Glendronach Grandeur 24 Year Batch 6
$494.99
Only 1180 bottles of Master Blender Billy Walker's 6th Batch have been released. Only a couple of dozen will fined their way to Alberta, and they are not expected to last long. Half of KWM's allocation is already spoken for. Bottled at 48.9%.
Producer's Tasting Note
Nose: A magnificent combination of honey-drenched dates and succulent raisins which gently ebb and flow with waves of delicate orange blossom, mint and cracked black pepper. Hints of glazed cherries and toasted almonds perfectly complement the seductive nose. A nose to be appreciated slowly and often.
Palate: A fabulously full-bodied, vibrant palate captures a multitude of classic sherry cask characteristics. The delicate sweetness of rum-soaked golden sultanas refines rich espresso, dark chocolate and treacle toffee. Zesty orange oil softens to a deep clove spice and prolongs the ever-changing palate. A sublime example of understanding the relationship between cask and single malt perfectly.
Conclusions: The Grandeur 24 Years Old encapsulates the perfect harmony of exquisite sherry oak casks, masterful maturation and traditional, crafted Highland single malt. A dram to be savoured in order to reveal the depth of dramatic flavours held in the glass. A truly memorable and captivating GlenDronach expression.
Kavalan Solist Ex-Bourbon
$199.99
The Solist Bourbon is from a single Ex-Bourbon cask bottled at cask strength, typically between 55-59% for this expression. In the handful of years since the whisky was first introduced globally, Kavalan's single malt has taken the world by storm winning international praise.
Taiwan's single malt matures at about 5-10 times the rate of most Scotch whiskies due to the country's hot climate. The whisky has a maturity well beyond its age owing to the environment. Even if they wanted to, the distillery couldn't leave the whisky to mature to advanced age as the evaporation is close to 10% per year. Each cask will vary a little from the last, but the quality is always exceptional.
Andrew's Tasting Note - 54%
Nose: very fresh, honeyed and floral, French crepes with powdered sugar and lemon juice; hell we are going with a full breakfast theme here, cantaloupe and honeydew melon, canned pineapple, marmalade and mango chutney.
Palate: very creamy and honeyed with some warming but not sharp spirit; the malt emerges late in the first sip while the floral tones and fruits hit quickly in the second; more melon, pineapple and orange rind (not quite as sweet as marmalade) and hot candied ginger and cinnamon sticks; it becomes doughy with more fruits and creamy oak.
Finish: long, coating and creamy with fading floral malt and tingling spices.
Comment: if this is your first taste of Taiwanese single malt and you're not yet converted... I'll shed a tear for you!
Whisky Advocate Tasting Note: "This is the pick of the bunch, the whisky equivalent of Fountains of Wayne; an effervescent dessert whisky, which from the first aroma to the final finish is a consistent mix of vanilla, coconut, and overripe banana, sprinkled with icing sugar and cinnamon." 94pts - Reviewed 2012.
Kavalan Solist Vinho
$145.79
This cask strength Taiwanese single malt is "World Whisky of the Year!: World Drinks Awards 2015." We've known what a gem this is for years, having sold it exclusively in Calgary. A very limited quantity of the whisky has just come back in stock, and at a much lower price! Matured in American ex-Wine Barriques.
World Whisky Awards Tasting Note: "Lots of stewed fruits on the nose. There’s also aged Bourbon notes. Water brings out custard creams. Surprisingly smooth on the palate. The alcohol is very present. It’s like Bourbon infused milk chocolate. Another nutty, meaty, savoury nose, with sweet notes in the backdrop. Very sweet pruney flavours initially on the palate, with fruit cake and big clove, chilli and dry cinnamon. Walnut and hazelnut on the very dry finish. Immediately and subtly liquor rich. Tiny bit of incense, a thread of spice and smoke. Caramel, marzipan, coffee-vanilla, fudge, rich, creamy, dried black fruits. Integrated and surprisingly light. Element of sandalwood. Starts creamy, waters out, almost disappears before rubbing hot brown sugar into the oesophagus. Tiny bitter trace."
