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PREMIUM SPIRIT RELEASE 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 HIGHLAND SCOTCH 26 ISLAY SCOTCH 32 ORKNEY SCOTCH 34 SKYE SCOTCH 35 LOWLAND SCOTCH 38 OTHER REGIONS OF SCOTCH 41 BLENDED SCOTCH 44 IRISH WHISKEY 45 TAIWANESE WHISKY 46 JAPANESE WHISKY 48 CANADIAN WHISKY 49 AMERICAN WHISKEY 60 TEQUILA 61 COGNAC 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.

RELEASE NOVEMBER 1, 2014 The 2014 Premium Spirit Release features a large collection of whiskies from around the world. This year s collection of premium spirits is an opportunity to explore the everchanging world of whisky. These unique products will appeal to both the whisky enthusiast and the avid collector. We have some extremely old and rare scotches this year, such as the Macallan Lalique V 62 Year Old, Benriach Vestige 46 Year Old and Lagavulin 37 Year Old. There are highly sought-after bourbons as well as great Irish and Canadian whiskies. Adele Shaw, Spirits Portfolio Manager, and Ewan George from Benriach Distillery are pictured here with the 1998 Cask 2830 specially selected for BC Liquor Stores. Product featured on page 9. There are also a few additional gems, like the Herradura Colección de la Casa tequila and the amazing VOC Vintage 1976 from Courvoisier to enhance the overall selection. The broadest selection of products will be featured at the 39th & Cambie Signature BC Liquor Store. Most products will be available at all Signature BC Liquor Stores. The rarest will be available in limited quantities, so some bottle restrictions will apply. For more information and a complete list of stores please visit www.bcliquorstores.com.

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HIGHLAND SCOTCH MACALLAN 62 YEAR OLD IN LALIQUE This collection has inspired interest from connoisseurs and collectors since its inception in 2005, representing a marriage of the finest and rarest Macallan single malt whiskies and bespoke designed decanters, interpreting Macallan s Six Pillars, from the master crystal craftsmen at Lalique, limited to only 400 individually numbered decanters. Inside the rare crystal is a magnificent 62 year old scotch, originally filled in American oak sherry-seasoned casks in November 1950. This is the secondoldest single malt released by Macallan since its foundation in 1824. Rich and aromatic, an initial burst of treacle and toffee opens up to uncover raisin and blood orange and, deeper still, aromas of apple sprinkled with ginger, cinnamon and chocolate. Layers of dark vanilla are embellished by soft burnished oak. Rich dried fruits then present themselves, with raisin strongly to the fore. Then come long and embracing viscous layers of sweet ginger, figs and cigar leaf, before the oak emerges, polished yet showing the complexity of age. 46326 1 bottle limit $25,000.00 5

MACALLAN TRIPLE CASK MATURED FINE OAK 30 YEAR OLD 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. 143230 1 bottle limit $1,799.95 MACALLAN SHERRY OAK 25 YEAR OLD 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 afterdinner 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. 283283 1 bottle limit $1,199.95 6

MACALLAN TRIPLE CASE MATURED FINE OAK 21 YEAR OLD Light amber in colour, this Macallan is intense and rich with a hint of vanilla and passion fruit on the nose. Soft, rich and spicy with a hint of oranges and peat on the palate, it has a lingering finish with a hint of woodsmoke. 292862 2 bottle limit $599.95 BALBLAIR HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT 1969 Marmalade and pencil shavings; just so salivating as sugared orange juice intermingles with a glorious array of delicate caramel and vanilla tones rounding off with honey; honey still, now stirred into a bowl of rice pudding; a charmer. Don t even think about touching this until it has stood in the glass for ten minutes... 94.5 Points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible 2014 625004 1 bottle limit $3,799.00 7

BALVENIE 30 YEAR OLD Aging in traditional oak and aged European oak sherry casks creates a rich, mellow scotch with unusual depth and complexity. It s silky-smooth and honeyed on the nose with mellow oaky tones and hints of candied orange peel. On the palate, it shows great depth with dark chocolate, plum, marzipan and caramelized pear flavours. It s smooth and warming with gentle spice and a lingering sweetness on the finish. Best Speyside Single Malt World Whiskies Awards 2013 584607 1 bottle limit $849.95 BALVENIE 40 YEAR OLD Rich oak notes overlaid with baked apple, stewed fruits and soft leather introduce this 40 year old. A little water releases sweet fruit notes and hints of vanilla. Silky texture delivers a beautifully mouth coating sweetness and a spicy sensation of cloves, cinnamon and ginger, developing into a gentle oakiness with hints of dark chocolate, roasted almonds and sherried fruitiness. The finish is rich, warming and slightly dry. Only 150 bottles produced. Gold Outstanding International Wine and Spirits Competition 2013 683623 1 bottle limit $7,399.95 8

BRORA 35 YEAR OLD Brora 35 has creamy top notes of vanilla-custard above a herbal note and a sharper, cereal base, all suffused with just a thread of smoke. The nutty, waxy notes sweeten into honeycomb and toasted coconut. It has good texture and a surprising taste: much sweeter than you expect from the nose. With water added it s a very easy-drinking, rewarding dram; fuller in texture than when at full strength. Wood smoke lingers in the complex, fresh and spicy conclusion. 368381 1 bottle limit $1,199.88 BENRIACH 1998 CASK 2830 This cask was hand-selected for its superb quality by BC Liquor Stores Buyer, Product Consultants and the Benriach Master Distiller. The cask is a virgin American oak hogshead and was non-chill filtered. Try this amazing whisky and discover its unique qualities for yourself. A fantastic sweet, floral oak note explodes to heather-honey, tinned peaches and apricots surrounded by rich, dark vanilla pod. Velvety toasted oak combines perfectly with warm, sweet poached pears. Gentle waves of pineapple and ripe banana merge with subtle hints of creamed coconut in a unique and luxurious finish. 719831 $149.99 9

