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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREMIUM SPIRIT RELEASE 2014
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HIGHLAND SCOTCH
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ISLAY SCOTCH
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ORKNEY SCOTCH
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SKYE SCOTCH
35
LOWLAND SCOTCH
38
OTHER REGIONS OF SCOTCH
41
BLENDED SCOTCH
44
IRISH WHISKEY
45
TAIWANESE WHISKY
46
JAPANESE WHISKY
48
CANADIAN WHISKY
49
AMERICAN WHISKEY
60TEQUILA
61COGNAC
Prices are subject to change without notice. In the event of a change,
the product description and display price in the liquor store will prevail.
Some products may not be available on the release date due to late
shipping and customs processing.
RELEASE NOVEMBER 1, 2014
The 2014 Premium Spirit Release features
a large collection of whiskies from around
the world. This year’s collection of premium
spirits is an opportunity to explore the everchanging world of whisky. These unique
products will appeal to both the whisky
enthusiast and the avid collector.
We have some extremely old and rare
scotches this year, such as the Macallan
Lalique V 62 Year Old, Benriach Vestige 46
Year Old and Lagavulin 37 Year Old. There
are highly sought-after bourbons as well as
great Irish and Canadian whiskies.
Adele Shaw, Spirits Portfolio Manager, and
Ewan George from Benriach Distillery are
pictured here with the 1998 Cask 2830
specially selected for BC Liquor Stores.
Product featured on page 9.
There are also a few additional gems, like
the Herradura Colección de la Casa tequila
and the amazing VOC Vintage 1976 from
Courvoisier to enhance the overall selection.
The broadest selection of products will be
featured at the 39th & Cambie Signature BC
Liquor Store. Most products will be available
at all Signature BC Liquor Stores. The rarest
will be available in limited quantities, so
some bottle restrictions will apply.
For more information and a complete list of
stores please visit www.bcliquorstores.com.
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HIGHLAND SCOTCH
MACALLAN 62 YEAR OLD IN LALIQUE
This collection has inspired interest from connoisseurs and collectors since
its inception in 2005, representing a marriage of the finest and rarest
Macallan single malt whiskies and bespoke designed decanters, interpreting
Macallan’s Six Pillars, from the master crystal craftsmen at Lalique, limited to
only 400 individually numbered decanters.
Inside the rare crystal is a magnificent 62 year old scotch, originally filled in
American oak sherry-seasoned casks in November 1950. This is the secondoldest single malt released by Macallan since its foundation in 1824.
Rich and aromatic, an initial burst of treacle and toffee opens up to uncover
raisin and blood orange and, deeper still, aromas of apple sprinkled with
ginger, cinnamon and chocolate. Layers of dark vanilla are embellished by
soft burnished oak. Rich dried fruits then present themselves, with raisin
strongly to the fore. Then come long and embracing viscous layers of sweet
ginger, figs and cigar leaf, before the oak emerges, polished yet showing the
complexity of age.
46326
1 bottle limit
$25,000.00
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MACALLAN TRIPLE CASK MATURED
FINE OAK 30 YEAR OLD
This pale gold single malt has a rich, exotic, heady
and aromatic nose, redolent of orange. The palate
provides intense macadamia nut and vanilla flavours
with a hint of sandalwood and black cherry. It is soft,
silky and extremely elegant.
143230
1 bottle limit
$1,799.95
MACALLAN SHERRY OAK 25 YEAR OLD
A superstar amongst whiskies, this 25 year old is
heavily sherry-influenced yet incredibly complex
managing a balancing act between flowery
elegance and rich smokiness. A superb afterdinner malt, it has a nose of citrus balanced
with cinnamon, sherry and woodsmoke. On
the palate it is full and rich with dried fruits
and more woodsmoke.The finish is lingering
with a hint of sherry, orange and spice.
283283
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1 bottle limit
$1,199.95
MACALLAN TRIPLE CASE MATURED
FINE OAK 21 YEAR OLD
Light amber in colour, this Macallan is intense and
rich with a hint of vanilla and passion fruit on the
nose. Soft, rich and spicy with a hint of oranges
and peat on the palate, it has a lingering finish
with a hint of woodsmoke.
292862
2 bottle limit
$599.95
BALBLAIR HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 1969
“Marmalade and pencil shavings; just so salivating
as sugared orange juice intermingles with a
glorious array of delicate caramel and vanilla
tones rounding off with honey; honey still, now
stirred into a bowl of rice pudding; a charmer.
Don’t even think about touching this until it has
stood in the glass for ten minutes...”
94.5 Points – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2014
625004
1 bottle limit
$3,799.00
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BALVENIE 30 YEAR OLD
Aging in traditional oak and aged European oak sherry
casks creates a rich, mellow scotch with unusual depth
and complexity. It’s silky-smooth and honeyed on the
nose with mellow oaky tones and hints of candied
orange peel. On the palate, it shows great depth with
dark chocolate, plum, marzipan and caramelized pear
flavours. It’s smooth and warming with gentle spice
and a lingering sweetness on the finish.
Best Speyside Single Malt – World Whiskies Awards 2013
584607
1 bottle limit
$849.95
BALVENIE 40 YEAR OLD
Rich oak notes overlaid with baked apple, stewed
fruits and soft leather introduce this 40 year old. A
little water releases sweet fruit notes and hints of
vanilla. Silky texture delivers a beautifully mouth
coating sweetness and a spicy sensation of cloves,
cinnamon and ginger, developing into a gentle
oakiness with hints of dark chocolate, roasted
almonds and sherried fruitiness. The finish is rich,
warming and slightly dry. Only 150 bottles produced.
Gold Outstanding – International Wine and Spirits
Competition 2013
683623
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1 bottle limit
$7,399.95
BRORA 35 YEAR OLD
Brora 35 has creamy top notes of vanilla-custard
above a herbal note and a sharper, cereal base,
all suffused with just a thread of smoke. The
nutty, waxy notes sweeten into honeycomb
and toasted coconut. It has good texture and a
surprising taste: much sweeter than you expect
from the nose. With water added it’s a very
easy-drinking, rewarding dram; fuller in texture
than when at full strength. Wood smoke lingers
in the complex, fresh and spicy conclusion.
