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$324.99 $292.49
This 2002 vintage BenRiach, bottled under The Whisky Trail 'Knights' label has been bottled at 54.6% after 20 years in a Hogshead cask.
Exclusive to KWM in Canada!
About The Whisky Trail
"The Whisky Trail is a collection of young and old casks, taking drinkers off the beaten path of whisky. Only whiskies that demonstrate the most exceptional characteristics are hand-selected to be bottled as part of the Whisky Trail range, and with each cask as unique as a fingerprint, no two expressions will ever be the same. To ensure each whisky maintains its full flavour and cask character, we never chill-filter or add colour."
700 mlAndrew's Tasting Note
Nose: oily, nutty, and rich; Fruit & Nut bar, beer nuts, hotel pillow chocolates, and Coffee Crisp; juicy orange, Craisins, and dried apricot; double caramel corn, sponge toffee, and old English butterscotch ice cream; a hint of decadent spice.
Palate: sweet, nutty, and toasty with fruit candies and warming spice; lots of sweet treats here, Crunchie, Fruit & Nut, and Oh Henry bars; more beer nuts, assorted Jelly Bellies, including the weird ones, and milk chocolate gummy bears; candied orange peel, Craisins, and dried apricot; pickled ginger, cinnamon sticks, and licorice root.
Finish: long, warming, and spicy with more sweet treats, heavy on the chocolates, nuts, toffee and fruit flavoured candies.
Comment: this seems to reinforce my perception that Benrinnes isn't interesting until it is in at least its late teens... and this one is interesting! It has none of the farmy notes found in younger bottlings, and it is full of the sort of sweets I rarely let myself indulge in anymore; if like me you approach Benrinni (the presumed plural of Benrinnes) with apprehension, you're safe here... it's a rather good one!
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Toasted hazelnuts with Swiss Lindt chocolate, warm orange marmalade and butterscotch sauce.
Palate: Wonderfully luxurious texture, like high quality olive oil. Freshly buttered popcorn and treacle tart. Lovely crisp pastry notes develop with a delicate crème anglaise.
Finish: The texture carries the rich sweet creaminess while a subtle citrus note seems to develop.
$346.49
Who doesn't love a little mystery Blended Malt with some age behind it. This 1985 vintage Whisky Trail Blended Malt has been bottled from a single Hogshead after 38 years at 47.4%. Exclusive to KWM!
About The Whisky Trail
"This Whisky Trail range has been inspired by Scotland’s 2003 Land Reform Act: Freedom to Roam. This Act gives everyone the right to access the countryside for recreational and educational purposes. There are 28 single cask bottlings that are a part of this range, and highlight the scenes found while exploring Scotland’s awe-inspiring landscape. Only whiskies that demonstrate the most exceptional characteristics are bottled as part of the Whisky Trail range - each cask as unique as a fingerprint, no two expressions will ever be the same. To ensure each whisky maintains its full flavour and cask character, we never chill-filter or add colour."
About The Highland Cows (Coos)
"Highland Cows are known for their physical attributes and being indigenous to Scotland. They are viewed as symbols of Scotland’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty."
$274.49
This 22 year old, 2001 vintage Benrinnes was bottled from a Refill Sherry Hogshead at 50.9%.
$176.24
This 19 year old Benrinnes is from a Canasta Cream Sherry Cask, bottled at 50% as part of the Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary Range. Exclusive to KWM
About the Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary Range
“The flagship Old Malt Cask series was launched in 1998 and quickly became known amongst connoisseurs as an umbrella for whiskies of the highest quality. Twenty five years later we continue to offer the finest casks from our family cellars under the Old Malt Cask brand, still bottled at 50% alcohol and of course without artificial colouring or chill-filtration. To celebrate a quarter of a century of Old Malt Cask single malts we have selected twenty five expressions to be bottled in the brand’s original, iconic, green and gold presentation. These Twenty Fifth Anniversary releases are drawn from across Scotland’s signature whisky producing regions and reflect the varied selection of Malts which have appeared under the Old Malt Cask banner. As ever with the Old Malt Cask range we offer them to you with confidence and pride.”
$359.99
This 35 year old Strathclyde, single grain Scotch whisky, was distilled in 1987, matured in an ex-Bourbon Barrel, and has been bottled at 46%. Exclusive to KWM in Canada!
About The Whisky Trail
"The Whisky Trail is a collection of young and old casks, taking drinkers off the beaten path of whisky. Only whiskies that demonstrate the most exceptional characteristics are hand-selected to be bottled as part of the Whisky Trail range, and with each cask as unique as a fingerprint, no two expressions will ever be the same. To ensure each whisky maintains its full flavour and cask character, we never chill-filter or add colour."
