George Dickel “K&L Exclusive” 9 Year Old Single Barrel #L8040K1007 Tennessee Whiskey (750ml) $44.99 View

Douglas Laing’s Big Peat “Christmas” Limited Edition Cask Strength Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $80) The exceptional Big Peat Christmas 2017 is arriving with perfect timing to avoid any holiday gifting or sharing with unappreciative relatives. The 2017 Christmas Edition of Big Peat is the probably the best received of these always-beloved annual releases. This is a blend of seven Islay single malts including the rare closed Port Ellen distillery. Douglas Laing has confirmed Bowmore, Caol Ila and Ardbeg, so that leaves Kilchoman, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Bunnahabhain for us to speculate about. High quality blended malt bottled at full strength from these rare special distilleries, we’d expect a hefty price tag. Since we have the California exclusive, we can offer you this amazing whisky for the best price anywhere in the world. Enjoy it now or stock up for the 2018 holidays. $49.99 View

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old Faultline Refill Bourbon Hogshead Cask Strength Single Cask Single Malt Whisky (750ml) This incredible collaboration between Alexander Murray and K&L is part of the first batch of Faultline casks we’ve had in years. There are only a couple of factors that qualify a cask for inclusion in this special program. The casks must be absolutely exceptional and they must represent the best possible value for our customers. As the whisky boom has continued to explode across the world, fewer sources are available and scarcity means higher prices. The great casks we find are less likely to be made available to us under our own brand as our suppliers want credit for great casks under their own labels. That’s why this find is so incredible. Ben Nevis is an unbelievably good distillery that is unfortunately NOT regularly available in the US. Located on the western coast of Scotland in the town of Fort Williams, they’re owners are Japanese, which means that’s where the whisky goes. This gorgeous old hogshead filled once previously was fashioned from American oak and shows all the great texture and depth we’d expect from Ben Nevis, although with none of the saltpeter or sulfur that is sometimes present in their heady distillate. Pungent and almost extreme, the nose is a concentrated particle beam of fruit and malt flavor. This cask is all about freshness, maturity and balance. While it may not be as showy as the others on paper, the absolute purity of the aromatics and the unrelenting energy of this malt will leave a lasting impression on anyone lucky enough to procure one. $89.99 View

Kilchoman Sanaig and Port Askaig 8yr Have Each Won 95 Points!

Both of these core expressions exemplify what is best about Islay whiskies.  

KILCHOMAN SANAIG

Sanaig has a predominantly sherry cask influence owing to the significant time spent in oloroso sherry Hogsheads. These aged oloroso casks contribute a drastically transformed depth of colour.

PORT ASKAIG – 8 year

Yielding an eight year natural color and being non-chill filtered, this award-winning small-batch production expression daily drinker was created by Islay whisky fans for Islay whisky drinkers.  The elegant, soft, sweet, classy, minerally, medium-peated style is perfect for novices to discover Islay and connoisseurs to enjoy as their regular dram.

Thanks again for being part of our family and enjoying these fine whiskies with us!

We’ll be in touch about other exciting news as the year drinks on …

Please feel free to reach out for more details on the bottlings: office@impexbev.com

Glenglassaugh 1986 30 Year Old Batch 3

The signature expression within the batch 3 Glenglassaugh limited edition series.Part of the third batch of Rare Cask Releases from Glenglassaugh, this Highland single malt was distilled on 19th February 1986 and aged in a single Pedro Ximenez sherry puncheon, cask #1393, for three decades before bottling in November 2016 at a cask strength of 42.6% abv. Limited to just 425 bottles.

The nose has dark chocolate notes with red grape and blackcurrant, black pepper and a floral oak spice. On the palate there’s fresh plum syrup, heather honey, gentle chocolate notes and candied ginger, with soft barley sugar.

£310 Buy Now

LET’S GO OUTSIDE

We’ve released five new bottlings that sing with the promise of being outdoors – clean and fragrant aromas lift the spirits with wildflowers, crisp linens, floral herbs, cut grass freshness and salty rock pools. Each whisky brings a colourful spectrum of tastes and aromas to explore, al fresco.
Exclusively available online.

VIEW WHISKY      READ OUTTURN

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

The Collector’s Loft

Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt

£5,500

Old & Rare Jura 37 Year Old

£545

£1,050

Malt Messenger Bulletin – Scotch Malt Whisky Society Spring Cleaning Sale

Greetings from Frankfurt, where I am off to the Limburg Whisky Fair this afternoon. I am in the midst of a two week European wine and whisky tour, but have taken a break to highlight a special sale this weekend.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is having our biggest ever sale this coming weekend. Through Sunday a selection of 49 Scotch Malt Whisky Society whiskies are on sale, with discounts ranging between 10 and 25%. If you are in the Calgary area you can pop in to the store to sample some old favourites. Out of town customers are encouraged to browse online.

