Macallan 12 Year
$62.99
Considered by most afficianodos as the 'royalty' of the malt whisky world, the original 'Chateau' distillery stands today, near Craigellachie, and is open to visitors world-wide. The character of Macallan has traditionally stemmed from its use of the expensive 'Golden Promise' barley variety. It's richness is also enhanced by the use of especially small stills and for its loyalty to sherry aging.
Balvenie 10 Year
$46.34
Next door to Glenfiddich, the same company founded both distilleries, in 1886 and 1892 respectively. The Balvenie whiskies are sweeter and richer: classic examples of the Speyside heather-honey style. This version is full-bodied, honeyed and sweet, with light spicy notes and a hint of sherry fruitiness. Its finish is long and pleasingly rich.
Macallan 18 Year
$158.39
Considered by most aficianados as the 'royalty' of the malt whisky world, the original 'Chateau' distillery stands today, near Craigellachie, and is open to visitors world-wide. The character of Macallan has traditionally stemmed from its use of the expensive 'Golden Promise' barley variety. Its richness is also enhanced by the use of small stills and for its loyalty to sherry aging.
Glenfiddich 12 Year 375ml
$27.99
Lending its name to the largest selling single malt in the world, Glenfiddich is said to have paved the way after WWII by bucking the trend and not supplying to blenders owned by larger conglomerates. Vision and persistence paid off, and as luck would have it, its style is very easily drinkable and appeals to a wide range. Traditionally light, smooth, with a hint of fruitiness.
Aberlour 10 Year
$35.99
Matured in a combination of sherry and bourbon oak casks for a minimum of 10 years.
The village of Aberlour lies in the heart of Speyside. This distllery uses soft water that rises from the granite of Ben Rinnes. In 1826, 'let the deed show' was the motto of founder distiller James Fleming, which still stands today as the philosophy behind all Aberlour's bottlings.
Distiller's Tasting Note:
Nose: The dry, fresh, fruity aromas of early autumn apples and pears are subtly enhanced with sweet notes of vanilla and mint toffee.
Palate: Exceptionally smooth and creamy, with spicy-sweet nutmeg and honey combining with the freshness of autumn fruits.
Finish: Long, soft and warming.
Bowmore Darkest
$68.39
Named after the town in which it resides, this Islay distillery was originally founded in 1779 and has been producing a complex and enigmatic style of whisky since then. Like it's geography, the palate of these whiskies lies between the intense malts of the south shore and the gentle extremes of the north. One of their most brooding and intense whiskies; it's ruby red, full-bodied and complex
Speyburn 10 Year
$54.99
Matured in a mix of ex-American and European oak, this 10 year old single malt is bottled at 40%.
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Fresh, clean with a hint of lemon.
Taste: Medium bodied with hints of toffee & butterscotch and a long, sweet finish. A global favourite, Speyburn 10 years old is ever the crowd-pleaser.
Bowmore Legend
$38.69
Named after the town in which it resides, this Islay distillery was originally founded in 1779 and has been producing a complex and enigmatic style of whisky since then. Like its geography, the palate of these whiskies lies between the intense malts of the south shore and the gentle extremes of the north. A light medium bodied version of the Bowmore whisky.
Longmorn 15 Year
$49.49
Longmorn was established in 1894, three years later the distillery added the "Glenlivet" suffix, in an attempt (like many other distilleries at the time) to capitalize on the success of The Glenlivet. In 1970 Longmorn was acquired by Glenlivet Distillers Ltd, which is now owned by Seagrams.