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2 Table of Contents Islay Scotch... 2 Highland Scotch Speyside Scotch Lowland Scotch Orkney Island Scotch Arran Scotch Single Grain Scotch Blended Scotch Irish Whiskey Japanese Whisky Taiwanese Whisky Indian Whisky Italian Whisky French Whisky Canadian Whisky American Whiskey BC Liquor Stores Single Casks Gin Rum Pappy Van Winkle Prices are subject to change without notice. In the event of a change, the product description and display price in the liquor store will prevail. Some products may not be available on the release date due to late shipping and customs processing.

3 Welcome to the World of Premium Spirits The 2017 Premium Spirit Release features a global selection of whiskies as well as a few spirit gems such as an artisanal Italian gin and three amazing rums. This year s collection of premier spirits is an opportunity to explore the ever changing world of whisky and spirits. These unique products will appeal to both the enthusiast and the avid collector. We have some extremely old and rare Scotches this year, like the Bowmore Black 1964, Bunnahabhain 46 year old and the Glenfiddich 40 year old. There are limited and sought-after bourbons from Kentucky, as well as whiskies from Japan, Taiwan, Italy, France and India. We also have a great selection of well-crafted Canadian whiskies. A collection of remarkable single casks, that were exclusively chosen for BC Liquor Stores, adds excitement to the Spirit release. These single casks were chosen for their exceptional quality and offer consumers a chance to have a truly unique product that will never be seen again. The broadest selection of product will be featured at the 39th & Cambie and Park Royal Signature BC Liquor Stores. Most products will be available at all Signature BC Liquor Stores. The rarest of the selection are available in limited quantities, so some bottle restrictions will apply. For more information visit Adele Shaw Category Manager BC LIQUOR STORES 1

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5 Islay Scotch 1. BOWMORE BLACK 1964 The liquid used to create Black Bowmore is so special, it s been slowly trickling out to market since Distilled in 1964, this release of Black Bowmore 50 Year Old Whisky is the final drops of a legendary dram. It was first bottled in 1993 and most recently in 2007, and now, for its final curtain call 159 bottles are available internationally. Each one is presented in a case made of Scottish oak, featuring silver inlays modelled on tree rings points Jim Murray s Whiskey Bible only 1 available $32,

6 2. BOWMORE 25 YEAR OLD ISLAY Crème brûlée topping, with chopped basil, mint and honey on the nose. The palate gives more of the same, but with additional herbs of thyme and cloves and a bigger hit of deep, musty peat. Red currants on the finish and a hint of peat smoke. Gold International Wine & Spirit Competition $ BOWMORE VAULT 1ST EDITION The finest ex-bourbon casks are used to create a refined liquid that reflects the distinctive microclimate in the depths of the No.1 Vaults at Bowmore distillery. The close proximity to the sea and the Atlantic sea spray that washes against the wall of Bowmore s legendary No.1 Vaults is a key note in this release. Notes of salted honeycomb complemented by the fresh and cool breeze of Atlantic sea spray. Flavours of sun-ripened fruits, zingy spiced cocoa and blood orange have a lasting finish that opens out like the vast Atlantic Ocean $

7 4. ARDBEG 25 YEAR OLD XOP DOUGLAS LAING A single cask. The nose has sweet barley and coal dust intertwined with chocolate. The palate starts as subtle and complex until later creosote, wood embers and ash kick in. The whisky finishes with lighter peated malt, licorice and has a good length $1, ARDBEG AN OA A dram with smoky power, mellowed by a delectable, smooth sweetness. Hallmark Ardbeg peat, dark chocolate and aniseed are wrapped in smooth, silky butterscotch, black pepper and clove, before rising to an intense crescendo of flavour bottle limit $

8 6. ARDBEG KELPIE Kelpie is named for the legends of the sea around Ardbeg. Its powerful aromas of oily peat, salty seaweed and tarry rope have been produced by virgin oak casks from the Black Sea, intermingled with the hallmark Ardbeg flavour profile. Waves of spicy black pepper give way to a delectable tide of bacon and dark chocolate. Incredibly deep bottle limit $ BRUICHLADDICH BLACK ART 5.1 As ever, the composition of Black Art is a closely guarded secret, and this is distiller Adam Hannett s first such assembly. Rich aromas of fig, succulent autumn berries, sherry, cream, and malt feature on the complex, floral nose. Viscous on the palate, which opens dry, with developing berry fruits and spicy oak, plus dried fruits and candied peel. Long and drying in the finish, with plum and peppery oak. 91 points Whisky Advocate $

9 8. BUNNAHABHAIN 46 YEAR OLD Bunnahabhain 46 Year Old Eich Bhana Lìr (meaning The great waves of the God Lìr ) is the oldest single malt ever released from Bunnahabhain Distillery. Aromatic, elegant, complex. Old leather and beeswax with candied orange peel and manuka honey, seductive. The palate is rich and silky, a refined balance of maltiness, citrus, heather honey, roasted nuts and a gingery spiciness. The finish is satisfyingly, very long and spicy bottle limit $10,

10 9. BUNNAHABHAIN 25 YEAR OLD Salty and seaweedy, the ocean hangs in the air glorious weight and sheen to the delivery. The early balance is nearly perfect as the thick fruit is thinned by the proud barley. The early, contemplative sweetness, buttressed by a wonderful mixture of sultana and Demerara, gives way to the drier oaks a malt with enough personality to till get its character across after 25 years. Who could ask for more? 94 points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible $ LAPHROAIG 27 YEAR OLD Double matured and bottled at cask strength. Limited edition: only 838 cases produced. The nose has ripe, pulpy tropical fruit flan, topped with finely chopped toasted macadamia nuts and smothered with vanilla cream. The flavours of smoke are tempered by limes and nectarines, giving way to sea salt and mild chilli. Antique leather and green tobacco leaf appear on the long finish $1,

11 11. LAPHROAIG 25 YEAR OLD The clean almost prim and proper fruit appears to have somehow given a lift to the iodine character and accentuated it to maximum effect.dangerously enticing the sweet peat slowly finds its footing and spreads beautifully; no shortage of cocoa: a kind of peaty fruit and chocolate bar doesn t suffer for sherry involvement. Very different from a standard, bourbon barrel-aged Laphroaig with much of the usual complexity reined in, though its development is first class. This one s all about effect and it works a treat! 94 points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible $ LAPHROAIG CAIRDEAS First fill Makers Mark casks are used for the first maturation of 5+ years in Warehouse 1 next to the Atlantic Ocean. Different ages are a-woken temporarily to be brought together, before laying to rest for a second time in smaller quarter casks. After further 6 month maturation, the liquid from 177 of these casks are put into the bottle at cask strength, resulting in a full-bodied and complex whisky with a long, creamy smoky finish bottle limit $