368381
1 bottle limit
$1,199.88
BENRIACH 1998 CASK 2830
This cask was hand-selected for its superb quality
by BC Liquor Stores’ Buyer, Product Consultants and
the Benriach Master Distiller. The cask is a virgin
American oak hogshead and was non-chill filtered.
Try this amazing whisky and discover its unique
qualities for yourself. A fantastic sweet, floral oak
note explodes to heather-honey, tinned peaches
and apricots surrounded by rich, dark vanilla pod.
Velvety toasted oak combines perfectly with warm,
sweet poached pears. Gentle waves of pineapple
and ripe banana merge with subtle hints of creamed
coconut in a unique and luxurious finish.
719831
$149.99
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BENRIACH VESTIGE 46 YEAR OLD
When BenRiach became independent in 2004, the new owners inherited a
handful of casks from 1966 – the oldest stock in the distillery’s warehouses. By
the end of 2012, just two of those casks remained and Billy Walker selected
one of those casks, BenRiach 1966 cask #2381, to be bottled as “Vestige.” The
whisky is classic Speyside in style, matured in a traditional hogshead. Bottled
at cask strength, it was distilled and filled to cask on the 21st of September
1966, after 46 years of maturation. The cask generated just 62 bottles. Vestige
has been so named because it represents a moment in time, a small trace of
something very special that, once lost, can never be replaced.
Fresh, clean, fruity components leap from the glass. Pineapple, coconut
and ripe guava scents interact with one another to create a fabulous fruit
cocktail. This gives way to very alluring freshly cut meadow flowers and
fine toasted oak followed by an explosion of ripe, luxurious fruit and sweet
toasted oak, topped with vanilla cream. The fruit takes centre stage with an
abundance of soft white summer fruits – peaches, apricots and ripe pears.
This is further enhanced with fresh coconut qualities. To end: exceptional
length with timeless elegance.
866293
1 bottle limit
$8,000.00
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CLYNELISH 14 YEAR OLD
Starting with light candle wax and some sugary
notes, this single malt follows up with a faint floral
fragrance. The scented candle wax aroma comes
up with water. On the firm, light-to-medium palate
expect dried flowers on a beach and later, brown
sugar. It has a pleasant, creamy, generally maritime
mouth feel including some salt. The finish is dryish
yet attractive, even slightly bitter.
679621
$99.99
DALMORE 25 YEAR OLD
The Dalmore 25 year old is triple wood-finished in
American, sweet Palomino Fino and Bourbon casks.
It’s redolent of exotic fruits, marzipan, vanilla pods,
treacle toffee, fig cake and sweet balsamic with
orange peel, chocolate truffles, licorice, sweet
damson plums and sherry-soaked raisins with
Demerara sugar and maple syrup on the finish.
Gold Medal – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014
754838
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1 bottle limit
$1,299.90
DALWHINNIE THE DISTILLERS EDITION
Beginning with a big, crisp, dry and very aromatic nose
featuring hints of heather and peat, this single malt
has light-to-medium body and a smooth, soft palate
with lasting flavours of heather, honey sweetness
and vanilla followed by deeper citrus-fruit flavours
and hints of malted bread. It has a long, lingering,
surprisingly intense finish that starts sweetly, then
gives way to smoke, peat and malt.
207191
$99.99
DEANSTON VIRGIN OAK
This beautiful malt is first matured in ex-bourbon
casks, then finished in new oak barrels, adding
subtle spiced aromas as well as heady virgin oak
bursting with lemon zest, barley sugar and delicious
notes of apple and nutmeg. A delightful sweetness
then begins, evoking memories of candied fruits
and vanilla toffee balanced with heather honey. It
ends with satisfying light spice and a rewarding
burst of honeyed malt and sweet oakiness.
Silver Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2013
537589
$52.99
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GLEN GRANT 1965 - CÀRN MÒR CELEBRATION
OF THE CASK
After 48 years, this whisky was bottled by Glen
Grant for their Celebration of the Cask series,
producing only 112 bottles. It is full of berry fruit,
vanilla, hints of peach nectar, dried peel, overripe
black grape and spice. The spiced palate enters with
vanilla and coffee to the fore, then a little herbal
character with notes of white peach and honey. The
finish is long and peppery with good oak grip.
873620
1 bottle limit
$1,088.00
THE GLENDRONACH GRANDEUR 24 YEAR OLD
This malt has a fabulously full-bodied, vibrant
palate capturing a multitude of classic sherry
cask characteristics. The delicate sweetness of
rum-soaked golden sultanas refines rich espresso,
dark chocolate and treacle toffee. Zesty orange
oil softens to a deep clove spice and prolongs the
ever changing palate. Matured exclusively in Oloroso
sherry butts. Only 569 bottles were produced.
641704
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1 bottle limit
$539.99
GLENDRONACH 21 YEAR OLD PARLIAMENT
Resolute flavours of fine Oloroso sherry and bitter
chocolate sauce spread liberally over homemade
plum pudding are evident in Glendronach Parliament.
Infused with spicy notes of cinnamon, allspice and
nutmeg, it is full-bodied with smooth tannins. It is
matured in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels
and recharred European oak, 50 percent finished in
PX sherry puncheons, 50 percent in Oloroso sherry
butts, before vatting back together.
Silver Medal – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013
678441
$142.99
GLENFIDDICH 26 YEAR OLD EXCELLENCE
This is a rare and aged single malt Scotch whisky
that has spent 26 years maturing in American
Oak ex-bourbon casks. It was created to honour
Glenfiddich’s line of continuous family ownership
since William Grant founded the distillery in 1887.