This is the biggest ever sale we have had in the 6 years the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has been in Canada. You do have to be a member to take advantage of it, but joining in the Society is easy, and comes with so many rewards. For more info on joining the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, click here!

Society Members got first notice of the deals, and a number of whiskies have already sold out. We started with 55 bargains, but 48 more remain!

There are lots of great up-coming Kensington Wine Market tastings. The full Spring Tasting Schedule is attached below.

I hope you enjoy this Malt Messenger Bulletin. Stay tuned for the next full Malt Messenger this coming week!

Sincerely

Andrew Ferguson

Kensington Wine Market

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!!!Scotch Malt Whisky Society Spring Cleaning Sale!!!

A couple of notes, as I am travelling, you are best off contacting the store directly or in person to make a purchase. Further, even if the whisky is listed as out of stock on our website, there is a good chance it might still be available. We will try to update the website and remove sold out whiskies as the sale progresses. Whiskies indicated as pre-order, may still be available.

You need to be a member to buy SMWS whiskies, but if you are not a member, could there possibly be a better time to join? There are 49 single cask, cask strength, Scotch whiskies on sale for between 10 and 25% off. If you need more information about joining the Scotch MaltWhisky Society, please click here!

Here are the Scotch Malt Whisky Society Spring Cleaning Sale Deals. You can click on the links to view the products on our website as well as their tasting notes:

25% OFF:

Cask No. 36.97 GINGER PASSIONFRUIT TRIFLE

18 years old; refill barrel; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

25% off of $184.99

Cask No. 36.101 DANGEROUSLY QUAFFABLE

18 years old; refill barrel; flavour profile:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

25% off of $188.99

Cask No. 36.102 AFTER THE RAIN

12 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

25% off of $145.99

Cask No. 44.71 INVIGORATING AND INSPIRING

11 years old; refill barrel; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

25% off of $143.99

Cask No. 55.28 DAINTY, MEASURED AND DELICATE

14 years old; refill hogshead; flavour profile:  Light & delicate

25% off of $157.99

Cask No. 55.38 FLAMING RED WINE PUNCH

15 years old; 2nd fill Sauternes hogshead; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

25% off of $168.99

Cask No. 71.41 CURIOUS AND INTRIGUING

17 years old; refill sherry gorda; flavour profile:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

25% off of $194.99

Cask No. 73.71 A SCENE FROM MADEIRA

14 years old; refill sherry butt; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

25% off of $167.99

15% OFF:

Cask No. 5.53 EXOTIC FRUITS AND EASTERN SPICE

16 years old; 2nd fill Sauternes hogshead; flavour profile:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

15% off of $173.99

Cask No. 7.157 CLEOPATRA MEETS ROBIN HOOD

12 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Spicy & dry

15% off of $145.99

Cask No. 7.165 DANCE OF THE BUMBLEBEE

13 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

15% off of $142.99

Cask No. 9.118 EXPANSIVE AND VOLUMINOUS

19 years old; refill hogshead; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

15% off of $196.99

Cask No. 9.124 MADEIRA MARKET COFFEE BREAK

12 years old; refill hogshead; flavour profile:  Spicy & dry

15% off of $131.99

Cask No. 28.32 SOLAR ECLIPSE

8 years old; 1st fill Oloroso butt; flavour profile:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

15% off of $119.99

Cask No. 30.93 TONKA BEAN CREME BRULEE

19 years old; refill sherry gorda; flavour profile:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

15% off of $203.99

Cask No. 35.172 ALPACA FLEECE

20 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Light & delicate

15% off of $175.99

Cask No. 36.113 SAWMILL IN A SUMMER MEADOW

13 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

15% off of $148.99

 Cask No. 36.118 CAVORTING IN FLOWER MEADOWS

12 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

15% off of $138.99

Cask No. 37.83 AN ODYSSEY OF FLAVOUR

12 years old; virgin oak hogshead; flavour profile:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

15% off of $139.99

Cask No. 37.85 EASTERN PROMISE

14 years old; refill hogshead; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

15% off of $149.99

Cask No. 37.87 PUFF PASTRY PLUM TARTS

13 years old; 1st fill charred ex-red wine hogshead; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

