Ninkasi Oktoberfest
$8.49
Toasty malt with grassy, earthy hops. Ninkasi makes their Marzen with a slightly more robust hop profile and a tad more alcohol than the classic Oktoberfest beers, but it still fits as the perfect beer for the changing season.
Redbreast 15 Year Irish Whiskey
$164.99
The Redbreast 15 year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is aged in ex-Bourbon Casks and ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks and bottled at 46% ABV.
What is Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey you ask? It is whiskey made using a combination of malted and unmalted barley. Why do this you ask? Why, to dodge unfair taxation, of course! The Malt Tax came into being in Ireland for a short time starting in 1785, enforced by the (insert expletive said in your best Irish accent here) English. The Irish, being Irish, decided that they didn't need to use malted barley for the entirety of the mash used to distill whiskey and started adding portions of unmalted barley. Necessity being the mother of invention, this eventually became a legitimate style of whiskey-making that is now not just celebrated but codified into law in Ireland with the Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey classification.
Blindman Longshadows IPA 4pk
$19.99
A very malt-heavy base with moderate sweetness makes a great stage for a whole bunch of big hefty, fruity and dank hop aromas. Massive hop notes give way to a moderate and balanced bitterness. A fantastic Alberta IPA!
El Dorado 25 Year
$429.99
The El Dorado 25 Year is one of the most sought after rums in the world. We haven't seen it for several years and are only getting 6 bottles. The rum comes from Demerara Distillers in Guyana, it is a limited release that is only produced from excellent single vintages.
Tasting Note From A Previous Bottling:
"A very limited edition for the connoisseur who appreciates the best in the world of spirits…. Created to mark the turn of the millennium, 25 Year Old Vintage Reserve is presented in an appropriately distinctive decanter to treasure or to give with pleasure," according to the team at Demerara Distillers in Guyana, where this beauty is made. "This exquisite vintage rum possesses a silky smoothness which challenges the oldest cognac. The constant ambient warmth and tropical conditions of Demerara dramatically hasten the maturation process – producing a spirit that is the equivalent of one aged for many more years in a cooler climate. Tasting Notes: An extremely rare creature, this rum is rich, smooth and mellow with soft syrupy mouth-feel and subtle notes of caramel and heavy fruit cake. An after-dinner treat for sipping slowly and sparingly."
Black Hills Bona Fide
$46.99
What used to be the secondary label from the Okanagan's renowned Black Hills Estate Winery has evolved into its own thing. This easy-drinking red blend is fun and full of flavour, and it's made with the same attention to quality as Black Hills' other great wines.
The 2022 vintage of Bona Fide consists of 42% Malbec, 33% Carménère, and 25% Syrah matured for 10 months in concrete tanks and neutral French Oak barriques.
Emile Pernot Absinthe Vieux Pontarlier
$91.99
Distillerie Les Fils d'Emile Pernot makes some of the most highly regarded Absinthe in the world, and the Vieux Ponarlier is among the best of their releases. Bottled at 65%, it is made in small batches utilizing methods and traditions that date back to the 1800s. The base spirit is a distillate made with grapes from Burgundy, and locally grown wormwood is added along with anise seed, fennel, and other aromatic herbs and spices.
Daydreamer Amelia Syrah/Viognier
$55.99
"Daydreamer is a small family run winery based on the beautiful Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada.It is the brainchild of Rachel and Marcus Ansems MW who have both been involved in the wine industry for over 15 years."
"Rachel and Marcus have both been “Daydreaming” about their own little wine company for forever and a day. They wanted to create a unique and memorable winery where a focus on fine wine is the ultimate goal. Grapes grown without systemic fungicides, herbicides and pesticides, small batch processing, with a sustainable approach is the mandate. They make limited production wines from the best sites in the Okanagan Valley with a special focus on the wines of the Naramata Bench. Okanagan Valley is unique because the North to South orientation offers a range of climates suitable for many of the best vitis vinifera varieties such as Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling Pinot Gris and Viognier." Winery notes
Feudi Di San Gregorio Rubrato Aglianico
$46.99
A "popular and easy-drinking red," says the team at Robert Parker's Wine Advocate about Feudi di San Gregori's Rubrato! We agree — this fresh and fruit-driven red wine comes from one of the top wineries in Italy's Campania region. Made from the Aglianico grape, it has complex notes of cherries, earth and dried herbs. Serve with slow-roasted lamb, pizza or anything big and meaty.
One for the Road Non-Alcoholic Amber Ale
$3.99
From The Producer
"Caramelized Citrus. This medium-bodied lager showcases both malt and hops. It follows with a toasty malt character and subtle caramelized grapefruit finish.
Take this along those tough singletracks or steep scrambles, or drink it on your way to church (only Judy can judge you now!)."