SMWS 53.464 HEBRIDEAN HAMPER
$219.99
HEBRIDEAN HAMPER
From Islay, this 15 year old spent 11 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before transfer to a 1st fill PX hogshead and has an abv of 55.3%.
Flavour profile: Peated
Distilled on: 27 May 2008
Outturn: 234 bottles
SMWS 73.162 FRESH, BRIGHT AND CHARMING
$119.19
FRESH, BRIGHT AND CHARMING
This 11 year old Speysider comes in at 59.9% after maturing in a 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel.
Flavour profile: Juicy, oak & vanilla
Distilled on: 30 May 2012
Outturn: 212 bottles
Kleinood Tamboerskloof Syrah
$56.99
Kleinood is a small farm with just twelve hectares of arable land. Of these, ten hectares are devoted to vines, with the remaining two under olive trees. The rest of the farm is left wild or planted with fynbos, roses and vegetables. In the year 2000 the small farm, that was to become Kleinood, was very different from what it is now. Although its inherent natural beauty and charm was always there, it was, sadly, just a run-down and neglected little fruit farm in a beautiful valley against a backdrop of majestic mountains and a river running through it. Over time it has become a personal and highly individual project where no effort was spared in striving to produce a thing of excellence and beauty underpinned with a simple and holistic philosophy dedicated to exploring, and developing while using the full potential of the farm and human skills to produce the best Kleinood is capable of.
Caprili Brunello Di Montalcino
$103.99
Caprili is a Brunello estate in the southwestern sector of the Montalcino appellation near the hamlet of Tavernelle. They are considered one of the old guard of Montalcino producers as they were established in 1965 when they split off from the famous Pieve Santa Restituta estate. The estate is extremely well located, next to Pieve Santa Restituta but also immediately adjacent to Soldera. As such, it is no surprise they are making great wine at Caprili. The bigger surprise is that they are still very much “under the radar”.
95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Caprili 2019 Brunello di Montalcino reveals a very pretty bouquet with a level of ripe fruit and pure cherry essence that does not come easily to a wine aged five years following the harvest. The primary fruit remains intact in this vintage. This village bottling shows velvety richness and concentration that stems directly from that exceptional fruit quality. There is rich texturing and fine chalky tannins to close. Drink: 2025-2040. (12/14/23)"
96 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): “This red is all about finesse, delivering superb balance and complexity, with cherry, raspberry, earth and wild herb aromas and flavours. Succulent and charming, yet with a solid base of tannins and vivid acidity, this remains focused through the long aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2042. (6/30/24)"
SMWS 68.105 MUSTY MULCHY
$175.19
MUSTY MULCHY
This 15 year old Highlander spent 12 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before being transferred to a 1st fill Spanish oak oloroso hogshead, and has an abv of 57.4%.
Flavour profile: Deep, rich & dried fruits
Distilled on: 5 October 2007
Outturn: 239 bottles
Loch Lomond Steam & Fire
$57.99
Disregard the price - this Single Malt Scotch from Loch Lomond Distillery is a steal - especially considering it is bottled at 46%. The peated spirit is matured in American Oak before being finished in heavily charred casks, enhancing the bold and peaty yet smooth profile.
Producer Description
"This special expression is created using spirit from both our remarkable straight neck and more traditional swan neck stills. The spirit was then matured in American oak barrels and finished in heavily charred casks, flamed by our own in-house cooperage. The charring process adds a unique complexity and brings out a melted brown sugar character with a rich buttery mouthfeel and notes of orange and dark chocolate."
Mayu Riesling
$20.99
Viña Mayu was established in 2005 in the Elqui Valley, the first fine wine producer to enter the wine business since 1998. Mauro Olivier was one of the pioneers, planting vines for fine wine production and sourcing grapes from the different vineyards in the valley. He started working on his family vineyards for table grape production at a young age; years later he began working in Pisco production (the national Chilean spirit, made from white wine). In 2000, he planted the first Carménère and Syrah vines in the valley. 5 years later, in 2005, he decided it was time to embark on his own wine project, under the Mayu label. Mayu is an ancient INCA name for the Milky Way, literally meaning "creek of stars." The region lies 400 km (250 mi) north of Santiago, at the southern end of the Atacama Desert in the Coquimbo region, and rises to 2000 metres above sea level. These are great value wines produced from what is effectively a high-altitude desert. The hot arid climate allows for good ripening while the cold desert nights help preserve acidity.
Le Vieux Donjon CNDP White
$94.99
The Michel family presides over just 1 hectare of white grapes - Roussanne & Clairette. The Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc they produce has delicate white flower aromas and a generous weight of ripe orchard fruit and a persistent dry finish. This fine white Châteauneuf' is made from roughly equal volumes of Clairette and Roussanne, vinified in stainless steel and bottled the winter following the harvest. It is savoury and sapid with alluring fleurs blanches aromas, a well-delineated palate of white orchard fruit and a long, elegant finish. It would make an excellent foil for a Mediterranean tapenade.
94 Points Wine Advocate: A 50-50 blend of Clairette and Roussanne, all made and matured in stainless steel, the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a classic example of Vieux Donjon's white. Scents of tangerine, pineapple and white peach are tinged with just a hint of honeyed richness that somehow enhances rather than compromises the overall sense of freshness. It's medium to full-bodied in the mouth, with a silky texture and ample length.
Last Best First Love Gin
$55.99
Base: Western Canadian Grain Spirit
Personality: Punchy & Floral
Botanicals: Juniper, Coriander, Sweet Orange, Green Cardamom, Licorice Root, Angelica, Lavender, Sage, Lemon
Abv 47%