Kensington Malt Messenger No. 89 by Andrew Ferguson – Whisky News

Malt Messenger No. 89

It has been a little over a month since the last Malt Messenger, and if like me you are living in the West, it has been a little like living in a Malt Kiln, but not in a good way. I generally prefer my smoke and peat during the winter months, and those aren’t that far away, so we’ll continue to make the best of it!

Our summer tasting schedule is winding down, not with a whimper, but a bang. You might recall an archive release of Yoichi and Miyagikyo Japanese single malts we received a couple of months back… we held on to a bottle of each of them, and we are featuring them in a special Lost in Translation tasting tomorrow night. It is the sort of Japanese tasting we won’t likely be able to do again anytime soon, and certainly not at the price we are charging. Details below.

Lots of new whiskies to tell you about, including a range of 11 new Cadenhead Small Batch whiskies, from Batch 20. There are some curiosities in there, including a peated Tobermory, Ledaig, a 1991 Cadenhead Creations Blended Malt, and some excellent value older whiskies. But before we can make room for the new Cadenheads, we need to clear out some of the old ones… We have identified 12 Cadenhead whiskies to blow out at between 15 and 25%. The sale list, as well as the list of new Cadenhead Batch 20 whiskies can be found below.

We have received a small amount of older Glenfarclas, 30 Year, 40 Year and the 1979 Family Cask. The 30 Year sold on arrival, we are hoping to get a few more bottles in the fall. The 40 Year is nearly all gone, and we won’t be seeing it again until next summer. We have a few bottles of the 1979 Family Cask in. We took the opportunity to stock up ahead of time, as it is an important vintage for anyone turning 40 next year!

Also on the aged/mature front, are a trio of Bruichladdichs. The Bruichladdich Rare Cask Series is composed of 1984, 1985 and 1986 vintage whiskies. I will be receiving just 6 bottles of each, and a number have already sold. We only have 2 of the 1986 left, which we are holding back for someone who wants a full set. The 1984 got a fantastic review from Whisky Fun, 90pts. Details below.

Two popular Japanese whiskies have been discontinued. Like the White before them, the Nikka Pure Malts Red and Black, $75 each, are no longer being produced. We have stocked up on them, but they won’t last long…

Our best selling peated whisky, The Ileach Cask Strength is back! This feisty, young, sherried, mystery malt, from the hamlet of Lagavulin on Islay, is a steal at just $80. If you are a fan of peated malts, do yourself a favour and pop into the shop for a taste. We dare you not to take a bottle home!

We have some very cool new Cooper’s Choice bottlings trickling into the shop. From a possibly Macallan (or Glenfarclas depending on who you speak to) to a 35 year old Blended Grain, there are more than a few curiosities.

All this and more in this edition of the Malt Messenger.

I hope that Malt Messenger No. 89 finds you well. If you have any comments, questions or requests don’t hesitate to send me an email.

Slàinte!

Andrew

In This Edition

1. Lost in Translation Whiskies of Future Past: Yoichi & Miyagikyo
2. Blow Out Pricing on WM Cadenhead
3. NEW Cadenhead Small Batch: Release 20
4. Old Glenfarclas Going Fast
5. Introducing Bruichladdich Rare Vintage Series
6. Nikka Pure Malts Discontinued
7. The Ileach Cask Strength is Back
8. New Cooper’s Choice Bottlings
9. Balvenie 21 Year Port Wood Available
10. Glenfiddich 21 Year Winter Storm is Back!

Andrew Ferguson

Kensington Wine Market

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Blow Out Pricing on WM Cadenhead 

SAVE 15-25% on 12 Cadenhead Small Batch Whiskies

We have 11 new Cadenhead Small Batch whiskies (next section), but before we can bring them all in, we need to clear out some of the old ones first. We have identified 12 Cadenhead Small Batch releases to blow out. They are on sale for 15-25% off.

