Daftmill 2011 KWM Single Cask #101
$269.99
Our second ever, KWM exclusive Daftmill Cask is a 13 year old, matured in a First Fill Oloroso Butt (filled in 2011), before bottling at 58.9%. Daftmill is one of Scotland's smallest distilleries, it is literally a one-man show, and it only fills about 100 casks a year. Of the 100, the vast majority are ex-Bourbon Barrels, just a handful of sherry butts are filled each year, so it is a real honour to have been given the opportunity to bottle one. This is the first sherry matured Daftmill to come to Canada!
Berry's Inchgower 2009 KWM Cask
$154.99
This 2009 Inchgower was matured in an ex-Oloroso sherry cask for 13 years, before bottling at 54.2% exclusively for Kensington Wine Market.
Val d'Oca Punta Rosa Rose
$29.99
This sparkling wine is ideal as an aperitif or to accompany fresh cheeses and seafood dishes, such as shellfish appetizers or delicate first courses. Its freshness and balance make it a perfect choice for any special occasion, especially when you want to surprise your guests with an excellent bubbly.90% Glera, 10% Pinot Noir
Producer Description
"This Prosecco Rosé Millesimato is obtained from a carefully managed winemaking process, which involves the soft pressing of the Glera and Pinot Noir grapes , followed by static decantation and fermentation at 18°C with selected yeasts for the Glera. The Pinot Noir undergoes red maceration to enrich the wine's profile. The final blend is created before the second fermentation in an autoclave, using the Charmat method, for a period of 60 days."
Val d’Oca is one of the oldest, leading producers of Prosecco. Their sparkling wines are made with the Glera grape which is cultivated (by hand) and vinified in the hills of Valdobbiadene. The famous Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG was born here, and it is now considered the benchmark for quality in the region. Val d’Oca also produces Prosecco DOC coming from lands in the province of Treviso. Rive is a sub-zone, a quality site that is demarked to distinguish certain areas for Prosecco production.
Odoul Coquard NSG Les Argillats
$132.99
In the prestigious Burgundy region, Domaine Odoul-Coquard stands out for its long-standing commitment to exceptional winemaking. Over 4 generations, the estate has honed its craft to produce wines that vividly express the character of their varied terroirs and reflect a harmonious balance of tradition and innovation, resulting in wines of remarkable complexity and elegance.
Located in Morey-Saint-Denis, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, Domaine Odoul-Coquard was founded in the early 20th century and has remained family-owned and operated for four generations. Today, Sébastien Odoul continues this legacy, drawing from his extensive experience at acclaimed Burgundy producers such as Domaine Dujac, and Domaine Thierry Mortet. These prestigious experiences deeply informed his winemaking approach, balancing tradition with contemporary techniques. In 2004, Sébastien returned to the family estate to work alongside his parents, Sylvette and Thierry, before taking over as winemaker in 2009.
Tormore Legacy 2009 15 Year Cask 44031
$169.99
This 15 year old Tormore is one of the first-ever official single cask bottlings from the distillery. Distilled in 2009, the whisky was bottled at 47.4% from a single first fill ex-Bourbon cask. Exclusive to KWM!
Producer Description
‘Legacy’ single cask series is a celebration of Tormore’s past and the people that have made it. Polly Logan, Tormore Distillery manager, has hand-picked a selection of the distillery’s vintage casks, all matured in ex-bourbon barrels where the wood profile perfectly complements Tormore’s intrinsic, fruity and elegant character. Single casks have been previously available in rare, small batches from independent bottlers -but ‘Legacy’ is the first official distillery single cask release under the Elixir Distillers stewardship."
Croix des Pins Ventoux Blanc
$27.99
Located in the foothills of the mythical Mont Ventoux, Château La Croix des Pins is a charming and authentic Provencale Bastide that dates back to the 16th century. The winery's rosé is made from grapes grown in vineyards sheltered from the punishing “Mistral” winds in a natural biosphere reserve classified by UNESCO.
This white wine is a blend of Rolle (Vermentino), Marsanne, Grenache, Roussanne, and Clairette. It is part of Les 3 Villages line, from grapes
GlenAllachie 2014 KWM Puncheon #1769
$169.99
Our 2nd KWM exclusive single cask from GlenAllachie is a 2014 vintage Oloroso Sherry Puncheon, bottled after 11 years at 62%. This is a sherry bomb, with finesse, that will delight Billy Walker fans, and anyone who likes a proper sherried dram. Despite the punchy ABV it is very drinkable at natural strength.
We can probably assume this whisky was re-racked by Billy and his team at some point after they acquired the distillery from Pernod Ricard. First, the ABV, is a clue that this was put into its original cask at still strength, rather than the industry standard 63.5%, presumably to save on casks. Pernod almost certainly wasn't putting GlenAllachie into top of the line sherry cask in the mid-2010s when demand and pricing for sherry casks was high.
The Billy Walker secret sauce, typified by his time running GlenDronach, is to re rack maturing stocks into more active casks. The Outturn, 700 bottles, which is a lot from a single cask, even a puncheon which can range from 500-700 litres in size, is another clue that this was likely a finishing cask? Probably, but even if true, the reality is the whisky very likely spent more time in the Puncheon, than it would have in the casks it started out in.
Regardless, the result is an excellent GlenAllachie sherry cask, and a bottling we are thrilled to have our name on!
Terminus Meldor
$29.99
Ana & Carlos Gonzales (of Bodegas Terminus) met in high school and have been together ever since. Their only time apart was when Carlos decided to undertake his university studies in Oenology in Tarragona rather than his homeland of Rioja, while Ana studied Oenology right in Rioja. Both winemakers work for or have worked for some of the top brands you can find in Spain, but they always wanted to have a project of their own. When they found the right partners and the right vineyard sites in Rioja Alavesa, they knew that the time had come to focus their knowledge and passion on making their own wines. This is a small production Rioja full of personality that conveys care, craftsmanship and quality! A great Tempranillo from the heart of Rioja, it's a smooth, rich wine with notes of summer berries, spice and toffee. Aged for 4 months in barrel, this wine is fuller in style, with soft, yet firm tannins. Serve with hearty dishes such as beef stew, vegetarian chilli, and hearty soups.
A KWM Exclusive!
Berry's Blair Athol 2009 KWM Cask
$141.99
Our first KWM exclusive single cask of Blair Athol is a 14 year old bottled for us by our friends at Berry Bros. & Rudd. The spirit was filled into a hogshead cask, #8939, in 2009, and has been bottled after 14 years at 59.1%. Only 156 total bottles!