Benromach 2014 McMurray Malt Maniacs
$135.99
Selected by and bottled for the McMurray Malt Maniacs in Fort McMurray, this 11 year old, 2014 vintage Benromach was bottled at 59.9% from a First Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead.
SMWS 113.86 PEACHY KEEN
$194.99
PEACHY KEEN
This 15 year old Speysider spent 13 years in an ex-bourbon barrel before being transferred to a 2nd fill Cabernet Sauvignon hogshead, and has an abv of 57.9%.
Flavour profile: Sweet & zesty
Distilled on: 8 February 2010
Outturn: 210 bottles
Baldur's Whisky 008 SingleMalt IslayCask
$119.99
This 8 Year Old Single Malt Whisky from Saskatchewan's Last Mountain Distillery spent time in casks that previously held peated Islay whisky before being bottled at 51.34%.
Producer Description
"Baldur’s Release No.008 is a bold and expressive single malt, crafted from 100% malted barley and patiently matured for eight years. It begins its journey in a once-used bourbon cask, developing a foundation of soft vanilla, golden toffee, and honeyed malt before being finished in an Islay cask, where it takes on a distinctive coastal character."
Michter's Kentucky Straight Bourbon
$82.99
This is Michter's Flagship Bourbon, bottled at 45.7%, it is excellent value.
While the Michter’s name has a long and storied history, the Michter’s Distillery of Louisville, KY has only been in operation since 2015. Any whiskey bottled that is older than that was sourced from other distilleries, typically within Kentucky. Luckily, the quality of anything bottled with the Michter’s label on it is typically high, regardless of their original provenance.
Other than their single barrel products, Michter’s typically bottles their whiskey from selected small batches of 20 barrels or less.
From the Distillery: "Michter’s US 1 Bourbon is made from a carefully selected mashbill that features the highest quality American corn. It is then matured to the peak of perfection, with barrels often aging in excess of eight years. Truly “small batch,” each batch of our US 1 Bourbon is typically composed of no more than two dozen barrels, leaving no margin for “blending out” imperfection and thus necessitating excellence from every barrel," according to the team at Michter's. It has notes of "rich caramel with balanced vanilla, stone fruit notes, smoky depth, with an oak finish."
Jack Daniel's Bonded Tennessee Whiskey
$52.99
JD's Bonded Tennessee Whiskey takes the tried and true Jack Daniel's mash bill consisting of 80% corn, 12% barley and 8% rye and bottles it at 50% ABV.
As the label and name of this Jack Daniel's Whiskey show, this is a Bonded Whiskey. That means it has to adhere to the 1897 Bottled In Bond Act, which states:
- 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 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.
Old Forester 1910 Bourbon 46.5%
$79.99
The Old Forester 1910 is aged in a similar fashion to the venerable Woodford Double Oaked, as both are given a second charred new oak barrel for maturation, doubling down on those new oak and char notes. Evan feels the 1910 is better than the Woodford Double Oaked, but he is a bit of an Old Forester fanboy. Bottled at 46.5%.
Producer Description
"On October 22nd. 1910, a fire on the bottling line halted production of Old Forester. Mature whisky ready to be bottled, instead was stored in a secondary barrel. What emerged was a delightful whisky, remarkable enough to become an entirely new expressions – Old Fine Whisky.
Today mimicking this historic bottling, this unique expression of Old Forester has undergone a second barreling, granting it exceptional character, a smooth and sweet flavor and a clean, crisp finish. Entering the second barrel at a low 100 proof allows more of the sweet wood sugars to dissolve into the whiskey. 1910 Old Fine Whiskey is the fourth and final expression of the Whiskey Row Series, presented at 93 proof."
Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon
$76.99
From Bardstown Bourbon Company's Origin Series, this High-Rye Bourbon (60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley) was matured for 6 years in virgin oak before being bottled at 48% ABV.
Producer Description
"An exquisite high-rye bourbon with extraordinary flavor. Our Origin bourbon whiskey is a 36% high-rye mash bill which showcases the best of classic bourbon with a burst of rye spice. Perfect as a unique pour or the foundation for a premium craft cocktail."
Boutique-y 10 Year American Bourbon
$104.99
10 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, at 45.8%.
That Boutique-Y Whisky Company seems to have a fixation with placing hooved animals on their labels right now. Whisky from Scotland often gets a deer on the front. Irish Whiskey is denoted by a horse. Canadian Whisky gets a moose. This American Bourbon gets a bison... or is that a buffalo?
Could this Buffalo be a hint, allowing us to Trace the providence of this whiskey? Who knows... Maybe it is actually a red herring.
Producer Description
"Stampeding it’s way straight from Kentucky, here comes TBWC’s American addition to its “Core” range, bearing a 10 year old age statement, and a bison,
"Our 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a true reflection of Kentucky tradition, distilled from a classic corn-forward mash bill (77% corn) and aged in deeply charred American oak barrels. Layers of vanilla, dark toffee, and toasted pecans are complemented by warm baking spices and a touch of leather, leading to a velvety, well-rounded finish."
Rabbit Hole Heigold Bourbon
$83.99
Rabbit Hole distillery;
"This high proof bourbon, aged for over four years, stands out for its remarkable balance and complexity. It provides the robust backbone needed for sophisticated cocktails while also being smooth enough to be savored neat or on the rocks. Its versatility and depth of flavor make it an essential addition to any bar, whether you are a professional mixologist or an enthusiast at home."