Scotch Malt Whisky Society 107.10
$150.99
A FORTRESS OF DARKNESS
This 8 year old Speysider from a refill Oloroso butt comes in at 65.4%
Flavour profile: Deep, rich & dried fruits
Outturn: 612 bottles
Panel's tasting note: "With an angry noise the portcullis was heaved open and we entered into the dark and formidable fortress. An overpowering aroma wafted from the kitchen of roasting boar and venison broth with spicy notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. We entered the main hall with its chandeliers dripping with candle wax and heavy oak furniture constructed from gigantic slices of tree. Pheasants hung from the beams and on the table sat a singed ginger cake, a dense brick of fruitcake and a flagon of treacly Pedro Ximenez sherry. We sat by the open fire and helped ourselves to nuts and bitter chocolate that was so dark it seemed to absorb what little light there was in the room."
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 73.98
$138.74
LAYERS OF HARMONY
This 17 year old Speysider comes in at 54.1%, and after 16 years in ex-bourbon wood it was transferred to a 1st fill Oloroso hogshead for the remainder of its maturation.
Flavour profile: Sweet, fruity & mellow.
Outturn: 186 bottles.
Panel's tasting note: "A kiss of sherry evokes the Andalusian sun – the nose has crème brûlée, apricot Danish, fig rolls, mandarins in syrup, ripe melon and ice wine. The deep, rich taste has muscovado, dark honey and lebkuchen (apricot jam, dark chocolate, cinnamon, ginger and clove) –flooding the mouth with pleasure. It absolutely does not need water, but in the interests of research we sniffed hazelnuts, marmalade, toffee apples and dried marigolds. The palate now had honey oat crunch, blueberry muffin and clove rock – layers of harmony and a long-lasting echo. 16 years in ex-bourbon wood, then transferred into a 1st fill Oloroso hogshead."
Macallan Triple Cask 12 Year
$84.99
Introductory Price $84+gst - Will go up to $94+gst soon!
The concept behind this range is similar to the discontinued Fine Oak range. The whisky is matured in a mix of both European and American oak seasoned ex-Sherry casks as well as ex-Bourbon casks. It is bottled at 43%.
Distiller's Tasting Note
Nose: Complex, with hints of vanilla, melon and lemon zest
Palate: Medium balanced with lemon citrus, vanilla and light toasted oak and nutmeg
Finish: Lingering with melon, papaya, fresh oak and oak spice.
Producer Description
"The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 12 years old is created from a trinity of spirits, matured individually in European sherry seasoned oak casks, American sherry seasoned oak casks and American ex-bourbon oak casks. Once filled, the maturing spirit remains undisturbed in the same casks for 12 years - after which this complex combination of casks is exquisitely and expertly married together to create this vibrant single malt.
"Triple Cask Matured 12 Years Old was previously known as Fine Oak 12 Years Old and offers the same extraordinarily smooth, delicate yet complex character with a new name, new bottle and bold new packaging. Reflecting the quality of our whiskies and unveiling the skills and craft of the Macallan Masters, this new identity for our core range will roll out from the end of April across the world."
G&M Wood Finish Caol Ila 2004
$149.99
G&M Balblair 1993 Cask Strength 51.6%
$399.99
A single cask of Balblair, bottled at 51.6%, from a single First Fill Sherry Puncheon.
Producer's Tasting Note
"Aroma Rich and sherried: juicy plum mixes with clove and cinnamon; brown sugar and fudge mature into red apple sprinkled with cocoa powder and an underlying citrus peel edge. Taste Creamy and smooth, stewed plum, raspberry, and apple combine with cinnamon and orange peel, hints of roasted chestnuts transform into tart cherry and oak. Finish Long and spicy with lingering dark chocolate."
Benromach 20th Anniversary
$599.99
!!!Coming Soon, Only 45 Bottles for Alberta!!! - Limit 1 per Customer!
Bottled to mark the 20th Anniversary of the reopening of Benromach Distillery by Gordon Macphail, this limited edition releases was bottled at 52.6% after maturing in First Fill Oak casks. Very limited, 1 per customer!
Distiller's Tasting Note
"Pour your dram of Benromach 20th Anniversary Bottling and prepare your senses to encounter an experience as rare as this gorgeous whisky. First, lift your glass to the light and appreciate the beautiful deep amber hue created by lingering for many years in First Fill Oak Casks as the whisky grew and matured in character. Take a short inhalation, appreciating the wonderful AROMAS WITHOUT WATER… enjoy the rich notes of fruit cake, mingling with sweet demerara sugar and vanilla. Underlying hints of zingy citrus and dark chocolate develop with a touch of warm spice. Now take a sip...The delicious sweetness of stewed raisin and apple is wonderfully complemented by dark chocolate. Notes of orange zest, toffee, ginger and liquorice follow, leading to a hint of smooth creaminess and lingering charred oak on the finish. Add a few drops of water and take time to enjoy the nose as it develops… top notes of sweet vanilla, ripe pear and melon and luscious summer berries mingle with hints of butterscotch and citrus peel. Now lift it to your lips and enjoy a slow sip… a creamy sweetness combining with sherry influences and baked plum immediately emerges followed by traces of cinnamon and chocolate. Hints of apricot, orange and charred oak blend with subtle spice and a light touch of smoke on the finish."
G&M CC Strathmill 2004
$149.99
G&M CC Old Pulteney 1998
$239.99
SOLD OUT
A 20 year old Old Pulteney released in Spring 2018 as part of Gordon Macphail's rebranded Connoisseur's Choice range. 46%. Matured in First Fill Bourbon Barrels.
Producer Tasting Note
"Aroma Intricate and balanced: honey-smoked cured meats with a light salty brine edge transforms into a fresh fruit salad of crisp green apple, juicy peach, nectarine, and cantaloupe. Taste Smooth and creamy, sticky apricot jam infused with vanilla pod opens into a refreshing citrus zest. Freshly-picked green apple develops a subtle walnut edge. Finish Delicate with lingering oak, underlying grapefruit, sea salt, and lemon zest remain."
G&M CC Glen Spey 1995
$244.99
Distilled in 1995 at Glen Spey, This Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice was bottled in 2018 at 46% ABV. Aged in refill American oak hogsheads.
Producer Tasting Note
"Aroma Layered and graceful: ripe banana, pear, and pineapple infused with vanilla and topped by a crème brûlée, jasmine emerges, highlighted by silky chocolate. Taste Mouth-warming chilli followed by mature oak, summer strawberries and raspberries glazed with white chocolate and balanced by a subtle herbal edge. Finish Gentle and soft, pear and ripe banana develop into oak."