SMWS 36.206 THE DRUM MAJOR'S DRAM
$234.99
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
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
Bodegas Benetakoa Crianza
$30.99
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 we have dedicated themselves to perfecting 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 preserve the tradition and the artisan concept that was breathed in the first winery and bet on 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.
Lopez Vina Tondonia Reserva Red Magnum
$209.99
Lopez de Heredia is a family-run Spanish producer based in Rioja and regarded as one of the world’s greatest wine estates. It was founded in 1877 by Don Rafael Lopez de Heredia y Landeta. Four generations of the Lopez de Heredia family have devoted themselves to upholding their 140-year tradition of producing exceptional wines.
Tondonia, the winery’s most famous vineyard and product, was established between 1913 and 1914. It extends over 250 acres on the right bank of the River Ebro. In addition to Tondonia, the estate owns three vineyards (Cubillo, Bosconia, and Zaconia) covering a total area of 420 hectares. The soil is alluvial clay with a high proportion of limestone. Lopez de Heredia winery is the oldest in Haro and one of the first three houses in the Rioja region. They use completely natural and traditional methods of winemaking and their grapes are sourced exclusively from their own vineyards. They use typical Rioja varieties to produce the best wines: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo for reds, Viura and Malvasia for whites. The winery’s commitment to tradition is evident in their 131-year history of using American oak. They continue to have their own cooperage, making them the only bodega in Spain to hand-craft all the barrels used to age their wines.