Ron Zacapa 23 Year
$79.99
This is without a doubt one of the world's finest rums. It hails from the Highlands of Guatemala & is sweet, rich and full bodied with an exceptionally soft, round palate. It is like a more refined Zaya. Unlike most rums, Zacapa is distilled from fermented cane juice rather than molasses. The rum is also unusual in that it is aged in a solera system giving it a blended rather than fixed age. The youngest rums are as young as six years old, and the oldest up to 23. The rum scored an impressive 97 points from the Beverage Tasting Institute.
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet 2021
$67.99
This wine is from the wineries second vineyard called the Ribbon Vale. This vineyard is slightly higher elevation than the original one with aspects to the South and West. This makes for longer time for grapes to ripen and a cooler climate.
This wine is complex with an outstanding elegance. It pairs fantastically with food but is also subtle enough to drink on it's own. If you are looking for the perfect pairing a lovely tender rib steak would make this gem of a wine sparkle!
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
$48.99
Cloudy Bay is a benchmark for this famed Kiwi white wine. 90 points from Wine Spectator for the 2013. The review: "Graceful and elegant, with spice, Meyer lemon and quince notes up front. This is silky smooth but shows tremendous power on the finish, where crisp, clean acidity and flavors of mineral, ruby grapefruit and stone fruit crescendo. Drink now."
Harviestoun Ola Dubh Ale 18 Year
$9.49
Ola Dubh is Scots Gaelic for "Black Oil". Harviestoun brewery has taken their Old Engine Oil and matured it in single malt whisky barrels from Highland Park, in this case a cask used for the 18 year whisky. Sweet and chocolatey, with notes of tobacco and maple.
Dieu Du Ciel Equinoxe Du Printemps 4 pk
$17.49
"Spring equinox" is the quintessential marriage of two great traditions: beer brewing in Scotland and maple syrup production in Quebec. A Maple Scotch Ale is brewed only once a year in January and aged for two months in order to attain a perfect balance in taste. Aroma and taste of woody, malty flavours, sustained by a discrete touch of sweetness. The aftertaste brings about the flavours of maple and the typical flavours of a Scotch Ale.
Pike Double IPA
$7.89
Pike Double IPA is a golden hued beauty in the glass. Weighing in at 8% alcohol and 80+ IBUs, it is strong yet balanced. It features Columbus; Chinook; Centennial; Cascade; and Amarillo hops - and is dry hopped with Amarillo and Columbus giving the beer a wonderful aromatic nose. Nose of fruity hops (orange, apricots, etc). Hops flavour is refreshing with rich tropical fruit, oranges and apricots.
Erdinger Alkoholfrei
$3.89
Erdinger's master brewers have succeeded in retaining the aromatic, full-bodied Erdinger character in this alcohol free version. It is this unique flavour which has spread the fame of Erdinger Weissbrau far beyond the borders of Germany.
Philippe Grange Gres St Paul Viognier
$22.99
The vineyards, situated in the Gros de Montpellier terroir that lie halfway up the slope between the Mediteranean and the mountains of the Languedoc, have been the property of the Serviere family since 1830. Well, history is nice but what about now? We can tell you that the Serviere familiy also makes delicious Viognier. This one has a lovely fragrant nose reminiscent of small honeyed flowers. Lush with a nice oily mouth-feel. Nice lift of banana and citrus.
Nikka From the Barrel 51.4%
$67.99
This whisky was featured on Day 21 of our 2024 KWM Not An Advent Calendar Tastings! You can read more about the whisky here.
Note: Nikka's own website notes that this bottle does not meet the criteria to be called a Japanese Whisky. The good news is that might mean it also contain Ben Nevis Single Malt, as Scotland's Ben Nevis Distillery is also owned by Nikka.
Nikka's venerated from the Barrel has been a staple of our whisky shelves for years and will hopefully remain so. This creation from Nikka is a blend of grain and malt from multiple distilleries owned by the company. It is always bottled at 51.4% ABV after the components are married in refill casks for up to half a year to marry together and become a cohesive whole.
500mL bottle.
From the Producer: “Produced from a blend of Miyagikyo and Yoichi single malts and a single grain whisky, NIKKA FROM THE BARREL embodies the expertise of the distillery’s master blenders. Intense, round, and generous, this ambitious, powerful, controlled, high-alcohol blend is acknowledged for its originality. This is a bold whisky. It seizes you and seduces you. It asserts its own style.