Malt Messenger No. 146 – The Final Final of 2022

Before we get to some of our exciting news, I hope you’ll indulge me in a little reflection on the year that was.

It is hard to believe that the New Year is all but upon us. 2022 has been another tumultuous year here at KWM, primarily for reasons we don’t need to get into or rehash… cough Dodge Ram!

But despite that early setback, and the six months it took to get things sorted, our 30th Anniversary year has been an overwhelmingly positive one. We celebrated in May with our first Festival tastings in more than 2 years, a lot of great drinks and of course a ton of cake!

2022 was a year of reconnecting in person with friends from home and abroad both here in Calgary and overseas. It was a year where we continued to benefit from the patronage of amazing customers from coast to coast in Canada, and the support of our amazing partners, both importers and producers from around the world.

We also continued to give back to the community that sustains us, with contributions both in cash and kind to dozens of local charities, most notably the Calgary Foodbank, the MS Society, the Brenda Strafford Society, and charities supporting Ukrainian refugees to name just a few. In January we are looking forward to the 10th Annual (delayed by 2 years) MS Calgary Whisky Festival, which is all but sold out!

We saw some staff members move on in 2022, but overall we have gained far more than we have lost. We are going into 2023 with one of the strongest teams we have ever had and a sense of hope, optimism and excitement.

There is much to look forward to in the year ahead. We have some awesome events planned, and the store will start a makeover process which will see some big changes for the first time in 30 years. 2022 was all about celebrating our past, 2023 is all about our future. I hope you’ll continue to be a part of it.

On behalf of everyone at Kensington Wine Market, we hope you have a healthy, prosperous, and fulfilling New Year!

I’ll spare you any more intro… other than to briefly note, we have some new and returned whiskies, to tell you about, as well as some incredible new tastings. We have also put some of our leftover tasting kits on sale!

As always, in the event of a discrepancy in price, the point of sale at KWM will be taken as correct. Online ordering and in-store purchasing are always our preferences, but you can email too.

On behalf of my amazing team here at KWM, I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Andrew Ferguson

Kensington Wine Market

1. New Cu Bocan Releases

2. Introducing: Rosebank 31 Year

3. New & Returned Glengoyne

4. New & Returned Tamdhu

5. GlenAllachie 15 Year & 10 Year Cask Strength Batch 7 Are Back!

6. Compass Box Vellichor – 2nd Chance Offering

7. Macallan 25 Year 2022 Release Anyone!?

8. Past Events on Sale

9. New Tastings

10. Other Up-Coming Tastings

11.  Advent Calendars On Sale!

New Cu Bocan Limited Editions

It has been a wee while since we last saw a release of Cu Bocan, peated single malt from the Tomatin Distillery. The Creation Series showcases the peated Tomatin spirit matured in a variety of interesting cask types. Mainland Scottish peated whiskies sometimes lack the ‘gumption’ of the island distilleries (except maybe Ledaig, which arguably has a bit too much ‘gumption’ <Sorry, Evan, not sorry>), but whatever Tomatin is doing works brilliantly. In fact, one of the Cu Bocan vintage releases absolutely bowled us over a couple years back!

Barely more than a handful of cases of both Creation #3 and #4 have found their way to Alberta!

1. Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation #3 – 46% – Cabernet Sauvignon & ex- Rye Casks – Producer Description: “The tastes and smells of a Moroccan Souk are brought to life with the exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon casks used for this innovative Creation. Light smoke with a touch of strawberries in balsamic vinegar, exotic spices, citrus and tropical fruits.” – $112

2. Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation #4 – 46% – Tawny Port & Cognac Casks – Producer Description: “Our fourth Creation is a nod to The Antrim Cocktail, marrying two of Europe’s most revered drinks, Port and Cognac. The end result is a medley of plum jam, grilled peach, stewed forest fruit, cinnamon and sweet campfire smoke.” – $112

Introducing: Rosebank 31 Year

Rosebank is one of the holy trinity of what were once closed distilleries (alongside Brora and Port Ellen). Its fruity, floral, lemon-heavy single malts have been so coveted in the near-three-decades since Rosebank closed that the distillery is being resurrected and will be producing spirit again within months! Having said that, it will be decades before we see anything even close to this very special release. Assuming, that is, the new team can miraculously clone the old profile. Let’s cross our collective fingers.

Over the past few years, we’ve seen no more than a handful of Rosebanks. They’re not getting any cheaper, as you can imagine, but they are unquestionably getting better with each passing year. Sadly, these old stocks will soon be gone. Get ’em while you can. (Just hide the credit card statement from your significant other!)

