Cadenhead Old Raj Gin 55%
$59.99
Could this be the most amazing gin to hit the Canadian market? We think so! Wine Enthusiast magazine gave it 96 points. It's also exclusive to Kensington Wine Market! Like other premium gins from the UK, Cadenhead is made from a mixture of gin essence (juniper, coriander and angelica) and Scottish grain spirit. What sets it apart from others is twofold: first, saffron, a very rare and costly spice is added to give the gin a spicy flavour; second, the gin is bottled at 55% rather than being watered down to 40%. Old Raj is a premium gin, tailored to the finest tastes!
Glenlivet Archive 21 Year
$364.99
Glenlivet is one of Scotland's iconic distilleries, and the 21 year old is one of their prestige bottlings. Recently repackaged, it is beautifully presented. Full bodied, spicy, chocolate and cream. The Glenlivet 21Year Old Archive is a batch produced whisky using only hand-selected casks. It is a complex whisky with sherried and wood notes integrating seamlessly with the aromatic palette.
Lindemans Lambic Kriek
$7.99
This rose coloured lambic has the bouquet of freshly harvested cherries, sparkling, smooth, fruity and refreshing, finishing dry. Lindemans has brewed Kriek since 1811. Serving suggestions, as an aperitif in place of dry sherry, with carbonnade a la beouf, mussels in white wine or Gueuze, flavourful cheeses; traditionally served in tall, thick tumbler with cubes of sugar to sweeten to taste.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
$89.99
Casks were much smaller in the 19th C. than today. They gradually grew as the industry did, the larger casks being more cost-effective. But something was lost in the switch to big. The smaller casks gave the whisky up to 60% more exposure to oak thereby intensifying the maturation process. Laphroaig has recreated this style by transferring still maturing whisky into quarter casks for finishing.
Petrolo Galatrona Toscana
$264.99
This historic property dates back to 1834, when it was owned by agronomist Giorgio Perrin, owner of Petrolo and member of the Accademia dei Gergofili of Florence. He celebrated Sangiovese and this land, especially a spot called Campo Asciutto (now Bòggina), explaining how it was common practice at the time to plant “French grapes” in Chianti to blend with Sangiovese, in soils that favour specific varietals. The estate was acquired in the 40s by the Bazzocchi family who followed the tradition of carefully producing high-quality wines with utter commitment. The characteristics of this area add to its value; the land of Petrolo, where vineyards, olive groves and woods coexist, living side by side, forming a rich ecosystem that contributes to the perfect balance between the different grape varieties. The vineyard extends for three ha and was planted in 1990 on soils with a higher concentration of clay. Galatrona is the first Merlot vineyard that Petrolo planted, and it, along with Sassacia, is Italy's equivalent to first-growth Bordeaux.
Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz
$39.99
This alluring and unashamedly bold Shiraz has hints of spiced plums, blackberry jam and cherry all at the fore and finishes with coffee cream, licorice and vanilla. Full bodied with vibrant berry fruit characteristics, yet elegant with restrained tannins, resulting in a soft mouthfeel. This Boxer is sure to be a knockout!
Bucci Verdicchio Castelli Jesi 375ml
$20.99
From four vineyards located near Castello di Jesi: Villa Bucci, Belluccio, Montefiore and Baldo, 200-360 meters (656-1,181 feet) above sea level, with east, south and southeastern exposure and calcareous clay soil. Pleasingly fruity with a persistent bouquet, showing notes of Golden Delicious apples and almonds. Good body and silky texture on the well-balanced and elegant palate. Serve as an aperitif, or with pasta, fish risotto, white meat, and mild cheese.
Woodford Reserve Bourbon 375ml
$32.99
Carefully hand-crafted, Woodford Reserve is painstakingly selected from only the finest maturing whiskey. Long years of slumber in the oldest surviving cask warehouses in Kentucky have produced a bourbon of exceptional depth and character, with a complex, full-bodied taste and uniquely smooth finish. Small batch, hand-crafted Bourbon from Kentucky's smallest working distillery; the "official Bourbon" of both The Kentucky Derby and The Breeder's Cup.
Ileach Cask Strength
$79.99
It is back and exclusive to KWM in Calgary again, bottled at 58%. The Ileach Cask Strength is a mystery malt from Islay. In other words, the distillery of origin is a mystery but, look closely at the label, and you'll see a couple of clues: the distillery has its own bay, presumably passable on only the one side; it's water-front has a distinct appearance; and could that be the ruins of the Dunyvaig Castle on the far right? Lagging behind and not understanding our not-so-subtle hints on which distillery this could be? Fear not - this is what makes Mystery Malts so much fun.