Suntory Whisky Toki
$64.99
This new Japanese blend is crafted crafted from malt whisky distilled at Yamazaki and Hakushu, as well as grain whisky from the Chita distillery. Toki is Japanese for 'time', and is a "is a bridge between the heritage of the House’s Art of Blending and its spirit of innovation."
From the Producer: "Suntory Whisky Toki™ represents the tradition and legacy of the House as it features the quintessential characteristics of a Suntory blend: exquisite balance, harmony, and oneness. It also challenges whisky convention by re-thinking the hierarchy of its components. The selection of Hakushu American White Oak cask malt whisky and Chita heavy-type grain whisky as the blend's two pillars overturns the old relationship between malt and grain and creates a blend that is both groundbreaking and timeless. Overseen by third-generation Master Blender and grandson of the founder, Shingo Torii, and developed by fourth Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo."
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Basil, green apple, honey
Palate: Grapefruit, green grapes, peppermint, thyme
Finish: Subtly sweet and spicy finish with a hint of vanilla oak, white pepper and ginger.
Toki Highball
- 1 part Suntory Whisky Toki
- 3½ parts Soda
- Lemon Twist Fill highball glass with sweated ice. Add Suntory Whisky Toki
- Pour soda down the side of the glass that is away from the ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 375ml
$29.99
This is the 375ml version of the venerable Johnnie Walker Black Label. Full-sized bottles can be found here.
Johnnie Walker Black Label is at least 12 years old and is light and smokey in style. This iconic blend traces its origins back to 1870 when it was called Old Special Highland Whisky, renamed Johnny Walker Black Label in 1909. The second from entry level expression can be sipped neat of mixed. While the Black Label is comprised of between 35 and 40 individual components, there are five distilleries that are considered its main building blocks. These cornerstones are Talisker, Caol Ila, Cragganmore and Glenkinchie for the malt portion and Cameronbridge for the grain whisky.
Whisky Magazine Tasting Notes by the late Michael Jackson (whisky writer)
Nose: Rich. Maple syrup, spices and mustard. Can a whisky have a hint of acidity on the nose? Yes, but rahter the acidity of a Lenny Bruce rather than of vinegar.
Palate: Marijuana. Big interplay of smoky dryness, spicy heat and sweetly malty, creamy vanilla.
Finish: Rounded with raisiny sherry. At length, mellow.
From The Producer
"Johnnie Walker Black Label is a true icon, recognised as the benchmark for all other deluxe blends. Created using only whiskies aged for a minimum of 12 years from the four corners of Scotland, Johnnie Walker Black Label has an unmistakably smooth, deep character. An impressive whisky to share on any occasion, whether you're entertaining at home or on a night out with friends."
Dewar's Double Double 21 Year 375ml
$69.99
This Double Double has nothing to do with Tims... but the whisky was ranked #2 in Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2019, scoring 94pts. Bottled at 46%, 375ml bottle!
94pts Whisky Advocate
"Master blender Stephanie Macleod’s innovative blend was inspired by Dewar’s famous double aging process. She separately blended parcels of aged malt and grain whisky, left each to marry, then blended them together to marry again, before finishing in oloroso sherry casks. A tantalizing nose of chocolate, caramel, vanilla, crystalized orange slice, fresh plum, black cherry, and moist coffee grounds. Smooth flavors of chocolate-dipped raspberries, gingersnaps, and bold sherry fruit yield to a finish of smoke and spice. By releasing in novel half-bottles, Dewar’s spreads the love, enabling us to experience a 21 year old scotch for just 50 bucks. —Jonny McCormick"
Producer Description
"Our unique Four Stage Ageing Process for Ultimate Smoothness finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks. Dewar’s Double Double 21-Year-Old is finished in Oloroso sherry casks, this blend delivers subtle notes of cinnamon and ripe vine fruits with a silky smooth finish."
Turntable Track 03 Purple Haze
$94.99
Are you tired of the same old spin on Blended Scotch? You say you want a revolution? Well, you know - Turntable Spirits has your back.
Track 03 - Purple Haze is a Blended Scotch that takes its name from the song by guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. It is bottled at 46% ABV and best of all, the makeup of the blend is disclosed and available for all to see:
- 42% - CRAIGELLACHIE - OLOROSO SHERRY BUTT
- 44% - BALMENACH - PEDRO XIMENEZ SHERRY PUNCHEON
- 14% - INVERGORDON - EX SHERRY BARREL
Turntable Spirits was founded by two brothers that you may have met if you have attended Scotch Whisky tastings or festivals over the past decade or so. Their names are Alasdair and Gordon Stevenson, and before founding Turntable they separately represented such companies and distilleries as Douglas Laing, Old Pulteney, Knockdhu, GlenAallachie, BenRiach, GlenDronach, and more. Both travelled to Canada and Alberta numerous times to host tastings here at Kensington Wine Market and at other shops. With the creation of Turntable Spirits and Blending House, the brothers are finally working together in the creation and release of Blended Scotch with a musical bent.