15% off of $144.99

Cask No. 41.78 POKER NIGHT WHISKY

11 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Young & spritely

15% off of $129.99

Cask No. 41.85 ADD A LITTLE SPICE

11 years old; virgin oak hogshead; flavour profile:  Spicy & dry

15% off of $122.99

Cask No. 44.78 PEEK-A-BOO

14 years old; virgin oak hogshead; flavour profile:  Spicy & dry

15% off of $154.99

Cask No. 46.42 YUMMY SCRUMMY

13 years old; refill sherry butt; flavour profile:  Spicy & dry

15% off of $155.99

Cask No. 46.47 MEXICAN BREAKFAST

14 years old; 1st fill PX butt; flavour profile:  Spicy & dry

15% off of $151.99

Cask No. 48.82 VIVACIOUS, ZESTY AND PENETRATING

12 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

15% off of $131.99

Cask No. 48.83 AND THE LIVING’S EASY

13 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Light & delicate

15% off of $149.99

Cask No. 48.84 SEIZE THE MOMENT

12 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

15% off of $119.99

Cask No. 48.87 FRISKY WHISKY

11 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

15% off of $123.99

Cask No. 64.81 FLAMBE CREPE SUZETTE

13 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

15% off of $139.99

Cask No. 64.84 SPRUCED-UP FRUIT SALAD

12 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

15% off of $132.99

Cask No. 64.91 PORRIDGE OATS ON A TROPICAL BEACH

10 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

15% off of $122.99

Cask No. 66.95 SWEET REEK

11 years old; refill hogshead; flavour profile:  Peated

15% off of $121.99

Cask No. 85.42 PUT YOUR FEET UP

16 years old; refill sherry butt; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

15% off of $169.99

Cask No. 121.81 INTENSE, LIVELY AND DELICIOUS

15 years old; refill hogshead; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

15% off of $165.99

Cask No. 121.94 DRIED CHERRY LATTICE PIE

16 years old; refill hogshead; flavour profile:  Spicy & dry

15% off of $141.99

Cask No. G6.5 CHOCOLATE COVERED JALAPENOS

35 years old; refill hogshead; flavour profile:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

15% off of $249.99

10% OFF:

Cask No. 7.167 CHOCOLATE PRALINES IN AN OAK BOX

26 years old; 1st fill American oak PX hogshead; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

10% off of $239.99

Cask No. 7.176 SILKY SMOOTH SENSATION

23 years old; refill hogshead; flavour profile:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

10% off of $214.99

Cask No. 9.119 TASTY AND REWARDING

24 years old; 1st fill charred ex-red wine hogshead; flavour profile:  Light & delicate

10% off of $236.99

Cask No. 10.117 SMOKY, SALTY, SWEET PORRIDGE (100ML SIZE)

9 years old; refill barrel; flavour profile:  Peated

10% off of $32.99 – 100ml size bottle

Cask No. 35.157 REWARD FOR A BRASS BAND

14 years old; 1st fill barrel; flavour profile:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

10% off of $154.99

Cask No. 37.89 A COZY SLIPPER SIPPER

17 years old; 1st fill French oak hogshead; flavour profile:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

10% off of $181.99

Cask No. 41.95 JOUSTING WITH FLOWERS

11 years old; refill barrel; flavour profile:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

10% off of $139.99

Cask No. 55.46 COMPLEX LAYERS OF FRUIT AND WOOD

16 years old; 1st fill French oak hogshead; flavour profile:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

10% off of $169.99

Cask No. 70.20 SPICED SAINT TROPEZ TART

10 years old; refill barrel; flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

10% off of $129.99 

Cask No. 73.84 TUG OF WAR IN A MEADOW

15 years old; refill sherry butt; flavour profile:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

10% off of $146.99

Cask No. G9.3 FRUIT, SPICE AND ALL THINGS NICE

16 years old; refill barrel; flavour profile:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

10% off of $141.99

www.smws.ca

KWM’s Spring 2018 Tasting Schedule 

One of our most exciting schedules ever

There is a lot to be excited about in our Spring Tasting Schedule. Spaces are limited, so if there is something you are interested in, don’t wait too long to register… As always you can register in-store, by phone at 403-283-8000 or online: kensingtonwinemarket.com

