Glenburgie 31 Years

1990 vintage single sherry butt for Connoisseurs Choice.

Glenburgie 31 Year Old 1990 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single first fill sherry butt #12524 bottled December 2021 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. 482 bottles.

Nose: Dark forest fruit notes complement clove spice and treacle. Toasted hazelnuts give way to rich stewed apples and charred oak.

Taste: Smooth morello cherry flavours interwine with dark chocolate and black pepper. A hint of liquorice develops alongside toasted almonds.

Finish: Full and long with mature oak and bitter marmalade.

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£929.40

Glenburgie Distillery was originally established west of Forres in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region as Kilnflat Distillery by John Paul in 1829. Equipped with two pot stills until 1958 when two Lomond stills were installed and two differing malt whiskies were produced, Glenburgie from the pot stills and Glencraig from the Lomond stills. The Lomond stills were removed in 1981 and replaced with two pot stills. Glenburgie is now producing malt whisky from six pot stills primarily for Chivas blends. Whilst very little is released in official bottlings it is available from some independent bottlers including Gordon & MacPhail.

The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.5

Matured in a stunning combo of Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, and red wine casks before being bottled at 52% abv – this dram from the glorious Lake District is some real tasty stuff and putting English whisky right on the map!

🔥 Free delivery over £75 🔥

Nose: dark choc, red apples, shortbread, walnuts

Palate: papaya, brown sugar, coffee

Finish: smooth, sweet

Welcome to this weeks episode of the show in which I’ll be taking a look at the releases to date in the Seven Seals Zodiac range.

https://youtu.be/wcAdQbLtqxY

Ready, Set, Save…

This Sunday is a milestone for KWM, as it is Kensington Wine Market’s 30th Birthday. Our doors opened on Friday, May 15, 1992, two-and-a-half years before the provincial government fully privatized the sale of alcohol. We were founded by Nancy Carten, with the help of some investors, as a wine-only boutique, which operated independent from the government liquor stores.

$10 went a lot further in 1992 than it does today…

Over the years the business transitioned from a small neighbourhood shop to a world-renowned destination for wine, whisky and beer lovers. While it has grown and evolved, and our founder has retired, the shop is in good hands. We are still dedicated to our craft with a focus on service, selection and expertise, and we remain rooted in the community we call home.

As we do every year, we are celebrating another trip around the sun with our annual Birthday Sale. The sale starts at 10 AM today (Friday May 13) in-store, and is already live online. There are hundreds of wines discounted by 25% or more, and almost everything in stock is on sale!

Thank you for 30 great years!

Happy Hunting!

Andrew Ferguson

Kensington Wine Market

The Deets!

The sale is online and in-store only. No phone orders, please.

You can save:

10-50% on most in-stock Whisky

To make your browsing a little easier, we have linked PDF files below highlighting Wines Discounted 25%-45%, and another for Whiskies & Spirits Discounted 15%-50%. The CSPC in the left-hand column on both lists can be used in addition to the product name to search for and order products on our website.

Browse Whiskies Discounted15-50%

Shop in-store or online at: 

www.kensingtonwinemarket.com/ 

In-store pickup will be available throughout the sale and we will also offer Free Delivery for orders over $100. Customers wanting to pay by cash or debit are encouraged to shop in-store.

 The Sale Fine Print

·     No additional discounts or promotions can be applied to the sale price.

·     Prices do not include GST.

·     In the event of a discrepancy in price, the point of sale at KWM will be taken as correct.

·     Sale pricing will not be applied retroactively or carried forward past the end of our Anniversary Sale at midnight (11:59 PM), Sunday, May 15, 2022.

·     The sale is in-store and online only.

·     No phone orders, please!

·     If you order online, please wait for confirmation that your order is ready before heading down to the shop.

30th Anniversary Whisky Festival Night 1

(Night 2 is Sold Out!)

·     May 19, 2022

·     7 PM

·     $80.00

·     Only 10 Spots Left!

