Felsina Chianti Classico 375ml
$24.99
91 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate for the 2012 release! The review: "The 2012 Chianti Classico Berardenga (100% Sangiovese aged in medium-sized barrel) opens to pretty color saturation and richness. The bouquet is immediately redolent of Sangiovese-driven aromas of red cherry, white chalk and grilled herbs. The earthy component is especially attractive. This Chianti Classico will appeal to those who like a genuine and stripped-down red wine from sun-drenched Tuscany. " Here, we offer it as a lovely 375-mL bottle, a perfect way to enjoy a glass without going overboard.
Mars Shinshu Iwai Tradition Whisky
$74.99
A step up on the Iwai Whisky from the Mars Shinshu Distillery, in Japan, the Iwai Tradition is 75% malt and 25% grain, bottled at 40%. We are looking forward to trying this one too!
Producer Description: "This is malt driven spirit is truly a reflection of contemporary Japanese whisky. Incredibly balanced, soft and layered. A blending of sherry, bourbon and wine casks with hints delicate hints of peat make for a harmonious whisky that would make Iwai-san proud."
Producer Tasting Notes: "Ripe Cherry, honey toffee with a beautiful ginger spice."
About Mars Distillery: "Situated between the north and south Japanese alps, Mars Shinshu is Japan’s highest whisky distillery, at nearly 800 meters. The Hombo family have been distilling for more than a century and they added whisky to their repertoire in 1949 in Kagoshima. That was the southernmost whisky made in Japan until 1984, when all whisky production was moved to the current location in Nagano."
Laphroaig Select 40%
$79.99
A new no age statement whisky from the Laphroaig Distillery on Islay. Produced from a combination of Oloroso sherry butts, virgin American white oak, PX seasoned hogsheads, Quarter Casks and finally of course first fill Bourbon Casks. Bottled at 40%.
Producer Description: "Our master distiller carefully draws whisky matured the historic way in Oloroso sherry butts, Pedro Ximinez seasoned hogsheads, and first-fill bourbon quarter casks to create this distinctive blend. The heart is drawn from a final maturation in new, American oak — a rarity in Scotch whisky production — which adds bold flavor. The final addition is our quintessential single malt scotch, Laphroaig 10, which is aged for a decade. With flavors of smoky peat, spicy oak and a surprising sweetness, Laphroaig Select is a fantastic introduction to peated whisky."
Mars Shinshu Iwai Whisky
$59.99
This new to Alberta Japanese whisky is allegedly a blend consisting of 75% grain and 25% malt whisky. Hoping to sample it soon.
From the Producer: "Kiichiro Iwai, the name sake for this Mars Whisky, was a silent pioneer of Japan whisky. This whisky is inspired by great whiskies of America. A majority of corn balanced with light malt aged in ex bourbon barrels. Ideal for daily sipping, in a mint julep or an old fashioned."
Producer Tasting Note: "Sweet with fruit flavors like pear, quince and hints of red fruits and vanilla."
About Mars Distillery: "Situated between the north and south Japanese alps, Mars Shinshu is Japan’s highest whisky distillery, at nearly 800 meters. The Hombo family have been distilling for more than a century and they added whisky to their repertoire in 1949 in Kagoshima. That was the southernmost whisky made in Japan until 1984, when all whisky production was moved to the current location in Nagano."
Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Spatlese
$131.99
There’s a reason these wines are so beloved. Part of it is that they’re so scarce; the estate is all of 4.2 hectares with no desire to expand. Part of it is the wines themselves; they’re crazy delicious and border on perfection from vintage to vintage. They capture the very essence of Mosel riesling in a way very few can. Since 2015, Christoph Schaefer and his wife Andrea have run this storied family winery in Graach. Their winemaking philosophy is not much different than that of Christoph’s father or grandfather. The focus is not on numbers or analytics, but on how the grapes taste. From harvesting each plot to the fermentations with natural yeast, all the way through bottling, everything is done by taste and feel.
Zuidam Dutch Courage Dry Gin
$52.99
Zuidam / Millstone's London Dry style Gin. Made of juniper, coriander, orange peel, vanilla, licorice, and cardamom.
Zuidam Dutch Courage Old Tom Gin
$60.99
Zuidam / Millstone's Old Tom Gin is comprised of juniper, sweet orange, fresh whole lemons, coriander, angelica, licorice, whole vanilla beans, elderflower and iris root. It is aged and mellowed for a time in American oak barrels.
Carmen Gran Reserva Carignan
$27.99
Carmen was founded in Chile in 1958 by one Christian Lanz, who named the winery after his beloved wife. Flash forward 150 years, and the winery is still making top-notch wines, such as this rather unusual offering made from Carignan grapes. Bold and intense, it will pair beautifully with beef.
OMC 25th Annv Miltonduff 13 Year
$164.99
Bottled at 50% and 13 years of age from a Canasta Cream Sherry Cask. This whisky was bottled as a part of the 25th Anniversary Range for Old Malt Cask.
About the Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary Range
“The flagship Old Malt Cask series was launched in 1998 and quickly became known amongst connoisseurs as an umbrella for whiskies of the highest quality. Twenty five years later we continue to offer the finest casks from our family cellars under the Old Malt Cask brand, still bottled at 50% alcohol and of course without artificial colouring or chill-filtration. To celebrate a quarter of a century of Old Malt Cask single malts we have selected twenty five expressions to be bottled in the brand’s original, iconic, green and gold presentation. These Twenty Fifth Anniversary releases are drawn from across Scotland’s signature whisky producing regions and reflect the varied selection of Malts which have appeared under the Old Malt Cask banner. As ever with the Old Malt Cask range we offer them to you with confidence and pride.”