Ardbeg Uigeadail
$133.99
This Ardbeg, pronounced (pronounced ‘Oog-a-dal’), is a mariage of ex-Bourbon and ex-sherry casks. It takes it's name from the mysterious Loch that also happens to be Ardbeg Distillery's water source. It is bottled at 54.2%, but is still very approachable and savoury with the melding of sherry notes to Ardbeg's classic style.
Kilchoman Machir Bay
$92.99
This bottle was featured on Day 23 of our 2022 KWM Whisky Calendar
Also available in 50ml / Mini bottles
Machir Bay was the first edition of the Kilchoman core range, and it remains a staple. Matured in First Fill Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks, the whisky has been getting older as the distillery's inventory matures. Bottled at 46% without colouring or chill filtering.
Nikka Coffey Malt 45%
$85.49
Note: Nikka's own website notes that this bottle does not meet the criteria to be called a Japanese Whisky. The good news is that might mean it also contains Ben Nevis Single Malt, as the Ben Nevis Distillery is also owned by Nikka.
It is unusual to see single malt whisky distilled in a column (AKA continuous or Coffey) still, but here you have it and the result is superb. Formerly exclusive to KWM in Alberta, this is one hell of an interesting dram, soft, layered and very complex.
The sugar yield of malted barley compared with corn and wheat is not favourable, especially when you take the cost of malting and corn subsidies into account. So the Nikka Whisky Co. must have some other designs than simply creating bulk whisky by running barley through their Coffey stills.
Amrut Spectrum 004
$197.99
Amrut's innovative Spectrum is back... Bottled at 50% the whisky is initially matured in ex-Bourbon before finishing in custom casks made with new American Oak, new French Oak, ex-Oloroso and ex-PX Sherry staves.
Producer Description
"To make the Spectrum 004, a two-part maturation technique has been employed, the first being maturation of new make spirit in ex-Bourbon casks followed by transferring the aged spirit into the custom barrels. The custom barrels are made with 4 different kinds of staves, new American Oak with Char level 3, new French Oak with light toasting, ex-Oloroso staves and ex-PX Sherry staves. The aforementioned barrel has equal proportions of all four kinds of staves are ranged in a one after-the-other manner lending their own characteristics and complexities to the malt coming into its own on the nose and the palate."
G&M CC Linkwood 2002
$329.99
This 2002 vintage Connoisseurs Choice Linkwood was matured 22 years in a First Fill Sherry Hogshead cask before bottling at 54.7%.
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Cask Strength 2026
$154.99
Bottled at 55.8% from first-fill Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon casks.
Dalmore Port Wood Reserve
$143.99
Matured in Bourbon and Port casks before bottling at 46.5%.
Master Blender and Fancy Watch/Tie Aficionado Richard Paterson says: "Utterly individualistic, this noble spirit displays a multitude of exotic flavours - a complete revelation!"
Spirit of Scotland Glendullan 2010
$128.99
58.1% - 15 Year - Refill Bourbon Barrel
Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Finish
$89.99
Matured in Refill Sherry Casks before finishing in First Fill Sherry Casks, this Taiwanese single malt is bottled at 40%.
Producer Description
"The second whisky in the Kavalan Concertmaster series is aged in the distillery's own special reserve of refill casks, then finished in the finest hand-picked Spanish Sherry casks. Wonderfully elegant, soft and fruity with delicate aromas and a complexity of layers, it showcases the art of Kavalan’s blending and the depth of flavours made possible in this unique subtropical climate."
Producer Tasting Note
"Begins with a soft bouquet of sweet vanilla and toffee accompanied in the background by subtle, silky chocolate and layers of crème brûlée, made satisfyingly complex with rich, ripe dark fruits and walnut and almond nuttiness continuing onto the tongue. Round, thick mouthfeel dominated by a dense burst of this series’ signature taste - seductively luscious tropical fruits - elegantly balanced and lingering long on the finish."