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13 13. DUNCAN TAYLOR TANTALUS BUNNAHABHAIN 45YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT Very old Bunnahabhain, independently bottled by Duncan Taylor. This was distilled in 1968 and allowed to mature for 45 years before being bottled Aromas of sherried, sweet toffee and the faintest hint of cardamon. Fruit compote and caster sugar, this develops into roasted malt, elegant long lasting palate, rich dry fruits at the front and heavenly sweet notes in the back palate, peat is present and extremely well-balanced. The finish has mixed spice, nutmeg and caramel lingering for long after the final sip. A jewel to drink and enjoy $3,

14 14. PORT ELLEN 37 YEAR OLD The sixteenth Special Releases Port Ellen is the oldest to date. Initially, sea breeze on the nose, brine, rock pools, and gentle iodine, followed by dried fruits, peat, and wood polish. Fullbodied, very silky, again with brine to the fore, plus sweet peat, drying slowly, ginger, black pepper, and balancing tropical fruit notes. The finish is long, with burnt oak embers and licorice. 93 points Whisky Advocate $4, CAOL ILA 15 YEAR OLD Adopting the forceful style of earlier unpeated expressions, this complex CAOL ILA faithfully displays the make s typical youthful and vibrant DNA as it marries their glorious fruit and hints of smoke and the sea with smooth mature tannins, becoming succulent and softly relaxed with water $

15 Highland Scotch 16. ABERFELDY 21 YEAR OLD Bright gold colour. Bright, waxy aromas of honeycomb, dark caramel, raisin toast, and leather with a supple, lively, dry-yetfruity medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length nuts, honeyed dried fruits, floral earth, and cedar finish. A nicely nuanced and layered Highland single malt. 95 points Gold Medal Exceptional - Beverage Testing Institute $ ANCNOC 24 YEAR OLD Nose: Dates and spiced toasted raisin dominate Taste: no surprises, thick Melton Hunt cake, with extra lashing of molasses are quickly to the fore and linger. The spices begin early but multiply ulmo honey, then Lubeck marzipan and sultana enrich the middle ground Overall: big broadshouldered malt which carries a lot of weight but hardly veers away from the massively fruity path. For sherry loving whisky drinkers everywhere. 94 points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible $

16 18. ANCNOC 18 YEAR OLD A gently grain-driven nose of toasted oats, breakfast cereal, and honeyed almonds introduces this delightfully mature whisky. The barrel s influence is felt on the palate and lingers into the dense vanilla bean finish. 94 points, Excellent, Highly Recommended Ultimate Spirits Challenge $ DALMORE QUINTESSENCE the first single malt to have undergone secondary maturation in five different types of California red wine casks: Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sweet sherry, ripe cherries, marzipan, and white pepper on the nose. Rich and mouth-coating; strong flavour of thick-cut orange marmalade, oloroso sherry, malt, and milk chocolate. The finish features gentle warming spice and lingering Jaffa orange. Plain chocolate and orange notes seem as though they are never going to end! 92 points Whisky Advocate bottle limit $2,

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18 20. DEANSTON 40 YEAR OLD...matured in refill bourbon casks before spending no fewer than 10 years in oloroso sherry butts. Rose petals, fresh pineapple, clotted cream, cinnamon, and dusty oak on the enticing nose. Unctuous in the mouth, with apple pie, cinnamon, hazelnuts, and ginger. Drying slowly to pleasing fruity, tannic notes. Extremely long finish, with a persistent citric tang. 90 points Whisky Advocate bottle limit $2, DEANSTON 18 YEAR OLD Sweetened cherry pie, with green grapes on the side and a warming cup of English Breakfast tea, too on the nose. The palate gives sunflower oil, linseed, and some light notes of peach before developing into a finish of green fruits, star fruit and anise. Gold International Wine & Spirit Competition $

19 22. GLENMORANGIE BACALTA The 8th Private Edition release. This one is finished in sunbaked casks which previously contained Malmsey Madeira. A predominantly sweet and fruity whisky, with caramel, honeyed almonds, peaches in syrup, and orange scone. Soft, soothing finish. Delicious! 91 points Whisky Advocate bottle limit $ LEDAIG 10 YEAR OLD A nose of smoked apples, paprika dusted kiwi fruits, sea salt and barbecue sauce spices. The palate is well balanced with equally complex notes of vanilla, smoke, spice and oak which are prominent but not dominant on the finish. Gold International Wine & Spirit Competition $

20 24. OLD PULTENEY 35 YEAR OLD A full-bodied expression, it is initially sweet and spicy on the palate, before quickly developing a range of flavours from honey, rum-soaked raisins and oranges to the heavier notes of seasoned leather, pralines and a touch of the salty North Sea air before finishing with waves of dried fruit. A truly indulgent, perfectly balanced whisky, on the nose, it brings together honey sweetness, exotic spices and citrus, before releasing more gentle undertones of vanilla bottle limit $1, OLD PULTENEY 21 YEAR OLD If you had the formula to perfectly transform salt, citrus, the most delicate smoke imaginable, sharp barley, more gristy barley, light vanilla, cherry blossom, light hickory, licorice, an the softest demerera sugar into the aroma of a whisky, you still wouldn t quite be able to recreate this perfection...by far and away one of the great whiskies...absolutely exploding from glass and vitality, charisma and class points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible $

21 26. WOLFBURN AURORA SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY Bursting with aromas of pineapple stalk, lime flower, honey, rolled oats, and a whisper of peat on the nose; it charges forward on the palate with golden raisin, plum, roasted peanuts, and sea salt. Tannins offer grip, with more fruit and a slow burn on the finish. 92 points Ultimate Spirits Challenge $

22 Speyside Scotch 27. ABERLOUR 18 YEAR OLD Nose: thick milkshake with various fruits and vanilla; Taste: immediate fresh juice which curdles beautifully as the vanilla is added; Finish: wonderful fruit-chocolate fudge development; long, and guided by a gentle oiliness; overall another high performance distillery age-staged bottling. 91 points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible $ AUCHROISK 25 YEAR OLD Distilled in 1990, this rare expression was matured in refill American oak hogsheads. Quite shy on the nose, even at cask strength. Ultimately, faintly floral notes, with pear drops, vanilla, and linseed. Very smooth on the palate, with soft fruity malt, vanilla, peach, and dark berries. Buttery mango and nutmeg in the finish Gavin Smith $

