My best-laid plans of getting this e mail to you a lot earlier have, as normal, fallen by the wayside. Humorous how per week turns into 10 days, a Monday right into a Friday, however alas this Malt Messenger is large… I’d say I’m sorry about that… however it might have been even bigger!
The principle cause is that too many attention-grabbing issues have been arriving, and there’s not sufficient time to curate all of them. Additional, our new Chief Ethical Officer, Walter the Canine (really nonetheless very a lot a pet), is taking on a lot of my time with coaching, and stress-relieving play… So he’s fulfilling his major accountability fairly properly, regardless of his youth and critical lack of expertise.
We’ve a great deal of new and returning whiskies now in inventory to inform you about from Dumangin, Cadenhead, Gordon & MacPhail, Signatory, GlenAllachie, MacNair’s, Shelter Level, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Berry Bros., Arran, Doc Swinson’s and extra… The listing would even have been longer, however we’ve got held a number of issues again for the following Malt Messenger. An excessive amount of of a superb factor will be overwhelming, and it will have delayed this text even longer!
In case you missed the announcement final week, we’ve got lastly revealed the design for our KWM 2022 Whisky Calendar. We’re closing in on finishing this 12 months’s Calendar, however alas we’re ready on one last, and essential product… anticipated any day now!
Along with our personal Whisky Calendar, we’ve got 6 different Introduction Calendars from Drinks by the Dram and That Boutique-y Whisky/Gin Co. There are particulars beneath, however you may browse all the Introduction Calendars right here!
There may be additionally one other poll with some Bourbon and sought-after Scotch whiskies. As soon as extra that is solely open to present KWM clients who’ve made a purchase order at KWM since July 1 of 2020. Allocations on most of the gadgets are small, however please don’t resort to sending me a plea or petition, it is a traumatic sufficient course of with out that!
Lastly, we’ve got moved the date for the Kinda Uncommon & Outdated Whiskies Digital Tasting. Info on that’s beneath.
As at all times, within the occasion of a discrepancy in value, the purpose of sale at KWM shall be taken as appropriate. On-line ordering and in-store buying are at all times our preferences.
Andrew Ferguson
Kensington Wine Market
In This Version
1. New Whiskies from Dumangin
2. New Whiskies from Cadenhead
3. New & Returning Whiskies from Gordon & MacPhail
4. New & Returning Whiskies from Signatory
5. New & Returning Whiskies from GlenAllachie and MacNair’s
6. Evan’s SMWS Nook – The October Outturn
7. Shelter Level is Again
8. Berry’s Ronnie’s Reserve ’69, ’75, & ’79 Are Again!
9. Arran Whiskies are again in-stock!
10. New & Returning Doc Swinson’s Whiskies
11. Different New Whiskies
12. Calendars & Reward Packs from That Boutique-y & Drinks by the Dram
13. One other Poll… Deep Breath
14. Up-Coming Tastings
New Whiskies from Dumangin
We’ve six new whiskies from our good friend Gilles Dumangin. Along with being a gifted Champagne maker (his Champagnes are our bestsellers!), Gilles additionally makes a fortified wine referred to as Ratafia Champenois, a few of which we inventory. Along with winemaking, Gilles can be a whisky nerd, and for the final couple of years, he has been shopping for casks of whisky from everywhere in the world to complete in his personal Ratafia Champenois casks. I had the privilege of sampling the 6 whiskies beneath, within the cask, final time I visited his vineyard. I’ll get my very own tasting notes out on these shortly!
1. Dumangin Whisky Ardmore 2009 – 48% – 9 Years in Refill Hogsheads / Completed 2 Years in a Ratafia Champenois cask – Producer Tasting Observe: “Peppery nostril, rubbery, wealthy feeling peat, lemon zest.” – $159.99
2. Dumangin Whisky Benrinnes 2008 – 48% – 10 Years in Refill Hogshead / Completed 23 Months in Ratafia Champenois – Producer Tasting Observe: “Orange peel, barely oily, trace of smoke and sherried” – $159.99
3. Dumangin Whisky Bushmills 2014 – 48% – 6 Yr – 6 Years ex-Bourbon / 12 Months in Ratafia Champenois – Producer Tasting Observe: “Fruity, fragrant palate. Salty butter, all types of blossom, candy vanilla cream and citrus.” – $134.94
4. Dumangin Whisky Cooley 2009 Grain – 47.1% – 11 Yr – 10 Years in Refill ex-Bourbon & STR Casks / 12 Months in Ratafia Champenois – Producer Tasting Observe: “Wealthy, mushy oils, melt-in-the-mouth grain and only a trace of barley for good measure.” – $134.99
5. Dumangin Whisky Craigellachie 2007 – 48% – 12 Years in Refill Hogsheads / 15 months in Ratafia Champenois – Producer Tasting Observe: “Honey, peaches, apples, inexperienced grass on the nostril. Custard, mint, mineral water, a little bit of pepper and fall spice, candy tea, and marmalade on the palate.” – $167.99
6. Dumangin Whisky La Piautre – 46.3% – 3+ YearsMaturation / 15 Months in Ratafia Champenois – Producer Tasting Observe: “Oily and opulent whisky amplified by the Ratafia Champenois contact.” – $139.99
New Whiskies from Cadenhead!
This launch is much more thrilling than the final… hopefully, an indication of issues to return. I’m tempted to set a bottle of every apart for a future tasting… however the occasion calendar is fairly full proper now!
