Explore the Italian Collection

It is with great pride that we celebrate the launch of our latest limited release — The Italian Collection.

This exciting trio of single malt scotch whiskies showcases our craftsmanship at its finest. We’ve masterfully combined our exceptional Highland malt with the aromatic richness of Italian wine casks to create three harmonious profiles.

Initially laid down in December 2010, the whisky in this collection has been gently matured in traditional oak casks for 10 years. We then took it a step further by finishing it in Marsala, Amarone, and Barolo wine casks for an additional two years.

Each type of cask has imparted its unique character into the whisky, resulting in a trio of expressions that pay homage to Italy’s esteemed wine regions.

In the Marsala Edition, you’ll find enticing aromas of panettone and candied lime that open up to a palate filled with the flavours of white chocolate, lemon truffles and hazelnuts. The finish is a sweet citrus melody, accompanied by notes of toasted oak.

The Amarone Edition offers aromas of poached pears and traditional rhubarb and custard sweets. Its palate unfolds to reveal notes of strawberry jam, Turkish delight, and light butter pastry, concluding with a luxuriously rich finish that boasts cinnamon-spiced red apples.

For the Barolo Edition, you’re greeted with aromas of mulled wine and dark chocolate. Your palate will discover spiced mead mingling with cranberry, while an undercurrent of fresh citrus, reminiscent of grapefruit, adds vibrancy. The finish is marked by light tannins and delicate sugared almonds.

The Italian Collection is our third release in the series of country-inspired ranges, all of which reflect our dedication to cask selection and our first-class wood policy.

This collection is a true celebration of both Scotland’s heritage and Italy’s illustrious wine history, which spans over 4,000 years. It also nods to our ‘To What Matters’ brand platform, emphasising the importance of human connection and honouring the legacy of the people and place involved in the creation of our finest Highland whisky.

Scott Adamson, our Blender & Global Brand Ambassador, summed it up beautifully:

“The Italian Collection combines the rich tapestry of Italian wine culture with our elegant Highland single malt whisky. Italy has a historic, unrivalled passion for single malt scotch whisky, so this latest trio of releases, is a tribute to that longstanding relationship with a unique take on our traditional Highland malt.”

“We aimed to capture the essence of Italian wine—its history, nature, landscape, and traditions – and weave it into our whisky, all embodied within a single glass. Each expression in this collection is a testament to the seamless blending of these two worlds, offering a truly exceptional tasting experience for whisky lovers.”

Available now from select specialist retailers worldwide or direct from the Tomatin website.

INTRODUCING
CHIVAS MIZUNARA
BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY

MARRYING SCOTCH CRAFT AND JAPANESE TRADITION

Infused with the unmistakable flavours of Japan, Chivas Mizunara is your bullet train straight to the heart of a unique and exciting culture. We’ve given the bottle a glow-up recently, so now’s the perfect time to discover this elegant whisky.

So what makes Chivas Mizunara so special?

Well, the clue’s in the name. This whisky is selectively finished in Mizunara oak casks*, giving it an authentic complexity that’s instantly familiar. Mizunara oak is incredibly rare – the trees need to be 200 years old before they can be cut, so casks are hard to find and incredibly expensive. Mizunara translates as ‘water oak’ – the wood has a high moisture content and it’s very porous, so it takes great skill to make it into water-tight casks. It’s this combination of Japanese craft with hundreds of years of Scottish whisky-making tradition that makes Chivas Mizunara so special.

Of course, what you really want to know is – how does it taste? Make sure to give it a sniff first and inhale those deep pear and orange fruity notes. Then take a sip, and taste a mix of smooth, rich, floral flavours. If you’ve tried Japanese whiskies, you’ll recognise that right away. You’ll also get sweet honey and hazelnut, followed by a little spice on the finish. A splendid Scotch blend with a Japanese influence. It’s all there in one sensational mouthful.

And if you love cocktails, you’re in for a treat. The delicate flavours of Chivas Mizunara work beautifully with authentic Japanese ingredients. Did you know you can rustle up a yuzu peach highball in a couple of minutes? Just imagine how good that tastes. And if highballs are your thing, try our shiso green tea recipe. We pay tribute to sake too, with warm cocktails. Try it paired with hot spiced apple juice or mulled wine. Perfect when you want to raise the temperature.

A New Bottle

We are delighted to reveal the new Shelter Point bottle, this will be used for all of our whiskies going forward. This proprietary bottle features a nod to our Vancouver Island location as well as the farm grown barley that is the foundation of our whisky. Another feature coming with the new bottle is the genuine cork stopper with our logo de-bossed on the top.