23 29. BALVENIE 21 YEAR OLD PORTWOOD Chocolate marzipan with a soft sugar-plum centre perfectly weighted: a rich tapestry of fruit and nut plus malt melts on the palate with a welter of drier, pithy, grape skin balancing the vanillas and barley oils; delicately dry with the vanilla and buttered fruitcake ensuring balance; what a magnificently improved malt 94.5 points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible $ BALVENIE 15 YEAR OLD SINGLE BARREL The Balvenie Single Barrel Sherry Cask has been matured exclusively in a single European oak sherry butt for at least 15 years. The term Single Barrel conveys the unique nature of the expression, which has been drawn from a single cask of a single distillation. A rich combination of elegant oak and subtle spice on the nose. The palate is smooth and complex with clear hints of dried fruit and spice overlaid with a gentle nuttiness that has a long and sherried finish $

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25 31. GLEN GRANT 18 YEAR OLD RARE EDITION This is so in tune and well balanced it is impossible to nail exactly what leads and which follows. Instead, one is left mesmerised by the incredible brittleness of the barley, which seems to snap if you sniff slightly too hard; the sugars at once delicate and fruity yet with the crafted sharpness of a newly forged sword. And those tannins, somehow caught up in the overall firmness, the friability of it all. Has to be the essential Speyside nose ; taste: ow, wow! from somewhere light oils ooze to the surface to ensure some velvet caresses the sword. The oak builds up some steam, but the tannins never once outpoint the sugars and by the mid-ground, when a little cocoa can be detected spices play; Finish: the firmness here is so complete overall the most crystalline, technically sublime Speyside I have tasted in a very long time With only a very limited number of bottles available, Glen Grant 18 Year Old has been awarded three honors at the industry s most prestigious Jim Murray s Whisky Bible 2017 awards. Not content with Best Single Malt aged Years, and Single Malt of the Year, the 18 Year Old also won the coveted 2017 Scotch Whisky of the Year. 97 points - Scotch Whisky of the Year Jim Murray s Whisky Bible bottle limit $ GLEN GRANT 12 YEAR OLD Glen Grant 12 Year Old is a remarkable single malt. With a bright, golden colour and pleasant aromas of orchard fruit, almond and citrus, this exceptional whisky delights the palate with exquisite and delicate notes of apple pie crust and caramel, and finishes with lingering fruit and subtle hints of spice. 95 points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible $

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27 33. GLENFIDDICH 40 YEAR OLD Stepping off a platform at a rural Scottish railway station in 1935 into a first class carriage: the coal smoke from the steam mixes with the leather and wood from the compartment while a hint of cigar smoke lingers in the air from a departing passenger. A nose, palate and finish from a different era. Gold Outstanding International Wine and Spirit Competition bottle limit $7,

28 34. GLENFIDDICH EXCELLENCE 26 YEAR OLD A rare and aged single malt Scotch whisky that has spent 26 long years carefully maturing in American Oak ex-bourbon casks. This expression was created to honour Glenfiddich s line of continuous family ownership since William Grant founded our distillery in The whisky is vibrant with a compelling balance of dry tannin and soft brown sugar vanilla sweetness. A deep oak flavour gradually builds, with hints of spice and licorice shining through. Bound to excite the palate and awaken the nose bottle limit $ GLENFIDDICH WINTER STORM Experimental Series #03. Finished in small batches of Icewine casks from Canada. The nose has a bouquet of tropical fruit and candied sweets perfectly balanced with underlying wine notes. Soft sweet notes reminiscent of candied fruit and Turkish Delight develop into flavours of mouth watering lychee $

29 36. GLENFIDDICH PROJECT XX Twenty of the whisky industry s most exceptional minds came together to create this truly unique, pioneering single malt expression. With its deep golden hue, Project XX embodies the warm, fruity character of a classic Glenfiddich whisky with hints of apple blossom, summer fruits and ripe pear. But its multiple personalities are revealed with hints of sweet candyfloss, cinnamon spice, almonds and rich port tannins with the odd whisper of licorice. Deep and mellow, the finish is long lasting with a lingering sweet oakiness $ GLENGLASSAUGH PEATED PORT WOOD FINISH Heather honey drizzled over a medley of fresh red fruits, all backed by intriguing waves of sweet peat smoke. On the palate, delicious wild red berry compote and clotted cream balanced by a hint of cracked black pepper, surrounded by a fantastic sweet campfire peat note $

30 38. GLENGLASSAUGH PEATED VIRGIN OAK FINISH Creamy vanilla with toasted oak spice flows over candy store confectionery and crisp freshly peated barley. On the palate, crisp oak and hints of candied ginger, boiled sweets and brittle toffee, all surrounded by the most deliciously sweet peat smoke $ GLENGLASSAUGH PORT WOOD FINISH Delightful aromas of brittle toffee, blueberries and a touch of garden mint. Gentle allspice adds a delicate warmth to the nose. On the palate, vibrant pink grapefruit and blood orange give a fantastic fresh, zesty character. A slight herbal oak background leads to stewed barley in the long, crisp finish $

31 40. GLENGLASSAUGH PX FINISH Loaded with creamy vanilla and hints of white pepper over caramelized orchard fruits. On the palate, a dusting of vanillainfused Demerara sugar over pear tarte tatin, finished with a cedar wood spice and rich, sweet barley $ MACALLAN 30 YEAR OLD FINE OAK A rare, well aged whisky, this 30 year old Speyside was matured in a mix of specially selected European and American oak casks. This pale gold single malt has a rich, exotic, heady and aromatic nose, redolent of orange. The palate provides intense macadamia nut and vanilla flavours with a hint of sandalwood and black cherry. It is soft, silky and extremely elegant bottle limit $3,

32 42. MACALLAN 25 YEAR OLD SHERRY CASK A superstar amongst whiskies, this 25 year old is heavily sherry influenced yet incredibly complex managing a balancing act between flowery elegance and rich smokiness. A superb after dinner malt, it has a nose of citrus balanced with cinnamon, sherry, and woodsmoke. On the palate it is full and rich with dried fruits and more woodsmoke. The finish is lingering with a hint of sherry, orange, and spice bottle limit $2, MACALLAN 17 YEAR OLD FINE OAK Matured in a mix of sherry and bourbon casks to showcase a lighter style from the famously rich, opulent sherried norm. Heady, exotic and floral with a hint of jasmine, tropical fruit and peat on the nose. The palate is soft and rich with a hint of citrus, spice and wood smoke, finishing with lingering hint of orange zest $