1. NAS Whisky Wars – Wednesday April 25 – Nothing in recent years has stirred up as much controversy in the world of whisky as the re-emergence of NAS (no age statement) Whisky… but is it all bad? We’ll present the facts, and you’ll have to take a side! – $40
2. Going with the Grain: Very Old Edition – Tuesday May 8 – When they are good, they can be stunning. Scotch Whisky’s least understood and appreciated incarnation is also one of its best value propositions. Especially when it comes to very old ones! – $75
3. Compass Box Muse Launch – Monday May 14 – Andrew and Compass Box’s Canadian Brand Ambassador James Bornn will mark the launch of “Compass Box Hedonism The Muse” with a special Master Class highlighting Compass Box blended grains! – $30
4. KWM’s 26th Birthday Mini-Whisky Festival – Thursday May 17 – Consider this the “Sneak a Peek” for the whisky deals during our birthday sale weekend. Includes a Glencairn glass and the opportunity to sample from a range of more than 80 different whiskies! – $50
5. Two Brewers Single Malt Release Vertical with Bob Baxter – Thursday May 24 – We will sample our way through the Two Brewers Releases 04-09, and another treat, with co-founder/owner Bob Baxter. He’ll highlight the broad range of single malt whisky styles coming from this award winning Yukon distillery! – $25
6. Ardbeg 1815 Grand Tasting with Brendan McCarron – Tuesday June 29 – Special guest Brendan McCarron, head of maturing whisky stocks at Glenmorangie and Ardbeg will take you on a very special tasting including the extremely rare 200th Anniversary bottling, Ardbeg 1815 ($8000.00). You’ll also indulge in dinner and a range of other Ardbeg whiskies. – $200
7. !!!!SAVE THE DATE!!! Ardbeg Day – Saturday June 2 – Ardbeg Day 2018 will be a celebration of Peat & Love all over the world. More details to follow. So SAVE THE DATE for a Groovy Day of fun, whisky and flower power! – Location & $TBA
8. Spring Single Malt Festival – Thursday June 14 – Our annual spring festival of all things malt whisky will feature at least 100 single malts from Scotland and around the world. It sells out quickly, so don’t hesitate. 25th Anniversary tasting glass included. – $65
9. Ancient Malts – !!!Choice of Two Nights!!!: Friday June 15 or Thursday June 21 – It’s been over a year since we’ve put on an Ancient Malts tasting, and frankly, we’re overdue! We have some very special bottles selected for this one, including a pair of Broras, two 1968 vintage single malts and three other treats. Includes a special cut crystal Glencairn glass! – $250
10. The Spirit of Canada – Wednesday June 27 – Canadian whisky has caught the world’s attention in the last few years, just as a surge of craft Canadian whiskies are about to hit the market. We’ll feature some of the best new releases! – $35

Register in-store, by phone at 403-283-8000 or online: kensingtonwinemarket.com>

Thank You for Reading the Malt Messenger! 

Contact & Disclaimers 

If you have any whisky questions or comments concerning The Malt Messenger please contact me by e-mail, phone, or drop by the store.

All of the products mentioned in THE MALT MESSENGER can be purchased in store, over the phone or from our website at www.kensingtonwinemarket.com. All prices quoted in the Malt Messenger are subject to change and don’t include GST. In the case of discrepancies in pricing, the price in our in-store point of sale will be taken as correct.

Thanks for reading the Malt Messenger.

Slainte!

Andrew Ferguson

Owner & Scotchguy
Kensington Wine Market
403-283-8000
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

www.kensingtonwinemarket.com

Kensington Wine Market

403-283-8000

New online whisky specialist for the growing Australian market.

Select Scotch Whisky have begun importing, wholesaling and retailing Scotch Whisky’s into the growing Australian market. With a focus on single cask expressions and rare and limited malts, Simon Spier, founder of SSW says: “I’m excited to be able to launch our new venture in the pursuit of genuine passion. My hope is that we can help supply trade and punters with the inspirational, the memorable and the rare. Over the last few years I’ve seen an increase in both understanding and appreciation of fine Scotch Whiskies in Australia, so I’m pleased to be able to tap into that.”

The online shop is up and running now, with new products to be listed over the coming weeks as stock arrives.

www.selectscotchwhisky.com.au

Bowmore 21 Year Old Platinum Old & Rare

£225 Buy Now

Jura 28 Year Old Platinum Old & Rare

£199 Buy Now

The Loch Fyne Aultmore 10 Year Old

£65 Buy Now

The Spring Edit

While you wouldn’t know it from the weather, Spring has sprung and it’s time to freshen up your home – not forgetting that all important drinks cabinet. At The Whisky Shop we have a huge range of whiskies and spirits to suit every taste, every budget and every occasion!

Next day delivery on UK orders
International shipping

Loch Lomond 18 Year Old Engraved

£88 Buy Now

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Engraved

£50 Buy Now

The Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt

£5,500 Buy Now

Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Year Old

£2,195 Buy Now

Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1989

£550 Buy Now