Here is the list, descriptions and tastings notes are on the KWM Web site:

1. Cadenhead Small Batch Strathclyde 1989 – $230 – SAVE 25% – 3 Left
2. Cadenhead Small Batch Tullibardine 1993 – $215 – SAVE 25% – 3 Left
3. Cadenhead Small Batch Linkwood 1992 – $225 – SAVE 25% – 2 Left
4. Cadenhead Small Batch Port Dundas 1988 – $230 – SAVE 20%
5. Cadenhead Small Batch Strathisla 1997 – $170 – SAVE 20% – 4 Left
6. Cadenhead Small Batch Glen Grant 1992 – $225 – SAVE 20% – 1 Left
7. Cadenhead Small Batch Glendullan 1996 – $175 – SAVE 20%
8. 8Cadenhead Small Batch Speyside 1991 – $225 – SAVE 20%
9. Cadenhead Small Batch North British 1985 – $260 – SAVE 20%
10. Cadenhead Small Batch Caledonian 1987 – $365 – SAVE 15%
11. Cadenhead Small Batch Glenrothes 2002 – $130 – SAVE 15% – 5 Left
12. Cadenhead Small Batch Burnside 1987 – $320 – SAVE 15% – 4 Left

11 New Cadenhead Small Batch Whiskies: Release 20 

8 Single Malts, a Single Grain and a Cadenhead Creation!

There are some interesting whiskies in this release. The Ledaig isn’t likely to last long. Nor is the Cadenhead Creations Blend as we have just 6 bottles of each. They are limited to 1 per person. The colour on the Glenrothes is superb, and it is far from over-sherried. I am very much looking forward to trying the Benrinnes and Glen Spey… Springbank Society Members Save 10% on Cadenhead whiskies at KWM.

Here are the notes from Cadenhead on Release 20:

“So what should you look for this season? Simple, it’s all about taste, be it 11 years old or 20+ years each whisky is outstanding. After dinner whisky is most definitely the Glen Spey 22 57.9% and for those who want a more all-rounder might like to try the new vintage from Dailuaine 13 years old 46%. The Glenrothes 20 is possibly one of the most elegant sherry cask so far this year, If you missed our other outstanding sherry casks it might be worth checking the web shop for a few more options such the Glen Grant 22 or the stunning Speyside 21 and the sublime Mortlach 29! This Glenrothes compliments the range perfectly.”

1. Cadenhead Creations Vatted Malt 1991 – 43.8% – 26 Year – Hogshead – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: heather, brown sugar, banana loaf, mint, cocktail cherries, tropical fruiits. Palate: peach, raisins, pan fried pineapple, tinned pears, dark chocolate. Finish: custard cream, plums, parma ham. – $225 – Only 6 bottles, 1 per person!
2. Cadenhead Small Batch Aultmore 1997 – 51.8% – 20 Year – 2 Hogsheads – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: ginger, peaches and cream, freshly cut grass, tarragon, bung cloth. Palate: lemon zest, coriander, black pepper. ball spice, golden syrup, honey then some citrus notes.” – $184
3. Cadenhead Small Batch Benrinnes 1997 – 54% – 20 Year – 3 Ex-Bourbon Barrels – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Kiwi fruits, icing sugar and Brazil nuts. Palate: Slight earthy and dunnage notes, dark chocolate and green apples. Finish: Cajun spice, paprika and a fruitiness with pears and more apples.”- $205
4. Cadenhead Small Batch Dailuaine 2004 – 46% – 13 Year – Hogshead – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Grassy, light floral, caramelised sugar, sticky toffee and slightly woody. Palate: fruit syrup,  chocolate, creamy, thick, clotted cream, crushed black pepper. Finish: Initial meatiness then caramel, biscuity, almonds,  blueberries and apple peel.” – $110
5. Cadenhead Small Batch Glenrothes 1997 – 52.6% – 20 Year – 3 Sherry Butts – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Peanut butter, figs and treacle. Palate: Chewy.  Orange zest and juicy sultanas.  Hint of ginger in background. Finish: Nutmeg, paprika with orange peel and brown sugar.” – $180
6. Cadenhead Small Batch Glen Spey 1995 – 57.9% – 22 Year – 2 Hogsheads – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: grassy notes and porridge move to  vanilla pods. Palate: Quite peppery.  Grassy notes continue before grapefruit comes through.  Finish: Long and zesty with lemongrass.” – $210
7. Cadenhead Small Batch Ledaig 1997 – 52.8% – 2- Year – Hogshead – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: smoked kippers, role map herring, coastal flavours, crushed sea salt. Palate: peanut butter, apple smoked, tea leaves,  cooked fruits, tannins. Finish: sooty, pebbly, smoked herring, smoked cheese, toasted barley.” – $210 – Only 6 bottles, 1 per person!
8. Cadenhead Small Batch Linkwood 1997 - 53.7% – 20 Year – 2 Hogsheads – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Lemon curd followed by strawberry jam and apple pie. Palate: Black peppercorn, cinnamon sticks and butterscotch. Finish: More cinnamon with coriander and toasted white bread.” – $188
9. Cadenhead Small Batch Strathclyde 1989 - 55.8% – 28 Year – 2 Ex-Bourbon Barrels – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: vanilla pods, earthy, mustiness, dunnage, cream cheese, butter scotch. Palate: hard boil sweets, biscuity, honey oats, nutty,  caramac. Finish: shortbread,  vanilla ice cream, fruit pastil.” – $234
10. Cadenhead Small Batch Teaninich 2006 - 55.2% – 11 Year – 2 Hogsheads – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Very sweet, buttered popcorn followed by a hint of citrus and fresh green apples. Palate: Toffee ice cream, barley sugars and cereals. Finish: Burnt sugar, coffee beans and icing sugar.” - $120
11. Cadenhead Small Batch Tullibardine 1993 – 43.6% – 24 Year – 2 Hogsheads – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: coconut oil, pear drops, butter scotch, milk chocolatey mice, cubed pineapple. Palate: syrupy, dried  bananas, apricots,  oranges, ginger. Finish: shortbread, caramel, milk chocolate, rice pudding, white grapes.” – $225