33 44. MACALLAN EDITION III Reminiscent of a fine fragrance, the nose leads with vanilla ice cream, fresh cut oak and delicate florals. Burnished oak delivers a soft ending. The palate is a sensory journey of sweet fruit and vanilla and rich fruit cake with suggestions of apricot, pear and crisp green apple. Hints of ginger and cinnamon are balanced with a light resinous oak finale. The finish is long, sweet and fruity, leaving a lasting impression on the senses $ A.D. RATTRAY THE MACALLAN DISTILLERY 21 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT Exclusive cask bottling for BC Liquor Stores. Distilled October 9, 1995 at the Macallan distillery and then purchased by A.D. Rattray. Aged in a bourbon cask until June 2016, then the cask was divided and placed into two smaller Sherry Octaves casks and left aging until June 26, 2017 when it was bottled. Expect aromas of Brazillian nuts, figs, smoked maple bacon, coupled with sweet notes of fresh honeycomb, and banana peel. Vanilla on the front palate gives way to notes of tropical fruit, and orange zest, layered with pralines, and golden maple syrup. A viscous and absolutely luxurious mouthfeel. Pure Macallan $

34 46. MANNOCHMORE 25 YEAR OLD Along with Auchroisk, Mannochmore is one of Diageo s well-kept secrets. This 1990 distillate was matured in first-fill American oak hogsheads and European oak butts. Oily orange notes on the nose, plus vanilla, brittle toffee, and honey. The palate is substantial, rich, and sweet, with figs, sultanas, banana, and more honey, plus developing cloves. Raisins and plain chocolate in the long, spicy finish. Gavin Smith $ TOMATIN 1988 Nose: a firmness to the grape plus a degree of ye olde fruitcake; Taste: lush with seemingly malt at first but soon overtaken by a huge swirl of clean fruit mainly grape, ripe greengage and fat, sweet gooseberries burst at the skin; the undercurrent is thin acacia honey; Finish: drier cocoa but with molasses and fudge; overall another stunner from Tomatin. Complex, beautifully clean and delicious! 95.5 points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible $

35 48. LINKWOOD 37 YEAR OLD Delightfully clean and light, Linkwood both elegant and stylish is the epitome of Speyside finesse. Displaying typical fresh fruit and floral characters in its slow desire to be approachable, yet the nose gives no hint to the wonderful elegance and complexity evident on the palate and in the finish of this sophisticated malt $1,

36 Lowland Scotch 49. AUCHENTOSHAN 21 YEAR OLD Triple distilled, aged 21 years in American bourbon and Spanish sherry casks. Creating a refined Lowland Single Malt Whisky, ripe with gooseberries, sweet creamy vanilla, a hint of oak, warm honey, and the signature smooth, delicate, Auchentoshan taste Silver Medal International Spirits Challenge $ GLENKINCHIE 24 YEAR OLD The third Special Releases cask strength Glenkinchie is the oldest to date and the first to have been matured in European oak casks. Peach and pear soufflé on the initial nose, followed by apricots and toffee. The palate is rich and smooth, with dark fruits, walnuts, nutmeg, and a hint of resin. Quite lengthy, with ginger and white pepper in the aromatic and subtly drying finish. Gavin Smith $

37 Orkney Island Scotch 51. HIGHLAND PARK 40 YEAR OLD even after 40 years, pure silk amazing layering of peat caresses you at every level; the oak has receded and now barley and traces of golden syrup balance things you can say only that it has pulled off an amazing feat with the peat. Sheer poetry points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible bottle limit $3,

38 52. HIGHLAND PARK 25 YEAR OLD I am a relieved man: the finest HP 25 for a number of years which displays the distillery s unmistakable fingerprints with a pride bordering on arrogance. One of the most improved bottlings of the year: an emperor of a dram. 96 points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible bottle limit $ HIGHLAND PARK 30 YEAR OLD A very dramatic shift from the last bottling I tasted; this has taken a fruitier route. Sheer quality, though. 90 points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible bottle limit $1,

39 54. HIGHLAND PARK FIRE EDITION The long slumber in refill port casks has imparted this whiskey with dark chocolate and baked plum. The palate shows even more influence with a silky mouthfeel and hints of salt and smoke that bely the malt s Orkney origins. 94 points Ultimate Spirits Challenge $ HIGHLAND PARK VALKYRIE Elegant and intriguing aromas of freshly baked multigrain bread, smoked salt and tart dried peaches abound on the nose. Powerful in the mouth, the sweet and soft flavours of stone fruit give way to baking spices, vanilla, and smoked bulgur wheat. The finish is lengthy and complex. 99 points, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Ultimate Spirits Challenge $

40 Arran Scotch 56. THE ARRAN MALT 21 ST ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION A fantastic limited edition Arran, bottled to celebrate the 21 st anniversary of Arran Distillery. Bottled at cask strength, there were only 5,988 bottles produced from a selection of ex-sherry hogsheads from the first three years production of the distillery. The nose is rich and fruity, and on the palate luxurious notes of dark chocolate, sweet ginger spice and honey lead to a long and satisfying finish bottle limit $ THE ARRAN AMARONE CASK FINISH The palate has dark chocolate, cherry and toffee. Muscular notes of dark plum wrestle with bitter-sweet apricots and a hint of cinnamon. The finish is a well-balanced combination of the finesse of The Arran Malt and the restrained fruit and oak from the Amarone casks. As cask finishes go, this one is just about perfect points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible $

41 Single Grain Scotch 58. CAMBUS 25 YEAR OLD SINGLE GRAIN OLD PARTICULAR DOUGLAS LAING A single cask from a refill hoggie, this bursts with vanilla fudge, cracked peppercorn, wood shavings, and apple strudel. Incredibly fruity, with mouth-watering gummy bears, tangy orange, and dried pineapple, evolving from sweet fruits through to banana chews. Diluting down from its considerable cask strength only pumps up the juiciness. To conclude, a long, creamy finish like a banana shake. Evidently, terrific cask selection at work. 92 points Whisky Advocate $ CAMERONBRIDGE 25 YEAR OLD SINGLE GRAIN OLD PARTICULAR Nose: Soft and subtly oak-y. Packed full of vanilla and cooked fruit sweetness. Palate: Chewy caramels and buttered bread. A heaped spoonful of brown sugar and a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finish: Lingering ginger and clove $

42 60. INVERGORDON 50 YEAR OLD SOVEREIGN SINGLE GRAIN HUNTER LAING Aged for an impressive 50 years in a single refill ex-bourbon cask, this has notes of vanilla, rhubarb and apples. The palate is light with almonds, chocolate and gentle fruit notes leading to a long, dry finish bottle limit $ NORTH BRITISH 55 YEAR OLD SOVEREIGN SINGLE GRAIN HUNTER LAING Nose: Milky coffee, blackberries and hints of smoky burnt sugar. Palate: Rum spices, raisins, raspberries, cinnamon, fudge, Seville orange. Finish: Very long and packed with sweet oak bottle limit $1,

