Reifel Rye
$49.99
A release from Alberta Distillers! 100% Rye - bottled at 42% after maturing in new charred oak casks and ex-bourbon barrels.
From The Producer
"Reifel Rye has been created in honour of George H. Reifel. The legendary master distiller who laid the foundations of Alberta Distillers 75 years ago, and whose standards, commitment to the craft, belief in local ingredients, obsession with extraordinary flavour, and adventurous spirit still characterize ADL’s distilling culture today. Reifel Rye is a masterpiece George would be proud of. This high rye spirit is aged in charred white oak and ex bourbon barrels. It is a feast of a whisky with notes of toffee, banana bread, chocolate, poached pear and crème brûlée. An unconventional whisky with unexpected depths. High Rye, Deep Character from the Distillery Of The Decade."
Mayu Chardonnay Gran Reserva
$27.99
400 kilometres north of Santiago, Chile, sits the Elqui Valley, effectively a high-altitude desert (the Atacama desert) in the Coquimbo Region. The vineyards extend from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes, and the arid region relies on the Elqui River for irrigation, which is essential if grapes are to flourish here. At 2000 metres above sea level, it draws a parallel to the vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina, on the other side of the Andes. The soils, comprised mainly of clay, silt and chalk, and the hot, clear days and cool nights offer near-perfect growing conditions. It's also one of the darkest places on earth to stargaze, and as such, it's a World UNESCO Heritage Site, drawing both wine lovers and stargazers alike. Viña Mayu was established in 2005 as a separate winery from the Elqui Valley’s first fine wine producer, which was founded in 1998. Mauro Olivier was one of the pioneers planting vines for fine wine production, sourcing the grapes from the different parts of the valley. He started working on his family vineyards for table grape production at a young age, and years later, he began working in Pisco production (the national Chilean spirit, made from white wine). In 2000, he planted the first Carménère and Syrah vines in the valley. Five years later, he decided it was time to embark on his own wine project, under the Mayu label. Mayu is an ancient INCA name for the Milky Way, meaning "creek of stars."
Ollitas Reposado
$73.99
This Reposado was triple distilled and aged for six months in American Oak. Bottled at 40%.
Tequila Ollitas is made by the great Orendain Family, which has been making the Mexican Spirit since 1840. The Ollitas lineup is produced at the Casa Mexicana Distillery by Marcela Orendain Gonzalez. Marcela's brothers Jaime and Eduardo are responsible for the production of Arette Tequila at the nearby El Llano Distillery.
Eighty-Eight Hi-Fi Hazy IPA 4-pack
$20.79
Eighty-Eight is great at making beer with hops and haze, as the Hi -Fi attests to. Made with barley as well as flaked oats and wheat, plus Mosaic, Cashmere, and Azacca hops. 6.7% ABV.
From The Producer
"Hi-Fi is a Hazy IPA designed for good vibrations and to keep the party at the perfect volume all night long. "
Bulliat Beaujolais Blanc
$30.99
The father-son team of Noël and Loïc Bulliat is currently in charge of the family estate. Loïc is the seventh generation to operate the domaine. There have been many changes with the acquisition of parcels since its creation in 1780, with vineyards now covering over almost 28 hectares distributed over eight appellations, including five “crus”, Morgon, Fleurie, Chénas, Chiroubles, and Moulin à Vent. Concern for the environment, respect for nature and the desire to express the terroir led the domaine towards the conversion to organic viticulture in 2010.
This crisp and lively Chardonnay seems purpose-built to convert anybody still firmly entrenched in the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) movement. As the name Sur La Granit implies, this organic white wine boasts plenty of minerality and citrus zing to keep things interesting. Yet like most of father & son duo Noel & Loic Bulliat's wines, it remains in the 'dangerously crushable' category. Try pairing it with seafood salad, a light pesto pasta, or a bottle of Vignoble Bulliat's Beaujolais Rouge.
J Moreau Chablis
$34.99
Finding Chablis for under $40 has become increasing difficult but Moreau always manages to deliver a respectable wine, fairly classic with nice minerailty and textured fruit.
Taylor Fladgate 50 Year Tawny Port
$419.99
Taylor Fladgate is launching a 50 Year Old Tawny Port, in place of the the 50 year old Single Harvest Ports we've been getting for the last decade. 97pts Robert Parker
Producer Description
"After half a century in cask, this exceptional wine has reached its ‘Golden Age’ of maturity, the point at which it achieves perfect balance, a magical complexity and a seductive smoothness and density. Notes of scorched pineapple, passion fruit and lychee balance beautifully with the toasted coconut, almonds and butterscotch. The texture and weight of the wine wraps the palate and finishes bright, fresh and poised. The wine lingers for an eternity, beckoning you in for more."
Bladnoch 19 Year PX Sherry
$279.99
Matured in PX Sherry Casks, this 19 year old Bladnoch has been bottled at 46.7%. 87.75pts Whiskybase
Producer Description
"The 19 Year Old is the first PX Sherry expression that Bladnoch has released. The flavourful casks have imparted delectable notes of dark liquorice sticks, dried apricots and warming nutmeg into the golden-hued whisky."
Bladnoch 14 Year Oloroso Sherry 2022
$174.99
This 2022 bottling of Bladnoch 14 Year has been matured in Oloroso sherry casks before bottling without colouring or chill-filtering at 46.7%. 88pts Whisky Notes
Producer Description
"Matured exclusively in Oloroso Sherry casks for 14 years. Bladnoch’s Master Distiller, Dr Nick Savage hand selects every cask to bring together this rich expression showing notes of fruit cake, dark chocolate, and subtle sweet cinnamon on the palate."