Glenfarclas 10 Year
$58.94
Established in 1836, this family owned distillery has remained independent for over 160 yrs. Benefitting from the cold, clear springs of the Ben Rinnes river, this distinctly traditional Speyside malt is well known for its mellow flavor, and is made in batches rather than continuously to ensure high quality standards. Considered by connoisseurs to be among the best Speysiders available.
Dalmore 15 Year
$60.29
Dalmore, the flagship malt for Whyte & Mackay was founded near the village of Alness on the Firth of Crmarty in 1839. The distillery was closed during much of WWI when the Admiralty requisitioned the factory for the production of mines. The nearby Yankee Pier was built by the USN for the purpose of loading and unloading supplies. Dalmore also holds the record for the most expensive bottle of whisky ever sold: �25,877.50 for the Dalmore 62Yr.
Bowmore Dusk
$71.99
Named after the town in which it resides, this Islay distillery was originally founded in 1779 and has been producing a complex and enigmatic style of whisky since then. Like it's geography, the palate of these whiskies lies between the intense malts of the south shore and the gentle extremes of the north. A mixture of wine and peat flavors makes this a unique illustration of the Bowmore style.
Glenfarclas 40 Year Treasure Island Ed.
$2,699.99
Please note each label is unique, the one at left is an example. The following tasting note is by Jim Murray: Nose: Beautifully defined oak, which has taken on a handsomely sweet bourbon character. This is almost chestnut sweet, very softly peated and enticingly gentle. Steps up a gear when warmed in the hand with tantalising spices keeping in harmony with waxy malt and ultra-clean sherry. The way the old oak behaves itself - tows the line, is nothing short of wonderful. Taste: The oak is again first to show but remains soft and laid back and teasingly spicy. The initial burst of oak does suggest a worn dryness, but this is soon counterbalanced by a Demerara sweetness. This blends effortlessly with some heavy, intense malt and a lingering but quite unmistakable hint of liquorice, which emerges from the refined sherry-trifle middle. Finish: Long, chewy, smoky, and initially sweet with the liquorice continuing, but dries very slowly to deliver an oaky encore. Stays just to the right side of being vanilla-rich to ensure continuing charm and quality. Comments: An almost immaculate portrayal of an old fashioned, high quality malt with unblemished sherry freshness and depth. The hallmark of quality is the sherry's refusal to dominate the spicy, softly peated malt. The oak offers bourbon-ey sweetness, but ensures a rich depth throughout. Quite outstanding for its age.
Glenfiddich 30 Year
$236.24
Lending its name to the largest selling single malt in the world, Glenfiddich is said to have paved the way after WWII by bucking the trend and not supplying to blenders owned by larger conglomerates. Vision and persistence paid off, and as luck would have it, its style is very easily drinkable and appeals to a wide range. Traditionally light, smooth, with a hint of fruitiness.
Murray McDavid Ardbeg 9 Year
$82.79
Benriach 10 Year
$42.29
OMC Laphroaig 18 Year
$152.00
Douglas Laing is one of my favorite independent bottlers, because they manage to get their hands on some exceptional casks, especially from Islay. "Nose: Immediately big, sweet & round w/ creosote & tar. Palate: smoother & softer than the nose, but carrying the same character. Finish: like a hot summer beach, running dry & tarry." - Fred & Stuart Laing. From one refill butt, 638 bottles, 50% ABV.
Balvenie 1971 Vintage Cask
$719.99
Every year Balvenie Malt Master David Stewart chooses a pannel of experts to select 4 casks of whisky, 30 years of age or older to bottle as special vintage Balvenie. For this bottling three retired excisemen, who also happen to be single malt enthusiasts were given the task of helping David Stewart create a whisky. The four casks selected yeilded 848 bottles @ 46.7%. Only a few made it to Canada.