43 Blended Scotch 62. COMPASS BOX DOUBLE SINGLE LIMITED EDITION BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY vanilla frosting, menthol, spearmint, cream, dry spices, cedarwood, chopped herbs and a discernable whiff of old grain.. tastes of butterscotch; honeyed, with creamy vanilla, dried banana, malt and a pinch of eucalyptus. The yin and yang of Glen Elgin and Girvan makes an admirable exercise in precision, minimalist blending. Mad as a box of frogs. 93 points Whisky Advocate Fall $ SCALLYWAG 13 YEAR OLD SPEYSIDE BLENDED MALT The nose is big, dark, distinctly sherried, raisiny with homebaked fruitcake and molasses to the fore. Palate-wise, the sweet dark sherry opens, then detect late vanilla, nutmeg and ginger mixing with rich cereal tones: all of which combine in the still spiced finish offering a long and wagging tail-end of mocha $

44 64. MACALONEYS TWA CASK ISLAY EBC CAOL ILA & BUNNAHABHAIN This is blended malt of two iconic Islay whiskies, Caol Ila and Bunnahabhain. The medium-peated, oily Caol Ila is elegantly balanced with Bunnahabhain s gentle light peat. Classic Islay; ocean spray, Islay oil and smoke wage continuous war on the spectacular malty sweetness. A mellow, fresh and aromatic experience, refined and textured $ ROCK OYSTER SHERRY BLENDED ISLAND MALT Small batch bottling created using the finest maritime malts including those distilled on the esteemed Islands of Jura, Islay, Arran and Orkney. This has a truly maritime and oceanic character of sea-salt, sweet peat, smoke, honey and pepper from its Islay malts, and softened somewhat by the sweeter, barleybased impact from Arran, Jura and Orkney $

45 66. JOHNNIE WALKER BLENDERS BATCH RED RYE FINISH Heather honey sweetness, Belgian waffles, cinnamon, rye spices, creamy vanilla, peppercorn, and dried porcini emerge after the 6-month rye cask finishing period. Sweet caramel oozes over the tongue, Highland toffee and Orkney fudge hold the spices in check. Banana candy and deep citrus acknowledge the Dufftown single malt component. The most accomplished Blender s Batch to date. Emma Walker has nailed it. 92 points Whisky Advocate $

46 Irish Whiskey 67. REDBREAST LUSTAU IRISH WHISKEY The nose is intensely fragrant, bursting with fat dates and squidgy prunes, red apple and Battenburg cake. It s fruity, yet bone dry, with oak, walnut, and spices. This is full-bodied yet refined Redbreast: the Spanish oak sherry butts shaping the red berry fruits, apples, marzipan, and creamy yet oily consistency. Clean, sweet oloroso finish. Qué delicioso! 93 points Whisky Advocate $ TEELING DISTILLERY BRABAZON SINGLE MALT Clean lemon-ozone character, with peach, apricot, and melon, the sherry finessing the distillery character. There s further fruitiness apparent on the palate; oaky chardonnay notes, more melon, and warm orange, though the strength burns through. Grapefruit and gooseberry sharpness keeps this zingy and fresh above a sweet toffee base. 91 points Whisky Advocate $

47 69. TEELING DISTILLERY 24 YR OLD SINGLE MALT Wow the nose is spellbinding heavy fruit and deep sweetness: crème brûlée, vanilla pod, fruit syrups, sticky jam tarts, and apricot stone. Silken mouthfeel, with orange flan and brown sugar, growing increasingly tangy, with peppery spice rippling over the tongue and hints of smoke at the end. Oak char and marzipan fruits on the finish. The bar has been set high for Irish whiskey this year. 96 points Whisky Advocate bottle limit $ THE TYRCONNELL 16 YEAR OLD Briny, salty nose with alluring aromas of cantaloupe, hay, honey, breakfast cereal, and orange blossom. Juicy green apple and stone fruits at first on the palate, warming sensations of oak, brown sugar, and sweet spice give way to minerals, honey, and briny olive. 94 points Ultimate Spirits Challenge $

48 Japanese Whisky 71. NIKKA 70 TH ANNIVERSARY CASK STRENGTH COLLECTION This incredible selection was specially made for Nikka s 70 th Anniversary. Included are engraved bottles of cask strength whisky, including 12 year old Yoichi, 12 year old Miyagikyou, a 12 year old single Coffey grain and a blend of all three bottle limit $8,

49 72. HANYU ICHIRO S MALT THE JOKER The final deal of Ichiro Akuto s Card Series, a vatting of Hanyu from 1985 to Highly complex, rich, and distinctly resinous. Typical Hanyu boldness, but with balance struck between weightiness, finesse, and intensity. There s old cobbler s shop, tack room, light smoke, incense, ink, autumn leaves, and sumac. The palate is sweet to start, then builds in power. Leathery, then praline, damson jam, and fine tannins. Water loosens the tension, allowing yuzu to show. What a way to go out. 93 points Whisky Advocate bottle limit $5, KARUIZAWA TOKYO BAR SHOW 2012 MARRYING CASK 2565 Fruity, complex aromas of pear, baked apple and dried fruit with a touch of caramel and beeswax. On the palate, flavours of pastry, baked apple pie, honey. Round and smooth considering the cask strength. A long, soft finish showing flavours of pepper spice, cedar and dried fruit bottle limit $4,

50 74. KARUIZAWA TOKYO BAR SHOW 2012 MARRYING CASK 7698 Oaky and spicy with leather on the nose. Savoury, orange, raisin and vanilla aromas. The palate shows smooth spiciness, orange and lemon fruit, rhubarb, yeast extract and rubber. The finish is fruity with notes of rubber and a medium palate bottle limit $4, NIKKA YOICHI SINGLE CASK MALT WHISKY 1987 Nikka has come a long way since it was founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the Father of Japanese Whisky. This particular Nikka whisky was distilled in 1987 and was aged in cask # before being bottled in This is a legendary bottle! Clean and polished on the nose with floral notes, some hay, peat and smoke. The palate shows peat, salt, new oak and menthol with nuttiness, peach and cereal. Nice balance with evident sherry cask influence. Medium to long finish, peaty and woodsy bottle limit $5,

51 76. NIKKA THE NIKKA 12 YEAR OLD Expressive blended whisky with aromas of butterscotch, pear, toffee apples, nougat and exotic spice. The palate gives rounded malt flavours, buttery oak, fruit, chocolate and hints of leather and smoke. The finish is long, spicy and fruity bottle limit $

