Compass Box Great King Street Artist
$69.99
Compass Box is a maverick boutique blending firm that is doing its party to bring the sexy back to Blended Scotch whisky. The firms founder and whisky maker John Glaser is one of Scotland's most respected Blenders.
This original Great King Street is composed of 46% Lowland Grain, 45% Single Malt from the Northern Highlands and 9% Speyside Single Malt. 66% of the whisky was matured in 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon, 26% in New French Oak and 8% in 1st Fill Sherry. The result is a very complex, balanced and easy drinking malt.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
$339.99
The top of the line for the core Johnnie Walker Lineup. The prestigious Blue Label first entered the market in 1992. Some of the whiskies in this blend are between 30 and 35 years old and it is composed of at least 13 different malt and grain whiskies. The main distilleries in the Blue Label DNA include Linkwood, Caol Ila and Royal Lochnagar. 40% ABV.
Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old
$159.99
Previously dubbed the Johnnie Walker Platinum Label, this 18 year old was originally released globally in 2012. There are 14 to 16 malt and grain components in this Blended Scotch whisky, with Blair Athol, Glen Elgin, Mortlach and Cardhu doing the heavy lifting. Bottled at 43% ABV.
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: A wonderfully rich aroma, combining notes of rich, sweet fruit with hints of toffee and caramel.
Palate: A comforting mix of warming, malty cereal and smooth creamy vanilla, with fragrant notes of almond and tropical tangerine.
Finish: A lingering finish with hints of dark chocolate, citrus peel and a very light, aromatic smoke.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 375ml
$29.99
This is the 375ml version of the venerable Johnnie Walker Black Label. Full-sized bottles can be found here.
Johnnie Walker Black Label is at least 12 years old and is light and smokey in style. This iconic blend traces its origins back to 1870 when it was called Old Special Highland Whisky, renamed Johnny Walker Black Label in 1909. The second from entry level expression can be sipped neat of mixed. While the Black Label is comprised of between 35 and 40 individual components, there are five distilleries that are considered its main building blocks. These cornerstones are Talisker, Caol Ila, Cragganmore and Glenkinchie for the malt portion and Cameronbridge for the grain whisky.
Whisky Magazine Tasting Notes by the late Michael Jackson (whisky writer)
Nose: Rich. Maple syrup, spices and mustard. Can a whisky have a hint of acidity on the nose? Yes, but rahter the acidity of a Lenny Bruce rather than of vinegar.
Palate: Marijuana. Big interplay of smoky dryness, spicy heat and sweetly malty, creamy vanilla.
Finish: Rounded with raisiny sherry. At length, mellow.
From The Producer
"Johnnie Walker Black Label is a true icon, recognised as the benchmark for all other deluxe blends. Created using only whiskies aged for a minimum of 12 years from the four corners of Scotland, Johnnie Walker Black Label has an unmistakably smooth, deep character. An impressive whisky to share on any occasion, whether you're entertaining at home or on a night out with friends."
Johnnie Walker Celebratory Blend
$109.99
One of the 200th Anniversary relases from Johnnie Walker, is this very decent Blend bottled at 51.0%.
Producer Description
"The blend’s unique strength is similar to that of our Old Highland Whisky sold during that era. John Walker & Sons Celebratory Blend is a sensorial journey featuring notes of sweet dried raisins and subtle spice, which develop into hints of roasted nuts and gentle peat, with a soft pepper finish. Best served neat or on the rocks."
Dewar's Double Aged 32 Year 375ml
$269.99
Well, look who's back? This little gem is starting to become a perennial favourite, and for good reason: it's absolutely killer whisky at an inexplicably low price point! According to the folks at Dewar's, this has "been aged, blended together, aged again, then finished in sherry casks."
There is no overstating how cool it is that they have given us a blend with a high age statement and a robust bottling strength. Way to step into the spotlight, Dewar's. Well done.
46% abv
Suntory Whisky Toki 100th Anniversary
$64.99
Bottled at 43%, this is a limited edition bottling of Toki, released to mark Suntory's 100th Anniversary year!
Producer Description
"A limited edition bottling of Toki blended Japanese whisky, released to celebrate House of Suntory’s 100th anniversary. Comprised of whisky from its three distilleries, Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita, with a majority of Hakushu single malt and Chita grain whisky. Raise a glass to Suntory with a celebratory Highball!"
Turntable Track 03 - Purple Haze
$94.99
Are you tired of the same old spin on Blended Scotch? You say you want a revolution? Well, you know - Turntable Spirits has your back.
Track 03 - Purple Haze is a Blended Scotch that takes its name from the song by guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. It is bottled at 46% ABV and best of all, the makeup of the blend is disclosed and available for all to see:
- 42% - CRAIGELLACHIE - OLOROSO SHERRY BUTT
- 44% - BALMENACH - PEDRO XIMENEZ SHERRY PUNCHEON
- 14% - INVERGORDON - EX SHERRY BARREL
Turntable Spirits was founded by two brothers that you may have met if you have attended Scotch Whisky tastings or festivals over the past decade or so. Their names are Alasdair and Gordon Stevenson, and before founding Turntable they separately represented such companies and distilleries as Douglas Laing, Old Pulteney, Knockdhu, GlenAallachie, BenRiach, GlenDronach, and more. Both travelled to Canada and Alberta numerous times to host tastings here at Kensington Wine Market and at other shops. With the creation of Turntable Spirits and Blending House, the brothers are finally working together in the creation and release of Blended Scotch with a musical bent.
King of Scots Peated Blended Scot
$37.99
From the Producer
"Douglas Laing’s Master Blender has hand selected and married together exceptionally rich and sweet Single Grain scotch Whiskies with a higher than normal proportion of the finest aged Malt Whiskies from his preferred distilleries predominantly from Islay to create this crowning glory of scotch Whisky."
40%