It’s a vibrant yet soft and delicate expression, with
a deep and complex balance of sweetness and dry
oak tannin, bound to excite the palate and awaken
the nose.
590240
2 bottle limit
$499.95
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GLENFIDDICH 40 YEAR OLD
Full of intense dried fruit, roasted coffee, stewed apple, hints of dry oak,
bitter chocolate and faint peat, this is an exemplary single malt. Glenfiddich’s
Malt Master handpicked some of the oldest casks in the world, marrying 40
year old vattings to craft this whisky. Infinite depth and layers of aroma and
flavour create a 40 year old unrivalled by other rare whiskies of this age. Each
is accompanied by a leather-bound book telling its story, with certification
hand-signed by our longest-serving craftsmen. Only 600 bottles are released
each year and each bottle is individually numbered and wrapped in handstitched calf leather.
Gold Medal (Outstanding) – International Wine and Spirit Competition 2013
300442
1 bottle limit
$3,899.99
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GLENGLASSAUGH 40 YEAR OLD
“The kind of oak you’d expect at this age ... but there is so much else on the
fruity front besides; grape, over-ripe yam, fat cherries...And then there is
a Bourbony element with molassed hickory and sweetened vanilla; wake
me, I must be dreaming...on second thoughts, don’t; pure silk on delivery. All
the flavours arrive in one rich wave of consummate sweetness, a tapestry
celebrating the enormity of both the fruit and oak; on the fruity front there
are juicy dates mulched with burned raisin; it is as if this malt has gone
through a 40 year marrying process; the interlinking of flavours and styles is
truly beyond belief.”
96 Points – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2014
842013
1 bottle limit
$2,130.00
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GLENGLASSAUGH 1972 - CÀRN MÒR CELEBRATION
OF THE CASK
This 40 year old scotch was distilled in December
1972, long before the Glenglassaugh distillery
closed for over 20 years in 1986. During that
tumultuous time for Glenglassaugh, this whisky
matured in a single sherry butt, up until January
2013, when it was bottled and produced only 200
bottles of this very old and rare offering.
483222
1 bottle limit
$988.00
GLENGOYNE 21 YEAR OLD
Matured exclusively in hand-selected sherry
casks for 21 character-building years, this single
malt features red apples, toffee, sherry and spicy
strudel on the nose. On the palate expect lots of
sherry, honey and oak with a developing aromatic
sensation, ending with a heavenly cinnamon nip. The
finish is long, spicy, warm and dry. The rich mouth
feel is the upshot of 21 years in the finest oak, snailpace distillation and barley dried by air.
Gold Medal – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013
601195
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$249.99
GLENLIVET NADURRA OLOROSO
Nàdurra is the most natural expression of The
Glenlivet. It is batch produced at cask strength using
traditional methods. The first-fill ex-bourbon casks
impart Nàdurra’s distinctive vanilla notes. The nose
is fresh, intense and fragrant and the palate is crisp,
with hints of peaches and vanilla. It boasts a long
and dry finish with a licorice tang.
232827
$94.99
GLENMORANGIE TAGHTA
Taghta starts curiously nutty and salty with hints
of linseed oil and cured ham, then continues with
balsamic, dried fruits, incense and spice. The texture
is oily and viscous, with a delicious primary flavour
of caramelized orange and lemon, plump sultanas, a
hint of brown sugar and a wave of salty, briny notes –
olives, salted cashew nuts and some nice, toasty oak
flavours, like walnut and leather. The long aftertaste
is rich, mellow and soothing, with flavours of toffee,
caramel, chocolate and dates.
496364
2 bottle limit
$142.95
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GLENMORANGIE THE QUARTER CENTURY
This is the rarest and oldest member of the
Glenmorangie family, matured in American white oak,
Oloroso sherry casks and French Burgundy casks.
“...Soft mildly lush Lubec marzipan is sandwiched
between fruit bonbons and myriad barley tones...
Towards the middle the oak shows form and does
so in various cocoa-tinged ways; every nuance is
delicately carved almost fragile, but the overall
picture is one of strength...”
95.5 Points – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2014
201228
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$520.70
GLENMORANGIE COMPANTA
Companta (Scots Gaelic for “friendship”) is the
result of spirit matured in Grand Cru casks from Clos
de Tart and a sweet fortified wine from Côtes du
Rhône. It exudes rich scents of red berries and forest
floor, with a hint of woodsmoke. A spicy palate of
cherries and stewed fruits is slowly revealed, as
notes of sugared plums, blood orange and rose-hip
emerge alongside milk chocolate and brown sugar.
Lingers with a rich, mouth-coating finish.
879163
$142.95
OBAN DOUBLE MATURED
Oban Double Matured is fruity and pungent with
sea salt, crushed grapes, orange zest and hints
of smoke. Massively complex, full and rich it is the
most explosive Oban ever. It starts with soft malt
then waves of delicate yet rich fruit notes on a tide
of brine. The finish is full of sweetened Jamaican
coffee and oak, with an attractive malt-biscuit
effect as it dies down.
503094
$139.99
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OLD PULTENEY 17 YEAR OLD
“Tight but does all that is possible to reveal its salty,
fruity complexity with pears and lemons to the
fore; one of the softest, most beautifully crafted
deliveries in the whisky world. Near perfect balance
between the vanillas and delicate honeys, the
whisky performs to the kind of levels some distillers
could only dream of.”
95 Points – Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible 2014
132480
$137.95
TOMINTOUL 33 YEAR OLD ANGUS DUNDEE
This Speyside single malt has hints of toffee and
rum with cedary wood tones and a touch of fruity
maltiness. It’s round and soft with some sweetness
and fruit and a suggestion of cinnamon and vanilla.
Mature and elegant.
