Nose: Fresh and crisp with notes of citrus, green apple, and pear. Taste: Smooth and delicate, with flavors of vanilla, honey, and a hint of floral sweetness. Palate: Creamy and well-balanced, with a subtle touch of oak and a long, refreshing finish.

An elegant Cognac produced exclusively from Grande Champagne, Cognac's premier cru. Aromas of dried fruit, floral notes, vanilla, and subtle oak lead to a refined palate with exceptional balance and a lingering finish.

Gokyo Daiginjo Saito No Shizuku is a luxurious, premium Japanese sake from Yamaguchi Prefecture’s Sakai Shuzo Brewery. Crafted using a labor-intensive "drip-method" (shizuku), this sake offers a silky, viscous texture with a complex, fruity, and floral aroma of pear, white grape, and melon, followed by a crisp, mineral-forward finish.

Brewed from rice polished to 50%, this Junmai Daiginjo offers fresh aromas of apple, melon, and floral notes with a smooth palate, balanced acidity, and a crisp finish.

Gokyo Junmai Daiginjo 50 is a premium Japanese sake from Yamaguchi Prefecture, brewed with Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 50%. It is recognized for its elegant, fragrant aroma, often featuring notes of ripe melon and subtle floral hints. It offers a balanced, smooth, and slightly sweet flavor with a crisp, clean finish.

An elegant Junmai Daiginjo offering fragrant aromas of ripe pear, melon, and white flowers. Smooth and balanced with refined sweetness, delicate umami, and a clean finish.

Gokyo Junmai Daiginjo Kintai is a premium, highly polished (often 50% or more) Yamaguchi sake, renowned for its elegant, delicate, and fruity flavor profile with notes of pear, melon, and floral aromas. It features a clean, soft water texture (from the Nishiki River) with a smooth, lingering finish, often described as a "hand-made gem"

Bold and distinctive, this Straight Bourbon Whiskey offers a harmonious interplay of flavors, combining balanced layers of smoke, spicy rye, and creamy fruit notes. Crafted from a mash bill featuring 80% Texas Corn and 20% Oklahoma Rye, this whiskey undergoes a unique aging process. Initially matured in new American oak barrels for 3-6 years, it then undergoes a cask finishing period in Napa Valley French Oak wine barrels, enhancing its smoothness and complexity. The result is a non-chill filtered whiskey that boasts outstanding depth and character.

A smooth, approachable American Whiskey distilled from 88% corn, 9% rye, and 3% barley, then finished in former Napa Valley wine barrels for exceptional smoothness. It has a gentle body with notes of honey, fruit, and subtle spice. Highly versatile and a true crowd-pleaser, this whiskey is delicious served neat or in cocktails.

Concentrated fruit ripeness gives this wine a soft, plushy quality that contrasts—and complements—the firm, chalky tannins. Find notes of red cherry, pomegranate, wet stone and river water with well-integrated oak tones.

Located in the heart of the Anderson Valley, our Gowan Creek Vineyard features a unique terroir with elements from the valley’s warmer regions and its cooler, northern “deep end.” Offering an ideal southwestern exposure, and an array of unique vineyard blocks planted with clones of Pinot Noir carefully tailored to each site and soil type. The expressive wine produced from these vines displays beautiful inky depth and robust untamed fruit flavors.

González Byass Noé Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry is a rich, sweet dessert sherry from Jerez, Spain. Style: Pedro Ximénez (PX), naturally sweet fortified wine Grapes: 100% Pedro Ximénez Color: Very dark mahogany, almost black Aroma: Raisins, dates, figs, molasses, caramel, and roasted coffee Taste: Intensely sweet and viscous, with flavors of dried fruit, dark chocolate, toffee, figs, and spice Finish: Long, sweet, warming, and concentrated Serving: Best slightly chilled, around 10–12°C Pairing: Excellent with blue cheese, vanilla ice cream, chocolate desserts, crème brûlée, or simply as an after-dinner drink.

Good Day Hibiscus Soju is a sweet, tangy, and refreshing 12.5% ABV Korean spirit, offering a floral aroma with hints of zesty lemon and herbs. Produced by Muhak in South Korea, this 360mL,, clean-finishing drink is ideal for sipping chilled, pairing with food, or mixing with soda. 

Good Day Lychee Soju boasts a very natural lychee flavour - sweet, fruity, and a touch floral. The Soju is made with water from Masan (an area known for its quality water since the Goryeo Dynasty) and undergoes a unique process of ten-step filtration and 72-hour oxygenation for optimal smoothness. Best enjoyed as a shot, mixed with club soda for a sparkle, or as a cocktail ingredient. Made in Korea.

Good Day Soju by Muhak (est. 1929) offers an exceptionally clean and fresh flavour born from its famously pristine water from Masan - a region renown for its water quality since the Goryeo dynasty. Good Day's smoothness comes from a ten-step filtration and 72-hour oxygenation and maturation steps.