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BENRIACH VESTIGE 46 YEAR OLD When BenRiach became independent in 2004, the new owners inherited a handful of casks from 1966 the oldest stock in the distillery s warehouses. By the end of 2012, just two of those casks remained and Billy Walker selected one of those casks, BenRiach 1966 cask #2381, to be bottled as Vestige. The whisky is classic Speyside in style, matured in a traditional hogshead. Bottled at cask strength, it was distilled and filled to cask on the 21st of September 1966, after 46 years of maturation. The cask generated just 62 bottles. Vestige has been so named because it represents a moment in time, a small trace of something very special that, once lost, can never be replaced. Fresh, clean, fruity components leap from the glass. Pineapple, coconut and ripe guava scents interact with one another to create a fabulous fruit cocktail. This gives way to very alluring freshly cut meadow flowers and fine toasted oak followed by an explosion of ripe, luxurious fruit and sweet toasted oak, topped with vanilla cream. The fruit takes centre stage with an abundance of soft white summer fruits peaches, apricots and ripe pears. This is further enhanced with fresh coconut qualities. To end: exceptional length with timeless elegance. 866293 1 bottle limit $8,000.00 11

CLYNELISH 14 YEAR OLD Starting with light candle wax and some sugary notes, this single malt follows up with a faint floral fragrance. The scented candle wax aroma comes up with water. On the firm, light-to-medium palate expect dried flowers on a beach and later, brown sugar. It has a pleasant, creamy, generally maritime mouth feel including some salt. The finish is dryish yet attractive, even slightly bitter. 679621 $99.99 DALMORE 25 YEAR OLD The Dalmore 25 year old is triple wood-finished in American, sweet Palomino Fino and Bourbon casks. It s redolent of exotic fruits, marzipan, vanilla pods, treacle toffee, fig cake and sweet balsamic with orange peel, chocolate truffles, licorice, sweet damson plums and sherry-soaked raisins with Demerara sugar and maple syrup on the finish. Gold Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 754838 1 bottle limit $1,299.90 12

DALWHINNIE THE DISTILLERS EDITION Beginning with a big, crisp, dry and very aromatic nose featuring hints of heather and peat, this single malt has light-to-medium body and a smooth, soft palate with lasting flavours of heather, honey sweetness and vanilla followed by deeper citrus-fruit flavours and hints of malted bread. It has a long, lingering, surprisingly intense finish that starts sweetly, then gives way to smoke, peat and malt. 207191 $99.99 DEANSTON VIRGIN OAK This beautiful malt is first matured in ex-bourbon casks, then finished in new oak barrels, adding subtle spiced aromas as well as heady virgin oak bursting with lemon zest, barley sugar and delicious notes of apple and nutmeg. A delightful sweetness then begins, evoking memories of candied fruits and vanilla toffee balanced with heather honey. It ends with satisfying light spice and a rewarding burst of honeyed malt and sweet oakiness. Silver Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2013 537589 $52.99 13

GLEN GRANT 1965 - CÀRN MÒR CELEBRATION OF THE CASK After 48 years, this whisky was bottled by Glen Grant for their Celebration of the Cask series, producing only 112 bottles. It is full of berry fruit, vanilla, hints of peach nectar, dried peel, overripe black grape and spice. The spiced palate enters with vanilla and coffee to the fore, then a little herbal character with notes of white peach and honey. The finish is long and peppery with good oak grip. 873620 1 bottle limit $1,088.00 THE GLENDRONACH GRANDEUR 24 YEAR OLD This malt has a fabulously full-bodied, vibrant palate capturing a multitude of classic sherry cask characteristics. The delicate sweetness of rum-soaked golden sultanas refines rich espresso, dark chocolate and treacle toffee. Zesty orange oil softens to a deep clove spice and prolongs the ever changing palate. Matured exclusively in Oloroso sherry butts. Only 569 bottles were produced. 641704 1 bottle limit $539.99 14

GLENDRONACH 21 YEAR OLD PARLIAMENT Resolute flavours of fine Oloroso sherry and bitter chocolate sauce spread liberally over homemade plum pudding are evident in Glendronach Parliament. Infused with spicy notes of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg, it is full-bodied with smooth tannins. It is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and recharred European oak, 50 percent finished in PX sherry puncheons, 50 percent in Oloroso sherry butts, before vatting back together. Silver Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013 678441 $142.99 GLENFIDDICH 26 YEAR OLD EXCELLENCE This is a rare and aged single malt Scotch whisky that has spent 26 years maturing in American Oak ex-bourbon casks. It was created to honour Glenfiddich s line of continuous family ownership since William Grant founded the distillery in 1887. It s a vibrant yet soft and delicate expression, with a deep and complex balance of sweetness and dry oak tannin, bound to excite the palate and awaken the nose. 590240 2 bottle limit $499.95 15