Old Glenfarclas 

30 Year, 40 Year and the 1979 Family Cask

We have received a small quantity of older Glenfarclas, 30 Year, 40 Year and the most recent Family Cask release of the 1979 vintage. If past years are any indication, the 1979 will be considerably more expensive next year, if it is available at all. If you know anyone turning 40 in 2019, you might want to snag one now, while you can. We have just 3 bottles each of the 30 and 40 year olds. We won’t see the 40 year old again until next summer. Both the 30 and 40 year old Glenfarclas are limited to 1 per customer. We are receiving just 6 of the 1979 Glenfarclas Family Cask.

1. Glenfarclas 30 Year- 43% – Distiller’s Tasting Note: “Nose: Full complex aromas with fruit and full sherried malty tones. Palate: With Sherry, cognac, brandy, fruit, nuts, marzipan (and even icing), this is a wonderfully indulgent Christmas cake, in a glass! Finish: A whisky you never want to end and it very nearly doesn’t. The finish is exquisite with a real taste of burnt chocolate at the back of your mouth.” – $625
2.  Glenfarclas 40 Year - 43% – Distiller’s Tasting Note: “Nose: Antique leather, walnuts and chocolate covered raisins. Palate: A sweet initial taste, orange segments, chocolate. Then a lovely flavour of burnt brown sugar. Finished: The dry finish oozes big tannins and more rich dark cocoa beans. Let the whisky breathe a little or add a drop or two of water to fully open up the dram.” – $1200
3. Glenfarclas 1979 Family Cask – 47.9% – 38 Year – Cask 8797 – 4th Fill Hogshead – 220 Bottles – $1004 – Just 6 bottles available!

Introducing the Bruichladdich Rare Vintages 

Some of the Last Bruichladdich Casks from 1984, 1985 and 1986

These whiskies are reputed to from some of the Distillery’s last casks of whisky from 1984, 1985 and 1986. The whiskies were identified by Jim McEwan during his time at Bruichladdich and set aside for further maturation. Only a couple of cases of each are coming to Canada, and Kensington Wine Market is receiving just 6 cases of each. They are sold out at the distillery.

Head distiller Adam Hannett has released a series of three very old Bruichladdich whiskies that he describes as ‘The last of their kind”.  The final three parcels of casks from distillations in 1984, 1985 and 1986 have now been bottled here at the distillery and are making their way to exclusive retailers of premium spirits around the globe. The 1986 is the same vintage as the legendary “Blacker Still”, and is said to be from the same parcel of casks!

From Bruichladdich:

Adam Hannett says: “These rare, old single malts are a direct link to our past, to the men who made truly special spirit here while facing very different circumstances to those which we enjoy today. Testament to their skill and hard work it was laid down to mature by the shores of Loch Indaal, unaware of what the future might bring. Three generations of distillers have watched over it, each of us helping to shape the final concept. It has been my privilege to decide that the treasures we have nurtured are now ready to be brought to the world. These whiskies when tasted leave me speechless. They are in their prime, the last of their kind and can never be repeated, never recreated. Nothing quite like them will ever be seen again.”