1. Cadenhead Authentic Assortment A Highland Distillery 37 Yr – 46% – 1985 – Bourbon – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Brandy snaps, ginger bread with thick butter, baked apples. Palate: Oily. Allspice, apple crumble. End: Hoppy notes, apple pores and skin, prunes, hazelnuts.” – $930
2. Cadenhead Authentic Assortment Glentauchers-Glenlivet 14 Yr – 46% – 2008 – Bourbon & Sherry – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Pear drops, peaches, treacle, nutmeg. Palate: Pears pouched in crimson wine, vanilla ice cream with milk chocolate flakes. End: Wealthy and warming. Orange essence, mulled wine, cloves and darkish chocolate.” – $178
3. Cadenhead Authentic Assortment Loch Lomond 17 Yr – 46 % – 2005 – Oloroso Sherry – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Meaty! Burning Bbq coals, soy sauce. Palate: Spare ribs smothered in candy BBQ sauce, honey glaze ham, cigar smoke. End: Pulled pork, cocoa powder, white pepper, darkish fruits soaked in rum.” – $230
4. Cadenhead Authentic Assortment Glenlossie-Glenlivet 12 Yr – 46% – 2010 – Re-charred Bourbon – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Contemporary and zesty. Chocolate raisins, tropical fruits, vanilla sponge, lemon drizzle cake. Palate: Wealthy. Creamy, vanilla custard, marzipan. End: Creme brûlée, pear drops, lemon fondant, gentle.” – $170
5. Cadenhead Authentic Assortment Tamnavulin-Glenlivet 14 Yr – 46% – 2008 – Bourbon – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Stone fruits, syrup, pineapple, peach, grapefruit. Palate: Lemon zest, banana fritter, caramel sauce, creamy with an appropriate tanginess. End: Fermented fruits, flat cola, dime bars, bourbon biscuit.” – $178
6. Cadenhead Authentic Assortment A Tennessee Distillery 18 Yr – 46% – 2003 – Tennessee Whisky – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Vanilla pods, salted caramel, honeysuckle. Palate: Caramel latte, honeycomb, milk chocolate. End: Root ginger, sweetened butter, many layers of sweetness.” – $290
New & Returning Whiskies from
Gordon & MacPhail
Seems that solely considered one of these is actually new or newish… The 1989 Mortlach and 1988 Linkwood had been right here and gone in a flash earlier within the 12 months. Man time flies… That being mentioned, every little thing is fairly thrilling regardless, and the worth on the Glenburgie 21 Yr… it’s beginning to appear to be spectacular worth!<
1. G&M Connoisseurs Alternative Linkwood 1988 – 55% – 32 Yr – First Fill Sherry Butt – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Wealthy stewed fruit aromas mix with contemporary ginger resulting in a touch of beeswax polish. Style: Blackcurrant and raspberry flavours give solution to mushy dried tobacco notes and mature oak. End: A medium-bodied end with lingering spice and grapefruit zest.” – $1320 – Restrict 1 Per Buyer!
2. G&M Connoisseurs Alternative Mortlach 1989 – 54.2% – 31 Yr – Refill Sherry Hogshead – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Wealthy brown sugar and stewed apples result in glacé cherries and raisins alongside a delicate contact of honey and ginger. Darkish honey and almond flavours result in raisins, heat ginger and lingering fruit loaf.” – $1300 – Restrict 1 Per Buyer!
3. G&M Distillery Label Glenburgie 21 Yr – 46% – Refill Sherry Butts – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Wealthy stewed fruits and roasted hazelnut aromas with hints of brown sugar. Style: Cooked apple and cinnamon flavours combine with crimson berries, with a lingering charred oak end.” – $200
4. G&M Distillery Label Mortlach 15 Yr – 46% – First Fill & Refill Sherry – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Distinctly malty initially with contemporary aromas of a woodland hedgerow. Delicate Sherry notes linger and weave with wealthy indulgent toffee, candy liquorice, and orange marmalade. Style: Harking back to a Black Forest cake; the preliminary sweetness develops into fruity blackcurrant jam, maraschino cherry, and creamy vanilla. Freshly peeled orange notes add a contemporary raise. End: Nicely rounded; hints of candied citrus fruits and oak complement the lingering malty edge.” – $125
5. G&M Distillery Label Linkwood 25 Yr – 46% – First Fill & Refill Sherry – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Hints of baked apple, stewed raisin, and cinnamon improve wealthy Sherry influences. Candy liquorice aromas develop enhanced by gentle floral nuances. A cultured oak edge stays. Style: Candy and spicy; date, prune, and raisin flavours complement warming pepper. Hints of cinnamon and clove add spice. Tangy blackcurrant notes combine with candy cherry jam and candied citrus fruit. End: A nutty edge balances the lingering oak notes.” – $350
New Whiskies from Edradour
We’re by no means fairly certain what we’re going to get with every supply from Edradour… whether or not it’s a single cask or small batch bottling, the turnover is spectacular for a wee little distillery. And the standard over the past ten years has been bettering steadily!
1. Edradour SFTC Sherry 10 Yr – 58.6% – 2011 – Sherry Butt No. 548 – $165
2. Edradour 2010 Pure Cask Power – 56.7% – 12 Yr – Sherry Butt No.38 – $220 – 87.58pts Whiskybase
3. Edradour Ballechin 8 Years – 46% – 1x Edradour 2013 Sherry Cask #572 – 3x Ballechin 2013 Bourbon Cask #s: 23-25 – $108
4. Signatory Edradour 10 Yr – 46% – 2011 – Sherry Cask #485 – $112 – 88.67pts Whiskybase!
New Whiskies from Signatory
We’ve simply acquired a giant prime up order from Signatory, together with bottlings from their Un-Chillfiltered Assortment (46%), Cask Power Assortment, and a few Outdated & Uncommon Releases Too!
Un-Chillfiltered Assortment
1. Signatory Ben Nevis 2013 – 46% – 8 Yr – Hogsheads (316, 322, & 323) – $120
2. Signatory Glendullan 2009 – 46% – 12 Yr – Hogsheads ( 313253 & 313254) – $115
3. Signatory Teaninich 2009 – 46% – 12 Yr – Hogsheads – 717626 & 717633) – $110
4. Signatory Unnamed Orkney 2009 – 46% – 13 Yr – Hogshead (#DRU 17/A67 #18+19) – $125
5. Signatory Unnamed Speyside – 2009 – 46% – 13 Yr – Refill Butts (Dru 17/A195#36) – $125
Cask Power Assortment – A number of Sherry right here…
1. Signatory Allt-A-Bhainne 2000 – 52.4% – 20 Yr – Matured in Hogsheads / Completed 12 Months in Contemporary Sherry Butt #6 – $410 – 87.83pts Whiskybase
2. Signatory BenRiach 2000 – 59.2% – 21 Yr – Matured 20 Years in Refill Butts earlier than Ending in Contemporary Sherry Butt #6 – $410 – 89.75pts Whiskybase
3. Signatory Braeval 2000 – 59.2% – 21 Yr – Refill Sherry Butt #6392 – $410 – 90pts Whiskybase
4. Signatory Caledonian 1987 – 52% – 32 Yr – Hogshead #23482 – $535
5. Signatory Caol Ila 2010 – 57.3% – 11 Yr – Refill Hogshead / Fiished 14 Months in a Sherry Butt #109 – $225 – 89pts Whiskybase
6. Signatory GlenAllachie 2007 – 65.6% – 14 Yr First FIll Sherry Butt #900163 – $225
7. Signatory Mortlach 2007 – 52% – 14 Yr – Matured 12 Years in Refill Hogsheads / Completed 16 Months in a Contemporary Sherry Butt #3 – $265
thirtieth Anniversary & Different Outdated Vintages!
Outdated & Uncommon whiskies are getting an increasing number of costly, fortunately Signatory remains to be providing some good worth.