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GLENFIDDICH 40 YEAR OLD Full of intense dried fruit, roasted coffee, stewed apple, hints of dry oak, bitter chocolate and faint peat, this is an exemplary single malt. Glenfiddich s Malt Master handpicked some of the oldest casks in the world, marrying 40 year old vattings to craft this whisky. Infinite depth and layers of aroma and flavour create a 40 year old unrivalled by other rare whiskies of this age. Each is accompanied by a leather-bound book telling its story, with certification hand-signed by our longest-serving craftsmen. Only 600 bottles are released each year and each bottle is individually numbered and wrapped in handstitched calf leather. Gold Medal (Outstanding) International Wine and Spirit Competition 2013 300442 1 bottle limit $3,899.99 17

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GLENGLASSAUGH 40 YEAR OLD The kind of oak you d expect at this age... but there is so much else on the fruity front besides; grape, over-ripe yam, fat cherries...and then there is a Bourbony element with molassed hickory and sweetened vanilla; wake me, I must be dreaming...on second thoughts, don t; pure silk on delivery. All the flavours arrive in one rich wave of consummate sweetness, a tapestry celebrating the enormity of both the fruit and oak; on the fruity front there are juicy dates mulched with burned raisin; it is as if this malt has gone through a 40 year marrying process; the interlinking of flavours and styles is truly beyond belief. 96 Points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible 2014 842013 1 bottle limit $2,130.00 19

GLENGLASSAUGH 1972 - CÀRN MÒR CELEBRATION OF THE CASK This 40 year old scotch was distilled in December 1972, long before the Glenglassaugh distillery closed for over 20 years in 1986. During that tumultuous time for Glenglassaugh, this whisky matured in a single sherry butt, up until January 2013, when it was bottled and produced only 200 bottles of this very old and rare offering. 483222 1 bottle limit $988.00 GLENGOYNE 21 YEAR OLD Matured exclusively in hand-selected sherry casks for 21 character-building years, this single malt features red apples, toffee, sherry and spicy strudel on the nose. On the palate expect lots of sherry, honey and oak with a developing aromatic sensation, ending with a heavenly cinnamon nip. The finish is long, spicy, warm and dry. The rich mouth feel is the upshot of 21 years in the finest oak, snailpace distillation and barley dried by air. Gold Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013 601195 $249.99 20

GLENLIVET NADURRA OLOROSO Nàdurra is the most natural expression of The Glenlivet. It is batch produced at cask strength using traditional methods. The first-fill ex-bourbon casks impart Nàdurra s distinctive vanilla notes. The nose is fresh, intense and fragrant and the palate is crisp, with hints of peaches and vanilla. It boasts a long and dry finish with a licorice tang. 232827 $94.99 GLENMORANGIE TAGHTA Taghta starts curiously nutty and salty with hints of linseed oil and cured ham, then continues with balsamic, dried fruits, incense and spice. The texture is oily and viscous, with a delicious primary flavour of caramelized orange and lemon, plump sultanas, a hint of brown sugar and a wave of salty, briny notes olives, salted cashew nuts and some nice, toasty oak flavours, like walnut and leather. The long aftertaste is rich, mellow and soothing, with flavours of toffee, caramel, chocolate and dates. 496364 2 bottle limit $142.95 21

GLENMORANGIE THE QUARTER CENTURY This is the rarest and oldest member of the Glenmorangie family, matured in American white oak, Oloroso sherry casks and French Burgundy casks....soft mildly lush Lubec marzipan is sandwiched between fruit bonbons and myriad barley tones... Towards the middle the oak shows form and does so in various cocoa-tinged ways; every nuance is delicately carved almost fragile, but the overall picture is one of strength... 95.5 Points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible 2014 201228 $520.70 22

GLENMORANGIE COMPANTA Companta (Scots Gaelic for friendship ) is the result of spirit matured in Grand Cru casks from Clos de Tart and a sweet fortified wine from Côtes du Rhône. It exudes rich scents of red berries and forest floor, with a hint of woodsmoke. A spicy palate of cherries and stewed fruits is slowly revealed, as notes of sugared plums, blood orange and rose-hip emerge alongside milk chocolate and brown sugar. Lingers with a rich, mouth-coating finish. 879163 $142.95 OBAN DOUBLE MATURED Oban Double Matured is fruity and pungent with sea salt, crushed grapes, orange zest and hints of smoke. Massively complex, full and rich it is the most explosive Oban ever. It starts with soft malt then waves of delicate yet rich fruit notes on a tide of brine. The finish is full of sweetened Jamaican coffee and oak, with an attractive malt-biscuit effect as it dies down. 503094 $139.99 23

OLD PULTENEY 17 YEAR OLD Tight but does all that is possible to reveal its salty, fruity complexity with pears and lemons to the fore; one of the softest, most beautifully crafted deliveries in the whisky world. Near perfect balance between the vanillas and delicate honeys, the whisky performs to the kind of levels some distillers could only dream of. 95 Points Jim Murray s Whiskey Bible 2014 132480 $137.95 TOMINTOUL 33 YEAR OLD ANGUS DUNDEE This Speyside single malt has hints of toffee and rum with cedary wood tones and a touch of fruity maltiness. It s round and soft with some sweetness and fruit and a suggestion of cinnamon and vanilla. Mature and elegant. Overall Whisky Winner Quality Drink Awards, UK 2011 516435 1 bottle limit $430.00 24

