Earlier than we get to the whisky, a fast little bit of different enterprise must be addressed… Keep in mind the notorious We Received Dodge Rammed incident in February?!
Effectively, it’s lastly taking place: after a virtually 6-month wait, our entrance is lastly set to be rebuilt on the finish of the month! That is the excellent news. The dangerous information is this can imply we now have to shut to in-store looking for just a few days to accommodate the work:
· Monday, July 18
· Monday, July 25
· Tuesday, July 26
Whereas we’ll shortly have a vibrant shiny new entrance to stay up for, it does imply that for security causes we’ll must be closed to in-store looking for just a few days. Sorry upfront for any inconvenience.
Right here’s one closing have a look at the previous new entrance!
Our Compass Field thirtieth Anniversary Mix (truly a Blended Malt) has lastly arrived, and it does not disappoint. We launched it final night time at an in-store tasting with Western North American Regional Supervisor Scott Ellis. For those who couldn’t make that tasting, there are nonetheless a handful of spots left for our digital tasting with Compass Field Whisky Maker James Saxon on July twenty ninth.
James and Compass Field Founder John Glaser additionally joined me yesterday morning to document a bit video for YouTube concerning the KWM thirtieth Anniversary Mix (click on this textual content to view). Sadly, the video didn’t seize John’s likeness… as a result of an audio glitch…
We all know quite a lot of you may have been ready a very long time for this whisky, as we’ve been speaking about it for practically a yr. Demand has been brisk, and though it solely arrived in-store yesterday, already 1/3 of the 588 bottles are bought!
Now we have been inundated with KWM unique casks over the past 6 weeks, receiving what we might usually count on in a yr. The proverbial stock log jam broke unfastened . Now we have determined to carry just a few of those bottlings again till the Fall. There can be an excessive amount of of a superb factor, in any case.
However we do have one different launch to let you know about now: the Berry’s Tobermory 2008 KWM Cask. At one other time, in one other yr, not following on the coattails of six different just lately launched KWM Casks, this whisky would probably have generated a bit buzz. It’s massive, practically 65%, and sherried, with out even a touch of sulphur. Because it stands, there’s a danger it is going to get misplaced within the shuffle, which might be a disgrace, as a result of it’s beautiful, and it very practically wasn’t even bottled for KWM (story beneath).
On prime of that, we even have some new whiskies from Cooper’s Alternative, Cadenhead, and a whack of latest Bourbons. And although it’s summer time, there are some tastings developing within the months forward, so there are particulars on these beneath too.
Most of you may have turn out to be snug with ordering on-line, butfor these of you who aren’t fairly there but, please notice I’m on trip for the subsequent 8 days, beginning as we speak.
Accordingly, please don’t e-mail me your order, and understanding I’m away, please don’t e-mail it to Evan, Curt, Concord or one other member of the workforce both.
Please do ship your e-mail order to atyourservice@kensingtonwinemarket.com. Or just reply to this e-mail. It will assist us keep away from duplication, and also will guarantee essentially the most immediate service!
However should you can, please submit your order on-line. That’s all the time our desire, and it isn’t arduous!
As all the time, within the occasion of a discrepancy in value, the purpose of sale at KWM can be taken as appropriate.
Sincerely,
Andrew Ferguson
Kensington Wine Market
In This Version
1. The Compass Field KWM thirtieth Anniversary Mix is Right here!
2. Introducing: The Berry’s Tobermory 2008 KWM Cask
3. New Whiskies from Cooper’s Alternative
4. New Whiskies from Cadenhead
5. New Irish Whiskies from Killowen & Two Stacks
6. Assorted New Bourbons
7. New & Returned from Kavalan!
8. Evan’s SMWS Nook
9. Upcoming Tastings
THE COMPASS BOX
KWM 30TH ANNIVERSARY BLEND IS HERE!