1. Signatory Bunnahabhain 1973 – 42 Yr – 47.9% – Refill Sherry Butt #12145 – My Tasting Observe: “Nostril: old fashioned from the primary whiff; chocolate shavings on a foamy cappuccino; soooh chocolaty: Carnation Sizzling Chocolate combine, Glosset Raisins, and Eatmore sweet bars; dried darkish fruits to begin, then extra tropical ones with papaya and kiwi notes; easy outdated leather-based and agave nectar. Palate: oh rattling, that is sit down and take your time whisky… disgrace I don’t have a lot of that, and solely a wee pattern to work with… cue tiny violins; nonetheless very old fashioned, mushy sherry tones, agency however easy outdated leather-based, musty dunnage warehouse notes and masses extra chocolate: chocolate mouse, Glossets, Eatmore and Carnation scorching chocolate made with love (slowly with milk, not water); light spices, extra tropical fruits, and decadent syrups. End: lengthy and coating, the notes from the palate ease into the end leaving the previous watering, thirsting for extra; contemporary and somewhat minty because the curtains draw. Remark: it is a beautiful single malt, the sort of dram many people took without any consideration a decade in the past, and which now are really the proverbial needle in a haystack; that is the kind of magic which may solely occur with time, and which isn’t assured.” – $2,725 – 91pts Whisky Enjoyable
2. Signatory thirtieth Annv Bunnahabhain 1968 – 41.8% – 50 Yr – Refill Sherry Butt – Whisky Enjoyable Tasting Observe (Serge): “Nineteen sixty-eight! Maintain on, wasn’t that the classic of the well-known ‘Auld Acquaintance’ that turned loads of heads when it got here out? Together with this one? Color: full gold (paler than the 40). Nostril: you do really feel it’s an outdated one. This nostril jogs my memory of all these outdated casks that we might nostril at Duncan Taylor’s after they had began their ‘Auld and Uncommon’ vary. You do really feel numerous oak, however in the perfect instances, and that is considered one of them, that outdated oak sort of transmuted into some sort of od embrocation, or cough syrup, with none apparent dryness. Say pine resin, coconut wine, camphor, melted beeswax and simply pollen. It’s very particular. Maybe a touch of artichoke. As at all times, it’s on the palate that the conflict shall be fought, however we’ve got confidence on this case… Mouth: and we had been proper. Honeydew, mead, fir liqueur (from the neighbouring Vosges mountains), crystallised pineapple, papaya jam… In reality it’s not ‘oaky’ in any respect in your palate! Reasonably a miracle, and possibly a shocking refill cask that had determined, within the first place, to play it elegantly. Like an outdated British actress, my expensive. End: fairly lengthy, nonetheless contemporary ,by no means oaky, with varied honeyed notes and reminiscences of many an outdated chardonnay from the perfect terroirs. I do know, terroir once more… Like, Meursault? Feedback: I suppose they’ve been monitoring this marvellous outdated cask for many years, questioning if it will have maintain till their thirtieth. It did – thoughts you, the perfect casks are good, they’re nearly individuals! No, actually! SGP:561 – 91 factors.” – $4500
3. Signatory thirtieth Annv. North Port (Brechin) 1981 – 57.2% – 36 Yr – Refill Sherry Butt – Whisky Enjoyable Tasting Observe: “What what what what what? Color: straw. Nostril: this was matured by time, not by wooden (respectively wine, rum, sherry…) So the age is only theoretical, as a result of this butt was most likely fairly lazy, which is definitely excellent news since complexity solely comes with correct age. Are you following me? That is really very delicate, with many natural teas and flowers, lime blossom, honeysuckle, woodruff, orange blossom, additionally lighter honeys, acacia, all-flower honey, lavender (no, lavender honey isn’t robust in any respect)… And would you consider this, there’s some marshmallows in a long-forgotten 36 yo single malt whisky! With water: menthol up, as usually with very outdated whiskies. Mouth (neat): I believe it wanted these 35+ years in lazy wooden, and I’m certain it wasn’t prepared but on the ripe age of 30. That’s the magic of malt whisky. Wonderful mixture of flowers, nuts, and waxy fruits, whereas there are dozens of every. So a brief abstract: contemporary almonds, nectarines, dates, chestnut pollen, propolis, macadamia nuts… and approx. 1,764,680 different tiny flavours. With water: chic mead. Ambrosia, the drink of the gods. End: medium, fantastically beehive-y. Feedback: thoughts you, it might be that this was the final ‘new’ North Port we’ll ever style. However we aren’t unhappy, ought to we be unhappy?… It’s a really sensible bottle nonetheless, I completely cherished it for its intrinsic qualities. Very properly carried out Signatory! SGP:551 – 92 factors.” – $3360 – Additionally 90.5pts Whiskybase
4. Signatory thirtieth Annv.Teaninich 1983 – 57.5% – 35 Yr – Refill Sherry Butt Whisky Enjoyable Tasting Observe: “What successful, this sequence by SigV! Color: straw. Nostril: very totally different, extra restrained, extra on sunflower oil and mown garden, grasses, leaves, concrete and plaster, ink, soot, contemporary almonds… In a method we’re nearer to Claxton’s than to the Japanese 1983, however which may be a matter of water. With water: it stays somewhat narrower and extra austere, however some good notes of mentholy almonds and lemon balm are making their look. Some good beeswax as properly. Mouth (neat): a fairly pungent fruitiness, on inexperienced apples, uncooked cider, and even white calvados. A contact of barley syrup round all that, in addition to somewhat white pepper. I believe it actually wants water certainly. With water: certainly. Some wonderful earthy lemons, some ginger, turmeric, touches of peat, oysters, then caraway and cloves, Stolle… I’m simply questioning, did these 1983s stem from the A-Aspect distillery or from the B-Aspect? I believe B-Aspect was the one they closed for good 1984, after which demolished. End: fairly lengthy, splendidly citrusy and earthy. Some limoncello within the aftertaste. Feedback: I believe I’ll need to be taught a bit extra concerning the respective types of A and B Teaninich. Was this B, a.ok.a. Outdated Teaninich? Or Teaninich’s Brora, if you want? Distinctive whisky nonetheless. Angus was proper about Teaninich!” – $1125
New & Returning Whiskies
from GlenAllachie & MacNair’s
MacNair’s is relaunching, with a variety of three whiskies. Search for a tasting within the new 12 months… We even have some new & returning GlenAllachies, a number of of that are instantly beneath, the others shall be provided by poll… see a lot additional beneath!
1. GlenAllachie 8 Yr – 46% – PX & Oloroso Sherry in addition to Virgin Oak and Purple Wine Barriques – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Heather honey, butterscotch and cinnamon, adopted by waves of ginger, toasted almonds and mocha. Style: Lashings of treacle, dried sultanas and butterscotch, with cinnamon, peppermint and honeycomb.” – $79
2. GlenAllachie 12 Yr – 46% – Vigin Oak, PX and Oloroso Sherry – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Layers of heather honey, cinnamon, butterscotch and sticky raisins, with notes of mocha lingering within the background. Style: Bursts of orange zest, heather honey and damsons, adopted by lashings of mocha, darkish chocolate, cinnamon, figs and dates.” – $86 – Restrict 1 per buyer!
