Jim Beam Bonded Bourbon
$37.99
This is a Bonded Bourbon from Jim Beam Distillery in Kentucky.
The term "Bonded" or "Bottled in Bond" means that this whiskey had to adhere to the following standards as originally written into law by the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897:
- All whiskey in the bottle must be produced by one distillery and by one distiller over the course of one distillation season.
- The whiskey must be at least four years old.
- It must be bottled at at least 100 proof / 50% ABV
- The whiskey must be aged in bonded warehouses under United States federal supervision.
- The label on the bottle has to state which distillery it comes from and also where it was bottled.
Bulleit Bourbon 375ml
$25.99
375ml Bottle
According to company lore, the first batch of Bulleit was first made in the 1800s by Augustus Bulleit, but discontinued after his death. In 1987, the great-great-grandson of the original creator, Tom Bulleit created the first modern-day batch, which was introduced in 1999. In 1997 Bulleit was bought by Seagram, and is now distilled in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Following an acquisition of Seagram, the Bulleit brand is now owned by Diageo. This Kentucky Straight Bourbon has been matured at least 6 years, and is bottled at a strength of 45%. It is made from at least 30% rye grain, giving it a rich, deep flavour.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed 58.4%
$82.99
Wild Turkey actually has a pair of master distillers – the father/son duo of Jimmy and Eddie Russell.
This Wild Turkey offering has been around since 1991. Typically blended from casks aged from 6, 8, and 12 years old. Bottled at a Batch strength of 58.4% ABV.
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye 47%
$64.99
Whoa! Old No. 7, this ain't. This Single Barrel Rye caused a bit of a buzz when it launched, being JD's first new mash recipe since 1866! With a mashbill consisting of 70% rye and less than 20% corn, expect this lil Tennessee treat to bring a big spicy complexity to what we normally think of when we hear the words Jack Daniels. This rye is a far cry from the hot bite of young corn-led whiskey we see usually see behind the iconic black and white label. And make no mistake...this is no shooting whiskey; instead, this is a rather spectacular example of well-crafted American whiskey with a dangerous degree of drinkability. Should suit both rye-hounds and bourbon-fiends.
Producer Tasting Note
"Complex flavors of ripe fruit mingle with light toasted oak notes to create a taste rich with spice and a pleasant lingering finish. This is a big, bold rye that does not overpower."
Four Roses 80 Proof
$41.99
Four Roses is finally back in Alberta - at least in its most basic form. This Kentucky Straight Bourbon utilizes all ten Bourbon recipes used at Four Roses Distillery from a combination of two different mash bills and five different yeast strains, it is bottled at 40% ABV.
This used be known as the Four Roses Yellow Label. The label is no longer yellow, and another recent change is the signature on the front. For years every bottle had legendary Master Distiller Jim Rutledge’s name on the front, but he left the distillery in 2015 and his protege Brent Elliott took over. Brent’s signature graces every bottle produced since then.
Wild Turkey Longbranch
$59.99
Longbranch is a Bourbon made by Wild Turkey Distillery of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. It is aged for eight years in virgin oak barrels before being finished in barrels with extra charred White Oak staves and then Texas Mesquite staves added before being cut to 43% ABV and bottled.
Famed Oscar-winning actor and naked bongo drummer Matthew McConaughey joined the Wild Turkey brand as Creative director in 2016. In the two years since he has been the center of much of their advertising and commercials. In 2018 he left even more of a mark on the distillery and brand by getting his signature on a new bottle in the Wild Turkey line called Longbranch, which he had a hand in creating. McConaughey is the only person to have his signature on a Wild Turkey other than the father and son Master Distiller Duo of Jimmy and Eddie Russell.
Jim Beam Repeal Batch
$32.99
A throwback to an earlier style of American whiskey. Jim Beam Repeal Batch serves to (very belatedly) commemorate the end of American Prohibition. Ummmm...okay. Better late than never, I guess. And let's face it...who hasn't lost a bit of time after a few glasses of bourbon?
But all joking aside, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon was released on the 85th anniversary of what has become known as Repeal Day.
The strength of JB Repeal has been ratcheted up from the standard 40% to 43%, but that's not the real kicker here. What we love more than the higher abv is the fact that they've left this one a little more naked and natural. It has been barrier-filtered, but not chill-filtered. In short...all the thick, natural oils have been left in the bottle. That means a richer delivery of flavour and a longer finish. Just as would have been the case in the years following the repeal of one of America's dumbest laws ever to hit the books.
43% abv
Stranahans Sherry Cask
$103.99
Stranahan’s Sherry Cask starts its life as 4 year old single malt whiskey aged in newly charred virgin oak barrels - the same as what is bottled as Stranahan’s Diamond Peak. What makes it different is that it is then finished in a combination of first fill and refill ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks before being hand-bottled at 47% ABV.
Made from 100% malted barley, this Single Malt Whiskey hails from Colorado. Well before the Craft Whiskey boom kicked off in the USA, Stranahan’s started distilling in 2004. It was Colorado’s first legal distillery founded since prohibition. In 2010 it was sold to Proximo Spirits of New Jersey.
Basil Hayden Two by Two Rye
$63.99
A blend of 80% Rye and 20% Bourbon from Jim Beam, bottled under the Basil Hayden's label.
Producer Tasting Note
Aroma: Rich caramel and brown sugar complemented by back notes of soft rye and vanilla
Taste: A balanced blend of sumptuous rye and brown sweets with an ample woody accent
Finish: A pleasant, long, lingering warmth
Producer Description
"Our blending team took on the challenge of bringing together rye and bourbon whiskies from our aging stock to create something incredibly balanced - something that embodies the best that both types of whiskey have to offer.
"While blending is commonly used in American whiskies to deliver a consistent flavor from bottle to bottle, the art and craft is truly on display when balancing liquids from different origins. It takes immense skill to develop an original recipe and an incredible palette to deliver a final product that is more than the sum of its parts.
"The final blend is about 20% bourbon to 80% rye and is best served neat or on-the-rocks to experience the complexity created by meticulously blending four component whiskies."