This has been a long time in the works so seeing it on the shelf in the distillery is very exciting.

Roll-out to stores is beginning now with the Classic Single Malt, our other expressions will be bottled in this soon. If you want to be one of the first to get your hands on this come to the store or order our Single Malt from our online store.

All expressions will become available in this bottle. It may take a few months for them to get into stores depending on warehouse stock levels but this should start to become a familiar sight on shelves and bars.

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Ripple Rock Cocktail

Ripple Rock is delicious on its own, and it goes great with a steak or a BBQ. You can also try it as part of a delicious cocktail. The Ripple Rock Smash is a simple cocktail that compliments the flavours of Ripple Rock with the freshness of lemon and mint.

The Ripple Rock Smash

2oz Ripple Rock single malt

3/4 oz simple syrup

1/4 lemon cut into 3

5-8 mint leaves

Muddle lemon & mint. Add simple syrup, whisky, ice & stir. Double strain over ice. Garnish with half lemon slice and mint sprig.

Upcoming Events

September 15th – Art in the Vines hosted by 40 Knots Winery this event is a change to support the Comox Valley Transition Society. Tickets include various tastings with our local wineries and distilleries, a deliciously crafted dinner, a special dessert by OMG Macron and a wonderful opportunity to purchase curated art from our local Comox Valley artists – expect a stunning combination of painters, glass blowers, jewellers and potters.  Tickets here

Shelter Point will also be featuring at the below events:

Art of the Cocktail – October 14th, Victoria BC. We are looking forward to attending this event again, it was great fun last year.

San Francisco Whisky Festival – October 27th, San Francisco CA, this is our first time pouring at an event in the US and we are super excited to be there. We hope to see some of our US based fans there.

Cornucopia – November 9th-19th, Whistler BC. Not only are we taking part in the Taste the World (November 17th) and Poured (November 18th) events we are also giving a seminar on the afternoon of the 18th as well.

The 10 Year Old available in store

We have a limited number of bottles of the 10 Year Old in the distillery store. If you’re in the area stop by and grab one, or call to see if it is possible to ship one to you.

NEW OCTOMORE SERIES 14

 INDULGE IN PEAT

Octomore 14.1

This tempestuous peat-powered spirit was distilled in 2017 from 100% Scottish-grown Concerto barley, peated to an astonishing 128.9 PPM. After five years of ageing in first-fill ex-American whiskey casks, it’s finally ready to delight.

£140.00

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Octomore 14.2

This delicious dram was distilled at Bruichladdich distillery from 100% Scottish-grown Concerto barley, peated to 128.9 PPM. It has spent five years in first-fill Oloroso hogshead and first and second-fill Amarone casks, which imparted sweetness, balancing beautifully with the smoke.

£155.00

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Octomore 14.3

By far the most peaty malt from the 14th edition of the Octomore, peated to an astonishing 214.2 PPM. Distilled from 100% Scottish-grown Concerto barley and aged for five years a combination of first fill ex American whisky casks and second-fill wine casks.

£195.00

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Basil Hayden’s 10 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon (750ml) 

$64.99 View

Whisky Advocate

 A highlight of the Basil Hayden’s line for its cherry cough drop and clove-studded orange flavors that nicely match sweet fruit with spice. There is some intriguing earthiness—suggestions of a mushroom-covered tree stump. The light-bodied palate delivers modest apricot, peppery oak, and vanilla, with sandalwood on the finish. Very nice flavors, just a bit timid. (JL)  (4/2019)

K&L Notes

The Basil Hayden 10 Year is the same high-rye bourbon Hayden fans know and love but aged longer for a softer, smoother experience. The deep rye grain is balanced perfectly with the mellow vanillas and sweet oak aromas. Basil’s trademark spice is always there keeping things honest. At 80 proof it’s easy enough for anyone to appreciate. When you want to turn it up a bit, but not scare anyone off, the Basil 10 year is a great choice.

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Edradour Small Batch 2023

Oloroso, Barbaresco, Madeira, Manzanilla & Burgundy

Replacing the now discontinued STFC (Straight from the Cask) series, Edradour introduce the Small Batch series for 2023 now in 70cl bottles. Fully matured in especially selected wine casks – some batches have as few as 1,300 bottles.

Shop – Edradour 2023 Small Batch Release.

Now Open for Ordering

The KWM 2023 Whisky Calendar

& KWM 2023 UBER Whisky Calendar

This is our 10th annual KWM Whisky Calendar, and we have taken the opportunity to make a significant change. In recent years it has become increasingly difficult to source interesting mini bottles of whisky for the Calendar, and last year, despite ordering 6 whiskies more than we needed, we almost didn’t have enough arrive in time to complete the project.