Our Fall and Spring Single Malt Festivals pre-Covid were – to say the least – a hot ticket. Often they would sell out so quickly that we felt compelled to offer a second night. And given that Covid isn’t completely behind us yet, it doesn’t feel right cramming 100 of our whisky friends into the shop just yet. Accordingly, we are offering two more or less identical 30th Anniversary Whisky Festivals, one week apart, for a smaller crowd than usual, to give as many of our whisky friends as possible a chance to attend. As always our neighbour Peasant cheese will be lining your stomachs with delicious cheese, charcuterie, sausage rolls, and other treats! Both Festivals are limited to 70 participants and are asking people to only register for one date or the other, and not both, out of respect for other customers. Thursday, May 19, 7 PM – 9 PM.

Archives Whisky with the Whiskybase Crew & Igor

How is this tasting not sold out? It includes 25 year old Balvenie!

·     May 20, 2022

·     5 PM

·     $75.00

·     Only 10 Spots Left!

Our Fall and Spring Single Malt Festivals pre-Covid were – to say the least – a hot ticket. Often they would sell out so quickly that we felt compelled to offer a second night. And given that Covid isn’t completely behind us yet, it doesn’t feel right cramming 100 of our whisky friends into the shop just yet. Accordingly, we are offering two more or less identical 30th Anniversary Whisky Festivals, one week apart, for a smaller crowd than usual, to give as many of our whisky friends as possible a chance to attend. As always our neighbour Peasant cheese will be lining your stomachs with delicious cheese, charcuterie, sausage rolls, and other treats! Both Festivals are limited to 70 participants and are asking people to only register for one date or the other, and not both, out of respect for other customers. Thursday, May 19, 7 PM – 9 PM.

FREE DELIVERY

We are proud to offer Free City Wide Delivery on all orders over $100 Monday-Friday!

Orders under $100 are subject to a flat rate $10 delivery fee.

We are expecting high demand for delivery after the sale so please be patient!

403-283-8000

Store Hours

Mon – Wed 10AM – 8PM

Thurs & Fri 10AM – 9PM

Sat 10AM – 8 PM

Sun 11PM to 6PM

*All Prices Quoted here are subject to change and do not include GST. In the case of pricing discrepancies, the price at our point of sale will be taken as correct.*

Edinburgh Whisky Academy Takes Flagship Single Malt Diploma to New York 

Whisky enthusiasts and industry professionals in North America are set to benefit from in-person access to one of the most extensive whisky learning experiences available when Scotland’s Edinburgh Whisky Academy takes its flagship Diploma in Single Malt Whisky to Kings County Distillery in Brooklyn this September (Saturday 10 & Sunday 11).

The Scottish Qualifications Authority-certified diploma is the only one of its kind and is the Academy’s highest award.

Previously offered only in a two-day, face-to-face teaching setting near Edinburgh, the Academy launched the online Diploma in Single Malt Whisky in 2021 to increase access for brand ambassadors, sales staff, distillery staff and whisky enthusiasts across the globe.

While the online option is still available and popular, this New York date will offer a one-of-a-kind classroom environment for modules ranging from raw materials, batch distillation, maturation and world whiskies to a session on sensory skills. Two modules are delivered online upon purchase for self-study (the history of whisky and distillation and the business of whisky).

To achieve their SQA certificate, candidates take a final assessment that includes nosing and tasting nine different whiskies. A maximum of 25 people will be allowed on the course, taught by Edinburgh Whisky Academy lecturer, Vic Cameron, an experienced industry and teaching professional.

The Edinburgh Whisky Academy was founded in 2015 by Managing Director, Kirsty McKerrow, who has worked as a brand ambassador for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg and whose family is steeped in whisky heritage with her forefathers starting Mackinlay’s whisky in 1815. The Academy was created to fill what she felt was a significant gap in the Scotch Whisky education market and has since provided training for some of Scotland’s top distilleries and brand owners including The Macallan, Whyte & Mackay, Brown Forman and Diageo.

Kirsty McKerrow said: “We’re thrilled to be travelling to New York this September to teach the Diploma in Single Malt Whisky. Open to all, our first in-person stateside course will host up to 25 candidates at the Kings County Distillery in Brooklyn.   

