Scotch Malt Whisky Society 4.181
$133.19
A MUSCLE MAN FROM ORKNEY: A 16 year old refill sherry but matured Orcadian at 45.6% from Magnus' distillery.
Panel's Tasting Note: "A wolf whistle and ‘hello sailor’ was all we could muster at this muscleman of a dram from Orkney. Rustic, grizzly and animalistic, he swept us up with his robust arms and carried us past barges and oil rigs to rural lavender heather pastures. Thick burnt condensed coconut syrup, PX sherry, Dundee marmalade, honey glazed smoked pork buns and Demerara sugar were all unashamedly present. Smouldering and rich on the palate, our dream man presented chewy burnt toffee, Russian caramels, orange treacle and sweet dark chocolate. Water brought out a sweeter side to him: coffee liqueur, sweet molasses and dried pineapple, all with a dusting of coco powder. But don’t be fooled by this softness: scorched and decadent, our palates were left with a thick, chewy finish of sherry infused raisins and dry Brazil nut skins. He knows how to treat a lady."
Drinking Tip: "While reading a Jackie Collins novel."
Signatory Bruichladdich 1990
$211.49
SOLD OUT - No longer available. This is an older release which is likely not coming back.
Signatory Bunnahabhain 1988
$247.49
Signatory Caol Ila 1983
$359.99
Silver Seal Glenfarclas 1971 40 Year
$719.99
SOLD OUT
Bottled at 52% we were only able to get 6 bottles of this malt distilled in 1971 and bottled in 2012.
Producer's Tasting Note
Nose: sherry, cherries, small red fruits. Hints of wood, wax and sultana.
Palate: full bodied and creamy. Sweet with sherry, red fruits, sultana, wood.
Finish: Long, dry and spicy. Adding some fruit became more spicy and persistent.
Ardbeg Supernova 2014
$176.39
We were shocked to be offered more stock of this malt, we sold out over a year ago. Bottled at 55%, and with just 72 additional bottles, they will not last!
From the Distillery: "Ardbeg’s first experiment in space has been slowly doing its thing for 3 long years. However, we predict excitement is set to gain momentum as we announce that the experiment is returning very soon and with it... a brand new limited edition Committee bottling of Ardbeg SUPERNOVA.
Distiller's Tasting Note:
"Aroma: Intense zestiness of smoked lemons and pears, lemongrass and pine needles, embedded in a deep, resinuous, sticky waxy base.
Taste: Distinctively peppery, spicy and electric. Powerful peppermint, antiseptic lozenges and other familiar, medicinal tones. Dark, dark birch tar intermingles with spicy-sweet chilli flavoured chocolate, while the entire mouth and palate are coated in luscious linseed oil.
Finish: Rich flavours of tar, creosote, briar wood, spicy tobacco and liquorice root."
Glenglassaugh Torfa
$74.99
Bottled at 50% without an age statement this youthful peated expression of Glenglassaugh matured in Ex-Bourbon. This was just the third official release of Glenglassaugh distilled and bottled since it reopened. It was featured on Day 15 of KWM Whisky Advent 2017.
Andrew's Tasting Note
Nose: big, malty and savoury; a big hit of salted caramel, candied apply and brown sugar melting on warm homemade oatmeal; a touch of decadent spice and marmalade.
Palate: still big, brash and malty; there is a surge of tarry-oily-peat on the palate; Dutch licorice and salted caramel with dried orange peel and cloves; more decadent spice and marmalade; still sugary with more melting brown sugar.
Finish: clean, smoky and malty with more salted caramel.
Comment: I swear the recipe for this whisky is evolving as the maturing spirit at the distillery ages; it is richer, more complex and peatier than I recall; it also tastes a lot peatier than 20ppm!
Distillery's Tasting Note
NOSE: Vivid, sweet, sooty campfire smoke and sea air infuse zest of lime, apricot jam and ripe soft fruits, all gently warmed by hints of stem ginger and cracked black pepper.
PALATE: An eloquent, sweet coastal peat smoke engulfs candied peel over melon, pineapple and roasted red apples. Oat biscuits, hints of heather honey and a gentle cigar box spice all combine to give a terrific balance to the expressive smoky character.
FINISH: A heady, yet elegant harmony of distinct coastal peat and striking spiced fruit flavours.
Torfa is a new single malt from Glenglassaugh to be treasured and savoured in quiet moments.
Glendronach 1993 KWM Cask 1625
$179.99
Our 4th exclusive KWM single cask of Glendronach is nearly here, and it is another stunner. To date we’ve bottled a 1995, 1972 and a 2001. This cask, which yielded 498 bottles at a cask strength of 57.5%, is the first of two we have coming from the distillery this fall. We also have 2003 vintage due in late November, early December. This whisky is expected to be in store in the next couple of weeks, and we’re sure it will be a hot commodity. Our last KWM Glendronach cask sold out in 7 weeks.
Silver Seal Glendronach 22 Year Sherry
$281.69
SOLD OUT!
Only 24 bottles of this beautifully labelled, and even more beautiful tasting Glendronach came to Canada, exclusively to KWM.
90pts Serge of www.whiskyfun.org
"Comments: careful with water, a few drops work perfectly but too much water lets some dry tannins come out. Colour: light mahogany. Nose: this one's drier, more mineral, more austere. There's more dark chocolate, maybe a little raspberry jam, some Spanish ham, dried porcinis again, more chocolate, balsamic vinegar, even more chocolate. Finish: long, between chocolate and those herbs. Anyway, it's another superb sherried Glendronach."