Independent Scotch by David Stirk
$47.99
This new Hardcover from consultant David Stirk focuses on Independent Bottlers, their history, and their importance to the whisky industry as a whole. 252 pages.
From The Producer
"Independent Scotch - The History of Independent Bottlers” by David Stirk charts the demise of the small blending and brokering firms from the 1940s through to the 80s and then the rise of the Independent Bottler from the late 1980s onwards. Intertwined is the story of his own career in the whisky industry and the beginnings through to the sale of The Creative Whisky Co Ltd.
The book discusses the impact of Independent Bottlers and their place within the modern industry. Also, and in collaboration with Thijs Klaverstijn, the book outlines the history of all of the major Indy bottlers; including interviews and contributions from some of the best known names. The book will be a unique insight into a much-loved part of the Scotch whisky industry."
Stiegl Freibier O.O
$3.99
For many it may come as a surprise that Stiegl makes more than just Radlers, but the Salzburg, Austria brand has been making beer for 530+ years. It is privately owned and produces a wide variety of beer styles including this highly regard zero-alc version.
Producer Description
"Stiegl 0.0% Freibier presents itself in a sunny blonde colour with a slight cloudiness and impresses as a genuine, natural non-alcoholic beer with a particularly palatable malt/hops balance."
Fords Gin
$49.99
Fords Gin uses the finest botanicals from 10 different countries. Although our gin is crafted in London, we see it as a spirit of the world. As a truly global spirit, Fords Gin blends together hemispheres of taste.
45% ABV
Malfy Gin Gift Pack
$22.99
Benjamin Bridge Tidal Bay
$31.99
Over two and a half decades, Benjamin Bridge has distinguished itself as Canada's premier sparkling wine house. In 1999, it all started as a labour of love with Nova Scotian entrepreneurs Gerry McConnell and the late Dara Gordon. With expertise from Canada and the world’s top oenologists, led by its chief innovator and head winemaker, Jean-Benoit Deslauriers, Benjamin Bridge has been unwavering in the singular pursuit of reflecting its precise set of growing conditions as transparently as possible. It's a blend of Muscat, Ortega, Riesling, Geisenheim, l’Acadie, and Vidal. Distinct aromatics in harmony with refreshing and vibrant natural acidity make Nova 7 a delicious, off-dry thirst quencher.
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year
$86.99
The latest core release in the Ardbeg stable is Wee Beastie, a 5-year-old Ardbeg that was created to be the rawest and most peaty Ardbeg ever bottled. The whisky is matured in a mix of ex-Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks. 47.4%.
Producer Description
"Ardbeg Wee Beastie is the latest permanent expression to join the Distillery’s Ultimate Range. At just five years old, Wee Beastie is a feisty young creature with a formidable taste."
More from Ardbeg
"Our whisky creators set out to make the rawest, smokiest Ardbeg ever. The result is Ardbeg Wee Beastie and this tongue-tingling, beautifully smoky dram is the youngest Ardbeg we’ve ever made. On the snout, intense aromas of cracked blacked pepper mingle with sappy pine resin and a sharp tang of smoke. Suddenly, an explosive mouthfeel bursts forth with chocolate, creosote and tar. Savoury meats sink into the palate before the long salty mouthcoating finish slinks away… revealing the inner beast of this Islay icon. Young and intensely smoky, this is a dram untamed by age. Matured in ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, Wee Beastie is perfect for enjoying neat or as the mouth-watering main ingredient in a powerfully smoky cocktail."
Dassai 45 Junmai Sake
$58.99
The popular Dassai “50” was replaced by Dassai “45” in 2019 by polishing the rice a bit more. And even though it is the most affordable of their lineup, it belongs to the highest premium sake category with no brewer's alcohol added.
Delicate, fruity & aromatic. This premium saké is semi-dry with a suble sweetness and creamy mouthfeel. It is easy to drink and extremely popular among both aficionados and those new to saké.
The "45" in its name refers to the rice polishing ratio, which means that the rice used in making this sake has been polished down to 45% of its original size. Clean and Crisp, Smooth and Well-Balanced: One of the hallmarks of Dassai 45 is its smooth and well-balanced taste. Love its harmony between sweetness, acidity, and umami, which makes it enjoyable on its own or as a complement to various dishes.
- Rice polishing rate: 45%
- Alcohol Level: 16%
- Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Raifuku Junmai Ginjo Aiyama Sake
$49.99
Raifuku Aiyama crafts this sake with a balanced combination of mellowness and sharpness. It has a delicate, elegant scent reminiscent of pears, and a gentle finish on the palate, Its bright aromas of pineapple, passionfruit and yogurt lead to a high-impact palate with a subtle lemon finish. It's brewed by the small Raifuku Sake Brewery in Chikusei City, Ibaraki and is made with 40% polished Aiyama rice.
- Rice polishing rate:50%
- Alcohol Level: 15%
- Rice variety: Aiyama 愛山
Compass Box GKS Glasgow KWM Cask 3
$94.99
Our 7th KWM exclusive Compass Box, and 5th "Marrying Cask," is a bottling of the Glasgow Blend, finished in an ex-Clynelish, ex-Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cask for roughly 1 year, bottled at 49%. Married: June 16, 2022, bottled: July 2023.
The Compass Box Glasgow Blend, is the firm sherried and peated blend, inspired by the type of whiskies Glaswegians' used to prefer 100 years ago. This batch of this malt-heavy Glasgow Blend (before marrying) was 35.2% 10 year old Cameronbridge from First Fill ex-Bourbon, 34.1% 10 year old Craigellachie from sherry casks, 18.2% 8 year old Laphroaig from Refill Bourbon, 9.9% 9 year old Clynelish from First Fill ex-Bourbon, and 2.6% Highland Blended Malt from French oak.