The 1984 is drawn from just 12 casks of classic Bourbon-aged Bruichladdich, a style Adam considers to be: “the ultimate expression of our spirit. The fruit, the faint salt tang, the signature elegance is all there with layer upon layer of vanilla/butterscotch complexity.”

The 1985 comes from the final 22 casks of legacy stock originally filled into gentle third fill bourbon casks that lay untouched until 2012 when it was re-casked into fresh Bourbon before a final coup de grace in French oak from one of the greatest French chateaux.

Ultra-rare, the 1986 is derived from just seven casks of delicate, floral Bruichladdich that have been subject to intense, full-term sherry maturation. First filled into oloroso butts in 1986, this spirit lay untouched in our loch-side warehouses until 2012 when our then master distiller Jim McEwan decided to introduce it to a privileged parcel of Pedro Ximinez butts from winemaker Jan Pettersen at Bodega Fernando de Castilla in Jerez, Spain.

“They are some of the most symbolic whiskies I have worked with and they are profoundly important to me.” says Adam. “They are as old as I am. They reflect my life and experience, those moments that mean so much to us all. The moments that define us; when we marry, when we become parents and when we achieve our dreams and are recognised for our achievements. These are the moments that deserve to be celebrated with something extraordinary. In a poignant footnote to the bottlings leaving Islay, the distiller acknowledged that: “There is a tinge of sadness associated with seeing these great casks and the iconic whiskies they contain leaving our warehouses, even though memories of them will echo round these walls forever.”

1. Bruichladdich Rare Cask 1984 – 43.7% – 32 Year – Finished in 12 First-Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrels – Distiller’s Tasting Note: “Aroma: Gorgeous.. Classic old school Bruichladdich.. Coconut, warm muscovado sugar, vanilla custard, grapefruit, mango, baked ginger biscuits, marzipan. After a while notes of date syrup and sultana. Taste: Soft and gentle texture, a delicate dram. Crème brulee, buttercup and orange zest. Gently warming the palate, it opens to reveal a touch of leather, toasted oak and praline. Sweet citrus and mango come through later. Finish: So gentle but a lovely finish of warm scones and dried fruit, candied orange, lemon peel and apricot jam. Character: There is a quiet feel to this dram, delicate yet assured of its identity.” – $1250 – 90pts WhiskyFun.org: “This 1984 is an ode to refill wood, good distillate and time all working together to create a fresh, vivid, evocative and delicious old whisky. I love just how riddled with distillery identity this one is.”
2.  Bruichladdich Rare Cask 1985 - 48.7% – 32 Year – Matured in 3rd Fill Ex-Bourbon / Finished in First Fill Ex-Bourbon – Distiller’s Tasting Note: “Aroma: An amazing array of notes. Blood orange, nectarines, banana bread, desiccated coconut, vanilla custard, then more floral and nutty tones, geranium, marzipan, walnut, heather honey. Taste: Tremendous presence on the palate, the texture is wondrously soft and syrupy. The short ACE in the wine casks has given a warm, nutmeg hint and a layer of fruity notes, raspberry, blackcurrant jam and ripe plum, all perfectly balanced by years in American oak – cinder toffee, lemon meringue and coconut – bounty bar sweet. It opens continually to reveal layer upon layer of complexity. Finish: Long and gentle, the oak influence is strong with waves of soft vanilla wafer, toffee and sandalwood. Then lemon barley sugars, a hint of salted caramel and apricot syrup. Character: Attempting to describe the feeling and style of this whisky will fall woefully short of doing it justice. This is a vintage that will not be forgotten and it is my pleasure to be able to release it to the world.” $1250 – 86pts WhiskyFun.org: “Another fine old Bruichladdich.”
3. Bruichladdich Rare Cask 1986 – 44.6% – 30 Year – Matured in Oloroso Sherry / Finished in PX Sherry – Distiller’s Tasting Note: “Aroma: Dried fruit – raisins, fig syrup, prunes and Christmas cake. Muscovado sugar, a hint of hot sand and candied peel, dried tea leaves, pipe tobacco and leather rolled in PX. Taste: The aroma is truly astounding. On the palate the experience raises the bar still further with sweet PX notes, raisins, dried figs, dates, grape sugar. Leather, cigar boxes and Christmas cake. Everything a Sherry matured whisky should be and more. The complexity and balance is retained as the marine freshness and fruity notes of apricot and apple come through from the Bruichladdich DNA. Finish: Never-ending. Sweet fruit, PX, salted caramel, cinder toffee and a hint of smoke. Character: BANG! The mic is dropped…” – $1250 – 85pts WhiskyFun.org:

“A fine old sherried Bruichladdich.”

