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• Glenmorangie Companta Single Malt Whisky 750ml ($99.99)
  Glenmorangie’s 2014 special edition Companta is finally here! Hot off the heels of winning “Best Whisky of the Year” from Jim Murray for their 2013 special edition Ealanta, this year’s limited release utilizes red wine barrels from both Burgundy and the Rhone to infuse a red-fruited character that marries beautifully with the supple texture of Glenmorangie whisky. Using both American oak and cooperage from Clos de Tart winemakers, Dr. Bill Lumsden (Glenmo’s head of whisky creation) managed to transfer all of the fresh cherry and raspberry aromas of the legendary Pinot Noir over to the nose of the Companta whisky. The color is a pale burgundy in the glass and a delicate note of cherry cordial is present. The palate, however, delivers classic whisky character, albeit rather desserty in style: spice cake, fudge, and cocoa dominate the flavor profile, but the finish is dry and spicy. Overall, it’s a wonderfully-balanced malt and a huge f eather in the cap for Lumsden; taking a style of whisky (red wine enhanced single malt) that has rarely offered greatness and making it absolutely great. Whereas we had plenty of last year’s Ealanta in stock up until the “Best Whisky” award was announced, we doubt our customers will have that luxury this time around. Companta is one of the most anticipated limited releases of 2014 and it’s a great way to start off the year. There might be back-to-back accolades in Glenmorangie’s future. These will go fast.

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Japan – Single Malt Scotch

• Suntory Yamazaki 12 year old Japanese Single Malt Whiskey 750ml – 5 available ($59.99) 

Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

• Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 12 available ($84.99)

United States – Bourbon and Rye

• Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750ml – 1 available ($74.99)

United States – Other Spirits

• Balcones Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 4 available ($74.99)

K&L Wine Merchants
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Email: wine@klwines.com
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Bruichladdich: A Visit

We all have our favourite styles of whisky, each personal to us. For me, there’s nothing better than a whisky that’s a little bit different, or one I can sit and think about for hours of an evening. For that … Continue reading >>

New! HAZELBURN Rundlets & Kilderkins

Hazelburn 10 Year Old Rundlets & Kilderkins is the third and final release of the series from Springbank distillery matured in small 15 & 18 gallons casks.

Limited release available to buy at The Whisky Barrel $82.71

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

2013 saw Fets Whisky Kitchen partnering with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and becoming one of only 19 bars in the world to do so! Fets is one of only 5 in North America and the only Society Bar in Vancouver. This is the greatest accolade that can be bestowed upon a whisky bar. We have more than 50 different Society bottles on our shelves, with more to come!

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is the world’s foremost whisky club with over 26,000 members and is also the world’s leading Independent bottler of Cask Strength Single Barrel Whisky. The Society bottles up to 300 casks per year suppling us with 7 new bottlings every month to add to the more than 550 different whiskies we have on our shelves.

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Scotland – Single Malt Scotch

• Arran Sauternes Finish Single Malt Whisky 750ml – 5 available ($69.99)

Notes below compliments of Isle of Arran Distillery

Sauternes Cask Finish 50%

K&L Wine Merchants
http://www.klwines.com
Phone: 877-KLWines (toll free 877-559-4637)
Email: wine@klwines.com
San Francisco, Redwood City, Hollywood CA

The Macallan Whisky Dinner Tuesday February 25th

On Tuesday, February 25th, we will be hosting another whisky pairing dinner. This time around we have The Macallan’s Western Canada Brand Ambassador for dinner, Dan Volway. Dan represents not only The Macallan but also Highland Park and The Famous Grouse. Dan has agreed to visit with us and tell a tale or two about The Macallan and walk us through 5 single malt whiskies including their new 1824 line of premier whiskies.

We will be challenging our kitchen team to once again pair 5 whiskies with 5 dishes. The team is talented and the whiskies exceptional so join us to see how it all works out.

Join us on Tuesday February 25th at 7pm for a great evening of whisky and food with Dan Volway down at The Kitchen. Please make arrangements for a safe ride home!

The cost for this event is only $60 + gst and gratuity and is open to only 25 people! click here to register

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