Glenglassaugh MAssandra 1973 41 Year
$1,079.99
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 37.54
$184.49
A CONTRADICTORY DRAM
A 27 year old Speysider at 52.4% from a refill hogshead
Flavour profile: Sweet, fruity & mellow
Outturn: 215 bottles
Panel's tasting note: "This example of the Speyside representative in the Classic Malts is lightly oily on the nose (one suggested geranium oil), with saddle soap and leather polish, pineapple cubes, green bananas, brown apples, Cape gooseberries and a faint mintiness, like mouthwash. The taste at full strength is of thick honey and stewed apples. Remains pleasantly oily with water; fruity-fresh balanced by heavier, waxy notes. A satisfyingly thick mouthfeel and a sweet taste over all, with a faint sour note and a trace of ‘salty honey’. An excellent example of the make from this distillery."
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First Edition Tobermory
$152.99
Glenglassaugh 1978
$503.99
Bruichladdich Organic Scottish Barley 1L
$66.59
This whisky is made from Organic Scottish matured in American Oak From the Distillery: "In Victorian times, when Bruichladdich Distillery was built, all Scottish barley was organically grown. The relationship between distiller, farmer and soil was intimate and enduring. These ties were lost as industrialized farming cut through ancient synergies and an age of super efficient blandness was born.
"In partnership with our organic farmers – Sir William Roberts of Mains of Tullibardine, William Rose at Mid Coull and Neil Scobie at Coulmore – we are rediscovering these synergies. We believe relationships matter. Once again, land and dram united."
Distiller's Tasting Note
Nose: Opens on a light almond note with a twist of candied lemon. Followed by the magical aromatics of toasted barley, floral and fruit notes with a hint of lemon honey intermingling beautifully. Toffee sweetness comes from American oak cask and as the spirit opens little drifts of succulent papaya, melon and kiwi can be found.
Palate: The texture is sensational, the spirit gliding over the palate like warm syrup. The taste buds love the purity and the sensational clarity of flavours being presented. A real sweetness on the front palate, barley sugar, honey almonds, green jelly beans, pear drops all splashed with fresh lemons and balanced by the crispness of malted barley.
Finish: An intensity and definition of flavour that is unparalleled. Incredibly fresh giving an unforgettable palate experience that leaves the taste buds tingling and overwhelmed.
Signatory Glen Keith 1997 46%
$169.99
This 20 Year old Glen Keth from Signatory's Unchillfiltered range, has been bottled at 46% after maturing in "Hogsheads".
Andrew's Tasting Note
Nose: bright and tangy, honey butter, Wine Gums and Jujubes; some sour melon and clotted cream; warm shortbread with whisky icing.
Palate: still very buttery, creamy and fruity: more Wine Gums and Jujubes; still bright and tangy with sour melon, clotted cream and marmalade; floral, with white chocolate and more warm shortbread with whisky-icing.
Finish: medium in weight, long in length with lovely honey, vanilla and cream tones; ends with a fruity-floral flourish.
Comment: this is a quite typical mature Glen Keith, elegant and layered; very drinkable and excellent value.
Edradour Bourbon Matured Decanter
$131.39
This 2003 Vintage Edradour Bourbon matured release was distilled in February of 2003 and bottled in March of 2015 at 55.6%. 1,979 decanters were filled as part of this release with only a small quantity coming to Alberta.
Andrew's Tasting Note
Nose: very soft, creamy and fruity, melons, fresh lime, creamy oak and even a hint of soft goat cheese; there is a hint of decadent honey and vanilla;
Palate: honeyed, creamy and silky soft for just 12 years and 55.6%; more melon, lime and even a touch of pineapple; there is a toasty base, floral tones and some dried orchard fruit;
Finish: clean, elegant and very soft!
Edradour Fairy Flag 15 Year
$161.99
This Edradour single malt is a special release commemorating the Scottish Feature Film of the same name, Fairy Flag. The whisky was matured in Ex-Bourbon casks for 8 years before finishing of 7 more in Fresh Oloroso Sherry Casks. It has been bottled at 46%. Exclusive to KWM in Calgary.
Andrew's Tasting Note
Nose: fruity nutty and earthy with a touch of leather and clove; creamy underneath with dried dark fruits and licorice; marmalade and chocolate too.
Palate: dark, rich and fruity with lots of spice: cinnamon and nutmeg to start with some clove and licorice developing; more dark fruits raisins and dates, dried orange and a touch of tobacco.
Finish: soft and creamy with fading dark fruits and spices.
About the Fairy Flag Film: The film recounts the romantic legend behind the Fairy Flag, which is displayed in Dunvegan castle on the Isle of Skye. The flag was a gift to the Clan Chief of the MacDonald clan, a young Iain Breac Macleod, from a mysterious woman, Titania, possibly a fairy found on the battle ground. She gives him a flag reputed to have magical powers. You'll have to see the film for more.
Signatory Imperial 1995 19 Year
$157.49