Hepburn's Choice Benrinnes 10 Year

$76.49

Benrinnes is not frequently seen bottled as a single malt, even by independent bottlers. This bottling is from a single sherry cask, non-chill filtered and without added colouring. About 60 bottles have come in to Alberta!

Hepburn's Choice Braeval 12 Year

$79.19

Sometimes called the Braes of Glenlivet, Braeval is another single malt seldom seen bottled, even by independent bottlers. It is the highest distillery in Scotland. Bottled at 46% from an Ex-Sherry Butt.

Hepburn's Choice Tamdhu 12 Year

$79.19

There is only ever been one official release of Tamdhu, and even independent bottlings are few and far between. This single cask is limited to just 30 bottles in Alberta, exclusively from KWM! One of Hunter's favourite new bargain whiskies.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 35.86

$107.99

SUMPTUOUS BREAKFAST DRAM: An 11 year Speysider at 59.3% from a First Fill Sherry Butt. "The palate was ultra-rich--extravagantly boasting its showy wealth of burnt fruit cake, coffee grinds, hot-cross buns, cloves, treacle,orange oil and leather."

Panel's Tasting Note: "The nose suggested sumptuous breakfasts – cinnamon toast, marmalade, bran flakes, prunes, coffee, pancakes with syrup,cranberries and Nutella on toasted bagels; beyond breakfast, some nutty sherry, garam masala, Deep Heat and polished oak. The palate was ultra-rich – extravagantly boasting its showy wealth of burnt fruit cake, coffee grinds, hot-cross buns, cloves, treacle,orange oil and leather. The reduced nose introduced menthol and eucalyptus, liquorice and Bombay mix, while the palate acquired a juicier sweetness – Toblerone, kiwi and liquorice and blackcurrant. The distillery, once a brewery, was previously owned by Thorne’s."

Drinking Tip: "After dinner (or with a sumptuous breakfast)"

Scotch Malt Whisky Society G8.3

$161.09

SURPRISE ME...

A powerful single grain whisky at 59% after 23 years maturing in a refill hogshead cask

Flavour profile:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

Outturn:  250 bottles

Panel's tasting note: "Even at this age the spirit is still spirited; the aroma is of golden syrup and toffee popcorn, with juicy green apples and pears behind; very slightly woody and dusty: ‘a cupboard shelf covered in Fablon.' The taste is sweet and sour - kiwi fruits, lime cordial, Seville orange, sour cherry, stewed tea – with a short finish. Reduced, the aroma initially becomes more oaky (a musty sea chest, a brush shop), then sweeter – lemon puffs, lemon meringue pie. A soft mouth feel; a sweetish start (‘white jelly babies’), then bitter lemon, with a very short finish. This large grain distillery near Alloa, built 1806, closed in 1993."

Drinking tip: "Frozen, as an aperitif"

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 66.42

$103.49

SNORKELLING IN THE BATHTUB: A 10 year old peated Highlander at 54.5% after maturing in a Refill Barrel. "The taste was like the end of a cigar; sweet, smoky and hot. The heat was also like that of hot metal grills barbecuing burgers and sausages."

Panel's Tasting Note: "We were greeted by a warm wood burning fire with some heather and peat being thrown on top. Additional aromas are that of bacon frazzles, rosemary oil, ham steak and dried cured salty salami. In the background is the smell of a plastic paddling pool in the warm sunshine. The taste was like the end of a cigar; sweet, smoky and hot. The heat was also like that of hot metal grills barbecuing burgers and sausages. With water, aromas of grilled chicken with a lemon and coriander marinade next to well-used snorkelling equipment with a hint of salt and chlorine appearing. The taste is now like a citrus refresher sweetie, scented candles, Bavarian smoked cheese and an ashy charcoal note in the finish."

Drinking Tip: "Setting up a barbecue next to the swimming pool."

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 53.194

$145.79

A CALMAC FERRY DRAM: A 17 year old Ileach, an impressive 60.1% at that age, after maturing in a Refill Sherry Butt. "The taste was sweeter – peanut M&Ms and candy-coated fennel seeds – a fine sweet-salty balance with lots of heat, from the biggest distillery on Islay."

Panel's Tasting Note: "The nose gave us fruit salad chews, sherbet lemons, blackberries, lime and oysters, but mainly it was smoke, melting tar, brine, Germolene, coal-tar soap, seaweed, cigar ash, rubber tires and exhaust fumes (like a CalMac ferry). The palate delivered loads of ash, soot and sweet smoke – chilli-roasted nuts and a charcoal barbeque with smoked mackerel and charred prawns. The reduced nose offered first aid boxes, canvas, burnt mackerel skin and something earthy (terracotta plant pots, grow-bags). The taste was sweeter – peanut M&Ms and candy-coated fennel seeds – a fine sweet-salty balance with lots of heat, from the biggest distillery on Islay."

Drinking Tip: "Chill out with this, sitting on the harbour wall watching the boats."

Secret Distillery Speyside 40 Year

$629.99

Secret Distillery Speyside 50 Year

$899.99