Nikka Pure Malts Discontinued 

Two Staple Japanese Whiskies Set to Disappear

After more than a decade of being one of the best value propositions on the shelf in Canada and around the world, word has come down from on high that the Nikka Pure Malt Red and Black have been discontinued. We have scooped up a little stock before they disappear, but we don’t expect them to last long!

1. Nikka Pure Malt Red – 43% – Primarily Composed of Miyagikyo and Yoichi single malts. – Producer Description: “Fruity and soft, this whisky is a blend of casks selected primarily from the Miyagikyo distillery, combined with just enough Yoichi malts to add a touch of spice and very light peat on the finish.” Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: ample, marked by orange and preserved fruity notes. Once exposed to air, it develops herbal notes. Palate: fine and unctuous, it moves from fruitiness to slightly smoky malt barley and honey. Finish: long, it develops malty and floral notes. On the whole, it is remarkably balanced and very fresh.” – $75
2.  Nikka Pure Malt Black – 43% – Primarily Composed of Miyagikyo and Yoichi single malts. – Producer Description: “With its subtle balance of fruit and refined peat notes, the Nikka Pure Malt Black offers a rare complexity. Its aromatic depth is the result of a selection of very different malt whiskies, combining the fruity elegance of Miyagikyo, and the smokier notes and strong character typical of Yoichi. - Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: full yet refined, with plenty of spices (pepper), ripe fruit (mirabelle, peach) and citrus zest evolving on smoke and black chocolate notes. Palate: lively, very spicy. Sweet fruit jam (plum). Liquorice notes slowly give way to the refined bitterness of the peat. Finish: long. Revealing notes of honey, heather and sweet spices. A pleasant vegetal freshness (chlorophyll) leads to subtle ash flavours.” – $75

The Ileach Cask Strength is Back! 

Our Best Selling and Best Value Exclusive Peated Single Malt Whisky

It is back and exclusive to KWM in Calgary again! Bottled at 58%, and it is enormously darker! This is new and exciting! The Ileach Cask Strength is a mystery malt from Islay. In other words, the distillery of origin is a mystery but, look closely at the label, and you’ll see a couple of clues: the distillery has its own bay, presumably passable on only the one side; it’s water-front has a distinct appearance; and could that be the ruins of the Dunyvaig Castle on the far right?

 The Ileach Cask Strength - 58% – (Lagavulin) – My Tasting Note: Nose: pungent, this is classic Islay, maritime, smoky, salty and medicinal; lots of brine and chewy malt, some dark fruits, chocolate, leather and earthy tones; underneath a base of vanilla and toasty oak. Palate: still maritime, smoky, tarry and medicinal, the whisky is earthy, leathery and malty; it is also big and rich, there is leather, tobacco and chocolate with loads of spices too. Finish: tarry, leathery, peaty and chocolaty with salt and oils. Comment: classic sherried Islay single malt with a very prominent sherry cask influence. Is it Lagavulin, Caol Ila, peated Bunnahabhain? We’ll never know, but the whisky’s label has clues!” – $80

New Cooper’s Choice Bottlings 

Some Real Curiosities Including a Possibly Glenfarclas or Macallan…

A new shipment of Cooper’s Choice has just landed along with the Ileach Cask Strength. As I’ve indicated before, we have been generally very impressed with the offerings from Cooper’s Choice. The whiskies are either bottled at 46% or cask strength. They are generally very good value when compared to other independent bottlers. We have some very interesting offerings this time around, including some Madeira, Marsala and Port Cask finished whiskies. There is also a 12 year old teaspooned Laphroaig (Williamson), an 18 year old Secret Orkney (Highland Park) and the 35 year old “Golden Grain”, a blended Grain Scotch whisky. Most interesting, perhaps, is the Family Silver 1988. Officially this is a mystery blended malt, unofficially it is teaspooned Macallan. The whisky was matured in Oloroso sherry, and I can’t wait to crack one open. I have high hopes for it, but alas it is limited to 1 bottle per customer, as we are only getting 18!

