Nocillo 24 Walnut Liqueur Nastro D`Oro
$46.99
Liqueurs don't often get us excited at Kensington Wine Market, but Bryan and Evan loved this Walnut liqueur. The liquid is dark, sticky and somewhat sweet with a great depth of flavours: cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. At 40% it drinks nicely on its own, especially on a cold day, but would also be an interesting cocktail ingredient!
Nocillo or sometimes Nocino is a liqueur made from green unripened walnuts that are harvested on June 24, St. John's Day. This day is regarded as the best for harvesting the nuts as they are juicy, but the shell has not hardened so they can easily be cut in half. The nuts are macerated and fermented with sugar for 90 days.
Scapa Skiren
$79.99
Considering Scapa has a production capacity of nearly a million and a half litres per year, it's an absolute crime that we see no more than two official expressions from the distillery. While we can only shake our heads in frustration, it's hard not to be impressed by this young coastal gem. Everything you'd expect in an island malt is here (yes, including that tangy oceanic salinity), but there is also an impressive array of fruit notes that elevate this one beyond what should reasonably be expected in a glass of whisky this affordable. Great, highly-drinkable malt from Orkney.
40% abv
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Delicate scented floral flavours with a hint of fresh pear. Sweet and fruity pineapple notes with a citrus tang.
Palate: Smooth and sweet, ripe honeydew melon slices, bursts of fruity pear and lemon sherbet.
Finish: Long, refreshing, shimmering sweetness.
Torres Gobernador Pisco
$37.99
From Miguel Torres, this Pisco is made in Chile. 40% ABV.
From The Producer
"El Gobernador, born in the Limarí Valley, brings the spirit of adventure to northern Chile, with a reserve pisco made from Muscat Rosada and Muscat of Alexandria grapes that has an alcohol content of 40% ABV. It is produced using a process centered on a single distillation as the best way of preserving the terpenic aromas of the grapes."
Tears of Llorona Extra Anejo 1Litre
$484.99
One of the rarest and hardest to find tequilas in the world, The Tears of Llorona is an Extra Anejo, aged 5 years before bottling. Unusually, the tequila has been matured in ex-Scotch, Sherry and Brandy barrels. Bottled as 43% in a 1L bottle. Only 3 bottles at KWM!
From the Producer: "Tears of Llorona is an extra extra añejo tequila. It begins as 100% blue agaves from high volcanic slopes in Jalisco, where growth is slow. Master Tequilero Germán Gonzalez hand selects the agaves and has them harvested late, increasing their starch and sugars. The piñas are roasted slowly in the traditional way. His yeast is proprietary and fermentation is slow. Distillation is by copper pot still and barreling is at very high specific gravity. Tears is aged in three different barrels -- oak that has previously held scotch, sherry, and brandy -- and brought together in very small batches to create a complex fusion that is more like a cognac than a tequila. Germán then bottles at 43% specific gravity to balance the flavors. This results in a very high rate of osmotic loss - the “angel's tears” that are one reason for the name, Tears of Llorona."
The Story of Llorona: "The story of La Llorona, “The One Who Cries,” is one of faith and faithlessness, passionate love, and shocking loss. Llorona was a very beautiful Aztec princess, beloved by a Spanish conquistador. Alas, the Conquistador abandons her and in her madness and sorrow, she goes to the nearby lake and drowns their children and herself. La Llorona—the “weeping woman"—now haunts Mexico's lakes looking for children to steal. It is a story Germán heard many times as a child. And it was Llorona’s passionate tears that inspired Germán’s greatest creation."
Nastro d`Oro Sambuca
$37.99
A fruity, sweet, aromatic liqueur from Italy that's been made on Campania's Sorrento Peninsula since 1996. Ingredients include anise, spices, licorice, citrus, elderberries (sambucus) and elderflowers. Serve it at the end of your next big Italian feast or, really, at the end of any big meal with friends and family. Delicioso!
Terra Vecchia Organic Rose
$19.99
Here's a charming Rose to enjoy from the island of Corsica. French by geography, but Italian by influence! “Terra Vecchia” literally means “Ancient Lands” in Corsican and refers to the ancient vinicultural region where the vines grow. Ile de Beauté (Island of Beauty) is a delightful wine that opens with an explosion of red berries and tangy citrus notes nicely complemented by delicate aromas of fine spices. Perfect for relaxed get-togethers, as an aperitif or paired with any Mediterranean cuisine, especially seafood and fresh cheeses.
Casa Noble Tequila Blanco
$64.99
Producer Description
"Triple distilled for a well-balanced and smoother-than-glass finish, this Blanco is in a class by itself."
Romitorio Brunello
$123.99
Castello Romitorio winery takes its name from the massive twelfth-century fortress that sits atop a hill surrounded by thick oak forest in Northwestern Montalcino. Abandoned in the 1950s, its rebirth as a winery occurred in 1984 when Artist Sandro Chia (his paintings adorn the labels) acquired the estate from his friend Baron Giorgio Franchetti. The restoration of ‘Castello Romitorio’ began immediately, followed by the transformation of its overgrown lands into vineyards, and the construction of a cellar on the Castle’s ground floor. Twenty years later, in the year 2006, the winery broke ground on a new state-of-the-art underground cellar completed in 2007. Today they rate among the very best Brunello has to offer.
Iris Vineyards Oregon Pinot Noir
$47.99
This Pinot Noir exudes aromas of ripe black plum, cherry blossom, cranberry, orange peel and baking spices. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied with rich black cherry, plum and pie cherry, with hints of white pepper and minerals. The long, smooth, clean finish leaves you wanting another sip. Enjoy with grilled wild salmon, roasted chicken, or a variety of cheese and fruit.