GrainHenge Whisky Meeting Creek No.3
$111.99
From Grain Henge/Troubled Monk in Red Deer, Alberta, this single malt whisky release was matured in cask for at least 3 and up to 6 years is bottled at an impressive 56.4%.
The whisky is made from a mash of 2 Row, Amber, Brown Malt, Chocolate Malt, and Crystal Malt. This is somewhat similar to the mash used to make Troubled Monk Brewing's Open Road American Brown Ale.
Cask types used:
- #2 Char New American Oak (Aged 39 Months)
- #3 Char New American Oak (Aged 73 Months)
- Ex-Bourbon (Aged 55 Months)
Producer Description
"Introducing Meeting Creek No. 3, the latest release in our GrainHenge Whisky line—a small-batch, Alberta-crafted single malt with deep, roasted flavours and rich notes of caramel and chocolate. Following in the award-winning footsteps of its predecessors, Meeting Creek No. 1 and No. 2, which have each earned awards, this edition brings the same dedication to craft with a bold, refined character."
Raasay NaSia Gold Medal Peated Chinkapin
$149.99
This cask was not merely selected by Canadian importer Gold Medal Marketing, but rather Andy Dunn bought it as a future, and patiently waited while it matured. This is a peated Raasay, matured in a freshly charred and toasted, custom-made Chinkapin oak cask, bottled at 61.4%.
Chinkapin oak or Quercus Muehlenbergii, is a type of American white oak cask native to central and eastern North America.
Amrut Kurinji Single Malt
$114.99
Kurinji was a neat little surprise when we were tasting our way through the Victoria Whisky Festival. Our good friend Ashok pulled this out and poured a dram, with a big smile on his face. It was easy to smile along. This is a ridiculously pretty little sipper. Easy going and very charming. The label says Batch 1, so hopefully we see more editions in the future.
46% abv
Talisker NAS Special Releases 2023
$189.99
Mid-level peated malt from western Isle of Skye. This non-age stated Talisker seems to be a variant on Port Rhuighe, but cranked up to 59.7% abv. This one should be an absolute powder keg!
Roseisle 12 Year Special Release 2023
$194.99
This whisky was featured on Day 23 of our 2024 KWM Not An Advent Calendar Tastings! You can read more about the whisky here.
This is the first bottling we have ever seen from Roseisle, and a well-matured Distillery Bottling, at that! Matured 12 years in First Fill Ex-Bourbon and Refill Casks.56.5% ABV.
Producer Description
“At Roseisle Distillery, whisky making is a masterful merging of simple elements to create a stunning single malt that soars with profound flavours. Notes of sweet vanilla smoothly sail through this lofty expression, from which rise deep, luscious flavour notes of rich, sticky stewed fruits.”
Mortlach NAS Special Releases 2023
$449.99
This is an NAS bottling of Mortlach, but with the price, we have to assume it has a bit of age behind it. The whisky was bottled at 58% after finishing in ex-Kanosuke Japanese Whisky and ex-Pinot Noir Casks.
Bruichladdich Black Art 11.1
$779.99
The 11th incarnation of Bruichladdich's Black Art series is a 24 year old bottled at 44.1%.
Producer Description
"An enigmatic alchemy which relies on nature, craftsmanship and the gentle passing of time. What happens inside each cask, under the darkness of the warehouse remains a mystery. Black Art 11 continues that elusive mastery. Only Head Distiller Adam Hannett knows what has gone into crafting the precious 24-year-old single malt. The barley and cask type remain a mystery, with the final recipe undisclosed."
Signatory Glen Keith 26 Year Symingtons
$714.99
Symington's Choice is a new range from Signatory, highlighting what they feel are their best casks. This 26 year old Glen Keith was filled into a 2nd fill Oloroso Sherry Butt in 1996, and was bottled at 58%. 90pts Whisky Base
Benromach Peat Smoke Bourbon 2014
$85.99
This whisky is produced from more heavily peated malt than the standard Benromach. It has been bottled at 46%, after maturing in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks.
The current edition of the Peat Smoke is 8 years old and made with malt peated to 57 ppm. Vintage is 2014.