers who served in Kyiv are teaming up with a Ukrainian winery to bring a taste of the Black Sea coast to a U.S. audience.
apnews.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I had the privilege of being at the launch party for these phenomenal wines and spirits last month: apnews.com/article/ukra...
There’s a large free report on the state of the international wine exports here: ciatti.com/wp-content/u... I used AI to gain some quick insight: Italian; grew 4-6% Re: sparkling and premium demand. Portuguese; grew 3.5%, Re: fortified wine. New Zealand; grew 8% Re: Sav Blanc.
ciatti.com
January 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
There’s a large free report on the state of the international wine exports here: ciatti.com/wp-content/u... I used AI to gain some quick insight: Italian; grew 4-6% Re: sparkling and premium demand. Portuguese; grew 3.5%, Re: fortified wine. New Zealand; grew 8% Re: Sav Blanc.
If you’re looking for Fortaleza Tequila in Boston, there’s one bottle of Blanco over at Tops liquor… but call them first. It could be gone by now.
January 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
If you’re looking for Fortaleza Tequila in Boston, there’s one bottle of Blanco over at Tops liquor… but call them first. It could be gone by now.
Thrilled that @forbes.com named the Meiji Manhattan at The Avery Bar in the Ritz Carlton as one of the 9 best cocktails WORLDWIDE featuring Hayashi Koyo Japanese Whiskey that is exclusively stocked by Burke Distibuting in MA! Thanks to the amazing Joel Atlas who deserves all the credit.
January 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Thrilled that @forbes.com named the Meiji Manhattan at The Avery Bar in the Ritz Carlton as one of the 9 best cocktails WORLDWIDE featuring Hayashi Koyo Japanese Whiskey that is exclusively stocked by Burke Distibuting in MA! Thanks to the amazing Joel Atlas who deserves all the credit.
Woah! Found this photo of myself from 2005ish with Anthony Mackie! Guess I should have kept in touch with him…
December 17, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Woah! Found this photo of myself from 2005ish with Anthony Mackie! Guess I should have kept in touch with him…
After what has likely been decades American Single Malt is now going to be an official whiskey category. If Scotland has “scotch” rather than using the whole official “American Single Malt” we should just abbreviate and call it simply “ ‘Merica!” www.forbes.com/sites/joemic...
American Single Malt Is Finally An Official Whiskey Category
After several years of deliberations, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has issued its final rule establishing a new American Single Malt Whiskey cate...
www.forbes.com
December 16, 2024 at 12:05 PM
After what has likely been decades American Single Malt is now going to be an official whiskey category. If Scotland has “scotch” rather than using the whole official “American Single Malt” we should just abbreviate and call it simply “ ‘Merica!” www.forbes.com/sites/joemic...
Inspired by the posts by @recipes.grog.bar here’s something for the holidays from the 1935 “For Home Use” cocktail book by Angostura Bitters. #Eggnog #vintagecocktails
December 15, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Inspired by the posts by @recipes.grog.bar here’s something for the holidays from the 1935 “For Home Use” cocktail book by Angostura Bitters. #Eggnog #vintagecocktails
Reposted by Cachaca Dave (Dave Catania)
The Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails: 1100+ entries on cocktails & their histories, famous bars & bartenders, spirits of the world & how they're made, etc. etc. Like the Internet of cocktails, but vetted and documented and no AI slop included. The perfect gift!
www.amazon.com/Oxford-Compa...
www.amazon.com/Oxford-Compa...
December 13, 2024 at 6:03 PM
The Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails: 1100+ entries on cocktails & their histories, famous bars & bartenders, spirits of the world & how they're made, etc. etc. Like the Internet of cocktails, but vetted and documented and no AI slop included. The perfect gift!
www.amazon.com/Oxford-Compa...
www.amazon.com/Oxford-Compa...
Looking for Springbank in Massachusetts? Duxbury Wine has it! As for Mike!
December 12, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Looking for Springbank in Massachusetts? Duxbury Wine has it! As for Mike!
We represent 87.5% of this shopping cart here in Plymouth MA…. No we don’t represent that one bottle of Anejo on top…
December 12, 2024 at 5:18 PM
We represent 87.5% of this shopping cart here in Plymouth MA…. No we don’t represent that one bottle of Anejo on top…
It took me over 3 years to convince Malort to come to Massachusetts and the rest is history www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/d...
The Rise of Malört, an Unexpected Midwest Princess
The divisive yet beloved liquor, once available only in Chicago, has gained devotees nationally. Can it retain its roots?
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 2:44 PM
It took me over 3 years to convince Malort to come to Massachusetts and the rest is history www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/d...
IrishAmerican whiskey is truly spectacular. There’s the five-year-old blend that is about 60% single malt; the 10 year single malt and San Patricios; the first ever Irish whiskey finished in tequila and Mezcal barrels. It’s also a 7 year old single malt.
November 19, 2024 at 11:14 PM
IrishAmerican whiskey is truly spectacular. There’s the five-year-old blend that is about 60% single malt; the 10 year single malt and San Patricios; the first ever Irish whiskey finished in tequila and Mezcal barrels. It’s also a 7 year old single malt.
Sean from IrishAmerican makes whiskey; incredible, award winning whiskey but when in Boston he can be seen enjoying a Sam Adams!
November 18, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Sean from IrishAmerican makes whiskey; incredible, award winning whiskey but when in Boston he can be seen enjoying a Sam Adams!
Welcome friends to BlueSky! I’ve been here waiting for ya!
November 18, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Welcome friends to BlueSky! I’ve been here waiting for ya!