Rosebank 31 Release 2 – 48.1% – Producer Note: “This rare bottling has been drawn from casks that were salvaged before the distillery’s untimely closure in the early 1990s. The 31 Year Old is comprised of scarce stocks from just before Falkirk site was mothballed in ‘93.” Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Citrus burst, lime, lemongrass and coriander seed, clove with soft vanilla and sugar coated almonds. Palate: Fantastic age while still light and vibrant, mint, chamomile with leather, berry and banana bread. Finish: Sweetens with hints of peach, oak and long herbal notes.” – $3799.99 – 90.52pts Whiskybase

New & Returned Glengoyne!

It’s definitely the time to start squirrelling away some Glengoyne. We all know how the last few years have played out for fans of the GlenDronach 15 Revival; well…it’s about to be the same situation with Glengoyne. Sadly, we’ll be saying ‘so long’ (but never ‘goodbye’) to the Glengoyne 18 for at least a couple years while stocks recover. This gap in the age-stated portfolio will perpetuate itself through the higher age statements as the years pass, so stock up on the 18+ Glengoynes while you can.

But…if you’re looking for something a bit younger (and punchier!), the new Legacy has just landed as well!

1. NEW Glengoyne Legacy Chapter Three – 48% – The third release in the Legacy Series is supposedly a real banger. According to the good folks at Glengoyne, this was “bottled using some of the very finest American oak sherry casks in our Glengoyne warehouses.” They would say that, of course, but if this is anywhere near the last two releases, we’ll be well pleased. Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: On the nose, signature Glengoyne deep sherry notes which accompany our distinctive cinnamon sticks and vanilla aromas. A very pleasing combination of mixed berry jam and apple strudel intertwine revealing some pear. Palate: On the palate, a rich luxurious body that’s satisfyingly chewy with warm boozy raisins combining with spiced buns slowly giving way to tarte tatin and smooth cream sherry. Finish: The finish is light and fruity, which deepens with hints of pineapple, dried fruits, dark chocolate and lingering spice finish are the aromatic ‘legacy’ of this wonderful dram before you reach for the bottle and go back for more.” – $134.99

2. Glengoyne 18 Year – 43% – Get it while you can! And don’t say we didn’t warn you. The cask make-up for this one is 35% 1st Fill European Oak Sherry, 15% 1st Fill American Oak Sherry, and 50% hand-selected quality Oak Refill casks. Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Awash with red apple and ripe melon. Heavenly and well rounded, it drifts into hot porridge topped with brown sugar. Palate: Full bodied, round and rich. At first macerated fruits, marzipan and walnuts; then warm spices, dry cocoa and lingering Seville marmalade. Finish: Long, warm and dry.” – $189.99

3. Glengoyne 21 Year – 43% – Three additional years of maturation have had an absolutely massive impact on the spirit. Not to mention, there are no ex-Bourbon barrels in the mix any longer. Producer Note: “100% Sherry Casks. Predominantly 1st Fill European Oak Sherry Casks.” ‘Cause let’s face it, this is where Glengoyne really shines as a distillery. Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Red apples, spicy strudel, toffee, sherry and dried fruits. Christmas cake in a glass. Palate: Lots of Sherry, honey, oak with a developing aromatic sensation. Ends with a heavenly cinnamon nip. Finish: Long, sherry, spicy, warm and dry. Long, warm and dry.” – $264.99

4. Glengoyne 25 Year – 48% – Cask selection is key here: 100% rich old sherry oak exclusively. A brilliant alternative to you-know-what (rhymes with Macallan) for about 1/5 the price. Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Red Fruits, old leather and brown sugar. Palate: Soft oak, cinnamon, stewed fruits and a Seville marmalade tang. Finish: Very long, with spicy liquorice, slowly drying” – $599.99 – 90.41pts Whiskybase

5. Glengoyne 30 Year – 46.8% – The apex of the range (because in good conscience we can’t include the ‘limited to 150 decanters’ 50-year-old); this is where you really want to be. This bottling is perfect for those that are looking for Macallan-styled malt without Macallan-styled prices. Entirely composed of pristine old sherry casks. A treat every time we get to try it. Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Black Cherry, Sherry Trifle, Marmalade, Tea Rose, Rum & Raisin Chocolate. Palate: Burst of sweetness changing quickly to Plum compote, Cinnamon, Cloves and Tangy Marmalade. Finish: Soft Oak dryness and Cinnamon.” – $1449.99 – 91.14pts Whiskybase

New & Returned Tamdhu!