In 2012 we brought the first Whisky Calendar into Canada, the Master of Malt Whisky Advent Calendar. It was well received, but we felt we could offer better value. So in 2013, we decided to produce our own Whisky Advent Calendar and chart our own path.

It is in that same spirit that this year, frustrated by our recent experience with supply chain difficulties, the lack of options for mini bottles, and ever-increasing prices, we have made the decision to become masters of our own destiny again…

Moving forward, the KWM Whisky Calendar will be filled with whiskies we bottle ourselves, and this is going to open up a lot of exciting possibilities.

The largest volume we are allowed to fill is 28ml, so we have sourced 1 oz bottles, and have redesigned the Whisky Calendar box accordingly. We also wanted to continue the tradition of including a whisky glass with our Calendars, though to accommodate the smaller box it is now a Wee Glencairn Glass…

While the volume of whisky in the calendar has come down, we are able to offer a much more interesting selection of whiskies, at a better price. Most of the whiskies in this year’s Calendar are aged 14 years or more, and there are a pair each of 21 and 25-year-olds too!

As with the past couple of years, you have two options to reserve a KWM 2023 Whisky Calendar: the Pre-Pay Early Bird offer, and the full price Pre Order & Pay Later Option.

If you select the Pre-Pay Preorder option, you will save $40!

There is one other advantage to taking more of the production into our own hands. We can now be more certain than ever about when the Calendar will be ready for pickup. If something we were counting on doesn’t arrive on time, we can replace it with something comparable. So we expect the Calendars will be ready for pickup the week of October 31st.

There is one more difference this year too. When we started floating the idea of filling our own bottles for this year’s Calendar, a number of you asked if we would be creating a higher-end version too. So we have taken that idea and run with it. We are also producing a very limited number of KWM 2023 UBER Whisky Calendars.

There is also a special offer for any who wish to purchase both Calendars. Details on that are below.

If you need your Calendar packed for shipping, please make a note of that in the memo field. We will be determining the cost for that at a later date. But it will be similar to or less than previous years.

About the KWM 2023 Whisky Calendar

The KWM Whisky Calendar, aka “25 Days of Dram Fine Whisky”, is back for the 10th straight year. Not only will it have a fresh new look this year, but it will be in a completely redesigned box. This year’s Calendar includes 25 28ml premium whiskies, and a custom logo wee Glencairn glass. You can follow along on the KWM Blog starting December 1st, or on one of our various social media channels as we introduce and discuss each day’s whisky.

The KWM 2023 Whisky Calendar artwork will be revealed in a few weeks’ time!

We will also be hosting the Whisky Calendar Recap Tastings throughout the month of December. Purchasers and recipients of the KWM 2023 Whisky Calendar will be able to join us for any or all of the 5 virtual tastings on December 5, 10, 15, 20 and after Christmas on the 27th, at 7 PM MT. Each of them will cover the 5 previous day’s whiskies in the Calendar.

We always keep the exact whisky list a secret, there are too few surprises left in this life… but we can tell you this year’s Calendar includes 3 KWM exclusive casks, a Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottling, at least five whiskies in their 20s, and more new distilleries and producers than we have featured in a long time. We are confident that this is the best Whisky Calendar lineup we have ever produced!

Best of all, if you select the pre-pay preorder option, you will save $40… but this offer is only open for two weeks, until the end of the day, Wednesday, September 20th!

We anticipate the KWM 2023 Whisky Calendars should be ready for pick up by October 31st.

Two Options to Order

the KWM 2023 Whisky Calendar

1) KWM 2023 Whisky Calendar Pre-Pay Early Bird Special Offer – Select this option if you wish to save $40 on the regular price of $290, by prepaying now in full (please note this cannot be combined with other offers or discounts). You will be charged $250+gst when we receive your order. – EARLY BIRD PRICING OPTION ENDS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 2023!

2) KWM 2023 Whisky Calendar Pay Later Full Price – If you want to reserve a KWM 2023 Whisky Calendar and pay the full price of $290+gst later, please select this option to submit your order, and you will not be charged until a few days before the Calendar is ready for pick-up.

About the KWM 2023 UBER Whisky Calendar

The KWM 2023 UBER Whisky Calendar, aka “25 Days of Dram Fine Whisky”, is like our regular Whisky Calendar, but we have kicked the range up into a whole different stratosphere. It consists of 25 uber premium whiskies and a custom logo wee Glencairn glass. You can follow along on the KWM Blog starting December 1st, or on one of our various social media channels as we introduce and discuss each day’s whisky.

