Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014
$107.99
This unpeated Bruichladdich is a 2014 vintage, produced from Propino and Concerto barley varietals, grown at 5 farms on Islay: "Coull, Rockside, Island, Mulindry, Cruach, Dunlossit, Craigens and Sunderland Farms." The whisky was matured in: "matured in first-fill bourbon casks (80%) along with a combination of second-fill sherry butts (5%) and second-fill wine casks (15%)." 50%
Producer Description
"For almost two decades, we have shown the permanence of our commitment to barley provenance. Aided by the determination and resilience of our local farming partners, Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 is the latest vintage of the unpeated, locally grown single malt.
"Distilled using barley grown solely on Islay, the single malt truly celebrates place and provenance. The latest Islay Barley vintage is distilled from barley grown on eight local farms, all within an 11-mile radius of Bruichladdich Distillery.
"Fully traceable from farm to glass, Islay Barley 2014 has been matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon casks, sherry butts and second-fill wine casks, balancing the influence of the oak with the locally grown barley.
"The result is a cereal-forward single malt with notes of apricot and peach, malty digestive biscuit, and a hint of fresh grass. A subtle maritime note also lingers, nodding to the whisky’s all Islay harvest, distillation and maturation."
Glen Scotia Icons of Camp 12 YearTawny
$179.99
This 12 year old Glen Scotia is the 3rd in the Icons of Campbeltown series, bottled at 51.7% after finishing for 9 months in 1st Fill Tawny Port Casks.
Producer Description
"The Icons of Campbeltown series pays tribute to the Campbeltown community that ensured Glen Scotia prevailed through history. Taking our inspiration from the Market Cross – a historic community meeting point for celebration and storytelling, with a series of saints and beasts carved into its stone face – each release recalls a tale of local community spirit.
"Each of the releases in our series takes inspiration from one of the many of saints and mythical beasts carved into the face of the cross. To bring these to life in a truly breathtaking way, we have partnered with esteemed artist, Joel Holzman (Lucasfilm, Marvel, Disney and more), to produce the design that adorns the packaging for the series. It’s a challenge that he has fully embraced.
"“I’ve always had a fascination with ancient times, traditions and beliefs. Getting to know the story of this project was inspiring.”"
Whisky Trail Glen Keith 20 Year KWM Cask
$259.99
This 1996 vintage Glen Keith was matured 20 years in a Sherry Butt before bottling at 46.6%. Only 24 bottles have come to Canada, exclusively for Kensington Wine Market. But while our logo is on the label, there are just 24 bottles, meaning this isn't your typical KWM cask... so what's the story?!
More than a year ago, while looking at some casks with Elixir Distillers, we were offered 24 bottles of a 1996 Glen Keith, bottled at 20 years of age, presumably in 2016 or 2017. We assumed it was a single cask, bottled for another of Elixir Distillers' clients. In any case, the whisky was good, and the price was fair so we decided to take it.
On arrival, we did a little digging, and came upon an interesting coincidence. We don't know this for sure, but we can only find two other 20 year old 1996 vintage Glen Keiths bottled at 46.6%, and they were both done for the Whisky Exchange, which was owned by Elixir Distillers at the time. One of them appears to have been bottled for the 20th Anniversary of the Whisky Exchange in 2019, and the other, presumably the same year, as a Staff Christmas bottle, also marking the 20th Anniversary.
The most likely explanation, is that ours is the same whisky. In any case it is excellent, and we aren't getting very much of it!
G&M CRN57 'Vision'
$57.99
This NAS "Blended Malt" is part of a range of whiskies released by Gordon & MacPhail to highlight what they are doing at The Cairn Distillery. The distillery's own whiskies won't be ready for some time, but in the interim they have created bottlings to show what the spirit might be like in 12, 18, 25, 30, 40, 57, and 70 years. The Cairn Distillery sits at 57 degrees north latitude-wise, hence the name CRN57 for these releases. 40%
Kavalan Solist Vinho Year of the Horse
$304.99
This single cask of Kavalan Vinho, was bottled at 58.6%, for the Year of the Horse. It comes with a 50ml bottle of Kavalan Wine Oak (aka Vinho/STR).
Kavalan Peatist Oloroso Sherry Cask
$264.99
This is a peated Kavalan (the malt not the cask) matured in a single Oloroso sherry hogshead, before bottling at 57.1%.
Producer Description
"Distilled from premium peated malt and matured in the finest Oloroso sherry casks from Spain’s Sherry Triangle, this whisky melds rich dried fruit notes with Kavalan’s signature tropical vibrancy, offering a lightly smoky yet profoundly complex flavour and non-chill filtered to preserve its pure, unrestrained character."
SMWS 80.57 BEND TO THE WILL OF THE CASK
$177.99
BEND TO THE WILL OF THE CASK
This 14 year old Speysider was matured in a 1st fill ex-bourbon hogshead and has an abv of 56.8%.
Flavour profile: Juicy, oak & vanilla
Distilled on: 6 December 2010
Outturn: 262 bottles
SMWS CARAMEL CASCADE
$199.99
CARAMEL CASCADE
This 12 year old small batch Irish single malt comes from 1st fill bourbon and Palo Cortado barrels and hogsheads, and was bottled at 50%.
Outturn: 1285 bottles
Cadenhead Chairman's Tomatin 13 Year
$124.99
This 2011 vintage Tomatin was bottlec under the Cadenhead Chairman's Cask range after 13 years in a Refill ex-Bourbon Barrel at 50.2%. Limit 1 Per Customer!