3. MacNair’s Lum Reek 10 Yr Cask Power – 55.4% – Composed of Islay, and Speyside whiskies (together with GlenAllachie) aged in first fill ex-Bourbon, ex-Purple Wine and ex-PX Sherry casks. – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Waves of smoke, heather honey and ginger, fusing with cinnamon, treacle and vanilla. Style: Lashings of darkish chocolate, ginger and citrus, with smoked spices, plantains and tannins.” – $108
4. MacNair’s Lum Reek 12 Yr – 46% – Composed of Islay, and Speyside whiskies (together with GlenAllachie) aged in first fill ex-Bourbon, ex-Purple Wine and ex-PX Sherry casks. – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Candy peat reek combining with butterscotch and mocha. Style: Lashings of wealthy peat reek with mature heather notes, lavatory myrtle, butterscotch, toffee and candy spices.” – $100
5. MacNair’s Lum Reek 21 Yr – 48% – Composed of Islay, and Speyside whiskies (together with GlenAllachie) aged in first fill ex-Bourbon, ex-Purple Wine and ex-PX Sherry casks. – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Delicate peat smoke, darkish chocolate shavings, runny honey, and vanilla fudge. Style: Outdated leather-based, cedar wooden and delicate undertones of peat, alongside oodles of cocoa, vanilla pods, and candy spices.” – $260
Shelter Level is Again!
We had Chris Learn, Model Ambassador for Shelter Level in-store final week, for a relaunch of the Shelter Level model in Alberta. It was a fantastic tasting, and we’ve got the next whiskies again in inventory!
1. Shelter Level Single Malt – 46% – Producer Description: “Shelter Level Single Malt Whisky is a basic expression made in small batches utilizing conventional strategies, pot distillation and water from our personal aquifer. Nonetheless: Copper wash and spirit stills by Forsyths Base: 100% malted BC barley Pure color and non-chill filtered Bottled at 46% Alc.Vol” – Producer Tasting Observe: “The whisky reveals a balanced marriage of fruits, caramel, barley, baking spices, honey, sea air, hints of wine, smoke and the candy leathery mouthfeel of a high-quality single malt.” – $83
2. Shelter Level Ripple Rock – 46% – Producer Description: “Campbell River’s 1958 Ripple Rock explosion is the inspiration behind this expression of Shelter Level single malt whisky, aged in alligator charred virgin American oak casks and bourbon barrels. Distilled from 100% Malted BC Barley and glacier fed aquifer water in conventional pot stills the whisky is bottled with out colouring or chill filtration.” – Producer Tasting: Observe: “Distilled in conventional pot stills with glacier fed aquifer water, Ripple Rock explodes with flavour, with vanilla spice and oak on the nostril, caramel with raisins, barbeque notes, pepper and clove on the palate, balanced with toffee and chocolate on the end.” – $83
3. Shelter Level Smoke Level – 53% – Producer Description: “Smoke Level single malt whisky is a proprietary vatting of whisky that has been aged in barrels smoked with driftwood from our shore and native woods discovered across the distillery. The wealthy smoky flavours carry a salty tang and trace of iodine from the seaweed and salt on the driftwood that balances completely with the candy creamy mouthfeel. Nonetheless: Copper stills by Forsyth’s 100% malted BC barley, Pure color and non-chill filtered 53% Alc.Vol” – Producer Tasting Observe: “Expertise campfire, cigar smoke and oak on the nostril. Chocolate, fruit, and toffee on the palate, ending in a scrumptious mixture of creme brulée and salty graham cracker” – $90
4. Shelter Level Cask Power – 58.7% – Producer Description: “Shelter Level Single Malt Whisky is a basic expression made in small batches utilizing conventional strategies, pot distillation and water from our aquifer. Sitting on the coast of Vancouver Island the spirit advantages from the distinctive affect of our geography, ocean and terroir because it ages in several choose casks. This cask energy expression of our Basic Single Malt Whisky permits you to expertise our award-winning whisky because it comes from the barrel.” – Producer Tasting Observe: “The whisky reveals a balanced marriage of fruits, caramel, barley, baking spices, honey, seaside whiff, hints of wine, smoke and the candy leathery mouthfeel of a high-quality single malt.” – $105
Evan’s Nook:
The SMWS Canada October 2022 Outturn
After working each the digital and in-store tastings for KWM final week, which mixed for round 75 SMWS members attending. The consensus opinion is that the October Outturn was an excellent one. The fallout from this? Two of the bottles from the Outturn have already offered out. The excellent news is we nonetheless have some inventory of the remaining 5 bottles – considered one of which was in my private prime two from the tasting.
Under is the listing of bottles within the Outturn within the order we tasted them in:
88.28 – SALMON SURPRISE! – The title of this bottle maybe ought to have been SURPRISE: NO SALMON DETECTED! Evidently our personal tasting panels didn’t get the fish and sushi notes that the SMWS panel that put collectively the tasting notes did. If I regarded on the dram sideways, I might personally persuade myself there was a contemporary sashimi notice, however I used to be within the minority. Regardless, it is a nice dram that reveals a mixture of saline, contemporary fruit and peanuts that Speyburn appears to place collectively so properly.
35.309 – DARWIN’S TIPPLE – One other Outturn, and one other strong Glen Moray within the lineup. There are intervals the place like with distillery quantity 53 (Caol Ila), you will be pretty sure to see a 35 in an Outturn. Each Glen Moray and Caol Ila are showcased so usually by the SMWS is each distilleries make spirit that appears to take properly to whichever sort of cask you throw it in – even plain outdated ex-Bourbon or refill casks.
77.71 – OAT SO STICKY – This bottle got here proper out of left discipline for me, and ended up being considered one of my two faves within the Outturn. Whisky from Glen Ord doesn’t often make me rise up and take discover, however that’s the wonderful thing about SMWS bottlings. What makes this one fantastic is the dichotomy of getting a wild assortment of disparate aromas and flavours happening, but nonetheless, in some way, remaining a cohesive, unified entire. That is very a lot a sum is larger than its components sort of whisky – most likely as a result of the maths concerned in its make-up is much too complicated for my feeble thoughts to calculate.
93.179 – 1970’s MOVIE DRAM – It was a Glen Scotia, and it was nice. It shall be missed. NEXT!
