Le Clos des Cazaux Prestige Gigondas
$66.99
The Le Clos des Cazaux estate has been a family property focused on viticulture for five generations since Gabriel Archimbaud, an ancestor, was one of the first to produce wines from Vacqueyras in 1947. It is now owned and operated by brothers Jean-Michel and Frédéric Vache. They farm 35 hectares, 20 in Vacqueyras and another 15 in Gigondas. They own mostly low-yielding hillside vineyards, fashioning high-quality white wines, rosés, and red blends. Their Gigondas vineyards are situated in the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail massif range that has been in the family since the 1950s. This very special terroir benefits from the solar power of the southern slope, balanced by the cool nights at higher altitudes, mostly on clay soils. The reds are blended primarily from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. however, they include lesser-known grapes such as Aubun, Counoise, Cinsault, Muscardin and Carignan. The white wines mainly employ old-vine Clairette, complemented by Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and a little Viognier.
St. Lucia Chairmans Reserve Forgot Casks
$72.99
Made from a combination of rum by Saint Lucia Distillers. A portion is distilled using column stills, with the other being distilled in traditional pot stills. The Forgotten Casks are allowed to mature for 7 to 8 years in ex-Bourbon casks before bottling.
Producer Description
"Chairman's Reserve The Forgotten Casks refers to the "lost" casks that were found four years after a fire broke out at the distillery on May 2nd, 2007. This serendipitous discovery was successfully replicated to create a new extra-aged version of our award-winning rum."
Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old
$169.99
Previously dubbed the Johnnie Walker Platinum Label, this 18 year old was originally released globally in 2012. There are 14 to 16 malt and grain components in this Blended Scotch whisky, with Blair Athol, Glen Elgin, Mortlach and Cardhu doing the heavy lifting. Bottled at 43% ABV.
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: A wonderfully rich aroma, combining notes of rich, sweet fruit with hints of toffee and caramel.
Palate: A comforting mix of warming, malty cereal and smooth creamy vanilla, with fragrant notes of almond and tropical tangerine.
Finish: A lingering finish with hints of dark chocolate, citrus peel and a very light, aromatic smoke.
Bunnahabhain 12 Year
$83.99
A few years back Bunnahabhain bumped their strength up to 46.3%, bottling it without colouring or chill-filtering. This is the entry level bottling of the Bunnahabhain Distillery, known as the "Gentle Giant of Islay." Bunnahabhain's whisky is generally unpeated, bucking the trend of most Islay distilleries, though it does also produce peated malts. Bunnahabhain is the anchor whisky of the Black Bottle Blend.
Producer Description
"As the original member of our current Core Range, Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old holds a special place in our hearts. First launched in 1979, the Bunnahabhain 12 year old has endured almost 40 years, thanks to the passion and dedication of our distillery team, not to mention the love and support from our fans and friends around the world.
"Our 12 Year Old has set the tone and the benchmark for the rest of the range – only the best will do. Double Matured in Ex Bourbon and Ex Sherry Casks, this whisky is beautifully rich and full-bodied, achieving the perfect balance of the characteristic nutty and sherry flavours of Bunnahabhain."
Glencairn Glass 5L
$439.99
The Cut Glencairn Glass - a stunning mouth-blown, hand-formed, cut and polished version of the world's best Scotch glass. In traditional 24% lead crystal, this magnificent creation has a 360 degree full diamond cut bowl and a fine rosette carved into the bottom of the base; each glass is individually mouth blown and hand-shaped by traditional old-world methods then hand-cut and polished by skilled artisans. The Cut Glencairn Glass is 65% heavier than the standard GG to provide the artisan with enough crystal depth to permit cutting but it retains the volume and form of the the original. The Cut Glencairn takes the glass to a whole new level of sophistication and presentation. It comes in an individual blue leatherette gift box.
Rudolf Rabl St. Laurent Red
$32.99
Want to try a grape that's not well-known in Canada? Check out this beautiful red wine from Rabl, a well-known Austrian producer; this one is made from the little-known red grape, St Laurent. A bright, clean, fresh red wine that's light- to medium-bodied, with great acidity. Very food-friendly, too!
Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Maerzen
$6.69
Bamberg's speciality, a dark, bottom fermented smokebeer, brewed with Original Schlenkerla Smokemalt from the Schlenkerla maltings and tapped according to old tradition directly from the gravity-fed oakwood cask in the historical brewery tavern.
Left Field Cider - Big Dry
$10.79
Left Field's driest cider will attract those looking for a more traditional style cider. The blend is dominated by bittersweet cider apples whose rich tannins are balanced by the fruity aromatics of Okanagan dessert apples.
Left Field Cider - Little Dry
$10.79
Light and refreshing with a slight effervescence, the Little Dry is blended to highlight the natural characteristics of the crisp, fresh apples from which it was made.