You deserve to treat yourself. Whether you love a smooth, stiff drink or a slick timepiece, there’s a spot in Berks where you can find it. For those in the market for themselves or for a loved one, the pages that follow are sure to serve up some inspiration.
The Whiskey: Fabulous Four.
Hand-selected barrels showcase the best of all grains in this small batch Manatawny Stillworks Select Four-Grain American Whiskey that features toasty coffee and cocoa notes. Cast Strength: 118 Proof. $78, The Bar Cart
The Watch: Inner Workings.
For fans of intricate detail, this timepiece features Swiss movement and is made of stainless steel and titanium. Bonus: it’s water resistant, too. Locman Three Hands Automatic Skeleton, $1,755, Van Scoy Jewelers
The Whiskey: Old Meets New.
Straight rye whiskey is aged 4 to 5 years in high-char new American oak barrels before being transferred into toasted wave stave barrels for an additional 18 months. The result is a delightful caramel, toffee, hazelnut and toasted coconut flavor. Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye Whiskey, The Whiskey Bar Next Door
The Watch: Auto Enthusiasts.
Created as a result of a partnership between Frederique Constant and the Austin Healy car brand, the dial on this collector’s piece is adorned with the legendary deep, bold green color of the Healy company. Bonus: it comes with a replica car, too. Frederique Constant Vintage Rally Healey Automatic, $1,895, Murphy Jewelers
The Whiskey: An Ode to Agriculture.
The 95-proof bourbon is an heirloom grain to glass representation of Pennsylvania agriculture. It’s a must-have local liquor to have in your home bar collection, carrying notes of milk chocolate, butter, leather and stone fruit. New Liberty Bloody Butcher Bourbon, $49.99, The Bar Cart
The Watch: Estate Great.
This one-of-a-kind tri-color equestrian rose gold large open face pocket watch and chain is certified by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. It’s the perfect piece for an antique collector to put on proud display. $1,745, Gipprich Jewelers, Inc.
The Whiskey: On the Rocks.
Order this rich, complex 15-year-old bourbon when you’re looking for something smooth and sophisticated. Offering bold flavor up front, it carries a lot of weight mid-palate and has a deep, wonderful finish. Jefferson’s Reserve Very Old Straight Bourbon, The Whiskey Bar Next Door
The Watch: Titanium Triumph.
Shinola has crafted another stunner that’s incredibly strong and lightweight all at once. It’s highly accurate with SW200-1 Automatic Movement. At 30ATM, it can handle the deepest, iciest dives and is suited for an elegant dinner, too. Shinola’s The Ice Monster Automatic, $1,795, Murphy Jewelers
The Whiskey: Go for the Gold.
Hand-bottled, this 4-year-old bourbon is a double-gold winner carrying a nose of maple and blackberry with a mild taste of vanilla pastry cream. Limited-run, 100-Proof. Made in nearby Elverson, Pennsylvania. Resurgent Straight Custom Cask Bourbon. $52.99, The Bart Cart
The Watch: Black Beauty.
Clean and sleek, the design of this piece was inspired by the lines of military helicopters. It features Eco-Drive technology, dual time zones, luminous hands and a three-hand dial. Citizen Promaster Nighthawk, $495, Van Scoy Jewelers
Sources
The Bar Cart
713 Penn Avenue, West Reading
610.927.5141 | thebarcartpa.com
Gipprich Jewelers, Inc.
103 W. Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
610.777.7034 | gipprich.com
Murphy Jewelers
16 Jetson Drive, Hamburg
610.562.2528 | murphyjewelers.com
Van Scoy Jewelers
1121 Penn Avenue, Wyomissing
610.374.9330 | vanscoy.com
The Whiskey Bar Next Door
624 Penn Avenue, West Reading
610.373.4907 | whiskeybarnextdoor.com