North America is a key market for us. Over the past year, more than 1,000 candidates have accessed our courses from the region, with the vast majority studying online. To be able to travel and teach our flagship course in-person really complements our hugely accessible online offer and further strengthens our position as the go-to Scotch whisky educator.   

With the travel and hospitality industries finally opening again at scale, it seemed like the perfect time to take EWA across the Atlantic where we’ll hopefully meet with candidates – past, present and future – to share a dram and talk all things Scotch whisky.” 

Booking for the Diploma in Single Malt Whisky (New York, 10 & 11 September 2022), which costs £1,100, is now available.

www.edinburghwhiskyacademy.com

https://www.kingscountydistillery.com/

AUDL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH STILLHOUSE

DESIGNATED AS OFFICIAL WHISKEY OF THE AUDL   

Los Gatos, CA (May 9, 2022) – The American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL) is proud to announce its new partnership with Stillhouse, America’s Finest Whiskey, made in the heartland of the USA. With its unique stainless-steel packaging, Stillhouse Whiskey chills quickly and reflects the unbreakable spirit, where good times go where glass can’t follow.

“We are very pleased to introduce our fans and followers to Stillhouse products and welcome them to the unbreakable nation” said Steven Hall, CEO and Commissioner of the AUDL. “As the Official Whiskey of the AUDL, we know that the unbreakable spirit of the Stillhouse community aligns well with the fun, inclusive and responsible values of Ultimate.”

“Stillhouse is so excited to be partnering with the AUDL,” said Ludlow Dawes, Stillhouse Senior Brand Manager. “The league’s growing fanbase will be an incredible addition to the unbreakable nation, and we can’t wait for fans to cheer on their favorite teams with our award-winning spirits.”

As a “Supporting Sponsor of the AUDL Game of the Week,” which can be viewed on FOX Sports 2 Saturday evenings this year, fans can look forward to enjoying Stillhouse products at select games throughout the season, including the 11th AUDL Championship Weekend, August 26 and 27 in Madison, WI.

About AUDL and Professional Ultimate

The American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL) was founded in 2012 to introduce and showcase our talented athletes and precision play to a global audience.  The league will have 25 teams playing in the US and Canada in 2022. Each team competes in a 12-game regular season schedule, with top teams entering a playoff round and divisional winners advancing to a final four style Championship Weekend. Our audience enjoys our exciting, affordable, family-friendly events, devour our highlights and video features on social media and watch our full-length games on TV or streamed online on AUDL.tv. www.theaudl.com.

About Stillhouse 

Stillhouse® is an award-winning American-made spirits portfolio encased in one-of-a-kind, unbreakable 100% stainless steel cans that go where glass can’t. Forging a path that goes against the grain, Stillhouse® Spirits Co. was founded in 2016. From its inception, Stillhouse® has created a unique and differentiated platform in the spirits industry – from liquid to package – by defying industry norms, breaking through the monotony and all in a metal can that stands for the unbreakable spirit of America’s finest. Stillhouse® Whiskey is distilled in traditional copper stills then charcoal filtered for superior quality and taste, allowing the natural sweetness of the corn to shine throughout the mellow flavor and smooth finish that make this a truly versatile spirit. Stillhouse® whiskey is also available in Apple Crisp, Peach Tea and Spiced Cherry. All flavors are natural and gluten free. In 2018, Stillhouse® introduced Stillhouse® Black Bourbon and in 2019, the brand took the biggest spirits category head on with the debut of Stillhouse® Classic Vodka. Join the Unbreakable Nation by visiting www.Stillhouse.com.

2005 Aberlour 15 Year Old “Old Particular” K&L Exclusive Single Hogshead Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Pre-Arrival)

($89.99)

*Pre-arrival item expected to be available for shipment or pickup in summer 2022.