We began work on this bespoke Blended Malt Scotch Whisky with the Compass Field workforce within the Spring of 2021. Bottled to have fun our thirtieth Anniversary, it was created by Compass Field Whisky Maker James Saxon, with enter from the KWM whisky workforce. The whisky consists of 37%* 20 yr previous Caol Ila, 30%* 20 yr previous Teaninich, 23%* 19 yr previous Mortlach, and 10%* 17 yr previous Ardbeg from Recharred, first-fill and refill American oak casks. It’s a restricted launch of 588 bottles, bottled at 49%. That is the second bespoke mix we’ve created with Compass Field, the opposite being our Kensington Wine Market twenty fifth Anniversary Mix from 2017 pictured to the precise!
Producer Description (From the again label of the bottle!):
“The town and the wilderness: two compelling areas for the creativeness to wander round. And few spots mix the attraction of each like Calgary in Alberta, Canada. Right here you’ll find metropolitan comforts, however with one thing of a Wild West mentality. Now we have chosen to mirror this dualism by the whisky you maintain in your hand, created with Andrew Ferguson of Kensington Wine Market to have fun the shop’s thirtieth Anniversary.
“Pour a glass and expertise a complete basket of ripe peaches and golden apples from the farmers’ market, flavours delivered by single malts from the Mortlach and Teaninich distilleries, aged in energetic American oak barrels. They duke it out with the whiskies from the Caol Ila and Ardbeg distilleries, single malts from Scotland’s wild west coast. Like a ranger from the mountains, they stride into city with the scent of campfire on their garments.
“Lush and fruity; advanced and smoky – the town skyline and the Rocky mountains introduced collectively in a single whisky. Whether or not or not you might be in a position to beat a path to Calgary in 2022, we hope you’ll be part of us in toasting Kensington Wine Market and 30 years dedicated to bringing scrumptious wines and spirits to Canada.
“John Glaser, Founder & Whiskymaker, Compass Field”
Compass Field KWM thirtieth Anniversary Mix– 49% – 100% American Oak – My Tasting Notice: “Nostril: lush, malty and fruity with a mild spine of soppy peat; creamed honey, French vanilla, creme caramel, and dulce de leche prepared the ground with apricots, melons and citrus fruits; a touch of meaty Mortlach, balanced with bacon-forward Caol Ila; there’s a delicate waxiness, presumably stemming from the Teaninich whereas the Ardbeg add mushy peat and accents the fruits; a contact of lilacs on a heat summer time’s day. Palate: spherical, chewy, and fruity with a velvety supply; as soon as extra the candy creamy tones and delicate peat are the spine on which the remainder of the layers relaxation; extra apricot, and a few peach with candied lemon, baked apple and pear; the delicate waxiness continues to be there, with fatty bacon and saltwater taffy; the floral lilac notes are accompanied by a contact of lavender; the smoke is clear, elegant, and balanced. End: warming, contemporary, and fruity with a great deal of creamy honey and mushy peat; elegant with a barely harmful edge. Remark: I attempt to not overuse this descriptor, however I believe it’s an apt one right here, that is old style…; this isn’t to say that this can be a actually previous dram, although with elements 17-20 years of age it’s removed from younger, however reasonably that it has a really old-school/anitque-y really feel to it; the primary time I noticed the phrase antique-y used, was in reference to a Compass Field, in order that too feels acceptable; this whisky that’s not only a celebration of 30 years right here at KWM, it is usually a testomony to the relationships we’re shaped, reminiscent of that with our mates at Compass Field, that are one of many shoulders on which we stand!” –$195
INTRODUCING:
THE BERRY’S TOBERMORY 2008 KWM CASK
Thank God we requested for a second pattern of this…
A few yr in the past, possibly extra (time was an elusive beast even earlier than Covid), we had a pattern of this cask and cherished the nostril. However one thing concerning the palate didn’t fairly add up. So we requested for a second pattern to be despatched.
Possibly the pattern bottle was contaminated, or the seal wasn’t proper, we’ll by no means know. Regardless we noticed the potential within the nostril, and a second pattern was despatched by our mates at Berry Bros. & Rudd, and it didn’t disappoint. That’s how our first ever KWM unique single cask of Tobermory got here to be, and a superb instance of persistence and persistence besides.