THE GLENLIVET GUARDIANS CHAPTER The Glenlivet Guardians Chapter is their first crowd-sourced whisky, chosen exclusively by The Guardians of the Glenlivet. It s a mysterious expression of The Glenlivet with exotic spicy notes. Matured in a mixture of butts hogsheads and barrels with a sherry butt influence. Rich with marmalade and fruitcake notes, it includes dark chocolate and zesty orange flavours with hints of spice. The finish is long and slightly dry. 456368 $99.99 THE GLENLIVET SINGLE CASK EDITION TOMNABAT HILL The use of a single cask means the whisky is as pure as it can possibly be. Never again will this particular whisky exist as even if re-filled, the cask s influence over the spirit will be different. The names of each cask have been chosen by distillery staff and were inspired by local environment, area or landscape. Canada has been selected as Tomnabat which is named after a hill in the local area that overlooks the distillery. 390757 $279.95 25

ISLAY SCOTCH ARDBEG SUPERNOVA there are intense sugary gristy notes...with a hickory sweetness; a light oil captures the long, rhythmic waves, a pulse almost; gentle, sweetening cocoa notes evolve while the peat pulses...again... This major beast, carries a phenol level in excess of 100ppm, isn t quite a Supernova...much more of a Black hole. Because once you get dragged into this one, there really is no escaping... 97 Points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible 2014 842815 2 bottle limit $248.00 BRUICHLADDICH OCTOMORE 6.1 The world s most heavily peated whisky, this is the sixth edition of the uber-experimental cult Octomore. It has titanic amounts of peat but with a light, delicate complexity and a beguiling finesse. It features a combination of sea spray, spindrift, wet seaweed and hints of oily iodine, then peat smoke with cracked black peppercorn and, as the spirit reveals itself, stunning notes of heather flowers, lemon balm and water mint. 782086 $199.99 26

BRUICHLADDICH BLACK ART 4 This is the fourth incarnation of the now legendary Black Art. Working with the very finest American and French oak to explore that most esoteric relationship between spirit and wood, Black Art is Master Distiller Jim McEwan s personal voyage into the heart of Bruichladdich. The aromas rise and mingle beautifully creating an olfactory symphony. Little notes of rich, plump, crystallized grapes flirt over heavier notes of honey. Go deeper and you will find the tang of lemon and lime. 368480 $349.99 BRUICHLADDICH 25 YEAR OLD OLD PARTICULAR DOUGLAS LAING Marzipan with raspberry jam; the distillery s old fashioned silk delivery brimming with concentrated barley...the balance between sugar and tannin is something to be experienced loads more ulmo honey and not the oak has been tames and only purrs a butterscotch and crème brulee finale; just starting to vanish under the oak. All that is left is pure magnificence... 94 Points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible 2014 863001 1 bottle limit $448.00 27

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BUNNAHABHAIN 40 YEAR OLD Bunnahabhain 40 year old is a one-off release of 750 individually-numbered and hand-signed bottles presented in bespoke packaging. This copper gold dram invites you into its tale with fragrant notes of sweet oak, hazelnuts, citrus peel and chocolate with hints of light smokiness. There it releases a taste with a rich and complex balance of heather honey, ginger chocolate and sweet fruits, finished with a teasingly long lightly spicy, nutty note and a hint of sea salt. Unchill-filtered. 877852 1 bottle limit $3,500.00 29

CAOL ILA STITCHELL RESERVE At full strength, immediately clean, aromatic and fresh. The body is light-to-medium and oily, yet firm. It s an intense and in-your-face style, with a most appealing smooth texture. Firm, clean and fresh throughout, it s intense and mouth-filling, with a great surge of sweet spiciness becoming honey-nutty (nut brittle, with a dark edge of treacle bitterness) then finally, warming and drying. It s tongue-coating and appetizingly bitter-sweet, leaving a spicy dryness as the tide of flavour ebbs. 368415 $169.99 LAGAVULIN 12 YEAR OLD Bergamot-scented woodsmoke surrounds a sophisticated complex of sweeter aromas smooth and creamy toffee sauce on digestive biscuits with shavings of milk chocolate. Later, appetizing lemon and white pepper notes appear. With water, the aromas embrace toasted cereal and take on a roasted, nutty quality but the fragrant smoke always returns - dusty, very sweet, then positively smoky. It leaves the tongue tingling. The finish is long with large amounts of exquisite smoke and a fragrant smoky aftertaste. 756650 $129.99 30

LAGAVULIN 37 YEAR OLD This single malt starts rich and complex with honeyed toffee, hints of lime zest and resin-rich sandalwood cigar box. Along the way waves of honey, pine, treacle tart and roasting chestnuts interact. Delicate with water, which pulls back the curtain of smoke to reveal a sweetly coating, softly warming and gingery character that is honeyed yet still refreshing. Initially sweet then drying but it s the lingering, all-pervading fragrant smoke that seeps into your very soul. 368357 1 bottle limit $3,449.99 LAPHROAIG CAIRDEAS 2014 BOTTLING The Cairdeas for 2014 is a Laphroaig that has been double matured first in first fill ex-bourbon casks then in Amontillado hogsheads for one year which gives it a rich burnt orange colour. The nose starts off with dusty, gentle cinnamon hints and then distinctive lemon zest. This moves into earthy figs and dates before nutty, creamy brazil nuts come to the fore. This complex nose then changes with elements of carbolic soap before finally finishing with a lovely lingering salted licorice note. 680553 $99.95 31