Through the leaner times – when Aberlour a’bunadh sorta disappeared from our market – the clever ones caught on to the fact that Tamdhu had quietly launched a brilliant young sherry bomb not only in the very same vein as a’bunadh, but also at a substantially lower price point. The latest edition of Batch Strength just landed in Canuckville and is already racking up a heckuva score on Whiskybase for such a young dram. And if you’re looking for a more…ummm…friendly drinking strength, the recent 12- and 15-years are showing incredibly well too.

1. NEW Tamdhu Batch Strength No. 7 – 57.5% – A beastly young sherried single malt with a profile built on spiced dried fruit. A brilliant whisky for this somewhat ‘Arctically-inclined’ season. Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Waves of heather honey, dried frut, cinnamon and nutmeg, followed by orange peel, mocha and treacle. Taste: Lashings of dark chocolate, figs and heather honey, with raisins, cinnamon, plums and hints of orange zest.” – $114.99 – 88.18pts Whiskybase

2. Tamdhu 12 Year – 43% – Maybe one of the best flagship expressions on the market. And check out the last note in the tasting notes below. It’s been far too long since we opened one of these; we should probably remedy that, and deep dive into this one to suss out that ‘wisp of peat smoke.’ – Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Iced cinnamon rolls, fresh sweet oak, and a hint of mint. Palate: Mouth-coating silkiness, with banana, malt biscuit and classic sherry oak depth. Finish: Long and balanced, with ground spice, dried fruit and soft Scottish tablet – with the merest wisp of peat smoke.” – $83.99

3. Tamdhu 15 Year – 46% – Amazing how this one has already become an ‘old favorite’ for so many of us. Almost epitomizes the concept of modern classic. If you’re looking for great mid-aged sherried drams, you need look no further. Except maybe to the other 15 Year mentioned in the section below. That would make for a great partner in crime to this one. Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Apple pastry, spiced currants and orange zest. Notes of pineapple and fennel. Palate: Juicy apricot and vibrant raspberry, with lemon tart and almonds. Finish: A rewardingly long journey through malt biscuit, cream sherry and vanilla.” – $146.99

GlenAllachie 15 Year & 10 Year Cask Strength

Are Back!

We all know Billy Walker is the darling of the whisky world. You probably know him as the gent behind the stratospheric rise of GlenDronach (and to a slightly lesser degree, BenRiach and Glenglassaugh), but it seems Billy carries the magic with him. After selling the aforementioned trifecta to Brown Foreman in 2016, Billy bought the woefully underappreciated GlenAllachie distillery in Speyside and proceeded to school the whisky world in how to rebrand and properly launch a distillery (though the Fl*ntstones font may be open to a bit of critical debate). Nowadays, GlenAllachie is on the lips and tongues of whisky enthusiasts everywhere, including the geek team here at KWM. Billy Walker is the man with the Midas touch, it would seem, and it’s not hard to see why he deserves his recent induction into the Whisky Hall of Fame.

The latest GlenAllachie arrivals are just as stellar as the last. We don’t expect either to last too long; this style is simply in too much demand these days.

1. GlenAllachie 10 Year Cask Strength Batch 7 – 56.8% – We were lucky enough to pop the cork on one of these bad boys for our recent fall whisky fests and there was unanimity here: another cracker of a batch! Also a fairly quirky cask make-up for this one: PX/Oloroso/Rioja/Virgin oak. Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Waves of heather honey, dried frut, cinnamon and nutmeg, followed by orange peel, mocha and treacle. Taste: Lashings of dark chocolate, figs and heather honey, with raisins, cinnamon, plums and hints of orange zest.” – $114.99

2. GlenAllachie 15 Year – 46% – GlenAllachie 15 Year has maybe supplanted the GlenDronach 15 Revival (also a Billy Walker concoction) as one of the most coveted teenie-boppin’ heavily-sherried drams on the market. And, in our humble(ish) opinion, rightfully so. Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Waves of heather honey, dark chocolate and figs, with notes of fruit cake, mocha and cinnamon. Taste: Lashings of fig syrup, mocha and treacle, followed by dark chocolate, sweet spices and heather honey, fused with ginger on the finish.” – $129.99

Compass Box Vellichor 2nd Chance

We initially only received 6 bottles of this whisky and, as we do, we immediately put two of them into a tasting! The small handful that were left were offered by ballot to participants in our Compass Box 30th Anniversary Launch tastings. Well, the whisky fairy has seen fit to bestow a few more bottles on us, and they are available, limited to 1 per customer, first come first served!