Distilled in 2008, this 13 or 14-year-old Tobermory was matured in an Oloroso Sherry Butt, cask 900166, earlier than bottling at a powerful 64.8%. However don’t let that ABV intimidate you. This whisky could be very approachable!
Berry’s Tobermory 2008 KWM Cask – 65.4% – 13-14 Yr – Oloroso Sherry Butt – My Tasting Notice: “Nostril: did we bottle a Ledaig? tarry with agency leather-based, Dominican cigars and dried darkish fruits; very nutty with dry sherry tones; darkish bakers chocolate and Eatmores; burnt orange peel, cooked raisins and panettone; a contact of warmth, however lower than you’d count on given the abv. Palate: massive, wealthy and sherried; the sherry tones are dry and really nutty… this was matured in an Oloroso cask; Wine Gums, cooked raisins, grilled dates and figs; as soon as once more, regardless of the spectacular abv the alcohol is barely heat, not sharp; extra leather-based and tobacco, salted caramel and a contact of each latex tubing and faint peat; decadent baking spices, and Dutch licorice emerge because the fruits and nutty sherry tones fade. End: heat, sherried and spicy; although heat drying the darkish fruits and salted caramel stability it out; extra licorice and baking spices. Remark: no, this isn’t Ledaig, however it’s a reasonably sherried Tobermory, with a really faint whiff of peat; the alcohol would possibly look daunting, however worry not, this can be a well-matured and really drinkable whisky. Additionally, our first ever KWM single cask of Tobermory!” – $150
NEW WHISKIES FROM COOPER’S CHOICE
Now we have 8 new whiskies from our mates at Cooper’s Alternative, 6 single malts and a couple of very well-priced older single grains!
1. Cooper’s Alternative Cameronbridge 1992 – 51% – 29 Yr – ex-Bourbon Cask – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Vanilla custard and coconut with pencil shavings. Palate: Shortbread and cocoa butter with popcorn and vanilla sponse. Bourbon notes. End: Pastry and brown sugar.” – $225
2. Cooper’s Alternative Caol Ila 2008 – 51.5% – Bourbon Cask End – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Lemony smoke with smoky bacon and salt. Palate: Charred sticks and smoky oils with tar and candy peat. End: Peppery peat and drying on the end.” – $160
3. Cooper’s Alternative Glenburgie 2012 – 56% – 9 Yr – Madeira End – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Fragrant with spices and sherry. Palate: Caramel fudge with roasted nuts and candy malt. Madeira cake. End: Dried fruits and late spices. Pleasant!” – $122
4. Cooper’s Alternative Glenglassaugh 2014 – 53% – 7 Yr Banyuls End – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Gingerbread and prunes with scrumptious candy spices. Palate: Mouth-coating candy caramel with raisins, toffee, and black cherries. End: Lengthy lasting. Extra ginger, caramel, and spices.” – $110
5. Cooper’s Alternative North British 1992 – 44.5% – 29 Yr – ex-Bourbon Cask – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Scrumptious candy oaky vanilla, almonds and coconut. Palate: Cereals and candy spices. Bourbon biscuits with nutmeg, caramel sweetness and shortbread. End: Lingering oak with extra spice and vanilla.” – $225
6. Cooper’s Alternative Tamdhu Winter Fruits – 59% – Ruby Port End – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Scrumptious bouquet of blackcurrant jam and spices. Palate: Juicy port wine notes mix with roasted nuts and candy malt. A mouthcoating burst of succulent winter berries. Improbable! End: Lengthy lasting with extra fruits and spices.” – $122
7. Cooper’s Alternative Teaninich 2010 – 52.5% – 11 Yr – Completed in Calvados – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Marzipan, vanilla and spiced apple skins. Palate: Citrus and cereals with inexperienced apples. Mild oiliness with candy malt and almonds. End: Extra citrus and spice. Drying barely to the end.” – $134
8. Cooper’s Alternative Tomatin 2013 – 57% – 8 Yr – Tawny Port End – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Crimson berries and baked apples with highland toffee. Palate: Crimson fruits and buttery oak with pipe tobacco within the background. Black cherries and spices. End: Extra fruit, smoke, and spices.” – $115
NEW WHISKIES FROM CADENHEAD
A couple of new Cadenhead Authentic Assortment whiskies have arrived. I’m wondering which litigious distillery “A Speyside” is? Regardless, it’s darkish. And the Heaven Hill Bourbon is unique to KWM!
