Macallan 30 Year
$7,999.99
Matured exclusively in sherry-seasoned oak casks for at least 30 years, before bottling at 43%. We only get one bottle a year, if we are lucky!
Producer Description
"The Macallan Sherry Oak 30 Years Old forms part of our Sherry Oak range which features a series of single malt whiskies matured in hand-picked sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez for richness and complexity. Deliciously smooth with a long, rich finish, the natural dark mahogany colour of the 30 Years Old is the richest in the range."
Highland Park The Light 17 Year
$449.99
The yin to the yang of the Highland Park The Dark 17 Year, The Light has been bottled at 52.6% after maturing in Refill American oak. The whisky is "inspired by summer in the Orkneys". We cracked this for a tasting in 2021, with very low expectations, and they were shattered. This is a beautiful release!
Producer's Description
"Light and dark are concepts that exist in opposition, yet together create a perfect balance. One cannot exist without the other; as one appears, the other disappears; together they create something greater than themselves – in nature, a perfect, continuous cycle.
In THE LIGHT– a special release of only 28,000 bottles – we celebrate spring and summer in Orkney; a time to emerge from our winter’s hibernation, renewed and refreshed with a spring in our step, ready to embrace the warm bright days of summer. Presented in a beautifully embossed green glass bottle, the serpent dragon design takes its inspiration from the great Norse sagas and embraces both the high sun of the summer solstice and the low sun of the winter solstice – the polar opposites of our island seasons – while the runic writing reflects the ancient carvings of our Viking ancestors which can still be seen today, here in Orkney."
Macallan Triple Cask 15 Year
$163.99
Built in a similar fashion to Macallan's old Fine Oak line, the Macallan Triple Cask s produced fro a mix of Ex-Bourbon, as well as sherry seasoned casks made of both American and European oak.
Distiller's Tasting Note
Nose: Sublime and full, with delicate hints of rose and cinnamon
Palate: Intensely rich chocolate with high notes of orange and raisin
Finish: Lingering oranges and dried fruit
Distiller's Description
"The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 15 Years Old forms part of our Triple Cask Matured range; a series of single malt whiskies crafted in a triple cask combination of European and American sherry seasoned oak casks and American ex-bourbon oak casks. An expert marriage of these three distinct cask types, this is a sublime single malt with vibrant orange and chocolate flavours."
Macallan Triple Cask 18 Year
$379.99
The Triple Cask Matured range replaces the old Macallan Fine Oak Range. Whiskies are matured in both sherry seasoned American and European oak, as well as ex-Bourbon.
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Exotic dried petals with coconut and vanilla orange citrus.
Palate: Soft and velvety with orange citrus, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Finish: Lingering with chocolate orange and a hint of wood smoke.
Producer Description
Crafted from a combination of European sherry seasoned oak casks, American sherry seasoned oak casks and American ex-bourbon oak casks, our Triple Cask Matured 18 Years Old showcases and exemplifies the vibrant union of three spirits. Characterised by the smooth, delicate and complex character of the entire range, eighteen years of maturation gives this expression the greatest depth of flavour with richness of orange, velvety cocoa and wood spice a natural light amber colour.
Triple Cask Matured 18 Years Old was previously known as Fine Oak 18 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.
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 12.10
$143.99
ELEGANCE OF PERFECTION
This 8 year old Speysider comes in at 61.1% after maturing in a 1st fill barrel.
Flavour profile: Sweet, fruity & mellow.
Outturn: 196 bottles.
Panel's tasting note: "A real sense of autumn on the nose neat with plenty of nuts (almonds, hazelnuts), acorns, rich damp earth, winter fruit chutney as well as rhubarb, cinnamon and custard tarts. Initially on the palate neat intense warm toasted oak spices, followed by orange-clove pomander balls, treacle sponge pudding and dark rich honey with a hint of smoky coffee. A subtle savoury note of smoked venison appeared when adding water next to caramelized coconut chips and homemade crunchy nutty granola. Silky smooth to taste, chilled berries (raspberries, strawberries and blueberries) with a white hot chocolate sauce – elegance of perfection!"
Cadenhead Small Batch Ord 2006
$96.99
This is a 12 year old single cask of Glen Ord whisky bottled by Cadenheads, Scotland's oldest independent bottler, which is exclusive to KWM in Canada. The product of 2 Bourbon Hogsheads, bottled at 46%.
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: orange bitters and maraschino cherries.
Palate: chocolate orange cake, buttered toast and cinnamon stick.
Finish: a zesty finish with orange blossoms and menthol sweets.
Cadenhead Small Batch Bunnahabhain 1989
$292.39
There is some stunning 1989 Bunnahabhain kicking around with independent bottlers these days. This one is no exception. Bottled from 2 Hogsheads at 43.8% after maturing 28 years in cask!
Producer’s Tasting Note
Nose: Pineapple, papaya, mango. Really fruity.
Palate: grapefruit, Lime cordial with a feint hint of flint.
Finish: Macademia nuts, banana bread. Lightly smoked wood chips in the background.
Cadenhead Small Batch Glen Spey 2001
$132.99
Bottled at 54% this 16 year old Glen Spey is from a trio of Hogsheads.
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Juicy green apples, freshly cut grass, slight hint of cayenne pepper in the background
Flavour: Grapefruit, coconut, marzipan
Finish: Butter popcorn, sweet chilli sauce, stewed apples
Cadenhead Small Batch Glenrothes 1996
$139.29
A marriage of 3 ex-Bourbon Hogsheads filled in 1996 and bottled in 2018 after 21 years at 50.9%. Exclusive to KWM.
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: rosemary, lemongrass and fennel.
Palate: creamy yogourt, water chestnuts, honey and walnuts.
Finish: applewood smoked cheese and oatcakes, celery sticks and dried apple sticks.