Compass Box Vellichor – 44.6% – A Blended Scotch whisky inspired by the scent of second-hand bookshops, created from whiskies 23-37 years of age, with a high proportion of sherry casks. Producer Description: “‘Vellichor’ is a new word and refers to the aromatic atmosphere within second-hand bookshops. For this project, we have combined complex and impressively mature whiskies from renowned distilleries, as well as parcels of blends that have been aged for many years in ex-Sherry butts, to encapsulate this unique fragrance. Producer Tasting Note: “Hints of leather, polished furniture and the crackling dustiness of decades-old pages on the nose. The palate is stacked with sumptuous malty notes, tropical fruit and Sherry character, with a delicate but persistent peatiness.” – $699.99

Macallan 25 Year 2022

Macallan 25 Year. Sometimes we don’t need to get too wordy. This is an absolutely iconic bottling. It’s expensive, yes, but you want it. We want it. Unfortunately, EVERYONE wants it. We have one bottle and it will go fast. Don’t sleep on it; there won’t be time for that.

Macallan 25 Year 2022 – 43% – Pick your analogy: Rolex, Rolls Royce, Tiffany, Gucci, it doesn’t matter. Macallan sits atop the pantheon with all of these luxury brands and shows no signs of vacating that position. Like…ever. Referred to as “Christmas cake in a glass” by the late, great Michael Jackson (no, not that Michael Jackson), there’s no two ways about it, Macallan ages like a fine wi…errr…whisky. This stuff has to hit your glass at least once in anyone’s whisky journey. Team KWM would like to generously offer the use of our taste buds in determining whether or not this particular vintage is as gorgeous as previous ones. Not all heroes wear capes. Producer Tasting Note: “Nose: Citrus, balanced with cinnamon, sherry and wood smoke. Palate: Full and rich, with dried fruits and a hint of wood smoke. Finish: Long, with dried fruit, wood smoke and spice.” – $3249.99 – 92.33pts Whiskybase

Past Events on Sale!

Despite how great we think our tasting ideas are, and IMHO there have been very few bad ones, not all of them sold out. Being both practical and frugal, we hold on to tasting kits from past virtual events and periodically put them on sale.

We’ve just loaded 20 such “Past Events” on our site, and while quantities last, you can purchase them for 35-50% off the original tasting price. All of these “Past Event” tasting kits consist of 6-7 products and come with a QR code linked to the tasting’s YouTube video on our KWM page. You can taste the whiskies on your own terms, or while watching members of the KWM whisky team (and some special guests) sample their way through the range.

There are as few as 3 or 4 sets of most of these!

Browse All “Past Events”

New Tastings Both In Person & Virtual

Tomatin Distillery with Scott Fraser

·     Date: Tuesday, January 17th

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $20

The larger-than-life Scott Fraser is coming to town in January, and he’s made time for a visit to KWM. Scott will guide you through a range of 7 Tomatins, including the superb new Tomatin Decades II, our excellent recent KWM Cask, and a pair of very limited Cu Bocan “Creations” (peated Tomatins).

Tuesday, January 17 @ 7 PM.

Glencadam & Tomintoul Distilleries with Cody Reynolds

·     Date: Tuesday, January 24th

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $20

·     IN-STORE TASTING

Cody Reynolds, Brand Ambassador for Angus Dundee Distillers, will be our special guest for a tasting of 8 whiskies from the Glencadam & Tomintoul Distilleries. You’ll sample Glencadam American Oak, 10 Year, 15 Year, and Tomintoul 10 Year, 16 Year, 25 Year, Cigar Malt, and a 17 year old PX cask finish, paired with charcuterie from our neighbour Peasant Cheese!

Tuesday, January 24 @ 7 PM.

SMWS February 2023 In-Person Outturn 8 PM

·     Date: Thursday, January 6th

·     Time: 6 PM

·     Cost: $50

·     IN-STORE TASTING

6PM seating The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Canada’s February 2023 Outturn tasting will feature new, never before featured bottlings. The range will be the same as the virtual tasting the night before but will also include nibbles from our friends at Peasant Cheese, and the comradery that can only come from 18 SMWS Members in our tasting room. Please note, we will not be holding back stock of the Outturn bottles specifically to purchase for this in-person tasting, though there will likely be bottles of most whiskies still available.