1. Cadenhead Authentic Assortment A “Speyside” Distillery 13 Yr – 46% – Oloroso Sherry – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Cherry, Christmas cake, sultanas, orange liqueur. Palate: Tobacco leaf, fruit loaf, dates, grapefruit. End: Demerara sugar, aniseed, cinnamon.” – $150
2. Cadenhead Authentic Assortment Caol Ila 10 Yr – 46% – First Fill Bourbon – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Maritime notes, burnt orange pores and skin, granite. Palate: Smoked cheese, smoked meat, delicate peat, zesty. End: Creamy, lemon meringue pie, biscuit and moist smoke.” – $105
3. Cadenhead Authentic Assortment Heaven Hill 12 Yr – 46% – Barrels – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Coconut, synthetic strawberry sweets, leather-based. Palate: Almonds, darkish chocolate, pineapple. End: Kiwi fruit, Pina colada, little drying.” – $185
NEW IRISH WHISKS
FROM KILLOWEN & TWO STACKS
Our mates at Pacific Whisky Society actually got here by with some fascinating Irish Whiskey for ya! You will have pocketed just a few of these wee inexperienced ‘Dram In A Can’s we introduced shortly again (or stuffed ’em in a golf bag!), however now we’re seeing correct full-size releases from Two Stacks. And, man… should you’re in search of some completely loopy whiskey tomfoolery (and who isn’t?), look no additional. See beneath for particulars as to what precisely these people are doing.
After which there’s the Killowen. Cask energy, non chill-filtered, direct-fired stills, worm tubs…oh my! And that’s earlier than mentioning the truth that this was completed in a cask mixture – rum and sherry- {that a} sure Campbeltown distillery (we hardly dare point out the ‘S’-word round right here anymore, lest we set off extra rabid, drooling S—–financial institution FOMO) has executed to beautiful impact. We’re dying to do this one!
1. Two Stacks First Lower – 43% – The First Lower is a reasonably sophisticated 5 half mix that pulls collectively just a few kinds, grains, and cask varieties. In reality, this can be probably the most fascinating bits of Irish alchemy we’ve ever seen. The great individuals at Two Stacks say that this one is produced from Virgin Oak Grain, Ex-Bourbon Grain, Ex-Oloroso Pot Nonetheless, Ex-Bourbon Double Distilled Malt and Ex-Bourbon Peated Malt. – $58
2. Two Stacks Smoke And Mirrors – 46% – Smoke & Mirrors is a dram for people who like their whiskey sophisticated. I’ll let Two Stacks themselves let you know about this one: “An fascinating mixture consisting of 10% double malt and 30% triple peated malt, each matured in ex-bourbon, 60% triple distilled malt aged in ex bourbon and ex imperial stout casks. The result’s a mushy, wealthy whiskey with candy notes of smoked chocolate.” – $75
3. Killowen 5 Yr Small Batch – 55% – A couple of of us have been patiently ready for this thrilling new Single Malt from artisan distillery Killowen. The philosophy at Killowen appears to be leaning into the concept the previous methods have been the true methods. And we’re on board! The distillery direct-fires their stills and depends on worm tub condensers to concoct one thing that hearkens again to manufacturing strategies of a long time previous. Count on a malt of huge character, even in youth. – Producer Notes: “After growing older for five years in Bourbon casks, this Single Malt has been divided and completed in Killowen’s personal darkish rum casks & PX sherry butts. The County Louth malt is the proper complement to the wedding of PX sherry flavours of prunes, figs & raisins mixed with rum’s tropical Caribbean notes of coconut & vanilla.” – $78
ASSORTED NEW BOURBONS
Now we have 3-4 new whiskies every from 3 completely different producers, so lets break them down by model…<
1. Buzzards Roost Char #1 Rye Whiskey – 52.5% – 95% Rye 5% Malted Barley – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Nice notes of wooden, sweetness and citrus open to deeper notes of darkish chocolate and darkish fruit. Palate: Heat and stuffed with confection and caramel goodness. End: Lengthy, with a bouquet of sweetness and spice, ending with notes of toasted oak.” – $93
2. Buzzards Roost Toasted Barrel Rye Whiskey – 52.5% – 95% Rye 5% Malted Barley – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: An unlimited array of candy goodness, pumpkin pie, bread pudding, creme brulee, and freshly toasted wooden dominate. Palate: The palate is wealthy and creamy with all of the sweetness following by from the nostril. The sharp spiciness of the 95% rye mash invoice retains issues from getting too thick and lends a pleasant grit to the palate. End: Lengthy with hints of vanilla and wafer.” – $130