4.292 – PEAT FIRE TALES ON ORKNEY – Highland Park appears to be the SMWS’s favorite distillery to spoil for folks: It looks like each SMWS bottle from HP both will get Orkney within the title or heather written in as a tasting notice. Option to give wreck the thriller, guys! Anyhow, it is a deep, darkish, and quietly brooding HP. These are all good issues for my part, regardless of the dram reminding me of my very own moody and despondent teenage years. At the least the whisky leaves me with fond reminiscences!
122.46 – THE INLAND SHORE – This was simply probably the most divisive bottle within the Outturn. I adore it, Curt hates it, so it’s as much as you to make the decision. This whisky is peated and from Loch Lomond distillery, so its weirdness is considerably comprehensible. In case you, like me, end up craving a dram that mixes notes of campfires, jasmine tea, and bug spray then you must examine this one out!
41.148 – A MERRY-GO-ROUND OF MULTIFARIOUS AMUSEMENTS – We’ve had a number of large, sherried Dailuaines from the SMWS just lately. This – just like the others that preceded it – is unfortunately gone.
Cheers,
Evan
Berry’s Ronnie’s Reserve
1969, 1975 & 1979 Are Again!
Our third and really doubtless last cargo of whiskies from the Ronnie’s Reserve Assortment by Berry Bors. & Rudd has simply landed. The whiskies had been bottled to mark the retirement of the legendary Ronnie Cox in 2021. The whiskies are all from the Glenrothes Distillery, which Berry Bros. marketed for almost 30 years. We had been lucky to get further inventory of three of the releases, and I’ve written up my very own tasting notes for the event.
These are among the finest priced malts you’ll ever see once more from the Nineteen Sixties and Nineteen Seventies… mark my phrases!
Berry’s Ronnie’s Reserve 1979 The Nostril – 49.4% – 40 Yr – American Oak Sherry Cask 5454 – My Tasting Observe: “Nostril: fruity, silky and decadent; creme brule, creme caramel, and Manuka honey, with a great deal of fruit, largely of the tropical selection; mango, papaya, pineapple, Mandarin orange, and melons; French crepes with powdered sugar and lemon juice. Palate: lush, decadent, and fruity with a silky spine; extra creme brule and creme caramel, with agave nectar and Manuka honey; nonetheless very fruity, leaning largely within the tropical route: grilled pineapple, underripe mango, honeydew melon, papaya juice, and kiwi; mushy leather-based, fruity tobacco and medium darkish chocolate to spherical issues out, adopted later by decadent spice. End: lengthy, contemporary, fruity, and coating with oak spices citing the rear; refined and stylish. Remark: it’s been greater than a 12 months since I first tasted this, and it’s even higher than I had remembered; completely brimming with tropical fruit, decadent delights, delicate spice, and all types of good!” – $1500
Berry’s Ronnie’s Reserve 1975 The Nostril – 45.5% – 44 Yr – Refill Hogshead Cask 10619 – My Tasting Observe: “Nostril: wealthy, mushy and fruity; deeper sherry tones than the 1979, however extra floral and as soon as extra brimming fruits primarily within the tropical division; crystalized honey, star anise, fancy mushy leather-based gloves, and a contact of playdoh… Palate: nonetheless wealthy, however mushy and stylish; it is a whisky that reveals its age whereas staying properly on the suitable facet of the hill; brown sugar, Christmas spices, and decadent puddings: plum, bread & butter, and rum raisin; singed orange peel, brandy-soaked cherries and tropical fruits: guava and ripe mango; maple walnuts and candied almonds; floral and barely vegetal. End: lengthy, wealthy, and spicy with a great deal of fruits and decadent delights; mouthwatering. Remark: it is a beautiful outdated single malt, extra true to the Glenrothes home fashion than the 1979; additionally extra sherried and antique-y; arduous to decide on between the 2, however based mostly on the end of this 1975, it has my vote… although I ought to actually attempt it once more!” – $2200
Berry’s Ronnie’s Reserve 1969 CV – 46.9% – 50 Yr – Refill Hogshead Cask 16202 – My Tasting Observe: “Nostril: gooey outdated rum notes (Forties Lengthy Pond…); musty outdated oak, polished church pews, window putty, and latex primer; fruit punch, Scottish pill, and Christmas cake; Glosset Raisins and Eatmores. Palate: nonetheless with the outdated rum notes… curious; extra Christmas cake, fruit punch, Glosset Raisins and Sunrype Fruit Supply bars; treacle sauce, blended berry compote and mushy outdated leather-based; Armagnac, leather-based, cigar tobacco, and Eatmores; extra outdated wooden and musty warehouse notes. End: gentle, fruity, and surprisingly contemporary for a 50 12 months outdated single malt; thick with treacle, leather-based, tobacco, and chocolate. Remark: that is an historical whisky that concurrently highlights its age with out straying into the bitter notes that many over-the-hill single malts possess; now to go discover that heel of G&M Lengthy Pond 1941 to do a comparability!” – $5200
Arran Whiskies Again In Inventory
The next Arran whiskies are again in-stock. Descriptions and tasting notes are on our web site!