K&L Notes: For years, we never saw Aberlour bottled by independents. Considering the current interest in the distillery, it doesn’t seem prudent for the current owners to be releasing stocks for others to bottle, but nevertheless we’ve seen three or four barrels of Aberlour pop up on the independent market over the last couple of years. One of the most interesting and exciting parts of enjoying independently bottled single malts is finding unique expressions of distilleries you know and love. Connecting the familiar with the idiosyncratic nature of each individual barrel is a wonderful sensory experience. The Aberlour distillery is simply one of Speyside’s finest. The character exemplifies the region in a way that few other distillers do, and while many associate it with big, bold sherry, its creamy, rich character and complex malt profile are on full display here. It’s an insightful and intriguing example that expands our understand of the distillery’s profile. But best of all it just really tastes great. That said, please do add some water, as it’s simply a shadow of itself without it.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: October 13, 2021

One of my favorite aspects of independent casks is that you get a chance to see a distillery’s character unvarnished by the master blender’s hand. Any one cask may seem an oddity, but as part of a complete understanding of any distillery, the insights they yield are invaluable. While A’bunadh put Aberlour on the map as a sherry-wielding powerhouse, and in recent years Alba has showcased the beauty of American oak hung on Aberlour’s frame, it is often in a refill hogshead at a respectable age that the character of the malt itself is best revealed. Straight away there is abundant fruit on the nose, a touch of fresh cream, and a little bit of sweet milk chocolate. The palate is rich and sweet in its own right, even at its big 63.5% ABV. With water, everything changes. The general fruitiness breaks apart into clear and pronounced ripe beauties ranging from snow peaches to bursting nectarines, golden apples, and even blackberry. The cream and milk chocolate seem to shift into more of a chocolate pudding situation as you get to the mid-palate. While it’s easy to call Aberlour a big, bold spirit, that’s often confusing it with the heavy sherry influence of A’bunadh. In reality, this cask of whisky shows more of a Sugar Ray Robinson kind of power and versatility. The finish ties a nice bow on the whole package with a bit of spice, a very easy-going savory note, and a reprise of all that sweet fruit.

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: September 10, 2021

This pretty little Aberlour is starting to offer some excellent complexity even in this relatively youthful and naked style. We all know Aberlour can be excellent, but there’s so little experience with it not totally overshadowed by sherry or even fresh bourbon casks. While it might not be the big punch in the gut the A’bunadh provides, we’re definitely starting to tease out some gorgeous distillery character at this fine age. Please note that the ABV is quite high, and this whisky is but a whisper of its true self without at least a few drops of water. The color is pale gold. The nose has yellow flowers and ripe pear, a bit of fresh hay, and a tiny dusting of cocoa. Add water and a bit of air and the complexity improves significantly, moving toward greengage, mirabelle, hints of fresh hessian, and clean pulverized limestone. On the palate, it’s much more supple and round with water. Sweet barley tea, fresh biscuits, Bartlett pear, a slight gravelly quality, and a lovely peppery spice on the finish. Not as tropical and fudgey as the one we sold last year, but so vibrant and alive. Please, please, please skip this one if you’re against adding water.

The Balvenie
16 Year Old
Pineau French Oak Finish

An abundance of vanilla spice and warm honey notes alongside grapefruit, geranium, glazed fruits and vibrant ginger

£130.00
buy now

Balvenie 16 Year Old French Oak Description

ralfy review 926 – Laphroaig 6yo @ 61.8%vol: (Williamson BB&R)

HOUSE OF SUNTORY ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF

THE DOJO ADVOCACY PROGRAMME 

Built with the hospitality community in mind, the DOJO programme will immerse bartenders in the art of Japanese bartending through culturally immersive and educational sessions 

London, 5^th May 2022 – The House of Suntory has announced the return of its highly successful advocacy programme for the third year running, set to educate bartenders on their premium portfolio of Japanese premium sprits: Roku gin, Haku vodka and Toki and Hibiki whiskies. Kicking off in June 2022, the DOJO programme aims to deepen bartenders’ understanding of the philosophies behind the art of Japanese bartending.

The DOJO Academy and DOJO Senpai together form the full programme for DOJO this year. The DOJO Academy will provide 50 bartenders with insights from Japanese Craft Masters which can be applied to strengthen any hospitality career. Authentic Japanese Masters of Craft will host four modules over two “Monozukuri Masterclasses” in July and September, led by James Bowker, House of Suntory’s Brand Ambassador, which will immerse bartenders the craftsmanship, techniques and culture of bartending in Japan.