3. Buzzards Roost Barrel Energy Rye Whiskey – 57% – 95% Rye 5% Malted Barley – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Honeysuckle, caramel and darkish fruit with a slight undertone of contemporary oask that brings every little thing collectively. Palate: Wealthy and full; allspice, nutmeg and baking spices abound. End: Fudge, vibrant fruits and tobacco dominate the end.” – $125
4. Buzzards Roost Peated Barrel Rye Whiskey – 52.5% – 95% Rye 5% Malted Barley – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: The nostril is filled with vanilla and caramel sweetness with underlying notes of rye and spice. Palate: As soon as on the palate, the sweetness delicately fades to delicate hints of fire-roasted peat. End: A fragile fade to delicate hints of fire-roasted peat provides this whiskey a pleasant Scotch-like end.” – $124
1. Casey Jones Barrel Lower Double Barrel – 53.85% – Distilled from Corn & Cane – Completed in ex-Bourbon Casks – Producer Tasting Notice: “Fascinating with a touch of corn and candy tobacco constructing to a malt caramel physique and distinct rye end.” – $80
2. Casey Jones Kentucky Bourbon – 52% – Excessive Corn / Low Rye – Producer Tasting Notice: “Spicy and delicate with caramel, candy tones of corn, oak, smoke.” – $80
3. Casey Jones Kentucky Straight Bourbon – 56% – Excessive Corn / Low Rye – Producer Tasting Notice: “Energetic and clean with caramel, spice, darkish berry, and hints of tobacco.” – $93
1. Barrell Craft Seagrass Rye Whisky – 59.2% – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Excessive concentrations of vibrant, fruity esters lend a perfume-like character to the aroma. Honeydew melon and plum sit alongside a slice of ripe apricot resting out within the solar. The underlying rye is revealed by a sea-like salinity, tarragon, and elderflower. Palate: Candy and juicy, Seagrass opens on pear, lychee, and white grapefruit. Basic rye flavors of cinnamon, rosemary, fennel seed, and rosehip aren’t far behind. Unctuous texture and sandy tannin are complemented by a fragile astringency so widespread to Canadian whiskeys. End: Contemporary and clear, however the persistent tannin and astringency focus the highly effective burst of camphor, chalk mud, and scorched earth.” – $153
2. Barrell Craft Bourbon Batch 031 – 55.6% – Mix of 6-16 year-old Bourbons – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: A rush of dry, notable oak, incorporating wormwood, tobacco, and pine needles. Curious and candy with browned butter, candied walnut, and spiced apple pie. Different notes stability between woodsy and floral, reminiscent of thistle, milkweed, and poppyseed. As we emerge past the scope of oak, we discover some fruity and candy cream notes, the latter represented by peppermint latte and vanilla creme anglaise. Palate: Average sweetness and juicy citrus make for fairly a straightforward pour. The fruit sings loudest right here — pomegranate juice and strawberry rhubarb pie. Extractive components of spice and tannin convey quince and ginger beer into the equation. The baking spice nods towards a Manhattan, garnished with an orange twist. Lastly, some marshmallow root and pumpernickel take it in an earthier, cardoon-like route. End: A fast burst of warmth proclaims smoked paprika, black peppercorn, and spearmint. Because it subsides, demerara rum and black cherry soda emerge. Lastly, it fades to go away solely a bit chalk and slate.” – $178
3. Barrell Craft New Yr 2022 Bourbon – 57.67% – A tribute to the chances of 2022 – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: This nostril is nice, a bit tangy, and exhibits white chocolate and carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. The fruit comes by with nectarine, watermelon rind, and key lime pie. Grassy sugarcane nods towards a freshness not normally seen in such wealthy bourbon blends. Palate: A sturdy wooden tannin fits the daring acidity of bitter apple sweet, tart raspberry, and pineapple. Because the palate adjusts, soy milk, banana pudding, and hazelnut streusel soften the affect. Tonka bean and cinnamon convey the primary proof of oak spice. Minerality is remarkably daring, displaying well-salted pretzel, iron, and gunpowder. End: Relatively light, returning to the mushy, grassy tones from the nostril. Inexperienced tea, pandan leaf and chocolate mint yield to a closing, peppery flourish of grains of paradise.” – $180
NEW & RETURNED FROM KAVALAN!