ORKNEY SCOTCH HIGHLAND PARK 40 YEAR OLD First released in April 2008, this is the oldest permanent expression of Highland Park and is the culmination of years of fine whisky making experience. It is spicy, aromatic with a rich background of dark fruits, nutmeg and darkest chocolate. On the palate is has a beautiful balance of sweet toffee notes, dark chocolate, sun-dried orange zest and heather peat smokiness with a rich, long, smoky and surprisingly sweet finish. 105932 1 bottle limit $2,699.95 32

HIGHLAND PARK DARK ORIGINS This latest addition to the Highland Park core expressions uses twice as many first-fill sherry casks than in the classic 12 year old resulting in a naturally darker, richer flavour. The sherried spice and ripe bananas combine with toasted hazelnuts and baked apple. It moves on to well-balanced dry peat at first which mellows out to maraschino cherries and warm dark chocolate, enticing the palate. The finish is of enduring sweet smoke. 67454 $99.95 HIGHLAND PARK FREYA The third installation of the Valhalla Collection is inspired by Freya, the Norse Goddess of Love. It starts with white chocolate followed by candied cherries, then a vibrant wave of mango and melon, riding upon a cloud of cream soda. Orange peel, butterscotch and rose petals provide the sweetness along with orange blossom and ginger. Lively popping candy, lemongrass and tropical fruits are lightly shrouded in peat smoke. It ends with a soft peat smoke finish intertwined with soft orchard fruits, toasted coconut and a light char. 502120 $329.95 33

SKYE SCOTCH TALISKER 57 NORTH...salty, smoky, coastal, breezy. The distillery s location in a nose peat encased in a muscovado sugar, in the same way a fly might be enveloped in amber, melts to allow the slow blossoming of a quite beautiful and peaty thing some welcome whip and bite; the smoke and vanillas hang in there and even the cold hint of mocha puffs around a bit; a glowing tribute, I hope for a glowing whisky... 95 Points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible 2014. 780460 $174.99 34

LOWLAND SCOTCH LITTLEMILL 21 YEAR OLD SECOND EDITION This is the second and last limited edition release from the Littlemill Distillery. It will be very collectible as the Littlemill Distillery has closed down and been demolished. Unpeated, matured in bourbon barrels, non-chill filtered, there are only 4,550 bottles of this 21 year old. The flavours include a delicious medley of lemon, lime, pear, melon, lychee, tangerine, apricot, honey and syrup with lasting layers of citrus and tropical fruits underpinned with a hint of fig, macadamia nut, walnut and oak in perfect balance. 669192 1 bottle limit $279.95 NORTH BRITISH 50 YEAR OLD EXECUTIVE DECISION DOUGLAS LAING This single malt has a fruity, muscular nose with oak, sweet vanilla, coffee beans and caramel latte notes. Distilled in 1962, it has a fruity and spiced palate based around thick vanilla custard, fudge, cocoa, chocolate oranges, peach nectar, and a development of nutmeg. The finish is long, warming and spiced with a huge buttery toffee sweetness. 567727 $977.00 35

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ROSEBANK 21 YEAR OLD EXECUTIVE DECISION DOUGLAS LAING This Lowland distillery was mothballed in 1993. Due to this the whisky from Rosebank is sought after and highly collectable. There are not many Lowland distilleries to start with so the closing of Rosebank upped the region s value even more. Distilled 1992, it opens clean and fresh, carrying a fruity, sweet, candy quality plus a light honey and vanilla character. Initially peppery in style, it then mouth-coats with a cornucopia of spiced, macerated, fresh fruit. The finish is long, carrying a sweetly gristed character that runs drier and spiced to a more oaky style. 502922 1 bottle limit $1,080.00 37

OTHER REGIONS ARRAN 17 YEAR OLD LIMITED EDITION Aromas of rich, warm spices with candied citrus peel, mandarin and golden syrup invite you to the first sip. On the palate, the taste is sweet spice and cigar tobacco. The finish is all warm spice and sherry wood with a puff of bonfire smoke. A splash of water reveals dark chocolate and orange oil. 677922 $160.00 ARRAN THE DEVIL S PUNCH BOWL CHAPTER III Aromatic and floral with a delicate perfume of white peaches and white chocolate in the background, the Devil s Punch Bowl also has delicate floral notes that give way to a rich and warming touch of spice. Citrus notes are complimented by light vanilla from the Bourbon barrels. Chocolate raisin and cinnamon in the tail give this a creamy mouth feel. 585703 $160.00 38

ARRAN MACHRIE MOOR Aromas of bourbon and delicate touches of peat are mixed with tropical and orchard fruits in this arran malt. On the palate is a beautiful honey and vanilla creaminess with candied lemon peel and caramelized brown sugar. A delicate hint of peat opens up with a drop of water and reveals a gentle smokiness. 47548 $99.00 ARRAN MILLENNIUM The Arran Millenium s nose is vibrant and zesty with an edge of spice. There is candied citrus on the palate with orchard fruits, baked apples and a sprinkling of vanilla and cinnamon. The finish is clean and fresh with spice and notes of Mandarin orange and grapefruit. A splash of water exposes layers of creaminess. 437970 $140.00 39