King of Scots 50 Year Blended Scot
$1,099.99
This Blended Scotch Whisky has been bottled at 50 years of age, and 46%, to mark the 75th Anniversary of Douglas Laing. Rumour has it this is a blend of 53-54 year old Speyside malts, including Glenfarclas, Blair Athol, as well as a trio of grains up to 60 years of age from North British, Invervgordon, and Cambus.
Producer Description
"This momentous King of Scots 50 Years Old limited edition holds a historic importance within Douglas Laing’s 75th Anniversary celebrations. Douglas Laing has a long-standing heritage of blending – a passion and skill has been passed down through three generations and is deeply rooted in The King of Scots brand – the one that started it all for Fred Douglas Laing back in 1948 and still wears the crown of quality today!"
King of Scots Peated Blended Scot
$37.99
From the Producer
"Douglas Laing’s Master Blender has hand selected and married together exceptionally rich and sweet Single Grain scotch Whiskies with a higher than normal proportion of the finest aged Malt Whiskies from his preferred distilleries predominantly from Islay to create this crowning glory of scotch Whisky."
40%
Shinobu Blended Japanese Whisky
$65.99
This Blended Japanese Whisky, made from imported whiskies, was originally matured in Bourbon and Sherry casks, and has been finished in Japaense Mizunara oak cask. Bottled at 43%.
About Shinobu
"The Shinobu Distillery, in collaboration with Niigata Beer Distillery, is located in the Japanese seaside region of Niigata on the country’s western coast. The area is famous for its “Three White Treasures” - snow, rice, and sake, which have been cultivated there for centuries. Shinobu Pure Malt whiskies are crafted by master blender, Mr. Usami Ken who blends malts aged in sherry, bourbon, and Hogshead casks before finishing them in Japan’s unique and prized Mizunara Oak. Famous for imparting rich, honeyed flavors of apples, pears, cloves, and nutmeg, Mizunara Oak has been used in Japan since the 1930s and is now sought-after by whisky makers around the world. world. All Shinobu whiskies are created without chill-filtration or added color to protect and enhance their deeply complex and robust flavor."
Compass Box Celestial
$434.99
This is the fourth and final release in the Compass Box Extinct Blends Quartet, which celebrates - or laments - the blends of decades' past which are no longer available. Celestial draws on peated whisky from Ardbeg and Caol Ila, which are always good malts to build around. Malt from Pulteney and grain from Port Dundas and Cameronbridge are also in the mix along with prior Compass Box blends and other assorted magic, courtesy of Blender James Saxon. Bottled at 51%.
Producer Description
"Our latest and last in the Extinct Blends Quartet Celestial takes to the sky through billowing clouds and glittering constellations, inspired by a whisky from the 1960s with both an extravagant flavour profile and an equine theme. The peatiest of the Extinct Blends Quartet, and our most expansive, Celestial offers a depth of flavour and maturity that has become the series’ hallmark.
Celestial accentuates the smokiness of its forebear, drawing on malt whiskies from the Ardbeg and Caol Ila distilleries, two parcels we previously brought together six years ago for the original No Name."
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet 43%
$649.99
This limited editon bottling of Johnnie Walker Blue Label comes with a puffer jacket to keep your whisky warm, or cold... the packaging is reversible and can be turned into a cross body bag. 43%
Producer Description
"Introducing the 2024 Limited Release from Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ice Chalet, your essential accessory in the apres ski moment, making a testament whether you are sitting by the fire or skiing off the slopes. Adorned in a l imited-edi tion luxury bottle bag that reverses into a cross-body bag you can take anywhere. Made in collaboration with luxury lifestyle and skiwear brand Perfect Moment, fearlessly designed to push boundaries.
"JW's Master Blender Emma Walker started creating this special blend by going through the archives and hand selecting the rarest of single malts from the most northern distilleries in Scotland, including famed distillery Brora and the highest distillery in Scotland, Dahlwhinnie. These single malts were carefully laid during Scotland's coldest winters, when the critical first phase of maturation is mellowed, allowing more of the beautiful distillery character to come through. Only one in 10,000 casks succeed in bringing this character to life"