Thursday, February 2 @ 8 PM.

Spongeworthy Whiskies with Angus MacRaild

·     Date: Saturday, February 11th

·     Time: 4PM

·     Cost: $150

·     VIRTUAL TASTING

Angus MacRaild, aka The Whisky Sponge, has made quite a name for himself over the last decade in the Scotch industry. We have been enjoying his satirical blog, The Whisky Sponge, and its sardonic humour for years. He is also a contributor to Whisky Fun, a website we reference frequently for reviews and tasting notes. In recent years he has started selecting and bottling his own casks under the Sponge and Equinox & Solstice labels. Angus will join us live from the UK for a banging range of Whisky Sponge bottlings: Edradour 2005 Equilibrium 2, Glen Garioch 1991 Ed. 65A, Glenlivet 2007 Ed 57, Highland Malt 1993 No. 59B, Islay Malt 1990 Part 1, Orkney Malt 2005 Ed. 002, and Springbank 1995 Ed. 60B. All in all, we have a range of Spongeworthy whiskies worth more than $5K to sample our way through!

Saturday, February 11 @ 4PM.

That Boutique-y Whisky Co. 10th Anniversary Tasting with Dave Worthington!

·     Date: Saturday, February 25th

·     Time: 5 PM

·     Cost: $125

Our friend Boutique-y Dave, aka Dave Worthington, will be joining us from jolly old England to guide us through a tasting of some of the 10th Anniversary releases from That Boutique-y Whisky Company. We have a 31 year old Aberlour, a 45 Year Blended Grain and 25 year old Ben Nevis, Clynelish and Millstone to name just 3 of the whiskies. Andrew and Shawn had the opportunity to sample these whiskies in the fall in London, and they are all excellent… This is a tasting you won’t want to miss, and because the bottles are 500ml, there are olnly 28 spots available!

Saturday, February 25 @ 5PM

Other Upcoming Tastings

Dry January: Tasty Teetotaling

·     Date: Tuesday, January 10th

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $25

·     IN-STORE TASTING

Whether due to a new year’s resolution, health issues, or personal choice, there are many reasons to not drink alcohol. With the proliferation of non-alcoholic spirits and cocktails, we have reached a point where there are plenty of drinks you can imbibe without that pesky buzz or worrying about getting an Uber afterwards! Join Shawn for an exploration of libations without the unwanted inebriation that alcohol can cause.

Tuesday, January 10 @ 7 PM

Bourbon & Beyond Virtual Tasting

·     Date: Friday, January 13th

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $45

·     VIRTUAL TASTING

·     READY FOR PICK-UP!

It’s been a few months since our last Bourbon tasting, and Harmony & Evan are chomping at the bit to get back to it. Harmony has selected a lineup of 7 American whiskies, including Bourbon and Rye. The lineup will feature a range of whiskies between 4- and a stupendous 24 years of age!

Friday, January 13 @ 7 PM

The Burns Bash Festival Returns

·     Date: Wednesday, January 25th

·     Time: 7-9 PM

·     Cost: $50

·     IN-STORE FESTIVAL

For the first time since 2020, the Burns Bash is back! We’re marking the birth of ‘The Bard’ on his actual birthday this year, with a whisky festival featuring a mix of the latest and greatest new arrivals and some very good deals. We’ve cut out the poetry, bagpipes and haggis, but you’ll get to sample some great malts while catching up with friends new and old. We think that Rabbie would approve of that!

Wednesday, January 25 from 7-9 PM

Independents Day: Whisky Bargain Hunting Virtual Tasting

·     Date: Tuesday, January 31st

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $35

·     VIRTUAL TASTING

Often, the best bargains in Scotch whisky come from independent bottlers. However, with so many indie bottles on the market, where do you even start? It can be daunting to select a bottle of Scotch without tasting it first, so that is precisely what we will do! With this tasting we will sift through some of these bottles in search of some diamonds in the rough.

Tuesday, January 31 @ 7 PM

SMWS February 2023 Virtual Outturn

·     Date: Wednesday, February 1st

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $45

·     VIRTUAL TASTING

·     MORE SPOTS ADDED!

Log in, pour your drams, and join us from home, the cottage, or work for the February 2023 Scotch Malt Whisky Society Canada Virtual Outturn Tasting. The KWM team will be your guide as you sample through an exciting range of 7 new, never-before-sampled SMWS bottlings.