ISLE OF JURA 30 YEAR OLD Matured for 27 long years in American white oak and a final three years in the finest Amoroso sherry casks from Gonzales Byass, creates a malt that will truly stand the test of time. Fleshy oranges, tangy licorice and sweet pineapple flavours are followed by orange rind, black cherries, dark toffee and sun dried raisin notes. Gold Medal Scotch Single Malt Island, International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 574293 1 bottle limit $650.00 JURA BROOKLYN Jura ventured to the streets of Williamsburg, Park Slope, and Bushwick, to craft a world-class single malt scotch, chosen by the people of Brooklyn. They brought six Jura cask samples on the journey and enlisted the help of some of Kings County s most visionary and influential establishments in picking the right taste profile. Matured in American white oak bourbon, Amoroso sherry and Pinot Noir barrels, it shows bonfire smoke, roasted coffee, sweet fig and cinnamon notes with black toffee, smoked berries and honey. 591487 $79.99 40

BLENDED SCOTCH COMPASS BOX THE LOST BLEND A homage to a great, lost whisky Eleuthera, Compass Box has named this dram after the 1907 book The Lost Blend by O. Henry, and has created a limited edition of 12,018 bottles. Its an elegantly complex union of two fruity Highland single malts and a peaty Islay single malt producing an ethereal fruit and herbal character and a sweetness on the palate, buttressed by an underlying smokiness. 617902 $132.99 41

IRISH WHISKEY TEELING SINGLE GRAIN This whiskey is matured in hand-selected Californian red wine barrels resulting in an intensely fruity liquid with lush berry notes. Bottled at 46 percent with no chill filtration, it has spice and fruit notes with an underlying sweet nose. Strong spice at the start develops into lush red berries and grapes, ending with drying tannins dominated by wood and spice. Best Grain Whisky World Whiskies Awards 2014 835850 $89.99 TEELING 21 YEAR OLD SILVER RESERVE Matured in hand-selected bourbon casks in small batches, this single malt is then allowed to marry in Sauternes wine casks for an extra twelve months. Aromas of white grapes, cut grass, apricots and white chocolate lead to a silky smooth palate with flavours of fig jam, honey, apricots, white chocolate and a balancing crisp saltiness at the end. The finish is long and mellow. Best Irish Single Malt World Whiskies Awards 2014 79665 $299.00 42

TAIWANESE WHISKY KAVALAN SHERRY OAK Thick, uncompromising, megagraped, and nutty while gently spiced. A lovely strand of molassed mocha and strawberry, too; soft, silky delivery with certain but unmistakable shades of a big, coffee-laden, Guyana rum with some bigger spice now; the grape uncompromisingly dominates until the middle. Even so, the ability for the juicier and more treacle-led sugars to sing clearly is outstanding; dries as oloroso tends to, and dies to a more intense oak; that heavy roast coffee lasts the distance with ease; the type of sherry-heavy malt not uncommonly found on Speyside over 20 years ago before the quality if the butts nosedived dramatically... What a rare treat; not too rare in future one hopes! 95 Points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible 2014 361824 $164.99 43

JAPANESE WHISKY ICHIRO S MALT CHICHIBU THE PEATED Chichibu The Peated was produced from barley peated to 59.6 parts per million. Limited to 6700 bottles, it was mainly aged in bourbon barrels, but also for a smaller share in port casks. On the palate, notes of peat and iodine are complemented by notes of malted barley, diesel, licorice, tar and tobacco. 47811 1 bottle limit $199.95 NIKKA COFFEY MALT Zesty, lively and tart, this Japanese malt has fine pepper notes and a hint of balsamic vinegar with wafts of softer vanilla scents on the nose. On the palate, its vivacity is sustained by citrus which challenges more enticing notes of coffee, praline, and vanilla cream. Surprisingly, prune, mirabelle and greengage aromas develop, reminiscent of an eaude-vie. Licorice makes a brief appearance before the fruit takes centre stage on the finish. Gold Medal International Spirits Challenge 2014 829473 $89.95 44

NIKKA COFFEY GRAIN This Grain Whisky is distilled in a Coffey still, a very traditional and rare patent still Nikka imported from Scotland in 1963. The Coffey still produces a complex whisky with a mellow and sweet taste originating from the grain itself. Fresh and enticing, it reveals ripe pear, cherry and exotic fruit aromas. Citrus notes of blood orange and lemon appear, slowly giving way to more subtle floral scents. With air, aromas of pastry, coconut and bourbon vanilla emerge, with underlying notes of mint and a hint of musk. Juicy and pleasant, the promises of the nose are kept, delivering intense ripe fruit with banana rum and caramel accents. The complexity develops with hints of licorice and star anise. The mid-palate shows more fruit, dominated by pear nectar and quickly moving on to creamier notes with an omnipresent freshness. The finish features pear and vanilla bourbon, ending on a very nice light bitter touch. 93 Points (Excellent, Highly Recommended) Chairman s Trophy, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2014 438580 $89.95 45

CANADIAN WHISKY CENTURY DISTILLERS NINETY 20 YEAR OLD Highwood Distillers has made large volumes of Canadian whisky since 1974. Undaunted by recent flooding and with more than three decades of aging whisky on hand, the owners have turned their focus to premium whiskies. Ninety, the latest of these, is simply gorgeous. It features flavours of crispy, clean oak, dark fruit, butterscotch, corncobs and nutmeg followed by candy cane, sour fruits, cinnamon, ginger and citrus pith. 91 Points Whisky Advocate 824268 $49.95 FORTY CREEK EVOLUTION There is a comfortable earthiness to this whisky that constantly evolves. So, it is called Evolution. Made in a limited edition of 9,000 bottles, each bottle is individually numbered. Fig, date, anise, blackberry, blackcurrant and bell pepper flavours evolve into deep forest notes with cinnamon spice, clove, nutmeg, chestnut and tobacco. Wonderful hints of vanilla, sweet clover and butter evolve into milk chocolate, soft roasted oak, peach and apricot on the finish. 649475 $69.99 46