Overall Whisky Winner – Quality Drink Awards, UK 2011
516435
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1 bottle limit
$430.00
THE GLENLIVET GUARDIANS’ CHAPTER
The Glenlivet Guardians’ Chapter is their first
crowd-sourced whisky, chosen exclusively by
The Guardians of the Glenlivet. It’s a mysterious
expression of The Glenlivet with exotic spicy
notes. Matured in a mixture of butts hogsheads
and barrels with a sherry butt influence. Rich with
marmalade and fruitcake notes, it includes dark
chocolate and zesty orange flavours with hints of
spice. The finish is long and slightly dry.
456368
$99.99
THE GLENLIVET SINGLE CASK EDITION
TOMNABAT HILL
The use of a single cask means the whisky is as
“pure” as it can possibly be. Never again will this
particular whisky exist as even if re-filled, the cask’s
influence over the spirit will be different. The names
of each cask have been chosen by distillery staff
and were inspired by local environment, area or
landscape. Canada has been selected as “Tomnabat”
which is named after a hill in the local area that
overlooks the distillery.
390757
$279.95
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ISLAY SCOTCH
ARDBEG SUPERNOVA
“… there are intense sugary gristy notes...with a
hickory sweetness; a light oil captures the long,
rhythmic waves, a pulse almost; gentle, sweetening
cocoa notes evolve while the peat pulses...again...
This major beast, carries a phenol level in excess of
100ppm, isn’t quite a Supernova...much more of a
Black hole. Because once you get dragged into this
one, there really is no escaping...”
97 Points – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2014
842815
2 bottle limit
$248.00
BRUICHLADDICH OCTOMORE 6.1
The world’s most heavily peated whisky, this is
the sixth edition of the uber-experimental cult
Octomore. It has titanic amounts of peat but with a
light, delicate complexity and a beguiling finesse. It
features a combination of sea spray, spindrift, wet
seaweed and hints of oily iodine, then peat smoke
with cracked black peppercorn and, as the spirit
reveals itself, stunning notes of heather flowers,
lemon balm and water mint.
782086
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$199.99
BRUICHLADDICH BLACK ART 4
This is the fourth incarnation of the now legendary
Black Art. Working with the very finest American
and French oak to explore that most esoteric
relationship between spirit and wood, Black Art is
Master Distiller Jim McEwan’s personal voyage into
the heart of Bruichladdich. The aromas rise and
mingle beautifully creating an olfactory symphony.
Little notes of rich, plump, crystallized grapes flirt
over heavier notes of honey. Go deeper and you will
find the tang of lemon and lime.
368480
$349.99
BRUICHLADDICH 25 YEAR OLD OLD PARTICULAR
DOUGLAS LAING
“Marzipan with raspberry jam; the distillery’s old
fashioned silk delivery brimming with concentrated
barley...the balance between sugar and tannin is
something to be experienced loads more ulmo
honey and not the oak has been tames and only
purrs a butterscotch and crème brulee finale; just
starting to vanish under the oak. All that is left is
pure magnificence...”
94 Points – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2014
863001
1 bottle limit
$448.00
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BUNNAHABHAIN 40 YEAR OLD
Bunnahabhain 40 year old is a one-off release of 750 individually-numbered
and hand-signed bottles presented in bespoke packaging. This copper gold
dram invites you into its tale with fragrant notes of sweet oak, hazelnuts,
citrus peel and chocolate with hints of light smokiness. There it releases a
taste with a rich and complex balance of heather honey, ginger chocolate and
sweet fruits, finished with a teasingly long lightly spicy, nutty note and a hint
of sea salt. Unchill-filtered.
877852
1 bottle limit
$3,500.00
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CAOL ILA STITCHELL RESERVE
At full strength, immediately clean, aromatic and
fresh. The body is light-to-medium and oily, yet
firm. It’s an intense and in-your-face style, with a
most appealing smooth texture. Firm, clean and
fresh throughout, it’s intense and mouth-filling,
with a great surge of sweet spiciness becoming
honey-nutty (nut brittle, with a dark edge of treacle
bitterness) then finally, warming and drying. It’s
tongue-coating and appetizingly bitter-sweet,
leaving a spicy dryness as the tide of flavour ebbs.
368415
$169.99
LAGAVULIN 12 YEAR OLD
Bergamot-scented woodsmoke surrounds a
sophisticated complex of sweeter aromas – smooth
and creamy toffee sauce on digestive biscuits
with shavings of milk chocolate. Later, appetizing
lemon and white pepper notes appear. With water,
the aromas embrace toasted cereal and take on
a roasted, nutty quality but the fragrant smoke
always returns - dusty, very sweet, then positively
smoky. It leaves the tongue tingling. The finish is
long with large amounts of exquisite smoke and a
fragrant smoky aftertaste.
756650
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$129.99
LAGAVULIN 37 YEAR OLD
This single malt starts rich and complex with
honeyed toffee, hints of lime zest and resin-rich
sandalwood cigar box. Along the way waves of
honey, pine, treacle tart and roasting chestnuts
interact. Delicate with water, which pulls back the
curtain of smoke to reveal a sweetly coating, softly
warming and gingery character that is honeyed yet
still refreshing. Initially sweet then drying but it’s the
lingering, all-pervading fragrant smoke that seeps
into your very soul.
368357
1 bottle limit
$3,449.99
LAPHROAIG CAIRDEAS 2014 BOTTLING
The Cairdeas for 2014 is a Laphroaig that has been
double matured first in “first fill” ex-bourbon casks
then in Amontillado hogsheads for one year which
gives it a rich burnt orange colour. The nose starts
off with dusty, gentle cinnamon hints and then
distinctive lemon zest. This moves into earthy figs
and dates before nutty, creamy brazil nuts come
to the fore. This complex nose then changes with
elements of carbolic soap before finally finishing
with a lovely lingering salted licorice note.
680553
$99.95
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ORKNEY SCOTCH
HIGHLAND PARK 40 YEAR OLD
First released in April 2008, this is the oldest
permanent expression of Highland Park and
is the culmination of years of fine whisky
making experience. It is spicy, aromatic with
a rich background of dark fruits, nutmeg and
darkest chocolate. On the palate is has a
beautiful balance of sweet toffee notes, dark
chocolate, sun-dried orange zest and heather
peat smokiness with a rich, long, smoky and
surprisingly sweet finish.
