Haritz Blanco Viura
$24.99
Benetakoa Winery was founded in 1985 by Carlos Martínez de Cañas in Villabuena de Álava. Viticulture has been a centuries-old tradition in their family, and for several generations, they have dedicated themselves to pampering and learning from the land and the vine. In 1997, they expanded their facilities and moved to a new winery built in the upper part of Villabuena. They preserved the tradition and the artisan concept that was incorporated into the first winery, and continued with innovation as the basis of their wines. Since 2001, Gorka Martínez de Cañas, son of the winery’s founder, has taken charge of the family project.
North Star Campbeltown Connection 10Year
$121.99
Evan deserves the credit for sleuthing out this new KWM exclusive Campbeltown Blended Malt. We tried a sample early in the fall, and were suitably impressed by it for the price. 10 years of age and 50.7%.
If the rumours can be believed, the whisky is a marriage of Springbank from 1994 and 2015, with Glen Scotia from 1992. But true to form the chap at North Star Spirits has little to say about it on the record, the official product description "Our own mix of Springbank, Glen Scotia, and other Campbeltown Malts" seemingly raises more questions than it answers.
But perhaps this is a time to not look the proverbial gift horse in the mouth. We have here a 10 year old Campbeltown Blended Malt at just over 50%, with a beautiful label, and the price is very reasonable!
SMWS 36.206 THE DRUM MAJOR'S DRAM
$187.99
THE DRUM MAJOR'S DRAM
From Speyside, this 16 year old spent 13 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before being transferred to a 1st fill PX ex-bodega barrique.
Flavour profile: Deep, rich & dried fruits
Distilled on: 22 August 2006
Outturn: 207 barrels
St Antony Pettenthal Riesling GG
$66.99
St. Antony is a top-shelf riesling producer making high-quality wine since 1912. The ultra-modern winery they built sits on top of cellars that hold decades of premium riesling, a white grape that ages as well, if not better, than any first-growth Bordeaux or Burgundy (and for a lot less).
These are dry wines, brimming with minerality and acidity, and three of the four we received are GG (Grosses Gewächs), the grand cru designation for dry German riesling. They are situated in the town of Nierstein, a charming village that is effectively the epicentre of wine in the Rheinhessen. Praised by critics and adored by riesling lovers, these are beautiful, mineral-driven wines that are delicious now and even better over time. All of their wines are certified biodynamic as well.
SMWS 85.100 THUNDER CHOPS
$172.99
THUNDER CHOPS
This 13 year old Speysider spent 10 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before transfer to a 1st fill PX ex-bodega barrique for the rest of its maturation, and has an abv of 57.2.
Flavour profile: Deep, rich & dried fruits
Distilled on: 26 April 2011
Outturn: 260 bottles
SMWS 8.50 THIS COW ENJOYS SWIMMING
$150.99
THIS COW ENJOYS SWIMMING
This 9 year old Speysider was matured in a 1st fill PX butt and has an abv of 61.7%.
Flavour profile: Dried fruits & spices
Distilled on: 16 November 2015
Outturn: 630 bottles
SMWS 112.134 LADYFINGERS AND POP TARTS
$254.99
LADYFINGERS AND POP TARTS
From the Highlands, this 17 year old was matured in a 1st fill hogshead and has an abv of 55.6%.
Flavour profile: Spicy & sweet
Distilled on: 8 August 2007
Outturn: 338 bottles
SMWS G10.43 A GREAT RUMIFICATION
$189.99
A GREAT 'RUMIFICATION'
This 19 year old Lowland single grain whisky spent 16 years in an ex-bourbon barrel before transfer to a 1st fill STR barrique for the remainder of its maturation, and has an abv of 60%.
Flavour profile: Juicy, oak & vanilla
Distilled on: 12 July 2005
Outturn: 188 bottles
SMWS 135.74 TROPICAL MESS
$134.99
TROPICAL MESS
LAST BOTTLE IN CANADA
This 9 year old Highlander was matured in a 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel and has an abv of 59.6%.
Flavour profile: Toasted oak & vanilla
Distilled on: 2 December 2015
Outturn: 178 bottles