1. Cooper’s Choice Miltonduff 2009 – 46% – 8 Year – Madeira Finish – $80
2. Cooper’s Choice Glentauchers 2009 – 46% – 7 Year – Madeira Finish – $87
3. Cooper’s Choice Family Silver 1988 – 50% – 29 Year – Oloroso Sherry Cask – Teaspooned Macallan – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: rich sherry notes. Malty toffee, stewed fruits and a hint of tobacco. Palate: Christmas cake, Sherry and fruit. Exceptionally smooth. Light, smoky spice. Finish: more spice and rich sherry. Long and lingering.” – $300 – Limit 1 per customer!
4. Cooper’s Choice Golden Grain 1982 – 50% – 35 Year – Bourbon Cask Matured – Blended Grain Scotch Whisky- $250
5. Cooper’s Choice North British 1987 – 47.5% – 30 Year – Bourbon Cask Matured – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: coconut and vanilla. Bourbon notes. Fruity. Palate: sweet spices with more vanilla. Stewed fruits and toasted nuts. Finish: medium long. More Bourbon and fruit. – $185
6. Cooper’s Choice Port Dundas 1999 – 53% – 19 Year – Marsala Cask Finish – $120
7. Cooper’s Choice Ardmore 2008 – 46% – 8 Year – Port Cask Finish – $82
8. Cooper’s Choice Secret Islay Williamson 2005 – 12 Year – 56.5% – Teaspooned Laphroaig – $225
9. Cooper’s Choice Secret Orkney Skara Brae 1999 – 52% – 18 Year –  Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: yellow apples and light heathery smoke. Hint of sea spray. Palate: salty apples and light peppery spices. Touch of liquid honey and sea salt. Finish: long, gentle smoke with a salty edge.” – $140

Balvenie 21 Year Port Wood is Back…

In Very Limited Quantities!

This stalwart whisky has all of a sudden become quite hard to come by. We have 9 bottles coming, and expect that is it for the rest of the year.

Balvenie 21 Year Port Wood

  – 47.6% – Finished in Port Pipes – Distiller’s Tasting Note: “Nose: A perfume of fruity and ripe raisin notes, backed by a nutty dryness. Taste: Refined with remarkable character, it is creamy and silky with fruit, honey and spice notes. Finish: Long, gentle, nutty.” – $350

91pts Whisky Advocate: “This is the ultimate PortWood expression from Balvenie and has been finished in 30 year old port pipes. A more vibrant and textured Travel Retail variant is non-chill filtered and bottled at 47.6%. Soft, red grape notes, vanilla, and milk chocolate on the nutty nose. Very discreet smoke. Rich plum flavors in the mouth, dark berries covered in cream, and spicy honey. The finish is long and elegantly drying.”

Glenfiddich 21 Year Winter Storm is Back! 

The Most Interesting Glenfiddich in a Long While

We’ve just received another shipment of the Glenfiddich Winter Storm, quite unexpectedly, I might add. This 21 year old icewine finished Glenfiddich is one of my favourite recent releases from the distillery. This limited edition 21 year old Glenfiddich was finished for 6 months in Ex-Peller Estate Icewine casks. Limited to 2 bottle per person.

Glenfiddich Winter Storm – 43% – Finished for six months in Peller Estate Icewine casks – My Tasting Note: “Nose: big, honeyed and grapey; lots of sugars, creamed heather honey, icewine and a touch of soft leather; Scottish tablet and molten brown sugar; exotic fruits: honeydew melon, pineapple and guava; waxy oranges and beeswax candles. Palate: sweet, rich and fruity; much more spicy and earthy than the nose let on; though the earthy tones and soft and delicate, as are the spices; more exotic fruits: melon, pineapple and guava are joined by some mango and kiwi; still thick with creamed honey, beeswax candles and grapey-icewine tones; the palate is big, but round, smooth and very layered. Finish: medium-long, waxy and coating with lots of fruit, honey and cream; very layered even the delicate spices and earthy tones make a reappearance. Comment: this whisky is no gimmick; it is pretty, fruity, honeyed and layered!” – $300 – Limit 2 per customer!

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Slainte!

Andrew Ferguson

Owner & Scotchguy

Kensington Wine Market

403-283-8000

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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