105932
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1 bottle limit
$2,699.95
HIGHLAND PARK DARK ORIGINS
This latest addition to the Highland Park core
expressions uses twice as many first-fill sherry casks
than in the classic 12 year old resulting in a naturally
darker, richer flavour. The sherried spice and ripe
bananas combine with toasted hazelnuts and baked
apple. It moves on to well-balanced dry peat at first
which mellows out to maraschino cherries and warm
dark chocolate, enticing the palate. The finish is of
enduring sweet smoke.
67454
$99.95
HIGHLAND PARK FREYA
The third installation of the Valhalla Collection is
inspired by Freya, the Norse Goddess of Love. It starts
with white chocolate followed by candied cherries,
then a vibrant wave of mango and melon, riding upon
a cloud of cream soda. Orange peel, butterscotch and
rose petals provide the sweetness along with orange
blossom and ginger. Lively popping candy, lemongrass
and tropical fruits are lightly shrouded in peat smoke.
It ends with a soft peat smoke finish intertwined with
soft orchard fruits, toasted coconut and a light char.
502120
$329.95
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SKYE SCOTCH
TALISKER 57 NORTH
“...salty, smoky, coastal, breezy. The
distillery’s location in a nose…peat
encased in a muscovado sugar, in the
same way a fly might be enveloped in
amber, melts to allow the slow blossoming
of a quite beautiful and peaty thing…some
welcome whip and bite; the smoke and
vanillas hang in there and even the cold
hint of mocha puffs around a bit; a glowing
tribute, I hope for a glowing whisky...”
95 Points – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2014.
780460
$174.99
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LOWLAND SCOTCH
LITTLEMILL 21 YEAR OLD SECOND EDITION
This is the second and last limited edition release
from the Littlemill Distillery. It will be very collectible
as the Littlemill Distillery has closed down and been
demolished. Unpeated, matured in bourbon barrels,
non-chill filtered, there are only 4,550 bottles of this
21 year old. The flavours include a delicious medley
of lemon, lime, pear, melon, lychee, tangerine,
apricot, honey and syrup with lasting layers of citrus
and tropical fruits underpinned with a hint of fig,
macadamia nut, walnut and oak in perfect balance.
669192
1 bottle limit
$279.95
NORTH BRITISH 50 YEAR OLD
EXECUTIVE DECISION DOUGLAS LAING
This single malt has a fruity, muscular nose with
oak, sweet vanilla, coffee beans and caramel latte
notes. Distilled in 1962, it has a fruity and spiced
palate based around thick vanilla custard, fudge,
cocoa, chocolate oranges, peach nectar, and a
development of nutmeg. The finish is long, warming
and spiced with a huge buttery toffee sweetness.
567727
$977.00
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ROSEBANK 21 YEAR OLD EXECUTIVE DECISION DOUGLAS LAING
This Lowland distillery was mothballed in 1993. Due to this the whisky from
Rosebank is sought after and highly collectable. There are not many Lowland
distilleries to start with so the closing of Rosebank upped the region’s value
even more.
Distilled 1992, it opens clean and fresh, carrying a fruity, sweet, candy quality
plus a light honey and vanilla character. Initially peppery in style, it then
mouth-coats with a cornucopia of spiced, macerated, fresh fruit. The finish is
long, carrying a sweetly gristed character that runs drier and spiced to a more
oaky style.
502922
1 bottle limit
$1,080.00
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OTHER REGIONS
ARRAN 17 YEAR OLD LIMITED EDITION
Aromas of rich, warm spices with candied citrus
peel, mandarin and golden syrup invite you to the
first sip. On the palate, the taste is sweet spice and
cigar tobacco. The finish is all warm spice and sherry
wood with a puff of bonfire smoke. A splash of water
reveals dark chocolate and orange oil.
677922
$160.00
ARRAN THE DEVIL’S PUNCH BOWL CHAPTER III
Aromatic and floral with a delicate perfume of white
peaches and white chocolate in the background, the
Devil’s Punch Bowl also has delicate floral notes that
give way to a rich and warming touch of spice. Citrus
notes are complimented by light vanilla from the
Bourbon barrels. Chocolate raisin and cinnamon in the
tail give this a creamy mouth feel.
585703
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$160.00
ARRAN MACHRIE MOOR
Aromas of bourbon and delicate touches of peat
are mixed with tropical and orchard fruits in this
arran malt. On the palate is a beautiful honey and
vanilla creaminess with candied lemon peel and
caramelized brown sugar. A delicate hint of peat
opens up with a drop of water and reveals a gentle
smokiness.
47548
$99.00
ARRAN MILLENNIUM
The Arran Millenium’s nose is vibrant and zesty
with an edge of spice. There is candied citrus on
the palate with orchard fruits, baked apples and a
sprinkling of vanilla and cinnamon. The finish is clean
and fresh with spice and notes of Mandarin orange
and grapefruit. A splash of water exposes layers of
creaminess.
437970
$140.00
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ISLE OF JURA 30 YEAR OLD
Matured for 27 long years in American white oak
and a final three years in the finest Amoroso sherry
casks from Gonzales Byass, creates a malt that will
truly stand the test of time. Fleshy oranges, tangy
licorice and sweet pineapple flavours are followed
by orange rind, black cherries, dark toffee and sun
dried raisin notes.
Gold Medal – Scotch Single Malt Island, International
Wine & Spirit Competition 2014
574293
1 bottle limit
$650.00
JURA BROOKLYN
Jura ventured to the streets of Williamsburg, Park Slope,
and Bushwick, to craft a world-class single malt scotch,
chosen by the people of Brooklyn. They brought six
Jura cask samples on the journey and enlisted the
help of some of Kings County’s most visionary and
influential establishments in picking the right taste
profile. Matured in American white oak bourbon,
Amoroso sherry and Pinot Noir barrels, it shows bonfire
smoke, roasted coffee, sweet fig and cinnamon notes
with black toffee, smoked berries and honey.
