Glenfarclas Family Cask 1972
$705.59
Tasting note by George S. Grant (Brand Ambassador): Nose marked by chocolate flavours, smoke and clove spices. Almost like mulled wine which develops into floral attributes. Initial caramel makes way for toffee apples, then onto apples and pears. Finish more spices, liquorice and bitter chocolate at the back of your throat. A perfect balance between whisky and sherry.
J & G Glenfarclas 1971 Cask
$704.24
Tasting note by George S. Grant (Brand Ambassador): The nose is glorious. Eventually you have to pull yourself away and dare yourself to taste the whisky. Will it live up to the wonderful experience of the bouquet? There's no need to worry. The flavours – almost a peach and apricot infusion – do not disappoint; perfect partners for the delightful nose. This whisky has a beautiful long, elegant finish with a little peat smoke and earthy notes to the back of the mouth, where there is a lovely sweet finish.
Glenfarclas 1969 Cask J & G Grant
$737.09
Tasting note by George S. Grant (Brand Ambassador): This 1969 possesses a wonderful balance of age, fruit and wood - a great accomplishment for a whisky of this age. It has full mouth-filling flavours of light sherry, light spiciness and light nuttiness but leaves you with an all-over feeling of power held back by light delicate flavours. Then, near the end, molasses, almonds and rich chocolate.
Edradour 1994 Cask Strength Decanter
$98.99
Edradour Distillery just outside of Pitlochry in Scotland's Southern Highlands in Scotland's smallest distillery. Nose: Woody and spicy with some fresh mint, very herbaceous. Palate: Thick and chewy, spicy toast, bitter herbs, tired bubblegum and a hint of raisins come out with water. Finish: slightly burnt.
Dewar Rattray Laphroaig 18 Year
$155.69
Laphroaig is a prized heavily peated whisky. The malt is only peated to a phenolic level of 35ppm but has a much bigger palate. The distillery is unusual because it's 7 stills are an assortment of different shapes and have some flat surfaces. The only official bottling of Laproaig available in Canada is the Quarter Cask. This 18Yr independent bottling from Dewar Rattray is a rarity, more so because it has been bottled exclusively for the Alberta market. The label features the Alberta flag.
Signatory Dalmore 1990
$124.19
Established near the town of Alness on the Firth of Cromarty in 1839, Dalmore is the flagship single malt of Whyte & Mackay. During the First World War the distillery was requisitioned by the Royal Navy to build mines. Eventually American forces would take charge on the site, leaving behind a long pier still known as the American Pier. Dalmore also holds the record for the most expensive bottle of whisky ever sold at about $60,000.00CDN.
Bowmore 16 Year Wine Cask Matured
$88.64
Bottled at its natural cask strength of 53.6% the result for the Bowmore 16 is aromas of ripe red berries, sugared almonds and butterscotch with a damp earthy smokiness. The palate is rich, sweet and smoky followed by a hint of sea salt. The finish is a long deep fusion of juicy ripe berries and the trademark Bowmore smokiness.
Bowmore White 1964
$4,769.99
What could be more special than trying the White Bowmore at the distillery on Islay? How about sampling said whisky in the storied No. 1 Warehouse at Bowmore on Islay. 6 Intrepid travellers and I had jsut such an opportunity this September, and I doubt any of us will forget the experience. Tasting Note to Follow: When I Remember to bring my journal in; but here is a hint. Think tropical fruit!
Amrut Cask Strength 50ml
$6.74
50ml Format: According to Indian Myth, when Gods and the Rakshas (demons) churned the oceans using mountain Menu as churner a golden pot sprang out containing the Elixir of Life or "Amrut". The whisky is made using Indian barley grown at the foot of the Himalayas, and is mashed with water from those same mountains. Distilled in Bangalore the angels share is as high as 50%.