Glenrothes 1975
$320.39
Distilled in 1975 and bottled in 2006, it is surprising they still have stock of this 30 year old given the only ever had 3708 bottles worldwide. Very creamy with loads of soft citrus notes!
Glenrothes 1987
$77.39
Johnnie Walker Blue Anniversary
$4,815.49
Dark, full gold in colour. The nose is balanced with a smoky sherry character, nuts and a hint of raisins. The palate is big with rich peat, bold smoke and spices; dark chocolate, toffee and oak notes follow. Finishes long and intense with oak and seaweed. The spicy/sherry notes are said to have come from Cardhu, Benrinnes and other Speyside distilleries. The sweetness comes from the tiny highland Royal Lochnagar distillery. The peat & smoke are the product of Caol Ila distillery on Islay.
BenRiach 15 Year Rum Finish
$74.24
Matured in the traditional style in American bourbon barrels, this whisky is then 'finished' in Dark Rum barrels, sourced from the Caribbean island of Jamaica. During this second period of maturation the whisky derives many interesting characteristics specific to the Dark Rum barrel. Nose: toffee, spices, cinnamon & sultana w/ a backbone of rum. Palate: toffee, cinnamon, apricots & chocolate. Finish: rum & sultanas dominate the finish.
BenRiach Authenticus Peated 21 Year
$105.74
DICONTINUED but replaced by a 25 year old version. Bottled at 46% alc. vol., at natural colour and non chill filtered. Nose: An explosion of smoke and peat, in combination with teasing hints of honey, apples and spices. Palate: Rich peat, in perfect harmony with honey, chocolate, raisins and oakwood, followed by a cascade of spices rolling over the palate. "... a previously unknown masterpiece..." Jim Murray. Only in select stores!
BenRiach 15 Year Madeira Finish
$79.19
Jim Murray said: "This is an essay in subtlety... we have one of the truly great Speysiders on our hands!" Nose: Vanilla and spices with watermelon and peaches, with a rich backdrop of Madeira and oak wood. Palate: An avalanche of butterscotch, hazelnuts, peaches and spices, with and rich Madeira. Finish: dry with concentrated barley and grape.
Dalmore Cigar Malt
$41.39
The Dalmore Distillery, said to have been founded in 1839, lies in the northern highlands within a more mountainess region. As such, the water softens as it flows from high mountain rivers, through forest to the distillery. A resulting velvety-smooth texture is apparent in their whiskies. A dark and rich creation, this single malt provides a flavor appreciated with a favorite cigar. Very unique
Talisker 30 Year
$404.99
Colour: light gold w/ hints of green. Nose: clean, maretime, sea air & salted fish, tar, nutty & toffee, elusive fruit notes & lingering peat embers. Smoke & peat build w/ time, water closes the nose: showing only smoke, bourbon notes & toffee. Body: clean soft. Palate: dry, sweet, nutty, custard, trademark Talisker chilli notes. Smoke shows early and lasts, treacle too. Finish: long, black pepper.
G&M Strathisla 40 Year
$305.99
Strathisla founded in 1786 is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. Originally known as Milton distillery after Milton Castle, the whisky has always been called Strathisla. The whisky is the product of 1st and 2nd fill sherry butts. Nose: rich, fruits, smoke, caramel & burnt wood. With water, waxy, floral & cofee notes. Palate: Smoky w/ spicy fruits. With water, massive sherry notes & subtle smoke. Finish: leather, tobacco, spicy sherry notes! Exclusive to Kensington Wine Market...