Planteray 3 Star White Rum
$33.29
From the Producer
"Planteray Rum 3 Stars is a tribute to historic Caribbean rums, with a smooth blend of three star terroirs: Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad. While Barbados delivers richness and a balanced palate, Trinidad adds finesse and Jamaica provides an emphatic structure. 3 Stars stands out from other white rums thanks to a combination of both aged and unaged rums, expertly blended by Planteray. "
Brave New Spirits Annandale 8 Year 52.9%
$75.00
I believe that this is the first bottling from Lowland Distillery Annandale that we have seen in Alberta. Bottled by Brave New Spirits and part of its Whisky Heroes line of comic book inspired labels, This Annandale single malt was matured for 8 years in a 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt, then bottled at 52.9%.
About Annandale Distillery
Built in the 1830s and first opened in 1836, Annandale Distillery has a tumultuous history. The distillery was rebuilt and expanded in 1887, and It was purchased by Johnnie Walker & Son in 1895. Johnnie Walker & Son operated Annandale until around 1916 when it was shut down. The distillery site was owned by the Robinson family from 1924 to 2007, but never used for distillation during that time. The Robinson's owned the Provost brand of porridge oats. The distillery buildings were used for production of the porridge, and warehouses on the site homed cattle instead of casks.
The site was purchased in 2007 by David Thomson and Teresa Church, and whisky production began again in 2014. The current Annandale Distillery Company has been releasing official bottlings since 2018, though the focus has curiously been solely on single casks. No plans have been made for a wide-scale release at this time.
Mad Moose Original
$44.99
From the Producer
"The phrase ‘get on the wagon’ comes from the days of old. Really old. Early 1900s or there about. When horse-drawn water carts used to plod along dusty roads wetting them down. Now this is the age of prohibition we’re talking about, when, despite being outlawed, alcohol consumption was more rampant than ever. The men pledged to quench their thirst on the water wagon instead of succumbing to drink. And so was born the phrase to get on, or fall off, the wagon.
And that’s where we come in. A brand that believes in being on the wagon, whatever the reason. Proudly providing an alcohol-free alternative for those who don’t drink, who don’t fancy a drink, the designated drivers, the diligent dads or the don’t-want-the-hangover-ers. Whoever you are and however long you plan to be on the wagon, we welcome you.
Plus, non-alcoholic drinks don’t need to be as boring as your old uncle at Thanksgiving. They can have a little life about them. And our first offering, Mad Moose, does just that and then some.
Finca de Ganuza Rioja Reserva
$79.04
Founded in 1989 and located in the centre of Samaniego, Álava, Remírez de Ganuza makes contemporary Rioja wines, from 80 hectares of estate owned vineyards. There are 70 individual vineyards made up of more than 200 plots across 9 municipalities in the foothills of Sierra Cantabria: Labastida, San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Ábalos, Samaniego, Leza, Elciego, Navaridas, Laguardia and Elvillar.
The've long been known as a winery that revolutionized some traditional methods in the area, introducing improvements both in the vineyard and in winemaking. Notably, this includes a system of separating the bunches of Tempranillo into two parts. The shoulders, with perfect phenolic ripeness, are used for wines with more ageing and aging potential, the Remírez de Ganuza Reserva and Gran Reserva.
Blood Brothers Holy Ghost Blueberry Lemo
$5.19
From the Producer
Hard Seltzer • 5% ABV
Bright and invigorating, this hard seltzer blends tangy lemonade, fresh lemon zest, and plump, juicy blueberries for a perfectly refreshing balance of citrus and fruit. It’s the ultimate thirst-quenching sip for those warm, sunny days.
Duvel Tripel Hop Cashmere IPA
$6.11
From the Brewmaster
"Duvel Tripel Hop Cashmere is bold, innovative and absolutely worth the wait."
9.5% Abv
Gouden Carolus Classic
$6.74
From the Producer
This "Grand Imperial Beer" is still brewed in the brewery of Mechelen called Het Anker. Dark, very balanced dosed caramel and aromatic malts provide, in combination with a traditional high fermentation, a unique beer that unites the warmth of wine and the freshness of beer. This makes it very suitable in combination with culinary specialties such as stews, wild, pates and even sabayon.
8.5% Abv
Old Malt Cask Inchgower 23 Year
$206.99
There is a really good price to age ratio on this whisky, and the liquid doesn't disappoint either. Distilled in 1998 and bottled from a Refill Hogshead Cask at 50% after 23 years. We don't see a lot of Inchgower with some age on it, so this is pretty cool!
Marie Courtin Prestance
$179.99
The champagnes from Marie-Courtin are truly something special. An ultra-fine, elegant style with amazing freshness. Delicate and racy, yet absolutely unique in style thanks in part to biodynamic viticulture. All her grapes are grown in a single plot of 2.5 hectares, which is also the total size of the domain that Dominique Moreau founded in 2000. Because all her wines come from a single vineyard, she has decided to emphasize the differences in champagnes through vinification. There are wines matured in barrique, amphorae, enamel tanks and one without sulfur. All come from the 2.5 hectares of single vineyard on the Kimmeridge marl soil of the Soden, on the Côte des Bar. Winemaker Dominique Moreau, who named the estate after her grandmother, is a master of purism. Her champagnes are delicate and elegant, yet with underlying power and a high degree of drinking pleasure.