The KWM 2023 Whisky Calendar artwork will be revealed in a few weeks’ time!

As with the regular Calendar, we will also be hosting UBER Whisky Calendar Recap Tastings throughout the month of December, if there is interest. Purchasers and recipients of the KWM 2023 UBER Whisky Calendar will be able to join us for any or all of the 5 virtual tastings on December 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th and after Christmas on the 27th, at 8:30 PM MT. Each of them will cover the 5 previous day’s whiskies in the UBER Whisky Calendar.

We like to keep the exact whisky list a secret, as there are too few surprises left in this world… but we can tell you this year’s UBER Whisky Calendar consists primarily of whiskies aged 21 to 49 years of age, with an average of 29! Most of the whiskies selected retail for $500 to $1000, and one of them is well over $2000. Three of the whiskies are from closed distilleries. It is an impressive list!

A bagger range comes with a bigger price tag, but also a bigger early bird discount. Select the pre-pay preorder option, and you will save $125… but this offer is only open for two weeks, until the end of the day, Wednesday, September 20th, or until they sell out… we are only producing 25!

As an extra bonus, customers who purchase both the KWM 2023 Whisky Calendar, as well as the KWM 2023 UBER Whisky Calendar, will save an additional $50.

We anticipate the KWM 2023 UBER Whisky Calendars should be ready for pick up by October 31.

Three Options to Order

the KWM 2023 UBER Whisky Calendar

1) KWM 2023 UBER Whisky Calendar Pre-Pay Early Bird Special Offer – Select this option if you wish to save $125 on the regular price of $1000, by prepaying now in full (please note this cannot be combined with other offers or discounts). You will be charged $850+gst when we receive your order. – EARLY BIRD PRICING OPTION ENDS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 2023!

2) Both KWM & KWM UBER Whisky Calendars – Select this option if you wish to save $215 by pre-paying for both the KWM 2023 Whisky Calendar & the KWM 2023 UBER Whisky Calendar. on the regular price of $1000, by prepaying now in full (please note this cannot be combined with other offers or discounts). You will be charged $1075+gst when we receive your order. – EARLY BIRD PRICING OPTION ENDS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 2023!

3) KWM 2023 UBER Whisky Calendar Pay Later Full Price – Pay Later Pre-Order – If you want to reserve a KWM 2023 UBER Whisky Calendar and pay the full price of $1000+gst later, please select this option to submit your order, and you will not be charged until a few days before the UBER Calendar is ready for pick-up.

Please order online if you can (using the links above), or by phone at 403-283-8000 if you can’t. 

As always, in the event of a discrepancy in price, the point of sale at KWM will be taken as correct. Please don’t hesitate to email me with any questions, comments, or requests.

Sincerely,

Andrew Ferguson

Kensington Wine Market

403-283-8000

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*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.*

THE MAGIC OF THE CASK

The past few decades have seen the attention to detail when selecting casks to mature whisky in rise to new levels. Here we highlight some of the pioneering Scotch whiskies for pushing the way we use casks to transform a spirit and making us look deeper into the casks we mature in.

Get a taste of history with a modern sherry monster and the first-ever cask-strength core release from a distillery by Glenfarclas, an original Balvenie that was one of the first-ever whiskies to undergo secondary maturation, and Dalmore’s experimental King Alexander III for which master blender Richard Paterson vatted whiskies matured in Port pipes, madeira drums, marsala barrels and wine casks.

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Blanton’s Gold Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon

(700ml)(European Import)

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The rare Blanton’s Gold has become beloved by connoisseurs and collectors world wide. The ultimate single barrel bourbon and founder of the category, Blanton’s has become one of the most asked for and hardest to obtain bourbons on the market today. We’ve found some limited stocks of European bound product that would otherwise have not been available. The famous “Gold” Blanton’s is so named for its unique golden horse and golden writing. Bottled at a perfect 103 proof, the Blanton’s Gold ups the complexity considerably from the standard release without the heat that the Straight From the Barrel offers. This is the perfect whiskey to offer nearly any bourbon lover if you’re looking for a special bottle that they’ve never had. It’s a true Kentucky benchmark and should be considered one of the truly great whiskies on the market today.

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Glen Moray single malt whisky issues ‘invitation to play’ with new Twisted Vine Campaign

The only rule is there are no rules! Glen Moray has today (22^nd August) announced a new partnership campaign which encourages drinkers to cast their single malt rule books aside and get creative when enjoying their latest expression – Glen Moray Twisted Vine.