52 Taiwanese Whisky 77. KAVALAN - PEDRO XIMENEZ SINGLE MALT WHISKY SOLIST Damson jam, herbal undertones, banana leaf, scallions, and clean, fresh oak notes. Burst of red fruit; raspberry, strawberry, rosehip, and sherry with lips tingling from the PX spices, citrus enters the fray, then chewy butter toffees. Wonderful complexity and flavour trajectory, it rounds off on a strawberry note. It is great to find a heavyweight whisky that is perfectly approachable at cask strength. The finish stays juicy, with vibrant spices. 92 points Whisky Advocate $ KAVALAN MANZANILLA SINGLE MALT WHISKY SOLIST Clove-spiked orange, melon, pomegranate, cherry lozenge, and aniseed. Cherry, strawberry laces, growing spiciness, ginger, pepper, almost effervescent fruit jamminess. Later, citrus peel, vanilla. Finish has vanilla bitterness and fresh green herbal tones. Water keeps the fruit but boosts those spices on the finish. 90 points Whisky Advocate $

53 79. KAVALAN MOSCATEL SINGLE MALT WHISKY SOLIST Rich and intense nose, with paradise cake, honey, dried apple, plum, and crème d abricot. The mouthfeel is dry, nutty, and fruity, with a silky consistency. The cask strength is more noticeable here, but as it dissipates, there is some late complexity of plum skin and coffee bean with wave after effortless wave of flavour lasting for minutes on end. Finish is hot and nutty, with moist coffee grains. 93 points Whisky Advocate bottle limit $

54 Indian Whisky 80. AMRUT GREEDY ANGELS 8 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT A whopping three-quarters of the spirit put in these casks was taken by greedy angels. It has a big waft of crystallized pineapple, tropical fruits, and spiky spice on the nose. On the palate, red licorice, syrupy jellied fruits, some mandarin, cherry lozenge, and tinned strawberries, and the same menthol rancio you d kill for in a 30 year old scotch. This is Amrut s oldest-ever whisky; it s as rare as hen s teeth and just 8 years old. Awesome. 94 points Whisky Advocate bottle limit $ AMRUT SINGLE MALT SPECTRUM...named after the four different woods in Amrut s second wave of spectrum casks. Prune stone, dried fig, black cherry flesh, raspberry, cinnamon, and a hint of macchiato aromas. Dense concentrated cherry and sultana, cooked apple and pear, heavy spices, and fruit and nut chocolate. Finish of hot, sticky dates and baked orchard fruit. 94 points Whisky Advocate $

55 Italian Whisky 82. ITALIAN SINGLE MALT WHISKY ALBA So so soft. The delivery is a treat: an early flourish of lightly toasted sugars, a background maltiness but the fruit picking up with a thickening of intensity and gathering dryness, the malt all the time weaving through the narrative, long finish with the smoke now making a mark, if only a light one; the malt, fittingly, has the final say. You almost feel Italian whisky has come of age with an offering this complex and charming. 95 points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible $ ITALIAN SINGLE MALT WHISKY NOVA A vivacious bouquet of cookie dough, green and piney salad notes and a jelly and custard sweetness. Bitterness hits the tongue with grapefruit pith, hard barley sugar and an oily mouthfeel. The finish is full of sweet oats and clean barnyard straw. Best Italian Single Malt World Whiskies Awards $

56 French Whisky 84. ARMORIK MAITRE DE CHAI A deep, rich nose with aromas of lavender and pear juice with lighter notes of rubber, parmesan and old, mouldering paper. The palate bring vigorous breakfast grapefruit and yellow gummy sweets, underpinned by yuzu paste, black pepper and a little bubble. Best French Single Malt World Whiskies Awards $ ARMORIK CLASSIC Echoing the classic malts of Speyside and Highland, the nose is at once honey-tinged with a cereal sweetness with toffee, smoke, and citrus bringing up the rear. Round, fruity, and spicy, smoke builds on the finish with a hint of cool sea breeze. 94 points, Excellent, Highly Recommended Ultimate Spirit Challenge $

57 Canadian Whisky 86. CANADIAN CLUB 40 YEAR OLD After 40 years in barrels, the trademark Canadian Club dark fruit is as rich as ever. Reminiscent of raisin tarts with sprinkles of sweet baking spices, then strawberries and black pepper. Warming but never hot. No tannins, no woodiness; silky barrel tones are the only hint of oak, while soaring floral esters speak loudly of time in the barrel. The glowing, never-ending finish is spectacular. Canada s Sesquicentennial Celebratory Release. 96 Points Whisky Advocate $

58 87. CARIBOU CROSSING - SINGLE BARREL very much a traditional Canadian. But when compared to most Canadian whiskies, it s richer, creamier, and velvety smooth. The flavours are straightforward primarily vanilla, with some crème brûlée, toasted marshmallow, tangerine, peaches and cream, and gentle rye spice but they are clean and well-balanced. A delicious, lighter-style whisky. 93 points Whisky Advocate $ CENTRAL CITY LOHIN MCKINNON BLACKSAGE VQA COLLABORATION WHISKY This smooth and refined Canadian single malt whisky was aged in bourbon casks, then finished for 6 months in VQA Black Sage Pipe wine barrels, to add a rich, complex, and locally inspired collaboration release $

59 89. FORTY CREEK HERITAGE EDITION Heritage is a celebration of Forty Creek s history of producing highly coveted, critically acclaimed whiskies. To craft this special whisky, Forty Creek s master blender expertly picked only the best barrels. These corn, rye, and barley whiskeys are then artfully blended resulting in a smooth and flavourful, yet complex liquid. The blend is then finished with toasted American oak, releasing more elegant vanilla flavours and highlighting the bolder spices of the wood $ GOODERHAM & WORTS LITTLE TRINITY CANADIAN WHISKY Gooderham & Worts blends corn, wheat, barley, and rye whiskies. This special edition forgoes the wheat but not the flavour. A lovely hard toffee start slides into a wealth of cereal notes: barley sugars, Cream of Wheat, and oatmeal. Lovely soft caramels send a smooth sweetness gliding over the palate. Little Trinity exemplifies luxurious mouthfeel as much as it does breadth of flavour. 90 points Whisky Advocate $