591487
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$79.99
BLENDED SCOTCH
COMPASS BOX THE LOST BLEND
A homage to a great, lost whisky – Eleuthera,
Compass Box has named this dram after the 1907
book The Lost Blend by O. Henry, and has created a
limited edition of 12,018 bottles.
Its’ an elegantly complex union of two fruity Highland
single malts and a peaty Islay single malt producing an
ethereal fruit and herbal character and a sweetness
on the palate, buttressed by an underlying smokiness.
617902
$132.99
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IRISH WHISKEY
TEELING SINGLE GRAIN
This whiskey is matured in hand-selected
Californian red wine barrels resulting in an
intensely fruity liquid with lush berry notes.
Bottled at 46 percent with no chill filtration, it
has spice and fruit notes with an underlying
sweet nose. Strong spice at the start develops
into lush red berries and grapes, ending with
drying tannins dominated by wood and spice.
Best Grain Whisky – World Whiskies Awards 2014
835850
$89.99
TEELING 21 YEAR OLD SILVER RESERVE
Matured in hand-selected bourbon casks in small
batches, this single malt is then allowed to marry
in Sauternes wine casks for an extra twelve
months. Aromas of white grapes, cut grass,
apricots and white chocolate lead to a silky
smooth palate with flavours of fig jam, honey,
apricots, white chocolate and a balancing crisp
saltiness at the end. The finish is long and mellow.
Best Irish Single Malt – World Whiskies Awards 2014
79665 $299.00
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TAIWANESE WHISKY
KAVALAN SHERRY OAK
“Thick, uncompromising, megagraped, and nutty while gently
spiced. A lovely strand of molassed
mocha and strawberry, too; soft,
silky delivery – with certain but
unmistakable shades of a big,
coffee-laden, Guyana rum – with
some bigger spice now; the grape
uncompromisingly dominates until
the middle. Even so, the ability for
the juicier and more treacle-led
sugars to sing clearly is outstanding;
dries as oloroso tends to, and dies
to a more intense oak; that heavy
roast coffee lasts the distance with
ease; the type of sherry-heavy malt
not uncommonly found on Speyside
over 20 years ago before the quality
if the butts nosedived dramatically...
What a rare treat; not too rare in
future one hopes!”
95 Points – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2014
361824
$164.99
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JAPANESE WHISKY
ICHIRO’S MALT CHICHIBU THE PEATED
Chichibu The Peated was produced from barley
peated to 59.6 parts per million. Limited to 6700
bottles, it was mainly aged in bourbon barrels,
but also for a smaller share in port casks. On the
palate, notes of peat and iodine are complemented
by notes of malted barley, diesel, licorice, tar and
tobacco.
47811 1 bottle limit$199.95
NIKKA COFFEY MALT
Zesty, lively and tart, this Japanese malt has fine
pepper notes and a hint of balsamic vinegar with
wafts of softer vanilla scents on the nose. On the
palate, its vivacity is sustained by citrus which
challenges more enticing notes of coffee, praline,
and vanilla cream. Surprisingly, prune, mirabelle and
greengage aromas develop, reminiscent of an eaude-vie. Licorice makes a brief appearance before the
fruit takes centre stage on the finish.
Gold Medal – International Spirits Challenge 2014
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$89.95
NIKKA COFFEY GRAIN
This Grain Whisky is distilled in a “Coffey still,”
a very traditional and rare patent still Nikka
imported from Scotland in 1963. The Coffey still
produces a complex whisky with a mellow and
sweet taste originating from the grain itself.
Fresh and enticing, it reveals ripe pear, cherry
and exotic fruit aromas. Citrus notes of blood
orange and lemon appear, slowly giving way to
more subtle floral scents. With air, aromas of
pastry, coconut and bourbon vanilla emerge, with
underlying notes of mint and a hint of musk. Juicy
and pleasant, the promises of the nose are kept,
delivering intense ripe fruit with banana rum and
caramel accents. The complexity develops with
hints of licorice and star anise. The mid-palate
shows more fruit, dominated by pear nectar and
quickly moving on to creamier notes with an
omnipresent freshness. The finish features pear
and vanilla bourbon, ending on a very nice light
bitter touch.
93 Points (Excellent, Highly Recommended) –
Chairman’s Trophy, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2014
438580
$89.95
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CANADIAN WHISKY
CENTURY DISTILLERS NINETY 20 YEAR OLD
Highwood Distillers has made large volumes of
Canadian whisky since 1974. Undaunted by recent
flooding and with more than three decades of aging
whisky on hand, the owners have turned their focus
to premium whiskies. Ninety, the latest of these, is
simply gorgeous. It features flavours of crispy, clean
oak, dark fruit, butterscotch, corncobs and nutmeg
followed by candy cane, sour fruits, cinnamon, ginger
and citrus pith.
91 Points – Whisky Advocate
824268
$49.95
FORTY CREEK EVOLUTION
There is a comfortable earthiness to this whisky that
constantly evolves. So, it is called Evolution. Made
in a limited edition of 9,000 bottles, each bottle is
individually numbered. Fig, date, anise, blackberry,
blackcurrant and bell pepper flavours evolve into
deep forest notes with cinnamon spice, clove,
nutmeg, chestnut and tobacco. Wonderful hints
of vanilla, sweet clover and butter evolve into milk
chocolate, soft roasted oak, peach and apricot on
the finish.
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$69.99
AMERICAN WHISKEY
BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION
The annual release of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection will once again feature five
limited-release whiskies of various ages, recipes and proofs. Introduced just over a decade
ago, it continues to grow in popularity. Since their introduction, these whiskies have won
numerous awards from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), World Whiskies
Awards, and the Ultimate Spirits Challenge.
