Herradura Silver
$69.99
Tyrconnell Irish Single Malt
$54.99
The Tyrconnell is an Irish Single Malt Whiskey. It is double distilled and produced by Cooley Distillery, which is owned by Beam Suntory. Bottled at 43%.
Producer Description
"As a double distilled, single malt, The Tyrconnell® occupies a territory all its own. The double distillation process lets The Tyrconnell ® retain the character of its origin, creating an end product with a delicate flavor that lives alongside a creamy and viscous profile. The Tyrconnell® Single Malt puts a great pressure on those who create it, as every decision between barley selection and bottling will reveal itself in the flavor profile. The Tyrconnell® overcomes these challenges with flying colors, with a robust flavor profile built on a backbone of citrus and honey flavors. In the spirit of the unlikely champion that became its namesake, The Tyrconnell® is a whiskey made by those who are not afraid to bravely defy the odds."
Glenrothes Whisky Makers Cut
$87.99
The NAS, higher proof bottling, from the new Glenrothes Soleo range. It is matured exclusively in First Fill ex-Sherry casks and bottled at 48.8% without added colouring.
Producer's Description: "Matured only in first fill sherry seasoned oak casks, bottled at natural colour at a strength selected by our Master Whisky Maker. Creamy vanilla, orange peel and nutmeg character."
Producer's Tasting Note
Aroma: Resinous, candied peel and fresh oak notes.
Taste: Rich, spicy, creamy vanilla and orange peel.
Finish: Long, fruity, orange peel notes with a hint of nutmeg.
Glenrothes 12 Year
$83.99
Part of the new Soleo collection from Glenrothes, the whisky has been exclusively matured in sherry seasoned oak casks. 40% abv.
Producer's Description: "Matured only in sherry seasoned oak casks and bottled at natural colour with a character of vanilla, melon, and cinnamon."
Producer's Tasting Note
Aroma: Light fragrance, banana and vanilla.
Taste: Banana, lemon and melon with a hint of cinnamon.
Finish: Long and sweet, gala melon with light spice.
Imea Gin
$70.99
Bowmore 18 Year
$167.99
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We could have left it at that, but sometimes the distillery has such a special place in our hearts that we need to take it a step or two further. Bowmore is Islay's oldest distillery. It was founded in 1779 along the shores of Loch Indaal, the body of water that nearly bisects the isle of Islay. The waves literally lick the walls of the warehouses, and whether or not you believe in the idea of whisky terroir, there is simply no debate when it comes to acknowledging that the barrels rolling out of these ancient dunnage warehouses truly are something special.
Bowmore 18 has had its ups and downs throughout the years, but in the past few releases we've been privy to, show the distillery back at the top of its game. Seemingly gone are the lavender-heavy days of distillation; we're back in full-on fruit mode. And the smoke? Bold enough to provide an unwavering backbone, yet gentle enough to expand the appeal well beyond the peat-addicted masses. Great to have Bowmore back where it should be.
43% ab
Peter Wetzer Solmo Furmint
$41.99
"Peter Wetzer grew up in a winemaking family, and while he studied the world of wine he came to realize he vastly preferred the wines that were made more naturally. In 2007 he purchased five different vineyards around the town of Sopron, in the northwest part of Hungary. Sopron was formerly the capital of Burgenland, so it is not surprising that the Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch) variety is so commonly found here. Peter works Kékfrankos on five different vineyard sites comprising 2.5 hectares and additionally has 1 hectare of furmint vines he planted himself near the Ság volcano, and another hectare of vines from a few different varieties like Pinot Noir. He works to have very healthy soil, with natural biodiversity, and minimum spraying with copper sulfate and a nettle tincture he makes. He believes in minimal intervention in the vines, never tilling the soil or trimming the leaves. All grapes are hand harvested, and the vineyards are all fermented separately."
"The grapes for this cuvée come from the eastern side of the Somló volcano. Soils here are Basalt, Tuffeau, and Loam as one might expect. The grapes are crushed by foot and then whole cluster pressed in an ancient and tiny hand cranked basket-press. The wine then ferments in neutral puncheon over the fall and winter. Once the wine is dry it gets racked into stainless steel for five months. A small amount of Sulphur is added at bottling." Juice imports
Noteworthy Barrel Rested Gin
$41.99
This is Grant Stevely classic Noteworthy New Western Style Gin, rested in selected oak casks for more than a year. Only a dozen 375ml bottles are coming to KWM of Batch 1. 43%
Producer Description
"Our Barrel Rested gin is our signature New Western Dry that has been aged in select oak barrels for more than a year. Each barrel release develops unique complexity and depth through maturation. It entices you to contest convention and explore new sensory sophistication.
"Release 001 has been aged in a previously used Canadian Whisky spirit barrel for one year and ten months. It is a complex spirit with signature Noteworthy aromas and flavours complimented with lemon zest, carnations and Christmas spice."
Castarede Armagnac 1975
$269.99
If you are looking to gift somebody a birthyear bottle of something they can either drink now or hold onto as long as they want, Castarède Armagnac should be considered.
The Armagnac House Castarède was founded in 1832 and remains in the same family to this day. It is now headed by Florence Castarede, who is the sixth generation of the Castarède family in charge of the Armagnac house. Castarède has an impressive selection of vintages still available, with consecutive vintages from 2003 back to the 1890s.
The vineyards are in the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region and are planted with a variety of grapes: Folle Blache, Colombard and Saint-Emillion. Castarede Armagnacs then get aged in black oak barrels in the family's ancient cellars, before a little bit finds its way to Canada for fans like us!