Glendronach 18 Year Tawny Port Finish
$125.99
This 18 year old release replaces the old 15 year old Tawny Port Finish. Bottled at 46%, the whisky was matured in European oak casks before finishing for a period in small batch Tawny Port Pipes with its natural colouring and without chill-filtering.
Producer's Tasting Note
Nose: Elegant notes of golden syrup drenched over red fruit compote with a contrasting red grapefruit balance. Touches of cinnamon and nutmeg add to a rounded, warm depth.
Palate: Vivid, tart cranberries and crisp barley marry harmoniously with stewed plums and roasted apples. Cedar wood and sweet cigar box spices add a delicate warmth and unique complexity to the long warm finish.
Finish: A beautifully structured balance of contrasting rich fruit characters and intriguing warm oak spices.
Glendronach 12 Year Sauternes Finish
$80.99
This 12 year old Glendronach was matured in European oak before finishing in small batch Sauternes wine casks. Bottled at 46% without colouring or chill-filtering. The whisky replaces a now discontinued 14 year old version.
Distiller's Tasting Note
Nose: Torrents of fresh fruits, apricots and nectarine flow to honeydew melon and distant hints of overripe banana. A gentle aromatic floral note balances with creamy vanilla to give a sophisticated back note to the nose.
Palate: Wildflower honey floods over sweet sultanas and green apples. A dusting of ground almonds, vanilla and creamy toasted oak combines with a vibrant citrus twist, giving a rich, spicy depth and contrasting fresh balance.
Finish: Sweet, fresh and fragrant with balanced acidity. Lots of finesse and elegance, whilst still maintaining the lively youthful elements.
Glendronach 1971 Cask 2920 Batch 11
$1,043.99
This Batch 11 single cask release is from a single Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon bottled at a natural cask strength of 48.6%. Only 6 bottles have come to KWM and only 3 of them are left!
Distiller’s Tasting Note
Nose: A robust combination of rich prune syrup and blackberry jam with deep dunnage characters, sweetened by hints of mocha and a dusting of cinnamon.
Palate: Intense treacle toffee floods over sour plums and roasted coffee. Harmonising waves of leather and tobacco give great depth and are balanced perfectly by a subtle toasted walnut and date back note.
Glendronach 1990 Cask 1020 Batch 11
$161.99
SOLD OUT! - !!!Not Expected to Return to KWM!!!
This Batch 11 single cask is 24 years old from a single Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon bottled at 53.8%. Only 6 bottles are coming to KWM, unfortunately all six bottles have already sold.
Distiller’s Tasting Note
Nose: Dried apricots with a crisp twist of citrus zest develop to dark sundried raisins and waves of espresso and dark chocolate.
Palate: Fresh, peppery oak spices flood through rich sultanas, dark chocolate covered coffee beans and classic, robust sherry characters. Hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove oil add an everlasting depth.
Glendronach 1990 Cask 1162 Batch 11
$161.99
This Batch 11 Glendronach single cask, 1162, is from a single Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon bottled at 52.9% after 24 years. KWM is only expecting 6 bottles of which 5 have already sold.
Distiller’s Tasting Note
Nose: Traditional, rich Christmas pudding characters with hints of cigar box and warm, white pepper spice.
Palate: Vibrant orange bitters over roasted apples and rich, dark prunes lead to warm toasted oak, fresh-cut herbs and drizzles of heavy molasses.
Glendronach 1994 Cask 54 Batch 11
$132.29
This Batch 11 single Oloroso Sherry Butt of Glendronach, cask 54, was matured 20 years and bottled at 56.6%. It is one of three 1994 releases in Batch 11. Only 6 bottles are coming to KWM, only 1 bottle is left!
Distiller’s Tasting Note
Nose: Sweet golden sultanas and roasted orchard fruits dusted with Demerara, warm oak spices and a sprig of garden mint.
Palate: Dark treacle and sour plums infused with freshly chopped ginger and candied peel. Touches of black peppercorns, stewed barley and antique oak add a deep, earthy back note.