No time for an intro… the whiskies ought to communicate for themselves!
NEW
Kavalan Premium Collection PX & Moscatel Twin Decanters Set – 2 Bottles and a couple of Glasses in a Wooden Field – Solist PX Shery 500ml – 57.8% – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: There’s a good rosemary with a touch of lemongrass, candy citrus and a pleasing toffee. The finale is paying homage to an attractive candy Oakiness. Palate: Very fruity and heat, with clean and mellow outcomes from the mixture of classical PX sherry characters and subtropical maturation within the warmth of Taiwan. The juicy raisin and honey syrup linger persistently within the mouth.” & Solist Moscatel 500ml – 55.6% – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Like fruit jams on a brownie cake that’s wealthy in floral, honey and sweets, plus a contact of toffee and caramel within the background along with an array of great, seductive and mouth-watering fragrances! Palate: Very advanced, distinctive and balanced dry fruit and nutty flavours with silky clean buttery and creamy tastes, in addition to chocolate notes to arouse the style buds and make you desirous of extra.” – $850 – Restrict 1 per buyer!
RETURNED
The Kavalan King Automotive fortieth Anniversary Malt – 56.3% – Producer Description: “Introduced in a 1500ml heavy glass decanter bottle with a crown-shaped cork adorned with the world-renowned Swarovski Crystals, packaged in a leather-based and picket presentation field with a beautiful whisky glass.” – Producer Tasting Notice: “Nostril: Highly effective and dense with wealthy notes of crimson wine exuding dark-skinned Cabernet Sauvignon fruit, with strawberry, bilberry, spice and thrives of contemporary charred oak. Palate: Thick, mouth-drawing layers of toffee-rich berry fruits, enlivened with flares of spice, notably pepper, clove and tobacco, all introduced along with an impressive wine character. End: Lengthy and sensuous, yielding a mild mixture of signature fruits and mushy spices.” – $1150
EVAN’S SMWS CORNER
Man, is that this Andrew man long-winded or what? You’ll assume he was paid by the phrase in these newsletters. (I resemble that remark! – Andrew)
Possibly I’m simply jealous. That is my little place to shine, which I get to make use of periodically when I’m busy pretending to work or including mysterious 16 digit codes that look suspiciously like bank card data to random spots on our newsletters, web site, and social media.
Sufficient of that, although. I’m right here to speak concerning the SMWS Canada’s July Outturn. For those who missed the video of our on-line tasting on Fb or YouTube you then may not concentrate on how good this month’s lineup is. For those who can’t stand KWM’s low manufacturing high quality and my very own poor makes an attempt at humour, you might additionally check out The Dram Affiliation’s personal Youtube video on the Outturn which must be up quickly. It’s all the time value a glance: Adam and firm from The Strath Liquor Retailer in Victoria know their stuff.
