Balblair 18 Year
$189.99
This bottle was featured in mini form on Day 20 of our 2020 KWM Whisky Calendar.
50ml Mini bottles can be found here.
Part of the new core range from Balblair Distillery, which focuses on age statement rather than vintages. Bottled at 46% after maturing in ex-Bourbon and finishing in First Fill ex-Sherry Seasoned Spanish Oak Butts. Bottled at 46%, unchillfiltred with no colouring added.
Evan’s Tasting Note
Nose: Apple turnover, honey glazed donuts, pears, Mounds bars, fresh coffee beans, and Ovaltine.
Palate: Cinnamon cake doughnuts, raisin and nut shortbread cookies, apples and pears, more honey, lemon-ginger tea, and Werther’s Originals.
Finish: A touch of spice plus soft apples, honey and toffee and a touch of shortbread.
Comment: This is a very well put together 18 Year Single Malt Scotch. Many will miss the vintage releases of Balblair, but having a bottle like this to come back to time and time again might just be worth the tradeoff.
Producer Tasting Note
Aroma: Rich toffee and baked pears shine bright against an elegant backdrop of new leather.
Palate: A masterful balance of juicy apricots, seasoned oak and vanilla custard.
Finish: Long and warming with chords of fresh spices and raisins.
Foradori Morei Cilindrica
$74.99
At the age of just 20, Elisabetta Foradori (above) found herself in charge of the family winery, based in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains in Trentino, way back in 1984. It’s been quite a journey for her, and over time she has moved in a more natural direction, looking to get the ultimate expression of the place and the main variety here, Teroldego. In pursuit of this expression, she converted to biodynamics in 2002, and was certfied in 2009. There are 28 hectares of vines here, with three-quarters of this Teroldego (they did a mass selection and so now have 15 different clones, plus grew some from seeds), plus Manzoni Bianco (a cross of Pinot Blanc and Riesling), Nosiola and Pinot Grigio, with production around 150 000 bottles a year. These vineyards are surrounded by mountains, and there are two main soil types: calcareous clay and alluvial. While many in the region grow on a high-yielding pergola system, most of her vines are vertically trellised. Since 2012, Emilio, one of her four children, has worked with her, and she has gradually taken a more natural direction. Part of this direction is a move towards using clay. Elevage is in a mix of large wood (oak and acacia), and increasingly these clay amphorae (tinajas from Spain, which are unlined). Jamie Goode
Taynton Bay Ginger Matcha Tea Infusion
$32.99
This great combination of spirit infused with Ginger and Matcha Tea from The Naked Leaf works great in a mule or on its own. Produced by Taynton Bay Spirits of Invermere, BC.
From The Producer
You’ve unlocked it. Wild spirit! It’s the euphoric feeling that comes from discovering
something new. Something vital. Now, the path ahead is clear, so get ready to add
some spice to your life. Ginger Matcha Tea Infused Cocktail—it’s the start of a grand-adventure!
As seen on CBC Dragons Den!
● Infused with award-winning vodka and loose-leaf tea from The Naked Leaf
● A ready to pour cocktail with 14% alcohol/volume
Dominio de Tares Sonrisa
$29.99
Pale yellow colour, aromatic citrus nose, green apple and white flowers. Refreshing palate with creamy acidity, soft texture and persistent finish. We recommend pairing it with mollusks, seafood, light tapas and salads. It is recommended to enjoy it at a temperature of about 10 - 11ºC.
Podere Sapaio di Sapaio
$129.99
Dark ruby red colour. the nose is filled with ripe berry, vanilla, and blackberry aromas. The palate is full bodied with big, juicy tannins and long rich finish. Best served with beef filet mignon and braised lamb.
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot. 18 months in french oak barriques and 10 months in bottle.
The philosophy of Podere Sapaio is to experiment and innovate: searching for new expressions of Bordeaux vines in Bolgheri, to produce wines that are strong, elegant and long lasting at the same time. The name Sapaio come from an ancient Tuscany vine. It was purposely chosen to exalt the local origins of the product beginning with its name. The crown on the trademark for the Podere Sapaio is a tribute to the nobility of the wines and the land, which are always respected in the work that is carried out in the vineyard and in the cellar.
Kavalan Blended Gin
$51.99
The first non-whisky product to come out of Kavalan, the Blended Gin is made with six botanical extracts from the surrounding Yilan area, including tangy kumquat, luscious starfruit, and sweet red-flesh guava. 40%
Producer Description
"Kavalan Gin’s pedigree comes from the highest quality pure spirit: a malted barley that is double charcoal filtered and triple distilled in the finest copper stills. Each step of making this gin undergoes an extraordinary level of care by our master blender, whose craft combines more than a decade of experience distilling and blending spirits. Delicate aromas of citrus peel and juniper berry flourish across the mouth, carrying through an elegance and enduring fruitiness that defines this smooth, clean gin. Whisky tasting tips We suggest drinking Kavalan Gin neat or with a cocktail."
Producer's Tasting Note
Nose: Refreshing and elegant. With juniper berries at the heart, mild herbal scents of coriander, and follows through to a fragrant finish – orange blossom, petals, zesty citrus.
Palate: A sweet, balanced gin featuring gentle sweetness from red guava, kumquat and starfruit locally grown in Taiwan, complemented by the sourness of coriander and lemon peel. Delicate aromas of juniper berry flourish across the mouth.
Tasting: Based on personal preference. Spirit contests serve at 20°C for optimal taste.
Groundbreaker Gluten Free Pale 4pk
$26.99
Revel Cider Ostara
$18.99
From the Producer
Bright and refreshing, this cider is aged on golden plums for 8 months before canning.
These cans are made from apples harvested back in 2021 and plums from 2022, wild fermented and unfiltered as per usual.
What's it like? These cans are just bursting with stone fruit aromatics and freshwater minerality. Zippy plum acidity evolves into a plush creamy note, with the slightest plum tannins.
It pairs perfectly with analog pastimes, old friends and new adventures.
6.6% ABV
Ingredients: Apples, golden plums. Gluten Free.
Wild ferment. Zero added sugar. Vegan.
Collective Arts Rhubarb & Hibiscus Gin
$53.99
"This gin was made with copious amounts of Rhubarb and Hibiscus. Like the first bite of a grapefruit, it’s juicy and floral complemented by fresh citrus and our botanical blend that leaves it with a tart and warm ginger finish."