Due to the very limited quantity of these products, the Antique Collection will only
be available at the 39th & Cambie Location.
BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION
EAGLE RARE 17 YEAR OLD
Rare and only available in tiny quantities once
a year, this polished, well-aged whiskey must
be sipped to appreciate why patience is such a
virtue. The fragrant aroma has almost a wine-like
character with hints of almond, cigar box and
cinnamon. The delicate and dry mid-palate tastes
of leather, vanilla and tobacco. This bourbon
lingers, finishing with hint of leather and toffee.
Gold Medal – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014
556092
1 bottle limit
$160.00
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BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION
GEORGE T. STAGG UNCUT UNFILTERED
Straight out of the barrel, uncut and unfiltered, this
Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is powerful,
flavourful and intense. It opens with lush toffee
sweetness and dark chocolate with hints of vanilla,
fudge, nougat and molasses. Underlying notes of
dates, tobacco, dark berries, spearmint and a hint of
coffee round out the palate.
Extraordinary (Ultimate Recommendation) – Chairman’s
Trophy Winner, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2014
134007
1 bottle limit
$175.00
BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION
SAZERAC 18 YEAR OLD KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE
This straight rye has a mellow spice and dry
sweetness that dances on the tongue, giving pure
delight that is worthy of the Sazerac name. Very
mature, with notes of oak, leather, molasses and
allspice. The long, warm finish is preceded by notes
of mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, vanilla, and lingering
pepper.
Gold Medal – American Rye Whiskey 8 Years and Over,
World Whiskies Awards 2014
364133
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1 bottle limit
$160.00
BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION
SAZERAC THOMAS H. HANDY STRAIGHT RYE
This uncut and unfiltered whiskey is bottled directly
from the barrel. A symbol of the history of New
Orleans and the legacy of Thomas H. Handy, it is
powerful, lush and boldly spicy. Flavours of toffee, fig
cake and candied fruit are followed by mint, cinnamon
and clove. The long, warm finish ultimately reveals
subtle notes of allspice, coconut and nutmeg.
World’s Best Rye Whiskey – World Whiskies Awards 2014
56630
1 bottle limit
$175.00
BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION
WILLIAM LA RUE WELLER UNCUT UNFILTERED
Uncut and unfiltered, this hand-bottled bourbon
is barrel proof. Weller substitutes wheat for the
traditional rye grain, a production method pioneered
by W.L. Weller. On the nose expect fragrant scents
of caramel corn, new leather, plums, light toffee and
pipe tobacco. The palate tastes of marshmallow,
salted almonds, nougat, figs and dates. This whiskey
finishes smooth, composed and flavourfully sweet.
Double Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirits
Competition 2013
369918
1 bottle limit
$175.00
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E. H. TAYLOR SINGLE BARREL
Col. Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is widely considered
one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry.
During his time, he implemented several innovative
methods still used today, including climate-controlled
aging warehouses. This bourbon is aged exclusively
in Warehouse C, which was built by Taylor in 1881 and
has proven to be an excellent aging warehouse. Each
barrel is hand-picked and Bottled in Bond at 100 proof.
93 Points – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2014.
272708
1 bottle limit
$89.99
E. H. TAYLOR SMALL BATCH
“Pretty effortlessly classic: a friendly layering of
crisp sugars and teasing spice as well as a thin hint
of mint and eucalyptus; the natural vanillas are out
in force too; pretty perfect weight: the oils have
just enough clout to ensure the sugars remain in
check and on the Demerara side of things...with the
sweetness in harmony with the butterscotch tart
and late peppery bite; from first nose, to last, the
exemplary high quality of this bourbon is not for a
second in dispute.”
94.5 Points – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2014
272716
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2 bottle limit
$89.99
E. H. TAYLOR STRAIGHT RYE
An altogether different recipe and profile than
Sazerac Rye, this recipe contains just rye and
malted barley, no corn. The result is an aroma full
of dried fruit, black pepper and touch of fresh dill. A
small sip brings an array of flavours both sweet and
savoury with a terrific balance of dark spices and
subtle caramel overtones. The finish is especially
pleasing with an oaky dryness that lingers.
5 stars (Highest Recommendation) – F. Paul Pacult’s
Spirit Journal
272732
1 bottle limit
$89.99
OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 YEAR OLD
This bourbon whiskey is bottled at nearly barrel
proof. Just a splash of Kentucky limestone water
is added after a decade of aging. Rich, yet smooth,
this bourbon has aromas of fruity, buttery caramel
fudge, roasted pecans and fine brown spices with a
plush, chewy, fruity-yet-dry, medium-full body and
a long, lingering cherry tobacco, toffee, raisin toast,
charcoal and peppery spice finish. A sensationally
flavourful and deep bourbon for sipping or cocktails.
95 points (Exceptional) –Beverage Testing Institute 2013
324947
1 bottle limit
$99.99
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PAPPY VAN WINKLE’S 15 YEAR OLD
Produced by the exclusive Van Winkle wheated
recipe and specially selected from barrels in the
heart of the aging warehouses, this bourbon aged
for 15 years in deep-charred heavy oak. It starts
with an elegant and sweet aroma of caramel corn
and vanilla. The flavour is big, featuring leather, oak
and complex fruitiness. The finish is smooth with
notes of spice and oak tannins.
Gold Medal – Bourbon American Whiskey 8 Years and
Over, World Whiskies Awards 2014
417329
1 bottle limit
$149.99
PAPPY VAN WINKLE’S 20 YEAR OLD
This Van Winkle bourbon is aged 20 years and
bottled at 90.4 proof for a wonderfully smooth and
rich profile. Pappy Van Winkle was a true character
and like his namesake, this bottle is full of character
– quite a remarkable whiskey – intense, tantalizing,
and smooth with citrus zest, dried fruit, vanilla and
some sherry notes. The finish is long and elegant.