AMERICAN WHISKEY BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION The annual release of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskies of various ages, recipes and proofs. Introduced just over a decade ago, it continues to grow in popularity. Since their introduction, these whiskies have won numerous awards from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), World Whiskies Awards, and the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. Due to the very limited quantity of these products, the Antique Collection will only be available at the 39th & Cambie Location. BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION EAGLE RARE 17 YEAR OLD Rare and only available in tiny quantities once a year, this polished, well-aged whiskey must be sipped to appreciate why patience is such a virtue. The fragrant aroma has almost a wine-like character with hints of almond, cigar box and cinnamon. The delicate and dry mid-palate tastes of leather, vanilla and tobacco. This bourbon lingers, finishing with hint of leather and toffee. Gold Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 556092 1 bottle limit $160.00 47

BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION GEORGE T. STAGG UNCUT UNFILTERED Straight out of the barrel, uncut and unfiltered, this Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is powerful, flavourful and intense. It opens with 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. Extraordinary (Ultimate Recommendation) Chairman s Trophy Winner, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2014 134007 1 bottle limit $175.00 BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION 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 allspice. The long, warm finish is preceded by notes of mint, eucalyptus, cinnamon, vanilla, and lingering pepper. Gold Medal American Rye Whiskey 8 Years and Over, World Whiskies Awards 2014 364133 1 bottle limit $160.00 48

BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION SAZERAC THOMAS H. HANDY STRAIGHT RYE This uncut and unfiltered whiskey is bottled directly from the barrel. A symbol of the history of New Orleans and the legacy of Thomas H. Handy, it is powerful, lush and boldly spicy. Flavours of toffee, fig cake and candied fruit are followed by mint, cinnamon and clove. The long, warm finish ultimately reveals subtle notes of allspice, coconut and nutmeg. World s Best Rye Whiskey World Whiskies Awards 2014 56630 1 bottle limit $175.00 BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION WILLIAM LA RUE WELLER UNCUT UNFILTERED Uncut and unfiltered, this hand-bottled bourbon is barrel proof. Weller substitutes wheat for the traditional rye grain, a production method pioneered by W.L. Weller. On the nose expect 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. Double Gold Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2013 369918 1 bottle limit $175.00 49

E. H. TAYLOR SINGLE BARREL Col. Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is widely considered one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry. During his time, he implemented several innovative methods still used today, including climate-controlled aging warehouses. This bourbon is aged exclusively in Warehouse C, which was built by Taylor in 1881 and has proven to be an excellent aging warehouse. Each barrel is hand-picked and Bottled in Bond at 100 proof. 93 Points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible 2014. 272708 1 bottle limit $89.99 E. H. TAYLOR SMALL BATCH Pretty effortlessly classic: a friendly layering of crisp sugars and teasing spice as well as a thin hint of mint and eucalyptus; the natural vanillas are out in force too; pretty perfect weight: the oils have just enough clout to ensure the sugars remain in check and on the Demerara side of things...with the sweetness in harmony with the butterscotch tart and late peppery bite; from first nose, to last, the exemplary high quality of this bourbon is not for a second in dispute. 94.5 Points Jim Murray s Whisky Bible 2014 272716 2 bottle limit $89.99 50

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. 5 stars (Highest Recommendation) F. Paul Pacult s Spirit Journal 272732 1 bottle limit $89.99 OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 YEAR OLD This bourbon whiskey is bottled at nearly barrel proof. Just a splash of Kentucky limestone water is added after a decade of aging. Rich, yet smooth, this bourbon has aromas of fruity, buttery caramel fudge, roasted pecans and fine brown spices with a plush, chewy, fruity-yet-dry, medium-full body and a long, lingering cherry tobacco, toffee, raisin toast, charcoal and peppery spice finish. A sensationally flavourful and deep bourbon for sipping or cocktails. 95 points (Exceptional) Beverage Testing Institute 2013 324947 1 bottle limit $99.99 51

PAPPY VAN WINKLE S 15 YEAR OLD Produced by the exclusive Van Winkle wheated recipe and specially selected from barrels in the heart of the aging warehouses, this bourbon aged for 15 years in deep-charred heavy oak. It starts with an elegant and sweet aroma of caramel corn and vanilla. The flavour is big, featuring leather, oak and complex fruitiness. The finish is smooth with notes of spice and oak tannins. Gold Medal Bourbon American Whiskey 8 Years and Over, World Whiskies Awards 2014 417329 1 bottle limit $149.99 PAPPY VAN WINKLE S 20 YEAR OLD This Van Winkle bourbon is aged 20 years and bottled at 90.4 proof for a wonderfully smooth and rich profile. Pappy Van Winkle was a true character and like his namesake, this bottle is full of character quite a remarkable whiskey intense, tantalizing, and smooth with citrus zest, dried fruit, vanilla and some sherry notes. The finish is long and elegant. Double Gold Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2014 324749 1 bottle limit $249.99 52