60 91. J.P. WISER S - 35 YEAR OLD Oh, the glory of used cooperage. Woody notes begone let time slowly breathe life into what began as almost neutral, high-proof corn spirit. Creamy spice, barley sugars, peach syrup, dry grasses, and ancient barn boards. Incredible complexity, yet so tightly interwoven it achieves oneness. One hundred points until a campfire bursts onto the finish and consumes five of them. 95 points Whisky Advocate $ LOT NO. 40 CASK STRENGTH SINGLE COPPER POT STILL Cask strength Lot No. 40 has been in production at Hiram Walker Distillery for over 75 years for use as flavouring whisky. Finally in bottle, this is more than regular Lot No. 40 amped up. New notes of halva, pansies, blistering spices, tropical fruits, minty candy canes, and peanut skins are layered over the lilacs, rye bread, dark fruits, and slatey rye of its 43% standard release. Long, glowering finish. 94 points Whisky Advocate $

61 93. PIKE CREEK 21 YEAR OLD DOUBLE BARRELED Twenty-one year old select oak-aged Canadian whisky finished in Speyside single malt casks for a unique finish. This whisky brings together Pike Creek s signature smooth style with delicate hints of barley, pear and floral notes drawn from the Speyside casks $ TWO BREWERS YUKON SINGLE MALT WHISKY RELEASE 07 Release 07 (Peated) has a rich nose of patent leather, stone fruit and cedar layered with toasted oak and char. Fresh honey sweetness preludes the crisp emergence of spice and lit match smoke. The finish is long to develop, with white pepper and burnt toffee mingled with the smoke of a smudge fire $

62 American Whiskey 95. E H TAYLOR SINGLE BARREL The aroma carries lightly toasted oak, with dried figs and butterscotch. One sip brings flavours of sweetness balanced with tobacco and dark spices. The finish is just long enough to prepare the palate for another sip. The bottle itself is a likeness to Colonel Taylor s original design used over a century ago bottle limit $ E H TAYLOR SMALL BATCH A layering of crisp sugars and spice as well as a thin hint of mint leads to natural vanilla and pretty perfect weight. The oils have just enough clout to ensure the sugars remain in check and the small grains stir to herald the arrival of the toastier elements with the sweetness in harmony with the butterscotch tart and late peppery bite. The exemplary high quality of this bourbon is not for a second in dispute bottle limit $

63 97. E H TAYLOR STRAIGHT RYE An altogether different recipe and profile than Sazerac Rye, this recipe contains just rye and malted barley, no corn. The result is an aroma full of dried fruit, black pepper, and touch of fresh dill. A small sip brings an array of flavours both sweet and savoury with a terrific balance of dark spices and subtle caramel overtones. The finish is especially pleasing with an oaky dryness that lingers just long enough bottle limit $ GEORGE T. STAGG - UNCUT UNFILTERED This extremely hearty whiskey is aged in new charred oak barrels for no less than 15 years. Straight out of the barrel, uncut and unfiltered, the taste is powerful, flavourful and intense. Lush toffee sweetness and dark chocolate with hints of vanilla, fudge, nougat and molasses. Underlying notes of dates, tobacco, dark berries, spearmint and a hint of coffee round out the palate bottle limit $

64 99. EAGLE RARE 17 YEAR OLD This rare bourbon ages in oak barrels for nearly two decades and is only available in small quantities once a year, every fall. Sip this polished, well-aged whiskey to appreciate why patience is such a virtue. The fragrant aroma has almost a wine-like character with hints of almond, cigar boxes and cinnamon. The delicate and dry midpalate tastes of leather, vanilla and tobacco. This bourbon lingers, finishing with hint of leather and toffee bottle limit $ SAZERAC 18 YEAR OLD KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE This straight rye has a mellow spice and dry sweetness that dances on the tongue, giving pure delight that is worthy of the Sazerac name. Very mature, with notes of oak, leather molasses and all-spice. The long, warm finish is preceded by notes of mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, vanilla, and lingering pepper. Best Rye Whiskey, 11 yrs & over Jim Murray s Whisky Bible bottle limit $

65 101. SAZERAC THOMAS H HANDY STRAIGHT RYE Powerful, lush, and boldly spicy. Flavours of toffee, fig cake, and candied fruit, followed by mint, cinnamon and clove. The finish ultimately reveals subtle notes of allspice, coconut and nutmeg. Long and warm. 95 points Ultimate Spirit Challenge bottle limit $ WILLIAM LARUE WELLER UNCUT UNFILTERED Uncut and unfiltered, this hand-bottled bourbon is barrel proof. Weller substitutes wheat for the traditional rye grain. Fragrant scents of caramel corn, new leather, plums, light toffee and pipe tobacco. The palate tastes of marshmallow, salted almonds, nougat, figs and dates. This whiskey finishes smooth, composed and flavourfully sweet bottle limit $

66 103. OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 YEAR OLD This wonderful bourbon is bottled as close to barrel proof as possible. A splash of Kentucky limestone well-water was added when they empty the barrels for bottling. Thus, this whiskey is as smooth as any you will find bottle limit $ VAN WINKLE 12 YEAR OLD SPECIAL RESERVE Proof Van Winkle Special Reserve is the perfect combination of age and proof. This sweet, full bodied whiskey has been described by some as nectar. The 12 years of aging and medium proof of 90.4 seem to be just right in creating a very pleasant drink of whiskey. This fine bourbon can compete with any excellent cognac as an after dinner drink bottle limit $

67 105. MICHTER S 10 YEAR OLD KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON Straight out of the gate, the aroma is lusciously corn muffinlike, with side notes of kiwi, tangerine, violet, and black pep per; another 8 minutes of air contact serve to release bigger, bolder fra grances, including dried black cherry, marmalade, cinnamon, clove, and va nilla bean. The entry is lean, crisp, in tensely maplelike, astringent, and multilayered; midpalate is the whis key s apex, as the flavor profile offers perfectly melded elements of alcohol, acidity, ph, grain base, and oak influence that all work in harmony, in unison. Flawless. 5/5 Stars/Highest Recommendation Spirit Journal $ MICHTER S 10 YEAR OLD KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE On the nose, a tapestry of candied fruit, dark caramel, and molasses. Then its herbs, ocean air, oak, fruit, roasted peanuts, pecan pie, and pie crust in the oven. Nuanced with Vanilla appears but prominent black licorice, leather, burnt pumpkin bread, and tobacco dominate toward the end. A decently long finish gives a strong hint of bread pudding. This is definitely not your typical rye, but it sure is tasty. 90 points Whisky Advocate bottle limit $

68 107. ROCK TOWN ARKANSAS RYE WHISKEY The rye grain is entirely maxed out, leaving the sugars to fill in the cracks only. The delivery, likewise, is so full of that grain s unique fruity character, one can only swoon. Brilliant! 95.5 points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible $ ROCK TOWN SINGLE BARREL RESERVE BOURBON WHISKEY This single barrel reserve Arkansas bourbon represents the highest standard of Rock Town bourbon whiskey that is aged in their finest new charred white oak casks. The Single Barrel Bourbon is milled, mashed, fermented, distilled, aged, bottled and packaged at the distillery in Little Rock, Arkansas. Incredibly aromatic with notes of caramel, molasses, vanilla and light corn grain citrus. Full-bodied palate, deep and oaky, with rich sweet fruit flavours, vanilla, star anise, and bold spice. Long and savoury finish of vanilla oak and spice $

