Matured only is sherry seasoned oak casks, a high proportion first fill. Bottled at natural colour, with flavours of ginger, rose water, pears and vanilla.
The Glenrothes 18 Year Old
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Glenburgie 1964
Nothing like a 46-year-old unicorn to kick off the Club’s new year, and to celebrate 18 years of some damn fine whisky gone before. Unreal to ponder, when this bottle was laid down in a remote dusty Scottish warehouse , most of our parents were only 7 years old!
Glenburgie ’64 was dry, fruity, oaky and such a lovely old timer. Just a few sips of this mellow, subtly sweet dinosaur simply was not enough. A delicate dram for the ages – what a treat! Cheers to 18 years ETKW and to many more fine nectars still to be explored!
Glenfarclas 40
The third of four amazing 18-year Anniversary tasters! 40 years and counting…one more bottle to go!
Benriach 30
Benriach 30 certainly went over well as another 18-Year Anniversary taster, with some Club members voting it their favourite of the night! It was a pretty hard choice to select just one…hard to believe the evening had 2 other even older beautiful drams on offer!
Whisky Sponge Glentauchers 18 Year Old
The youngest of 4 fantastic bottles sampled for our much-anticipated 18-Year Anniversary. Had to have at least one whisky distilled 18 years ago for this amazing milestone! Cheers ETKW!
Loch Lomond 21
The Club enjoyed a duo of 21 year-old beauties in November. Both sourced from Alberta.
Arran 25
Arran distillery is one of few distilleries on the Isle of Arran, nestled in a firth between the west coast of the Scottish mainland (near Glasgow) and the 40-km-long Kintyre Peninsula that is home to Campbeltown.
The distillery was founded in 1994, however, its construction was not completed until 1995 due to a delay related to nearby nesting golden eagles, which are a protected species in Scotland. It opened in 1995 and we have the pleasure of trying one of its first 25-year offerings, Arran 25. This bottle boasts a beautifully designed wooden case, and the whisky is held in the classic Arran-style bottle, slightly wider at the top than the bottom. 46% ABV and sourced from Alberta for an all in-cost of $630 CAD. We liked it, as well as the price for 25 year-old whisky!
Distiller’s tasting notes:
Nose: rich oak, gentle nutmeg. Baked ripe figs, sultanas and black cherries.
Palate: fruit cake with toasted almonds and cinnamon. Zesty oranges and mandarins mellow perfectly with manuka honey, muscovado sugar, baked apricots and an interesting white pepper note.
Finish: creamy and spicy with dark chocolate, walnuts and dark fruit compote.
Compass Box Flaming Heart 2018 Limited Edition
48.9%
700ml
The 6th edition of Flaming Heart a blended whisky using Clynesh, Deanston, Caol Ila and other malts matured in ex-bourbon cask
Nose: Coastal air and fiery peat with hints of honey and vanilla
Palate: Smokiness, dried spices and raisins.
Finish: Orange and clove
Once again Compass Box does not disappoint with this superb blend. Certainly warm but not over powering. The finish was clean and left you looking for another sip right away. What a great dram to combat the lingering coldness of a late November evening in Canada.
Cheers to all!
Dewars Double Double 21 Year Old Mizunara
46%
750ml
$199.70
Named double double for its 4 stage ageing process while finishing in Mizunara casks from master blender Stephanie Macleod. Not noted what is blended other than single malt and single grain whiskies but Dewars owns Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigallechie, Macduff and Royal Brackala single malt brands.
Light golden amber colour with sturdy legs and excellent viscosity.
Nose: Tropical Bananas, nutmeg, green apple and candied ginger.
Palate: Smooth with sharp green apple, pears, dried figs and hints of oak.
Finish: Sweet long and subtle finish
Royal Salute 21 year Miami Polo Edition
This months theme was inspired by members of the Expensive Taste club, 20 different personalities(maybe 40 if we really counted), 20 different tastes, an eclectic group of people with a common enjoyment for fine whisky! A perfectly unique blend of fine folks.
The original thought was to have a blind tasting to showcase quality blended whiskies at an affordable price but, in true Expensive Taste fashion the selection for the month has evolved into three higher end and pricey blended malts sourced from 3 different bottlers and with this wide range there is sure to be something for everyone.
As always we look forward to seeing everyone for what is sure to be a great wrap to 2024!
40% ABV
700ml
LCBO
$272.50
This is the sixth edition in the Royal Salute Polo series, fully finished in first-fill Rye and first-fill Bourbon casks a first for Royal Salute! This nod to the vibrant city of Miami reveals aromas of vanilla, coconut and subtle spice with a rich, smooth feel in the mouth. Stylized and distinct pink ceramic bottle is unique and eye catching on any bar or cabinet display. Can’t confirm but typical whiskies used to blend are: Strathisla, Longmorn, Glen Keith, Caperdonich.