G&M CC BenRiach 2005
$194.99
Aberfeldy 21 Year
$124.79
In terms of age statements at least, the 21-year-old sits at the apex of the Aberfeldy family. It's no geriatric, to be sure, but a couple decades in oak has put this one firmly in beautiful, mature whisky territory. If we're being honest though, 40% seems a bit scrawny by today's standards. Despite that wee hangup, it's hard to argue that the flavour isn't spectacular. And if we're continuing with this whole honesty thing, the simple reality is that some whiskies are going to be a bit lighter (read: lower alcohol) but are still absolutely deserving of attention on the merits of intrinsic quality. This is just such a one.
40% abv
Craigellachie 13 Year
$56.24
This bottle was featured on Day Two in our 2020 KWM Whisky Calendar.
The Craigellachie 13 Year is matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks before 50% of the batch is finished in first fill ex-Sherry casks and 50% is finished in first fill ex-Bourbon casks. The resulting flavourful combination is married together and bottled at 46%.
Part of the Last Great Malts series from Bacardi/Dewar's, this 13yr old along with the rest of the Craigellachie official prime-numbered lineup was introduced in 2014.
Producer Description
"Craigellachie 13 Year Old evokes Bonfire Night: aromas of oozing toasted marshmallows, fire-roasted pineapples and baked apples studded with cloves, with the tang of cordite lingering in the background."
Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 3
$91.99
The third release of Lochlea Cask Strength is a marriage of Oloroso Sherry Butts & ex-Islay Peated Casks bottled at 59.8%.
Dewar's Double Double 32 Year 375ml
$118.29
Well, look who's back? This little gem is starting to become a perennial favourite, and for good reason: it's absolutely killer whisky at an inexplicably low price point! According to the folks at Dewar's, this has "been aged, blended together, aged again, then finished in sherry casks."
There is no overstating how cool it is that they have given us a blend with a high age statement and a robust bottling strength. Way to step into the spotlight, Dewar's. Well done.
46% abv