1. Arran Barrel Reserve $60
2. Arran Port Cask End $83
3. Arran Machrie Moor Peated $79
4. Arran Machrie Moor Cask Power $84
5. Arran Quarter Cask 56.2% $85
6. Arran Sherry Cask The Bodega $90
7. Arran Sauterne Cask End $83
8. Arran 10 Yr $68
9. Arran 21 Yr $220
NEW & RETURNING DOC SWINSON’S WHISKIES
NEW
1. Doc Swinson’s Excessive Proof Bourbon Triple Cask – 57.25% – Producer Description: “A unprecedented mingling of bourbons completed in three varieties of European casks; Oloroso Sherry, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, and Cognac.” – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Crackerjacks, nut brittle, darkish chocolate cherries, fruit leather-based and stewed plums. Palate: Marzipan, darkish cherries, whipped cream, allspice, caramel, and wealthy oak tannins. Notes: This cask energy version actually showcases the ending casks.” – $135
2. Doc Swinson’s L’Esprit Bourbon Cognac End – 57% – Doc Swinson’s L’Esprit is a 5-year-old Bourbon completed in Cognac Puncheons. Candy and spicy. Designed for these much less hung up on pure Bourbon and extra for many who are simply searching for high quality and uniqueness. – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Orange marmalade, Irish soda bread, citrus zest, marzipan. Palate: Golden raisins, honey, darkish chocolate, dried tobacco, creme brulee , candied orange peel. Notes: Distinctive steadiness of candy and citrus notes, a easy sipping bourbon with a toasted oak end.” – $135
3. Doc Swinson’s Rye Funky Drummer – 53.2% – Funky Drummer is a mix of two five-year-old straight rye whiskeys, completed in Jamaican rum casks. Funky doesn’t even start to explain this one. – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Pineapple skins, fuji apples, baking spices, vanilla. Palate: Pineapple, bannana syrup, fuji apple, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and a great deal of vanilla. Notes: A fruity and enjoyable rye whiskey with numerous baking spices, banana bread, and tropical fruits. An thrilling pour.” – $134
RETURNING
1. Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Bourbon – 47.9% – “Three totally different cask varieties are utilized in ending this Bourbon. Every batch in Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Bourbon sequence so far has used MGP Distillery’s 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley mash invoice that’s aged then completed in a mixture of PX Sherry, Oloroso Sherry, and Cognac casks. After ending the batch is married collectively in ex-Cognac Foeders earlier than being bottled at 47.9%. – Producer Tasting Observe: Nostril: Crackerjacks, caramel, nut brittle, darkish cherries and chocolate-covered caramels. Palate: Marzipan, vibrant cherry, spearmint, whipped cream, spicy cinnamon, and nutmeg. Remark: A wealthy and full-bodied bourbon with a satisfying bouquet of nuts, cherries and spices.” – $108
2. Doc Swinson’s Blenders Lower Bourbon – 57.5% – The mash payments in query comprise 21% and 36% Rye, respectively. The whiskey made is aged for 5 years earlier than being bottled at a really respectable 57.5%. – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Stone fruits, vanilla, pecans, oak and contemporary cream. Palate: Apricots, brown sugar, peanuts, toasted almond, charred oak, darkish chocolate cherries. Remark: Wealthy and full-bodied bourbon that adheres to the tongue and takes you on a trip by means of Mr. Wonka’s bourbon manufacturing facility.” – $85
OTHER NEW WHISKIES
A random assortment of latest whiskies which have both trickled into the store, or that are anticipated to within the weeks forward…
1. Don Michael Andean Black Corn Whiskey – 45% – Malted Barley and Black Corn – ex-Bourbon Casks – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Toasted corn, with hints of vanilla and a smokey notice end. Because the whiskey breathes there are delicate hints of dehydrated fruits equivalent to raisins and dried apricots. Palate: On preliminary contact with the palate Black Whiskey is intense, balanced with toasted vanilla, distinguished oak notes and hints of dried fruits. Subsequent are the daring flavors of cinnamon, cardamom and low, with a novel end of carmel corn creating a posh and distinct whiskey with loads of character.” – $70
2. Lindores Abbey The Casks of Lindores: Bourbon – 49.4% – Bourbon Cask – Producer Description: “The primary “Casks of Lindores” bottling featured solely bourbon barrels, one of many three core cask varieties used at Lindores, and was restricted to 11,000 bottles. These ‘Casks of Lindores’ releases had been designed to be offered solely by means of chosen stockists and usually are not on the market on-line.” – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Mellow vanilla, fruity, vibrant and buttery with citrus touches and a touch of pepper from the wooden. Palate: Vanilla blended with orchard fruits like inexperienced apples, then peppercorns, lingering with a protracted end.” – $96
3. Lochlea Harvest Version First Crop – 46% – Producer Description: “Lochlea ‘Harvest Version’ (First Crop) is impressed by the busy harvest season on Lochlea Farm, when the barley is able to be harvested and ultimately used for subsequent 12 months’s whisky. The bottle’s ashy coral crimson label and carton had been chosen to replicate the summer time sunsets and Ayrshire soil, which modifications to a deep crimson hue as soon as the barley has been harvested.” – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: stewed apples, pear drops, oat biscuits. Palate: strawberries, violet, toasted marshmallows. End: signature Lochlea cereal & freshly lower grass.” – $86
4. Lochlea Our Barley – 46% – Producer Description: “Matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels, Oloroso Sherry casks and STR barriques, Lochlea ‘Our Barley’ sits at 46% ABV and is non chill-filtered with no added colouring.” – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Pear syrup, fruit bon bons, heat lower grass, marmalade. Palate: Golden syrup, pepper, rye bread, macadamia nuts, cream soda. End: Lengthy end with an enduring orange beeswax notice.” – $84
5. Lochlea Sowing Version – 46% – Producer Description: “Sowing Version is an ideal springtime whisky with inexperienced apple skins, pear drops and custard lotions on the nostril; vanilla sweetness, orchard fruits and hazelnuts on the palette with a last fruity sweetness lasting to the end. Created from barley grown close by of the distillery, Lochlea Whisky is an Ayrshire dram by means of and thru.” – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: inexperienced apple skins, pear drops, cereal, custard lotions. Palate: vanilla sweetness, orchard fruits, hazelnuts. End: fruity with a last sweetness & lasting viscosity.” – $87
6. Two Brewers Launch 36 – 46% – 7 Yr (22% / 78% 8 Yr) -Moscatel End – Producer Tasting Observe: “The aromatic bronzed dram attracts, scents of apricot and golden raisins, toasty fruit jam. The swallow begin clear and gently candy, dry malt tones opening throughout the palate, shrouded by mounting oak and sherry. A basic Two Brewers end with fleeting Moscatel.” – $106
Calendars & Reward Packs from That
Boutique-y Whisky Co. & Drinks by the Dram
we’re getting near Winter, when the store will get inundated with Introduction Calendars… We’ve a ton of latest giftpacks and creation calendars from our associates at Drinks by the Dram and That Boutique-y Whisky Firm!
Reward Packs
1. Drinks by the Dram Japanese Whisky Set – 5x30ml Japanese Whiskies – $70
2. Drinks by the Dram Areas of Scotland – 5x30ml One single malt from every of Scotland’s Areas. – $55
4. That Boutique-y Whisky Scotch Set – 4x50ml Scotch Whiskies – $55
5. That Boutique-y Whisky Premium Scotch Set – 4x50ml – $92
6. Drinks by the Dram Whisky Assortment Set 2022 – 12x50ml Primarily Scotch whiskies. – $126
7. Drinks by the Dram Irish Whiskey Collection 2022 – 12x50ml Irish Whiskies – $90
“Vacation” Dare We Say Introduction Calendars…
Along with our personal KWM 2022 Whisky Calendar, we even have 6 totally different Vacation “Introduction” Calendars from Drinks by the Dram and That Boutique-y Whisky Co. Reasonably than clog this e mail with descriptions, you will discover all the data on our web site, together with the complete product lists. However we advise you don’t take a look at that… there are too few surprises left on this World.
2. That Boutique-y Whisky Vacation Calendar – 24x30ml Whiskies – $259.99
3. DBTD Peated Whisky Vacation Calendar – 24x30ml Peated Whiskies – $279.99
5. DBTD Scotch Whisky Vacation Calendar – 24x30ml Scotch Whiskies – $279.99
6. DBTD Whisky Vacation Calendar – 24x30ml Whiskies – $280
One other Poll – Deep Breath First!
We’re maintaining among the different poll phrases, situations, and solutions from prior choices:
1. So long as your title is in our buyer database, and also you’ve spent greater than $0.01 at KWM since July 1, 2020 (greater than 2 years), you might be welcome to enter this poll.
