Trustees Collaborate To Host DuBlasé Whiskey Tasting Event
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Trustees Darrin Eakins of DuBlasé Whiskey and Shlok Motiwala of Golden Ox Liquors are thrilled to present the first of many cross collaborations slated for 2022 in Jacksonville, FL.
The first will be a free tasting scheduled for Friday, February 25th, 2022 from 5pm-8pm at the Golden Ox Liquors in Normandy Square (7903 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221 ). This event will feature samples of DuBlasé Whiskey and a tour of Golden Ox’s collection of rare spirits, new releases and upcoming barrel picks. Samples of DuBlasé will be served by Mixologist Destiny Whitehead of Mr. Barrtenderr, who is a popular local mixologist that works in some of the best venues and bars throughout the First Coast and surrounding Counties. Destiny specializes in cocktail recipe creation, teaching bartending courses, and providing bartending services for special events in North Florida.
It is exciting to see collaborations of various Chamber members within the spirit industry. “Our roots run deep here in Jacksonville – Shlok and I were both raised here and we each started our businesses here. We share a passion of contributing to our community’s economic growth” said Darrin Eakins, Founder and CEO of DuBlasé Whiskey.
DuBlasé and Golden Ox Liquors are both active throughout the First Coast community. Both Trustees have committed to participating in the Jax Bourbon Social’s annual fundraising event this July. Each year Jax Bourbon Social hosts a tasting fundraiser to increase awareness and support the North Florida chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “Darrin and I both have close friends and family affected by MS. And we felt what better way to show our support than to give back”, said Shlok Motiwala of Golden Ox Liquors. DuBlasé and Golden Ox Liquors will be joined at this fundraiser by another Trustee of the Jacksonville Chamber; Manifest Distilling.
ABOUT
Golden Ox Liquors is a Jacksonville based, family owned and operated store that features over 2,000 spirit brands. First opening its doors in 1964, Golden Ox Liquors has been one of the most successful chains in Northeast Florida. Since 1988, Golden Ox Liquors has expanded city limits with a total of 13 stores spanning across Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Orange Park, Ocala, Tavares and Clermont Florida.
DuBlasé is a premium, Florida-grown whiskey brand created to be enjoyed among friends. Inspired by comradery and celebration — DuBlasé is made from the best natural ingredients, locally sourced in Florida’s harvest lands, then matured and blended under the guidance of their master distiller. DuBlasé features a hint of vanilla, complemented with all natural spices, and refined for a smooth and robust finish. You can truly enjoy DuBlasé neat, as a cocktail or on the rocks. It is perfect for Florida’s sophisticated and festive lifestyle.
We encourage everyone to follow DuBlasé Whiskey on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn and look out for other social events where DuBlasé will be present. DuBlasé is a new premium small batch whiskey based in Jacksonville, FL and is available for purchase at Golden Ox Liquors (Normandy Blvd) and in select Sam’s Club stores to customers of legal drinking age. DuBlasé is also available online at www.DuBlase.com.