Double Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirits
Competition 2014
324749
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1 bottle limit
$249.99
PAPPY VAN WINKLE’S 23 YEAR OLD
This limited edition bourbon takes generations of
distilling know-how to produce. Each barrel ages
for 23 years and is selected from the heart of the
warehouse. Early aromas of caramel and cream with
soft notes of oak, nuts and leather evolve into a
sweet taste composed of vanilla, maple and honey
joined by complementary flavours of citrus and
spice. It has a long lasting oaky finish and should be
enjoyed neat.
33613
1 bottle limit
$349.99
STAGG JR. BOURBON
George T. Stagg built the most dominant American
distillery of the 19th century, in a time known as the
Gilded Age of Bourbon. Uncut and unfiltered, this
robust bourbon whiskey ages for nearly a decade
and boasts the bold character that is reminiscent of
the man himself. Rich, sweet, chocolate and brown
sugar flavours mingle in perfect balance with the
bold rye spiciness. The finish lingers with hints of
cherries, cloves and smokiness.
Silver Medal – International Wine & Spirits
Competition 2014
753343
1 bottle limit
$79.99
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VAN WINKLE FAMILY RESERVE RYE 13 YEAR OLD
This reserve spirit has a soft nose of chestnuts,
spice, vanilla and fruit. The palate features flavours
of cocoa, vanilla, spice and white pepper. The finish
is long, warm and complex with caramel and spice
combined with dry oak.
777110
1 bottle limit
$189.99
VAN WINKLE SPECIAL RESERVE 12 YEAR OLD
This straight bourbon whisky is highlighted by light
aromas of dried mango, cocoa, fruit and spiced
peach. Flavours of honey, oak and tobacco dance
on the palate. The finish is balanced and dry, with a
lingering tingle.
209486
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1 bottle limit
$119.99
FOUR ROSES SMALL BATCH LIMITED EDITION
Created from three of ten distinct Bourbon recipes,
Four Roses Small Batch welcomes you with generous
creamy vanilla, light oak and cherry cordial aromas.
Bright splashes of raspberry and apricot greet the
palate, giving way to subtle tones of nutmeg and
cocoa. At the end, mellow flavours of cherry and
vanilla bean define the long, luxurious finish.
866707
1 bottle limit
$89.99
WHISTLE PIG RYE
WhistlePig, 100 proof, straight rye whiskey is aged
for at least ten years through a unique double-barrel
process. It embodies the perfect combination of
proof, purity, and age – hitting “the sweet spot” in
all three categories. WhistlePig was released in the
summer of 2010 to great critical acclaim, earning 96
points from Wine Enthusiast, their highest rating ever
for a rye whiskey, and a “highest recommendation”
from Spirits Journal.
797423
$139.99
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The Double Malt Selection from Woodford Reserve
affords you the rare opportunity for a side-by-side
barrel style comparison. Both bottles feature a
malt recipe spirit that was uniquely triple distilled in
Woodford Reserve’s copper pot stills; the primary
difference is in their maturation. The Classic Malt is
‘‘grain forward” and the Straight Malt is more “barrel
forward.” Try them for yourself and decide which
style you prefer.
WOODFORD RESERVE MASTERS COLLECTION
CLASSIC MALT
This classic malt, produced using new barrel
maturation has soft malt-like cereal notes with a
rich oak character that dips into layers of caramel
and vanilla, all spiced with hints of cinnamon and
clove. A creamy balance of new cask sweetness
and spice with a rich pear and banana fruitiness
complement rich, warm oak notes run throughout.
Long, warming and vibrant.
Silver Medal – International Wine & Spirit
Competition 2014
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$139.99
WOODFORD RESERVE MASTERS COLLECTION
STRAIGHT MALT
This straight malt, produced using used barrel
maturation, has buttery shortbread notes with
a delicate citrus and vanilla character. Hints of
chocolate malt, honey, buttery shortbread and
a touch of lemon custard lead to a finish that is
long, warm and malty.
Silver Medal – International Wine & Spirit
Competition 2014
349654
$139.99
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TEQUILA
HERRADURA COLECCIÓN DE LA CASA
REPOSADO COGNAC CASK
This small-batch tequila is produced using the
finest hand-selected blue agave. Traditional
production methods, including a proprietary
fermentation from naturally occurring wild yeast,
ensure a unique flavour profile. It is then rested
in medium-char American oak casks for eleven
months. Prior to bottling, the tequila is transferred
to specially chosen French oak barrels from the
renowned Cognac region of France for an additional
three months of aging.
This maturing process results in a masterful
combination of agave and smoked oak flavours
transitioning to robust spice and dried fruits with
exceptional balance of earth and spice notes
complemented by a touch of smoke and fruit. The
unique cognac aging results in a smooth warm
finish of caramel and vanilla.
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$139.99
COGNAC
COURVOISIER VOC VINTAGE 1976
A rare product for connoisseurs is housed in a
wonderful crystal decanter from Courvoisier’s
archives created by Baccarat. The decanter is
a Baccarat classic design from the early 1900s
revisited for Courvoisier in the 1970s, during an
important growth period for the brand.
This 1976 vintage is a very special selection
drawn from a single barrel carefully stored in
Courvoisier’s Paradise cellar. After 35 years of
optimum aging conditions, it delivers intense
aromatic flavours dominated by candied orange
aromas followed by notes of figs, almonds
and dried raisins. On the palate, the lingering
aftertaste is exceptionally aromatic and intense.
600478
1 bottle limit
$7,800.00
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COURVOISIER KING EDWARD VII RESERVE
This is a King’s cognac sublimely encased in an Art Nouveau crystal decanter
encapsulating the spirit of the turn of the 20th Century. A very limited series
of 50 bottles exists worldwide.
This reserve Edward VII is a genuine aromatic firework. Notes of undergrowth,
boxwood and humus are followed by subtle aromas of fruits and flowers
to give a set of a great harmony with a superb rancio. The palate is smooth,
supple and elegant and will delight all lovers of fine cognacs.
835975
1 bottle limit
$12,000.00
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