Launched in July this year and inspired by Glen Moray’s long history of cask exploration, the delicious Cognac cask matured whisky has gone down a storm with single malt drinkers in the UK thanks to its sweet, spicy flavour and bold design.

To celebrate its ethos of putting your own twist on whisky, the Glen Moray team is challenging like-minded partners to experiment and give single malt their own modern makeover.

First up is the London-based pioneering duo behind the popular drinks magazine, website and podcast ‘The Cocktail Lovers’. The pair – Gary Sharpen and Sandrae Lawrence – have done what they do best, creating a refreshing serve inspired by the sweet, fruity notes in the whisky – and featuring a surprising ingredient that’s not typically associated with whisky-based drinks: pineapple.

Their Pineapple DiVine cocktail is simple yet delicious, mixing Twisted Vine with pineapple syrup and fresh lemon juice, before topping it up with Prosecco.

This first partnership in the series will be rolled out over social media and other online platforms over the coming months, whilst Glen Moray followers will be encouraged to reimagine how they too can elevate their single malt whisky experience. 

Glen Moray UK Marketing Manager James Collins said: ‘Historically Glen Moray was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to explore the effects of using unusual casks on whisky maturation, and it’s something we still do to this day. It’s this playful approach that we wanted to underline in our new campaign. Teaming up with like-minded partners is an exciting way to showcase that there really shouldn’t be any set rules when it comes to enjoying single malt. As The Cocktail Lovers have done, we hope our drinkers will get inspired and explore flavours and ingredients for themselves, to put their own twist on our new single malt.’

The Pineapple DiVine

Ingredients

50ml Glen Moray Twisted Vine

25ml homemade pineapple syrup (recipe below)

20ml fresh lemon juice

40ml Prosecco

Grape for garnish

Method

Shake the first three ingredients over ice and strain into a large wine glass filled with ice cubes. Top with the Prosecco and garnish with a grape.

 Homemade Pineapple Syrup

Ingredients

¼ fresh pineapple

120ml brown sugar

120ml water

¼ teaspoon mixed spice

Method

Cut the pineapple into small chunks and add them, along with the sugar, mixed spice and water to a saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer very gently for around 30 minutes, occasionally mashing down the pineapple to make a puree. Leave to cool and strain off the lovely pineapple syrup. (Don’t throw away the remaining puree, its great mixed with ice cream for dessert.) 

Distilled and matured in Elgin, in the heart of Speyside, Glen Moray Twisted Vine is the perfect marriage of spirit and cask wood: sweet and woody with notes of dried fruit, nuts and spice. It is available in Asda, Morrisons and Coop stores across the UK as well as specialist whisky and spirits outlets. Bottled in 70cl at 40% ABV, RRP: £29. 

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ABOUT GLEN MORAY 

Glen Moray is one of Scotland’s best loved single malt whiskies. It has been crafted since 1897 in the ancient town of Elgin, the capital of the Speyside whisky region, on what was once the Elgin West Brewery site on the banks of the River Lossie. Pure waters from the river, locally malted barley, distillation in traditional copper stills and maturation in American ex-bourbon casks combine to give the whisky its smooth, well-balanced, classic Speyside character. Glen Moray has always been a place where curiosity about flavour and cask maturation has been encouraged. Records dating back to the early days show new make spirit maturing in a wide variety of different casks – a highly unusual practice at this time. A passion for experimentation and a deep knowledge of wood have been passed down through generations of Glen Moray distillers. The result is today’s exceptional and extensive range of whiskies, offering a flavour and style to suit all tastes. Glen Moray is the 4^th biggest malt whisky brand by volume in the UK and is growing in international markets.

ABOUT THE COCKTAIL LOVERS

ForFor the last 14 years husband and wife duo, Gary Sharpen and Sandrae Lawrence, have been serious in their mission to share their passion for the people, places and products behind their favourite drinks. Not only with the growing number of cocktail curious consumers but with industry professionals all around the world.

Through their website https://thecocktaillovers.com/ , along with their award-winning The Cocktail Lovers magazine and award-winning The Cocktail Lovers podcast, you’ll l find everything from news, views and interviews with the people moving and shaking things up in the cocktail world, in addition to recipes, previews of the most inspiring new cocktail menus, product launches and a whole lot more.

Their awards include Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series: Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2022: Best Food & Drink Podcast: The Publisher Podcast Awards 2022; Best Cocktail & Spirits Publicatiob: Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2016 and two appearances on The London Evening Standard 1000 Most Influential People 2015 & 2017.