1257 Kensington Road NW
1 (403) 283-8000 / atyourservice@kensingtonwinemarket.com
$109.99
This whisky was featured on Day 13 of our 2023 KWM Whisky Calendar. You can check out Evan's blog post on the whisky here.
This is the 10th Batch of Strathmill to be bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company. 417 bottles were filled at a strength of 55.5% of this 14 Year Old.
Evan’s Tasting Note
Nose: Floral and flour-al, with notes of glazed donuts, strawberry yogurt, oatmeal raisin cookies, Bran Flakes cereal, macadamia nuts, and angel food cake.
Palate: Much more spice-driven than expected, but with a nice creamy texture. Candied ginger, Neapolitan ice cream, shortbread biscuits with a strawberry jam filling, and light pineapple notes.
Finish: Fruity and spicy with a light honey note along for the ride.
Comment: This is not nearly as delicate as I expected thanks to the fruit and spice notes. It is not a whisky that jumps right out of the glass to strangle you with flavour, but plenty is going on in there nonetheless.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company (TBWC) is part of the Atom Group, which also owns the UK retailer Master of Malt and a number of other subsidiaries. They are a dynamic and innovative firm, who by example invented the Whisky Advent Calendar concept. Established in 2012, TBWC is famous for its playful and colourful labels, which often feature prominent whisky industry figures, tell a story, and or elude to an inside joke. The labels are typically laced with hidden elements and "Easter Eggs."
TBWC bottles whiskies from around the world, though the bulk of their offerings are of Scottish origin. Most of their offerings are small-batch releases, Blended Malts, and Blends. Their "Head of Whisky" is Canadian Sam Simmons.
We are big fans of not only their whimsical labels but also the consistently high standard of liquid they bottle.
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