James and the Masters will also offer 25 bartenders a unique opportunity to take part in the DOJO Senpai program. This separate, elevated program provides bartenders with growth and development opportunities across a six-month period. A Senpai welcome lunch will be held in May 2022 to introduce the program and the House of Suntory spirits portfolio before a series of “Monozukuri Masterclasse”s which will run from June until September.

Each masterclass will take place at Japan House in London and the bespoke Japanese inspired sessions will be centred around the three pillars of House of Suntory: WA (being in harmony with Japanese nature), Monozukuri (traditional Japanese principles of craftsmanship) and Omotenashi (authentic Japanese hospitality). The “Monozukuri Masterclasses” will focus on:

Sushi and Seasoning – A masterclass on balance and seasoning, including a Haku tasting

Ikebana and Aesthetics – A masterclass spotlighting the art of Ikebana flower arranging and how to adapt it to cocktail garnishing, focused on Japanese aesthetics and beauty. The session also includes a Roku tasting

Kaiseki and Psychology – A masterclass teaching the skills and techniques behind traditional multi-course Japanese dining. The session will also include a tasting of the blending components of Toki

Chadō and Hospitality – A masterclass in Japanese hospitality, explored via the traditional Tea Ceremony, including an in-depth tasting of Hibiki

Additionally, inspired by the concept of Kaizen – “continual improvement” – participants will apply this concept via Kaizen Challenges over the duration of the summer. This will involve participants showcasing their newfound skills and applying them to a classic cocktail, selected prior to the first masterclass.

As part of this challenge, those who demonstrate the art of refinement and continuous improvement during the masterclasses will be invited to the DOJO Finale, taking place in November. The finale will bring together finalists from the DOJO Academy and DOJO Senpai programmes to take part in one last competition, hosted by James Bowker and famed Bar Master Hidetsugu Ueno of Bar High Five in Tokyo. At the end of the Masterclass, the group will present their Kaizen Classic to Hidetsugu Ueno, James Bowker and peers, with two lucky bartenders winning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan.

Throughout the year there will also be several Japanese inspired DOJO mini events held in different London locations, including Japanese tea tasting and a Kanpai sake brewery tour.

Commenting on the return of DOJO for the third year running, James Bowker, Brand Ambassador for the House of Suntory, said: “We’re extremely delighted to bring back DOJO for a third year, and this time, we’re back in person after two years of virtual sessions. Japanese food and drink remain the UK’s fastest growing sector in hospitality (CGA Report 2021) and following a challenging period in our industry, the programme aims to motivate bartenders through incomparable experiences and authentic Japanese bar training. 

Those taking part will develop new ways to bring creativity to the art of Japanese bartending and gain unique insights into creating better guest experiences. I am really looking forward to welcoming the future DOJO ambassadors to our close-knit, yet growing community.” 

For more information on DOJO, please visit www.suntorydojo.com

Monozukuri Masterclasses 2022 dates:

The DOJO Academy

The DOJO Senpai

The three pillars of House of Suntory include:

WA – being in harmony with Japanese nature

Omotenashi – the enjoyed experiences of Japanese Hospitality and culture

Monozukuri – elevated Japanese Craftsmanship; and this programme will educate bartenders on all of these principles 

About Suntory Whisky

Since 1923, Suntory has been renowned as the pioneer of Japanese whisky for its House of Master Blenders and for their Art of Blending. The founding father of Japanese whisky Shinjiro Torii built Japan’s first malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki, and the Suntory legacy continued with Torii’s son, Keizo Saji, Suntory’s second master blender who continued to establish distilleries including the Hakushu distillery. As the generations of Suntory’s master blenders carry on, Suntory Whisky remains committed to heritage and innovation. The House of Suntory Whisky has been named four-time Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014).

Suntory Whiskies are subtle, refined and complex. The portfolio includes two single malt whiskies:  Yamazaki—Japan’s N°1 Single Malt, multi-layered and profound, Hakushu—verdant, fresh, and delicately smoky; and two blends: the noble blend, Hibiki—Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky and Suntory Whisky Toki.