Bruichladdich Cuvee 382 La Berenice
$157.49
One of a set of three Bruichladdich's in the Cuvee series, the 382 "La Berenice" was matured in American oak before finishing in Ex-Limousin oak casks which previously held Sauternes and Barsac sweet wines. 21 years, 46% and non-chillfiltered.
Distillery's Tasting Note
Nose: The first aromatics to rise are of soft ripe green fruits – papaya, plump green grapes, melon and pear with a drift on anise and cinnamon together with that distinctive note of mint imperials. This is followed by honeysuckle and orange blossom bringing that floral connection which is a Bruichladdich vintage keynote. Sweet and nutty flavours evolve; notes of candied almonds and nougat.
Palate: On the palate it is splendidly decadent and it’s here that the sweet biscuit flavours of barley shine in total harmony with creamy toffee, allowing the toasted oaks to work their magic. The mid-palate is opulent, caressing & enthralling the taste buds. The viscosity of the world’s greatest Sauternes is an enchantress that drives you to distraction. This is class in a glass, elegant, sophisticated, full bodied and succulently sweet. The texture is silky smooth, warm and mellow with the sauternes casks highlighting the natural beauty of an unpeated Islay single malt whisky.
Finish: It’s long and never falters; the flavours don’t fade at all due to its incredible texture. What a unique experience it’s been.
G&M Rare Vintage Glen Albyn 1976
$289.79
This 36 year old bottling of Glen Albyn is exclusive to KWM! Glen Albyn is a long lost distillery from Inverness in the Highlands. Matured in Refill Sherry Butts and bottled at 43%, only 24 bottles have found their way to Canada!
Balvenie 17 Year Peated Cask
$128.69
SOLD OUT! - !!!Not expected to return to KWM!!
Released in 2010 as part of BenRiach's annual series of 17 year releases. Aged in American and European oak it was finished in casks which previously held peated whisky.
Glen Scotia 12 Year
$56.69
One of only three distilleries in Campbeltown and one of the Scotland's smallest distilleries, Glen Scotia's history goes back the days of the Victorians. "Less maritime influence than in days gone by but promises to be every bit as enjoyable to drink," according to Royal Mile Whiskies.
Distiller's Tasting Note (from Royal Mile)
Colour: Barley sugar.
Body: Light and fresh and more complex than the 10 year old.
Nose: Melon slices with a drizzle of honey syrup.
Palate: An intriguing of lemon citrus fruit, apple, ripe peach and grapefruit tang. Complex and layered.
Finish: Light, smooth with a dry complex mix of oak wood, tamarind fruit and walnuts and hazelnuts.
Glenfiddich Distillery Edition 15 Year
$86.99
A Glenfiddich above 46%, can it be true? Yes dear reader it is, the Distillery Edition at 51% has been bottled to appeal to those looking for a little more from their Glenfiddich, and it doesn't disappoint.
Kavalan Concertmaster Port Finish
$80.99
The Concertmaster was finished in Portuguese Ruby, Tawny, and Vintage Port wine casks. Bottled at 40%, the port has a strong influence on the whisky which was first matured in specially selected American Oak casks. The marrying and finishing in port barriques mellows the flavors and adds a smoothness to the whisky.
Distiller's Tasting Note
Nose: Tropical fruitiness with honey, vanilla, coconut and candy floss.
Palate: rich bodied with natural sweetness and complexity.
The Dalmore 40 Year
$2,456.99
SOLD OUT! - !!!Not expected to return to KWM!!!
A 40 year old bottling of Dalmore matured in American oak and finished in Matusalem and Amoroso Sherry.
A.D. Rattray Port Ellen 24
$314.99
Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 1
$75.59
This first batch of Glendronach's latest core expression was bottled at 54.8% without an age statement. It matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. As few as 250 bottles will find their way to Alberta.
Tasting note by Serge Valentin of www.whiskyfun.org : “This is a brand new one and a vatting of oloroso and PX casks. I know Glendronach isn’t officially a Speysider but I think it does behave like a Speysider. Ahem. Colour: amber. Nose: … and yet a very similar profile, I wouldn’t say that the PX brought much more roundness and sweetness – so far. So a lot of dried fruits again, Corinthian raisins, rich tobacco, chocolate, bacon, mint… and quite some fresh walnuts as well (skins). With water: more leather, game and tobacco (cigar humidor) as well as whiffs of black truffles. Mouth (neat): now it’s sweeter, and quite unusual too. Oh, and rather brilliant. Starts quite nervous, on pink grapefruits and ginger tonic, before some beautiful notes of tangerine liqueur and gingerbread join in the dancing. Absolutely lovely. With water: more bitter oranges and more ‘greenness’ (herbs, chlorophyll) that go very well with this profile. Finish: long, creamy, not cloying at all. Great balance. More black raisins, cocoa powder and cardamom in the aftertaste. Comments: well, it seems that they did it again. Big yet impressively balanced. Not too sure about the price but it’ll probably be a bargain. SGP:562 - 91 points”