2. You’re welcome to enter your title for just one, or all the whiskies on the poll, however please notice we can’t accommodate preferences; please don’t enter the ballots for any bottles you don’t intend to truly buy.
3. We shall be making an effort to ensure as many individuals as doable get not less than 1 bottle of one thing, accordingly, nobody shall be chosen to buy greater than one of many bottles on supply.
4. Don’t be a dick… please don’t enter the poll for any bottles you’ve got already acquired elsewhere or that you simply intend to flip for a revenue proper after selecting them up. Confer with my intro should you want extra context on this.
5. In case your title is drawn you may be billed or contacted to your fee information inside 1 week of the poll closing.
6. Don’t name or e mail us asking should you had been chosen for a bottle, please wait till you hear from us!
7. Please don’t submit greater than 1 entry, or enter the poll with an alias, on behalf of your partner, youngsters, roommate, canine, or teddy bear. We aren’t silly. If we really feel you are attempting to extend your probabilities of successful, you could be disqualified.
8. Please don’t petition me or write me a life story about why you deserve a bottle… these ballots are already painful sufficient for us to cope with, and you aren’t doing your self any favours!
9. The poll closes at midnight, Sunday, October 30.
*PLEASE DON’T EMAIL ASKING TO BE ENTERED IN THE BALLOT. YOU MUST DO SO YOURSELF. EMAIL REQUESTS WILL BE IGNORED!
On this poll: No pictures this time… does that matter?! Allocations on every little thing however the GlenAllachie 10, and 15 are very gentle, so please go in with an open coronary heart and low expectations!
1. Blood Oath Pact No. 8 Bourbon – 49.3% – Producer Description: “A masterful union of three well-bred bourbons. One, a 14-year ryed bourbon. Two, an 11-year ryed bourbon. And three, and 8-year ryed bourbon completed in Calvados casks from the Normandy area of France to impart slight apple on the nostril with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. With every sip, really feel transported to Northern France by means of Kentucky.” – $325
2. Canadian Membership 45 Yr – 50% – Producer Description: “CC’s pivotal function throughout Prohibition paved the best way for it to be loved by iconic characters in among the most acclaimed movies and TV sequence from the Nineteen Sixties by means of to current day. With a previous as storied because the characters who supped it, Canadian Membership is a real world icon in its personal proper.” – Producer Tasting Observe: “Savor the attractive aromas of heat pear, baking spices, and toffee with a touch of leather-based. Then benefit from the style of espresso crema balanced with wine poached pear and nutty praline.” – $510
3. GlenAllachie 10 Yr Cask Power Batch 7 – 56.8% – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Waves of heather honey, dried fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg, adopted by orange peel, mocha and treacle. Style: Lashings of darkish chocolate, figs and heather honey, with raisins, cinnamon, plums and hints of orange zest.” – $115
4. GlenAllachie 15 Yr – Sure, sadly it has already come to this… – 46% – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Waves of heather honey, darkish chocolate and figs, with notes of fruit cake, mocha and cinnamon. Style: Lashings of fig syrup, mocha and treacle, adopted by darkish chocolate, candy spices and heather honey, fused with ginger on the end.” – $125
5. GlenAllachie 21 Yr Cask Power Two – 51.1% – Producer Description: “From amongst the 50,000 casks maturing throughout our 16 warehouses, Billy hand-selected 5 classic Pedro Ximenez casks for this bottling. With a really restricted launch of only one,600 bottles out there worldwide, The GlenAllachie 21 years outdated is obtainable at cask energy, pure color and non-chill filtered, which means this annual small batch launch showcases GlenAllachie in its purest type.” – Producer Tasting Observe: “Nostril: Lashings of cocoa, heather honey and orange peel, with notes of cinnamon, mocha and fruit cake. Style: A fusion of fruit cake, treacle and heather honey, adopted by layers of orange peel, stewed fruits and darkish chocolate, with ginger and orange zest on the end.” – $440
6. Highland Park Cask Power 2022 – 64.1% – Producer Tasting Observe: “Flippantly charred oak | Honey-glazed lemons | Crushed aniseed | Ripe mango | Cloudy heather honey | Whipped vanilla cream | Fragrant violet | Pink grapefruit zest | Wealthy sponge cake | Smouldering peat smoke” – $155
7. Laphroaig Cairdeas 2022 – We’re solely getting 6 bottles… complete… no whining, please! – $152
8. Macallan 25 Yr 2022 – Just one bottle, as with previous years it has gone up in value from the final launch. We’re solely getting 1 bottle! – $3250
Upcoming Tastings
Our Fall Tasting Schedule is coming quickly, however within the meantime, listed here are a number of occasions to entertain and delight you!
!!!NEW DATE!!!
Wednesday, November
twenty third
Kinda Uncommon & Outdated Whiskies: 20 is the brand new 30
· Date: Wednesday, November 23
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $150
· Digital Tasting
Who’re we kidding, within the present circumstances this tasting is much from “Kinda Outdated”… And when have you ever ever sampled 3 21+ 12 months outdated Edradours… I believed so! And the earlier picture didn’t assist, so we’ve got added a brand new one!
It’s best to know the drill by now: the massive man has recognized a variety of whiskies he desires to style, and the vary is unlikely to disappoint. This time round we’ve got a variety of 8 whiskies: 6 of their twenties and a couple of of their early thirties. We’ve a trio of outdated Edradours, a Millstone distilled within the Nineties, a Gordon & MacPhail Miltonduff from 1989, and OB single casks of BenRiach (1997) and GlenDronach (1990). In complete, you’ll get pleasure from simply shy of 200 years price of single malt whisky!
Wednesday, November 23 @ 7 PM
Lavatory v. Bodega: Peat Monsters & Sherry Bombs
· Date: Thursday, October 27
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $80
· That is an in-person tasting!
Peat and sherry are unquestionably the massive weapons within the whisky world. Whereas these are arguably probably the most polarizing types of whisky on the market, they’re additionally far and away probably the most in demand. The theme for this tasting is elegantly easy: dark-sherried beauties meet daring smoky beasts. From the bodegas of Jerez to the peat banks of Scotland, we’ll work our method by means of among the most intense flavours on the spectrum. Although not a tasting for the faint of coronary heart, Curt has pulled collectively some particular bottles for this vary!