69 109. RUSSELL S RESERVE SINGLE BARREL Russell s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon is matured in only the deepest No. 4 alligator char, American white oak barrels handpicked by master distiller Eddie Russell. Individually bottled at 110 proof and non-chill filtered to guarantee maximum flavour, each barrel has its own unique personality yet still captures the signature rich, creamy toffee and vanilla taste of the Russell s Reserve line of brands. Only 300 bottles available in Canada and only in BC Liquor Stores $ WILD TURKEY MASTER S KEEP DECADES Decades is the second expression in the Master s Keep series of rare Kentucky straight bourbons. Each barrel is hand selected and aged between 10 and 20 years. With a bouquet of oak and caramel, this exquisitely crafted whiskey delivers beautifully intricate flavours of butterscotch, dried fruit, chocolate, and smoke, and lingers with a smooth, sweet, and a spicy finish. Master s Keep Decades is made entirely from barrels chosen from the center and upper floors of Wild Turkey s McBrayer Rickhouse. The result is an extraordinarily enjoyable whiskey. Only 300 bottles available in Canada and only in BC Liquor Stores $

70 111. PIKESVILLE - STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY This is a welcome bold take on rye with superb aromatics of cracked grain, toffee candy, and orange liqueur. The amplified alcohol level shows no burn but rather imparts a gentle warming impression of toasted cinnamon stick. 94 points, Excellent, Highly Recommended Ultimate Spirits Challenge $

71 BC Liquor Stores Single Casks Earlier this year I toured Kentucky and Tennessee to select a range of amazing single barrel whiskies. These were sourced from some of the most iconic distilleries from the United States: Buffalo Trace, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, and Jack Daniels. They were chosen for their exceptional quality and offer consumers a chance to have truly unique products that will never be seen again. Enjoy! Adele Shaw Category Manager 112. JACK DANIEL S SINGLE BARREL BC 2017 Exclusive cask bottling for BC Liquor Stores. This barrel was chosen for its full-bodied and robust character. An abundance of rich aromas; chocolatey mocha, banana cream, with a tinge of big cherry. The palate is rich with flavours of caramel brûlée, sweet vanilla, and milk chocolate with a back bone of soft oakiness that lingers on the finish bottle limit $

72 113. KNOB CREEK SINGLE BARREL CASK 5037 Exclusive cask bottling for BC Liquor Stores. Filled on March 30, 2006 in a level 4 charred barrel and stored for 11 years in warehouse F on the 6th floor until it was bottled on September 14, This whiskey was chosen for it bold character. Expect aromas of crème brûlée, ripe banana, sweet tea and quaffs of spicy cloves. Decadent flavours of buttery chocolate, sweet cherry, caramel popcorn, dance on the palate. The bold flavours are balanced with a creamy toastiness, that lingers on the finish bottle limit $ KNOB CREEK SINGLE BARREL CASK 5034 Exclusive cask bottling for BC Liquor Stores. Filled on March 30, 2006 in a level 4 charred barrel and stored for 11 years in warehouse F on the 6th floor until it was bottled on September 14, This whiskey was chosen for its silky smoothness. Soft vanilla cream, candied oranges and hints of marzipan aromas surround this whiskey. Rich Madagascar vanilla with underlying layers of herbaceous tones, toasty oak flavours with hints of fresh mint round out the supple sleek palate bottle limit $

73 115. BUFFALO TRACE SINGLE BARREL BOURBON Exclusive cask bottling for BC Liquor Stores. This cask was filled on December 2, 2008 and was warehoused on the 1st floor, rick 2 in warehouse H (Col. Blanton s original metalclad warehouse) until it was bottled on September 12, An excellent sipping whiskey with brilliant aromas of toffee, candied oranges and sweet tea and underlying hints of baking spices. The initial rich sweetness of vanilla and toffee on the palate are balanced by the spicy rye and the creaminess of the toasted oak. The finish lingers as it evolves through all the layers of flavours bottle limit $ WILD TURKEY KENTUCKY SPIRIT PRIVATE LABEL Exclusive cask bottling for BC Liquor Stores. The cask was filled on November 25, 2008 and was aged in Warehouse B on the 5th floor until it was bottled on August 3, This is a full bodied whiskey with rich vanilla flavours balanced with a core of spice. Layered flavours of sweet honey, pecans and baking spices with an underlying mellowness from the toasted oak. The finish is creamy and balanced bottle limit $

74 Gin 117. BOTTEGA BACUR DISTILLED DRY GIN Crafted by the iconic and historic Italian distiller Bottega, Bacûr Gin is based on a recipe of botanicals including juniper, myrtle, sage and lemon zest, locally sourced from the surrounding Veneto region at the foot of the Alps. Focused and expressive on the nose, perfumed notes of citrus, herbs and spice feature prominently, along with plenty of juniper. Dry and generous in style, the palate has a distinctly expressive Italian character $

75 Rum 118. CHAIRMAN S RESERVE FORGOTTEN CASKS SAINT LUCIA The nose on this rum creates an air of mystery, but the first sip peels back the curtain on deliciously robust flavours of molasses, burnt sugar, and stewed fruit that weave through its silky texture before arriving at the slightly spicy finish. Memorable and sophisticated. 95 points, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation Ultimate Spirits Challenge $ BACARDI RESERVA LIMITADA Clear golden amber colour. Mild, roasted, nutty aromas and flavours of dark nut brittle, mocha latte, chocolate covered cherries and bananas, and cigar tobacco with a satiny, crisp, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, subtle, medium-long fruit cake, cedar spice rack, cane, and grassy earth finish. A rich, hedonistic, well-aged sipping rum. 94 points Gold Medal, Exceptional Beverage Testing Institute $

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77 120. APPLETON ESTATE ANNIVERSARY BLEND 25 YEAR OLD Beautifully complex and elegant, this rare limited release rum celebrates Joy Spence s 20 th Anniversary as Master Blender. The rum has been aged a minimum of 25 years and includes rum aged up to 35 years. Opening with Appleton Estate s trademark delicate orange peel top note and intertwined with ginger and spice, it finishes with warm vanilla, butterscotch, coffee, and lingering layers of almond and toasted oak. Only 1,000 cases of this rare liquid were produced globally $

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