Wednesday, February 1 @ 7 PM

SMWS February 2023 In-Person Outturn 6 PM

·     Date: Thursday, January 6th

·     Time: 6 PM

·     Cost: $50

·     SOLD OUT!

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Canada’s February 2023 Outturn tasting will feature new, never before featured bottlings. The range will be the same as the virtual tasting the night before but will also include nibbles from our friends at Peasant Cheese, and the comradery that can only come from 18 SMWS Members in our tasting room. Please note we will not be holding back stock of the Outturn bottles specifically to purchase for this in-person tasting, though there will likely be bottles of most whiskies still available.

Thursday, February 2 @ 6 PM.

That Bruichladdich Virtual Tasting

·     Date: Tuesday, February 7th

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $65

·     VIRTUAL TASTING

The annual arrival of Bruichladdich limited releases is a little like water and the Okavango Delta; for most of the year there is nothing more than desert, and then all of a sudden there is a surge of life. Conveniently, this also makes for a nice little tasting lineup. We have 8 Laddies slated for this virtual vertical tasting: the latest annual releases of Organic, Bere and Islay Barley; the Port Charlotte SC:01 Sauternes Cask; all three of the Octomore 13s; and as the cherry on top, the Black Art 10.1.

Tuesday, February 7 @ 7 PM.

Whisky & Chocolate

·     Date: Thursday, Ferbruary 17th

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $65

·     IN-STORE TASTING

A sumptuous whisky and chocolate tasting for lovers of both, or people who just love whisky or chocolate! Singles, couples and more complicated or unconventional groupings are all welcome.

Friday, February 17 @ 7 PM

Lost in Translation Virtual Japanese Tasting

·     Date: Tuesday, February 21st

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $45

·     VIRTUAL TASTING

The regulations for Japanese whisky have changed, and for the first time we can now more easily distinguish between true 100% made-in-Japan and what we like to call Japanese-ish whiskies. We will sample two releases each from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, including the limited edition Aromatic Yeast releases, and three other Japanese, and Japanese-ish whiskies!

Tuesday, February 21 @ 7 PM.

Bladnoch Distillery Virtual Tasting

·     Date: Thursday, February 23rd

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $50

·     VIRTUAL TASTING

For the longest time, from the 1990s through the first 5 years of the new Millenium, the Lowlands only had three active distilleries: Auchentoshan, Glenkinchie, and Bladnoch. And the Bladnoch Distillery was barely in production for most of that time. It was only in 2015 under new ownership that full time production was resumed, and it would be another 3-4 years until the first bottlings found their way to Canada. A few short years later we find ourselves with a shelf full of Bladnoch single malts, so we’re going to do a range tasting with 7 of them.

Thursday, February 23 @ 7PM.

30 for 30 on the 28th: KWM 30th Anniversary Virtual Tasting Pt.2

·     Date: Tuesday, February 28th

·     Time: 7 PM

·     Cost: $225

·     VIRTUAL TASTING

We did an epic range of 30-year-old whiskies and whiskies from the 1992 vintage (the year we opened) to celebrate our 30th Anniversary back in May of 2022 (on the 30th of the month if we are being precise). And we’ve had it in the back of our mind to do another such tasting before our 30th Anniversary year was up, but alas there are only 28 days in February. Andrew has been tucking aside 1992 vintage and 30 year old bottles for the occasion for months, but the paucity of both 30 year old and 1992 vintage whiskies was making it hard to flush out the range…so we’ve gotten creative. Our range consists of Bowmore 30 Year 2021 Edition (we sampled the 2020 in May), Glengoyne 30 Year, Springbank 30 Year, our Glenfarclas 1992 KWM 30th Anniversary bottling, and the two 30th Anniversary Cognacs bottled for our store by Chateau Montifaud and Vallein Tercinier. For our 7th bottle we have selected a 1991 vintage Tormore 29 Year from Gordon & MacPhail. True it isn’t from 1992, or 30 years of age, but we are determined to see this tasting go ahead, and it does look very enticing…

Tuesday, February 28 @ 7 PM

Calendars… both Advent and Not!

2. That Boutique-y Whisky Holiday Calendar – 24x30ml Whiskies – $259.99

3. DBTD Peated Whisky Holiday Calendar – 24x30ml Peated Whiskies – $279.99

4. DBTD Scotch Whisky Holiday Calendar – 24x30ml Scotch Whiskies – $279.99

5. DBTD Whisky Holiday Calendar – 24x30ml Whiskies – $280

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