Thursday, October twenty seventh @ 7 PM
Boutique-y North-West Euro Categorical w/ Dave Worthington
· Date: Saturday, October 29
· Time: 5 PM
· Price: $50
· Digital Tasting
Are you able to consider a greater solution to spend an early Saturday night in October than geeking out on whisky with Boutique-y Dave and the KWM crew? We’ve chosen 8 whiskies for the tasting, launched as part of Boutique-y’s North-West Euro Categorical. The vary highlights single malts, ryes, and a buckwheat spirit (that may’t legally be referred to as whisky) from North West European Distilleries. We’ll be sampling drams from Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Saturday, October twenty ninth @ 5 PM
SMWS November 2022 Digital Outturn
· Date: Wednesday, November 2
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $55
· Digital Tasting
Log in, pour your drams and be a part of us from dwelling, the cottage, or work… for the October 2022 Scotch Malt Whisky Society Canada Digital November Tasting. The KWM workforce shall be your information as you pattern by means of an thrilling vary of seven new, never-before-sampled SMWS whiskies.
Wednesday, November 2nd @ 7 PM
Elixir Distillers Single Casks with Celine Tetu
· Date: Friday, November 4
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $50
· That is an in-person tasting!
Elixir Distillers has develop into considered one of our greatest companions in recent times, and so they preserve feeding us some completely wonderful single casks. The latest batch was chosen within the Winter or Spring of 2021, however resulting from all of the challenges round logistics nowadays, they solely simply arrived within the late Spring! We did a model of this tasting in the summertime with Elixir Distiller’s Celine Tetu, and now she’s coming to city, so we’ll function the identical vary in-store. Company will pattern 7 Single Malts of Scotland bottlings, with 6 of them being cask energy, single cask whiskies.
Individuals will attempt the 4 most up-to-date KWM casks: Ardmore 11 Yr, Glenburgie 22 Yr, Imperial 22 Yr, and Mannochmore 13 Yr, and three others: Ben Nevis 1997, Linkwood 11 Yr, and Reserve Casks Glencadam 10 Yr.
Friday, November 4th @ 7 PM
…By Any Different Title: Secret Whiskies from Not So Secret Distilleries
· Date: Tuesday, November 8
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $40
· Digital Tasting
“What’s in a reputation? That which we name a rose by every other title would scent as candy.”
A bit of little bit of Romeo and Juliet for you, of us. However what’s in a reputation? We sorta assume that’s a subject for group dialogue. And a dialogue is nearly at all times extra pleasing over a number of drams (that is incontrovertible fact). There are a number of distilleries in Scotland which can be very protecting of their model. There are others that merely produce a handful of in-house types beneath totally different names. In each instances, we frequently discover labels that make us second-guess our distillery information. For this occasion, we’ll be tasting a number of very well-known distilleries bottled beneath some very totally different names. We’ll inform some tales and perhaps even speculate a bit in some instances. Be part of us for a night of sipping, sleuthing, and secret revealing. Curt was actually enthusiastic about this vary, and we are able to guarantee you it received’t disappoint.
Tuesday, November eighth @ 7 PM
Boutique-y Cool & Uncommon Whisky w/ Dave Worthington
· Date: Saturday, November 12
· Time: 5 PM
· Price: $70
· Digital Tasting
It will certainly be probably the most enjoyable ranges we pattern with Boutique-y Dave. It consists of 4 just lately launch That Boutique-y Whisky Co. Blends at 22, 32, 42 and 52 years of age! The final one is an actual curiosity, as having fallen beneath 40% it isn’t legally whisky… however will probably be attention-grabbing to attempt! To spherical out the lineup we’re including Ledaig 21 Yr, Allt-A-Bhaine 23 Yr, and a teaspooned presumably Glen Scotia 24 Yr. 216 years of liquid historical past, with one of many trade’s most entertaining hosts!
Saturday, November twelfth @ 5 PM
Glenfarclas Household Casks 2021 – The 2000s
· Date: Tuesday, November 15
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $65
· Digital Tasting
No, we received’t be sampling the KWM thirtieth Anniversary Household Cask on this session, however we nonetheless have an unimaginable lineup of Glenfarclas single casks. We held again a bottle every of among the highlights from the Summer time 2021 Glenfarclas Household Cask releases. On this session, we’ll pattern bottlings from 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Tuesday, November fifteenth @ 7 PM
Buzzard’s Roost Digital Tasting with Jason Brauner and Judy Hollis Jones
· Date: Tuesday, November 22
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $25
· Digital Tasting
Buzzard’s Roost isn’t your typical Rye Whiskey bottler. The corporate was based by Jason Brauner – the proprietor of the well-known Bourbon Bistro in Louisville Kentucky. Jason has chosen over 100 single barrels of Bourbon, Rye, and American Whiskey over time and determined to take his expertise and put it to good use by choosing casks and bottling beneath his personal label.
Buzzard’s Roost places flavour on the fore by using totally different casks types to complete their Rye and Bourbon Whiskey. We’re excited to have Buzzard’s Roost Founder and Grasp Blender Jason Brauner and CEO Judy Hollis Jones be a part of us through Zoom and lead us by means of their whiskey lineup which incorporates The Buzzard’s Roost Barrel Power Rye, Char #1 Rye, Peated Barrel Rye, Toasted Barrel Rye, and two Bourbons from the corporate which have but not hit cabinets in Alberta!
Tuesday, November twenty second @ 7 PM.
Kinda Uncommon & Outdated Whiskies: 20 is the brand new 30 Digital Tasting
· Date: Wednesday, November 23
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $25
· Digital Tasting
Who’re we kidding, within the present circumstances this tasting is much from “Kinda Outdated”… And when have you ever ever sampled 3 21+ year-old Edradours… I believed so! And the earlier picture didn’t assist, so we’ve got added a brand new one!
It’s best to know the drill by now: the massive man has recognized a variety of whiskies he desires to style, and the vary is unlikely to disappoint. This time round we’ve got a variety of 8 whiskies: 6 of their twenties and a couple of of their early thirties. We’ve a trio of outdated Edradours, a Millstone distilled within the Nineties, a Gordon & MacPhail Miltonduff from 1989, and OB single casks of BenRiach (1997) and GlenDronach (1990). In complete, you’ll get pleasure from simply shy of 200 years price of single malt whisky!
Wednesday, November 23 @ 7 PM
Kinship Assortment 2021 +1
· Date: Tuesday, December 6
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $225
· Digital Tasting
Who doesn’t love outdated Islay malts? We purchased a few units of the 2021 Kinship Assortment from Hunter Laing as a result of we knew we had been going to wish to open one for a tasting. The set consists of:
Ardbeg 19 Yr, Bowmore 33 Yr, Bruichladdich 29 Yr, Bunnahabhain 31 Yr, Caol Ila 40 Yr, and Laphroaig 23 Yr. However that’s solely 6 whiskies, and we prefer to have not less than 7 at our tastings, so we’re tossing in a stunning sherried First Version Laphroaig 14 Yr to spherical out our vary. Be part of the KWM workforce as we sip our method by means of 189 years of Islay glory!
Tuesday, December sixth @ 7 PM
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