North Star Campbeltown Connection 10Year
$121.99
Evan deserves the credit for sleuthing out this new KWM exclusive Campbeltown Blended Malt. We tried a sample early in the fall, and were suitably impressed by it for the price. 10 years of age and 50.7%.
If the rumours can be believed, the whisky is a marriage of Springbank from 1994 and 2015, with Glen Scotia from 1992. But true to form the chap at North Star Spirits has little to say about it on the record, the official product description "Our own mix of Springbank, Glen Scotia, and other Campbeltown Malts" seemingly raises more questions than it answers.
But perhaps this is a time to not look the proverbial gift horse in the mouth. We have here a 10 year old Campbeltown Blended Malt at just over 50%, with a beautiful label, and the price is very reasonable!
Castello D`Alba Red
$28.99
This red from Douro is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo). The vines are dry-farmed and the grapes hand-picked, with fermentation and aging taking place in stainless-steel tanks before bottling. It's juicy and fresh, full-bodied but with silky tannins. Ideal with grilled meats.
Arran 13 Year KWM Sherry Cask #1707
$159.99
This is our 14th KWM exclusive single cask from Arran. This 2012 vintage single malt was matured 13 years in a Sherry Butt, Cask #1707. 651 bottles in total, bottled at cask strength of 57%.
Andrew's Words from the Rear Label
"Kensington Wine Market’s relationship with Isle of Arran Distillers goes back more than 20 years, to the early 2000s. In that time, we have bottled more single casks from Arran (Lochranza) than we have from any other distillery. Arran has remained one of our favourite whiskies over the last 20 years owing to the quality of its bottlings, and the value they continue to offer to customers. This is our 14th KWM exclusive cask of Arran, and it should be arriving just in time to celebrate our 34th Anniversary. But we dedicate this one to our friends at Isle of Arran, who recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary!”
Rockford Alicante Bouchet
$52.99
This KWM exclusive is from Rockford Winery out of Australia's Barossa Valley. They are an iconic winery and most their wines are sold to a loyal following directly from the winery door. In other words, grab a bottle or two while you can. This Alicante Bouchet is a light and refreshing red that should be served chilled. It has a touch of sweetness but it's a delicious cherry bomb carrying notes of cranberry and citrus.
Producer Description
"The exception to the rule! Alicante is genetically linked to the hardy pioneer variety of Grenache, so it too is well-adapted to our warm Mediterranean climate. Because the flesh of this distinctive variety is bright red in colour, there's no need for the skins and juice to sit together to extract the colour and flavour before pressing. Alicante is a variety that ripens with full flavour at low sugar levels, making it an aromatic light red wine."
Dagueneau Rose Cote Charite
$29.74
This rose is made from 100% Pinot Noir picked from a .25 hectare plot in the Loire region of France. It is hand-harvested, then vinified and matured in steel tanks before bottling. It is an ample, fruity wine with a scintillating colour and delicious aromas reminiscent of crushed strawberries. A wine that wears the colours of summer!
The history of the domaine dates to the late Léontine Dagueneau. In the 1920s, as a widower, she bought two hectares of vines in the Loire River valley where she also grew vegetables and tended to her livestock, which consisted mainly of cattle and goats. She also made cheese alongside her wine, both of which were sought after for their quality and finesse. From here the torch has been handed down through four generations of winemakers, each of whom added their own mark on the winery and Dagueneau name.
Today, the name “Serge Dagueneau & Filles” is most often associated with the region of Pouilly-Fumé in the Loire region of France. This region is known for its high acid, dry, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blancs, but the rosé is a lovely summer tipple, all crushed wild strawberries with some grapefruit zest.
SMWS 53.506 RUFTY TUFTY
$185.99
RUFTY TUFTY
This 11 year old from Islay was matured in a refill ex-bourbon hogshead and has an abv of 58%.
Flavour profile: Bold & peaty
Distilled on: 26 May 2014
Outturn: 304 bottles
SMWS 39.281 DECADENT DARK CHOCOLATE
$231.99
DECADENT DARK CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
This 17 year old Speysider spent 14 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before being transferred to a 1st fill heavy char #4+ hogshead, and its abv is 57.6%.
Flavour profile: Deep, rich & dried fruits
Distilled on: 20 July 2005
Outturn: 212 bottles
SMWS 112.135 TAKING TAFFY TO SICILY
$134.99
TAKING TAFFY TO SICILY
This 9 year old Highlander was matured in a 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel and has an abv of 56.4%.
Flavour profile: Ripe fruits & honey
Distilled on: 2 October 2015
Outturn: 112 bottles
SMWS 71.116 TROPICAL PARADISE BEACH BAR
$194.99
TROPICAL PARADISE BEACH BAR VIBES
This 14 year old Speysider was matured in a 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel and has an abv of 57%.
Flavour profile: Sweet & zesty
Distilled on: 1 October 2010
Outturn: 230 bottles