PAPPY VAN WINKLE S 23 YEAR OLD This limited edition bourbon takes generations of distilling know-how to produce. Each barrel ages for 23 years and is selected from the heart of the warehouse. Early aromas of caramel and cream with soft notes of oak, nuts and leather evolve into a sweet taste composed of vanilla, maple and honey joined by complementary flavours of citrus and spice. It has a long lasting oaky finish and should be enjoyed neat. 33613 1 bottle limit $349.99 STAGG JR. BOURBON George T. Stagg built the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century, in a time known as the Gilded Age of Bourbon. Uncut and unfiltered, this robust bourbon whiskey ages for nearly a decade and boasts the bold character that is reminiscent of the man himself. Rich, sweet, chocolate and brown sugar flavours mingle in perfect balance with the bold rye spiciness. The finish lingers with hints of cherries, cloves and smokiness. Silver Medal International Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 753343 1 bottle limit $79.99 53

VAN WINKLE FAMILY RESERVE RYE 13 YEAR OLD This reserve spirit has a soft nose of chestnuts, spice, vanilla and fruit. The palate features flavours of cocoa, vanilla, spice and white pepper. The finish is long, warm and complex with caramel and spice combined with dry oak. 777110 1 bottle limit $189.99 VAN WINKLE SPECIAL RESERVE 12 YEAR OLD This straight bourbon whisky is highlighted by light aromas of dried mango, cocoa, fruit and spiced peach. Flavours of honey, oak and tobacco dance on the palate. The finish is balanced and dry, with a lingering tingle. 209486 1 bottle limit $119.99 54

FOUR ROSES SMALL BATCH LIMITED EDITION Created from three of ten distinct Bourbon recipes, Four Roses Small Batch welcomes you with generous creamy vanilla, light oak and cherry cordial aromas. Bright splashes of raspberry and apricot greet the palate, giving way to subtle tones of nutmeg and cocoa. At the end, mellow flavours of cherry and vanilla bean define the long, luxurious finish. 866707 1 bottle limit $89.99 WHISTLE PIG RYE WhistlePig, 100 proof, straight rye whiskey is aged for at least ten years through a unique double-barrel process. It embodies the perfect combination of proof, purity, and age hitting the sweet spot in all three categories. WhistlePig was released in the summer of 2010 to great critical acclaim, earning 96 points from Wine Enthusiast, their highest rating ever for a rye whiskey, and a highest recommendation from Spirits Journal. 797423 $139.99 55

The Double Malt Selection from Woodford Reserve affords you the rare opportunity for a side-by-side barrel style comparison. Both bottles feature a malt recipe spirit that was uniquely triple distilled in Woodford Reserve s copper pot stills; the primary difference is in their maturation. The Classic Malt is grain forward and the Straight Malt is more barrel forward. Try them for yourself and decide which style you prefer. WOODFORD RESERVE MASTERS COLLECTION CLASSIC MALT This classic malt, produced using new barrel maturation has soft malt-like cereal notes with a rich oak character that dips into layers of caramel and vanilla, all spiced with hints of cinnamon and clove. A creamy balance of new cask sweetness and spice with a rich pear and banana fruitiness complement rich, warm oak notes run throughout. Long, warming and vibrant. Silver Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 351296 $139.99 56

WOODFORD RESERVE MASTERS COLLECTION STRAIGHT MALT This straight malt, produced using used barrel maturation, has buttery shortbread notes with a delicate citrus and vanilla character. Hints of chocolate malt, honey, buttery shortbread and a touch of lemon custard lead to a finish that is long, warm and malty. Silver Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 349654 $139.99 57

TEQUILA HERRADURA COLECCIÓN DE LA CASA REPOSADO COGNAC CASK This small-batch tequila is produced using the finest hand-selected blue agave. Traditional production methods, including a proprietary fermentation from naturally occurring wild yeast, ensure a unique flavour profile. It is then rested in medium-char American oak casks for eleven months. Prior to bottling, the tequila is transferred to specially chosen French oak barrels from the renowned Cognac region of France for an additional three months of aging. This maturing process results in a masterful combination of agave and smoked oak flavours transitioning to robust spice and dried fruits with exceptional balance of earth and spice notes complemented by a touch of smoke and fruit. The unique cognac aging results in a smooth warm finish of caramel and vanilla. 856617 $139.99 58

COGNAC COURVOISIER VOC VINTAGE 1976 A rare product for connoisseurs is housed in a wonderful crystal decanter from Courvoisier s archives created by Baccarat. The decanter is a Baccarat classic design from the early 1900s revisited for Courvoisier in the 1970s, during an important growth period for the brand. This 1976 vintage is a very special selection drawn from a single barrel carefully stored in Courvoisier s Paradise cellar. After 35 years of optimum aging conditions, it delivers intense aromatic flavours dominated by candied orange aromas followed by notes of figs, almonds and dried raisins. On the palate, the lingering aftertaste is exceptionally aromatic and intense. 600478 1 bottle limit $7,800.00 59

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COURVOISIER KING EDWARD VII RESERVE This is a King s cognac sublimely encased in an Art Nouveau crystal decanter encapsulating the spirit of the turn of the 20th Century. A very limited series of 50 bottles exists worldwide. This reserve Edward VII is a genuine aromatic firework. Notes of undergrowth, boxwood and humus are followed by subtle aromas of fruits and flowers to give a set of a great harmony with a superb rancio. The palate is smooth, supple and elegant and will delight all lovers of fine cognacs. 835975 1 bottle limit $12,000.00 61

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