Let’s discuss extra about my tackle the July lineup although. Listed here are my ideas on the lineup:
19.66 – GOLDEN SUMMER PEACH GAZPACHO
The primary SMWS Glen Garioch to ever come to the SMWS Canada! This bottle showcases what this extremely underrated distillery does so properly, exhibiting massive, oily fruit notes and candy barley whereas remaining structured and remarkably poised. If you’re a fan of Glen Garioch or are simply seeking to discover out.
113.58 – AY, CARAMBA CARAMBOLA
Don’t let the tacky Bart Simpson reference within the title idiot you – this was the favorite of many in our on-line tasting for causes that transcend its title. Carambola is seemingly one other title for Star Fruit – which is a tasting notice wine drinkers’ usually use when describing New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The zesty acidity of the wine is hinted at on this citrus and tropical fruit-driven dram in a scrumptious method.
28.64 – SLAP ON SUNSCREEN AND SLOW DOWN
Like Glen Garioch – this Tullibardine does an distinctive job of exhibiting off what the distillery can do. Tullibardine has quietly been present process a renaissance just lately, and if you wish to see what they’re doing so properly take a look at this bottle or one of many official high-strength and proper now hard-to-get releases below The Murray moniker. That is malty, chocolate, and coconut-driven whisky at its finest.
Certainly one of two excellent sherried single malts within the July Outturn – this Glen Spey is a crowd-pleaser of a juicy dram. Filled with crimson fruits and lightweight Christmas cake notes.
44.146 – APPEALINGLY CRISPY AND CRUNCHY
Normally, when Craigellachie Distillery sees a sherry cask, the meaty spirit character it inherits from the worm tub the distillery makes use of involves the fore. That’s surprisingly not the case right here, with the meaty character being toned down and leaving room for citrus and chocolate notes to point out. Whereas there are some savoury notes, they veer extra into espresso and fruit leather-based for me. One of many least meaty Craigellachie single casks I can recall tasting.
The long-running streak of nice Highland Park bottles from the SMWS continues with this 13-year-old. Loads of complexity on this one with the coastal aspect of HP being showcased. The splendidly candy, spicy earthy construct of peat giving the end loads of size and making you shut your eyes and sigh whilst you take all of it in.
Cheers,
Evan
UP-COMING TASTINGS
Elixir Distillers Single Casks with Celine Tetu
· Date: Tuesday, July 22
· Time: 5 PM
· Price: $45
· Choose-Up Date: Prepared Now!
· Solely 10 spots left!
Elixir Distillers has turn out to be certainly one of our greatest companions lately, and so they hold feeding us some completely superb single casks. This current batch was chosen within the Winter or Spring of 2021, however as a result of all of the challenges round logistics lately, they’ve solely simply arrived! Celine Tetu, aka Lily, Elixir Distillers’ Worldwide Gross sales Supervisor, can be our visitor as we pattern 7 Single Malts of Scotland bottlings, 6 of them 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. 5PM, Friday, July 22.
Compass Field KWM thirtieth Anniversary Digital Launch Tasting with James Saxon
· Date: Friday, July 29
· Time: 5 PM
· Price: $40
· Choose-Up Date: Prepared Now!
· Solely 7 spots left!
Compass Field Whisky has been certainly one of our greatest and most supportive companions over the past 30 years. We have been honoured when, in 2017, they collaborated with us on the now legendary bespoke Kensington Wine Market twenty fifth Anniversary bottling. To assist mark our thirtieth Anniversary, they’ve as soon as extra come by for us in a giant method. Over the past yr and a bit, we’ve been working with John Glaser and whisky Maker James Saxon on one other bespoke whisky. Effectively, the Kensington Wine Market thirtieth Anniversary Mix has simply arrived, and to have fun we can be internet hosting each in-person and digital launch tastings. James Saxon, Compass Field Whisky Whisky Maker, and creator of our thirtieth Anniversary Mix, can be our visitor for the digital launch tasting. Company could have the chance to pattern 7 Compass Field whiskies, together with each the KWM twenty fifth and thirtieth Anniversary bottlings, the Vellichor, Experimental Grain, Flaming Coronary heart 2015 and two different releases. Individuals within the tasting will even have the chance to enter a poll to buy each the Vellichor and Experimental Grain. 5PM, Friday, July 29.
