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1257 Kensington Road NW
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$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!"
700 mlOUT OF STOCK
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Andrew's Tasting Note
Nose: decadent, spicy, and antique-y, though more in the Bourbon realm than single malt; lovely old grain whisky, and something almost rum-like... old Jamaican according to a friend; tarte tatin, creme caramel, and almond brittle; seems more grain than malt heavy, though the mix is said to be roughly 50.50; doughy, with fruit flan and assorted fruit Jelly Bellies.
Palate: round, creamy, and definitely antique-y, but leaning more toward the old grains and rum now; the fruits are still rather diverse, like a mouthful of random Jelly Bellies; then it darkens, heading more into the caramels with Werther's Originals, classic creme brule, and Old English Butterscotch icecream; the spices are firm and woody, this liquid was all at least 50 years in oak... chocolate dipped espresso beans and some fennel seed, not candied this time.
Finish: surprisingly light and fresh for its age, medium long, and elegant; I'd say it is smooth... but that feels a little like a cop out; more old rum and Bourbon notes.
Comment: wasn't quite sure what to expect with this, but it is lovely, and I love that they bottled it at 46%... rather impressive for its age; it isn't often that I get to write tasting notes for whiskies older than me anymore!
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: On the nose detect juicy apricots, orchard fruits and a rich, cereal sweetness.
Palate: The palate reveals custard cream, honey'd malt and dried fruit style.
Finish: The finish lingers on and on with charred oak, vanilla pods and toffee apples.
90pts Whisky Fun
"Kudos to Douglas Laing for their 75th Anniversary (I repeat myself), kudos for composing a 50-year-old, and kudos for bottling it at 46% instead of 40%, as others might have done for a blend. Moreover, this brand is the first of the company and was launched in 1948! It remains to be seen which King of Scotland it was, perhaps the nose of this glorious old whisky will tell us (yeah, right...) By the way, the price is really decent for a 50-year-old, even for a blend (£625). Colour: gold. Nose: one cannot help but think of those old Invergordons, and perhaps Garnheath, or Strathclyde... In short, old grains that have finally become superb after many years in the cask. Some very nice old coconut liqueur, overripe apples, vanilla, then we move on to aged Sauternes, vanilla fudge, shortbread from Mr. Walker's, pistachio nougat... What we really don't find is malt, but in this context, it might not even be necessary. Maybe we'll find it on the palate? Mouth: oh this is pretty! Between old grain and old bourbon, with touches of varnish, a dry fruitiness, lots of nuts of all kinds, bitter orange, a touch of brandy (Armenian style), a well-controlled woodiness, a bit of bitter coffee, strands of tobacco... Finish: it becomes more bitter but that's the fate of all very old whiskies. Walnut wine, cocoa, tobacco, and finally, that famous old coconut liqueur that seals it all. And bitter orange liqueur. Comments: yes, of course, under these conditions, I love grain whisky. I didn't see the malt passing by, but I'm sure it was there, lurking in the shadows. SGP:551 - 90 points."
$259.99
Very limited quantities are available of this incredible Cognac - one of the finest in the world! Six generations of the Vallet family have been making fine Cognac, and their attention to detail shows, from the artistry of the hand-cut labels to the hand-blown glass bottles and hand-harvested fruit - and, of course, the hand-made elixir within. Perhaps you need a bottle to celebrate a special birthday or an anniversary. Or perhaps you simply want to celebrate the finer things in life. Trivia: the word "Chateau" in front of the name of a Cognac house signifies the house has never been sold and is still owned by descendants of the family who created it. Rare? Indeed.
Produced from 80% Ugni Blanc with the balance Colombard and Folle Blanche.
$14000
Bottled appropriately at 50%, only 836 bottles are being released with just 30 coming to Canada. Its age and bottling strength is no coincidence, the whisky has been bottled to celebrate Glenfarclas Chairman John Grant's 50th Anniversary in the industry. 92pts Whiskybase
Producer Description
"We are thrilled to announce the release of a limited-edition 50-year-old Highland single malt Scotch whisky, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of family member and chairman, John Grant first starting in the industry. The exciting new launch comes mere days after being named ‘Scottish Distiller of the Year 2023’ at the Whisky Magazine Icons of Whisky Dinner.
"A stunning copper in colour, reminiscent of the magnificent stills at the distillery, Glenfarclas 50-Year-Old has been bottled at 50% ABV and tells the story of the distillery through its aroma and flavours. Selected for bottling by Distillery Manager, Callum Fraser, and Managing Director, Douglas Belford, the whisky demonstrates the skill of the distillery team 50 years ago, lead at the time by then Distillery Manager, Douglas MacDonald."
$419.99
Taylor Fladgate is launching a 50 Year Old Tawny Port, in place of the the 50 year old Single Harvest Ports we've been getting for the last decade. 97pts Robert Parker
Producer Description
"After half a century in cask, this exceptional wine has reached its ‘Golden Age’ of maturity, the point at which it achieves perfect balance, a magical complexity and a seductive smoothness and density. Notes of scorched pineapple, passion fruit and lychee balance beautifully with the toasted coconut, almonds and butterscotch. The texture and weight of the wine wraps the palate and finishes bright, fresh and poised. The wine lingers for an eternity, beckoning you in for more."