SMWS CANADA AUGUST 2022 VIRTUAL OUTTURN TASTING
· Date: Wednesday, Aug 3
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $50
· Choose-Up Date: Prepared by July 20!
Log in, pour your drams and be part of us from dwelling, the cottage, or work… for the August 2022 Scotch Malt Whisky Society Canada Digital Outturn Tasting. We’re solely in a position to provide a digital Outturn tasting this month, owing to the reconstruction of our entrance entrance… which we’ve been ready practically 6 months for! The KWM workforce can be your information as you pattern by an thrilling vary. Wednesday, August 3, 7 PM.
You don’t must be a member to attend, that’s until you’d like to purchase a bottle or two! Extra membership data right here!
Oddball Distilleries – A+ Malts from the B Group
· Date: Tuesday, August 9
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $75
· Choose-Up Date: Prepared Now!
· Solely 10 spots left!
Missed, underappreciated, and in some instances, flat-out unknown distilleries would be the focus of this tasting that includes a number of the most uncared for distilleries within the Scotch Whisky world. We needed to drag a few of these poor unloved drams out from the orphanages, the cabinets below the steps, and different assorted nooks and crannies, so as to convey you a line-up that’s certain to attraction to essentially the most discerning of whisky geeks. This has a very stellar vary, should you can look previous the manufacturers and distilleries, to see some diamonds within the tough. 7 PM, Tuesday, June 20
Elixir Distillers Single Casks In Retailer!
· Date: Thursday, August 11
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $50
· IN-STORE TASTING
Elixir Distillers has turn out to be certainly one of our greatest companions lately, and so they hold feeding us some completely superb single casks. This current batch was chosen within the Winter or Spring of 2021, however as a result of all of the challenges round logistics lately, they’ve solely simply arrived! Company will pattern 7 Single Malts of Scotland bottlings, 6 of them 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. That is the very same vary we’re doing nearly with Celine, however in individual on the retailer, hosted by one of many KWM workforce. 7 PM, Thursday, August 11.
GlenAllachie Digital Cask Launch with Ronan Currie
· Date: Saturday, August 13
· Time: 5 PM
· Price: $35
· Choose-Up Date: July 16 (Estimate)!
We’re about to obtain our first ever KWM unique single cask of GlenAllachie… and we’re stoked! Ronan Currie, Gross sales Director, has generously agreed to remain up and be part of us reside from Scotland to host a digital launch tasting. Our vary will embody a variety of limited-edition whiskies not even out there on the market, together with the GlenAllachie 10 Yr Batch 6, GlenAllachie 11 Yr Grattamacco Cask, GlenAllachie 12 Yr Sauternes Cask, GlenAllachie 13 Yr Rioja Cask, and GlenAllachie 21 Yr Batch 1 (not pictured(. To spherical out our traces, contributors will even get to pattern the GlenAllachie 18 and our GlenAllachie 15 Yr KWM Oloroso Cask! Saturday, August 13, 2022, 5 PM!
Moist Sizzling Whisky Summer time – FOMO Warning! In Retailer!
· Date: Tuesday, August 16
· Time: 7 PM
· Price: $85
· Choose-Up Date: Out there NOW!
· Solely 4 spots left!
Think about this a warning… there’s a FOMO storm on the horizon, anticipated to make landfall through the moist scorching whisky days of summer time. Our tasting vary consists of: Bowmore 21 Yr Aston Martin Ed., Highland Park Wild Rose Single Cask, Kilkerran Closely Peated Batch 5, Laphroaig 10 Yr Cask Energy, Laphroaig Cairdeas 2021, LMDW Clynelish 25 Yr, SMOS Imperial 1995 25 Yr (not our cask), and Springbank 21 Yr. And we now have bottles of all 8 of those whiskies out there on the market (by poll), however just for contributors on this tasting. Tuesday, August 16, 7 PM.
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