Connoisseurs Choice, a famous independent bottling range by Gordon & MacPhail. This specific expression is a 35-year-old single malt Scotch whisky distilled at the Bruichladdich Distillery in 1988, matured in refill American hogshead cask number 1961, and bottled at a cask strength of 51.2% ABV.

This scorching hot 32-year-old Speyside single malt was carefully aged at the Tomatin distillery starting from 1988, and recently bottled for the revitalized Connoisseurs Choice series by Gordon & MacPhail on March 15, 2021. Drawn from refill American hogshead number 6656 at its natural cask strength of 54.6% ABV, this rare release comprises just 145 bottles, each elegantly presented in a lovely oak presentation case.

From the Glen Grant Distillery, the whisky was laid down in a Sherry cask in November of 1969. The Sherry cask invokes aromas of rich fruits and woody spices combining traces of wood polish and old leather. On the palate, find dried figs, and spice with an abundance of wood flavours and even sweet fudge nuances, and hints of bitter oak tannins. The finish is long and lingering with drying notes of cinnamon, clove and walnuts.

The third edition of the Mr. George Legacy Collection has arrived, featuring a 63-year-old single malt aged in First Fill Sherry casks and bottled at a bold 56.5% ABV. Named after George Urquhart, affectionately known as ‘Mr. George,’ this collection pays homage to his pivotal role in championing single malt whisky. Distilled on October 15th, 1959, and aged exclusively in cask no. 3665, a first-fill Sherry butt, this edition represents Gordon & MacPhail’s final cask from 1959. Bottled on November 2nd, 2022, this exceptional whisky captures the essence of Mr. George’s vision and legacy, making it a prized addition to any collection.

An impressive 1952 Glen Grant single malt from Gordon & MacPhail's Private Collection, matured in a single first-fill sherry butt for 70 years, was bottled to honour the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 2022, the date of her accession. The nose reveals aromas of beeswax, ripe figs, toffee, orange zest, raisins, and aged leather, while the palate offers notes of blackberry compote, clementine, milk chocolate, black pepper, and a hint of wood smoke, all lingering through the finish.

What those of us know in Alberta as the gateway to the Rockies, Banff is well known here. In Scotland though, the Banff Distillery, built in 1824 established itself in the Highlands until a fire destroyed all the maltings and the warehouses. Further calamities from World War II bombers ignited many casks of whisky and leaked the precious liquid all over the countryside where legend has that this caused the drunkenness of local farm animals. The distillery closed permanently in 1983 but left a legacy: a few remaining casks filled with a whisky of deep rich flavour and long lingering spice notes.

This 39-year-old Private Collection Benromach, aged initially in a Sherry Cask for 19 years before a further 20-year finish in a Burgundy Hogshead, boasts a robust 60.2% ABV. Remarkably rare, independent bottlings of Benromach are scarce, with fewer than a dozen in the last two decades, many of which were by Gordon & MacPhail, the distillery's owner. The decision to release these Burgundy-finished expressions under Gordon & MacPhail's label likely stems from their deviation from the distillery's usual style, ensuring clarity between these and Benromach's recent 40-year-old releases, which adhere to a more traditional profile.

Part of Gordon & MacPhail's esteemed Private Collection, this Speyside single malt hails from the shuttered Convalmore distillery in Dufftown. Distilled in 1975, it spent 46 years maturing in a refill American oak hogshead, yielding just 138 bottles at 47.8% ABV. On the nose, expect fragrant Turkish delight, zestful lemon, and candied orange peel. The palate offers a floral character accompanied by nuances of lemon curd and orange rind. Finishing smoothly, it unveils hints of Madagascan vanilla and lingering citrus notes.

The Private Collection by Gordon & MacPhail stands as a testament to the distilleries that have fallen silent over the years, offering whisky enthusiasts a rare glimpse into their storied past. This exclusive collection presents exceptionally rare and aged malts, carefully curated by members of the Urquhart family, who have steered Gordon & MacPhail for four generations. Among these treasures are releases from iconic distilleries like Dallas Dhu and Longmorn, each hand-selected to showcase the pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship. Stephen Rankin, Director of Prestige at Gordon & MacPhail, emphasizes the legacy of his grandfather, George Urquhart, who pioneered the art of matching new make spirit with select casks, ensuring each whisky reached its peak before bottling. The latest addition to this illustrious lineup is a Gordon & MacPhail Dallas Dhu from a single refill American hogshead, yielding just 134 bottles after 38 years of ageing at a bold 60.1% ABV, offering a glimpse into the extraordinary legacy of this iconic Speyside distillery.

Glen Mhor, often overshadowed by its more celebrated peers like Brora and Port Ellen, holds a distinct allure in the realm of lost distilleries. While it may lack the romanticism of its counterparts, its significance cannot be understated, particularly as one of the components used to recreate the legendary Mackinlay's Rare Old Highland Malt. Now, four decades removed from its last spirit run, Glen Mhor releases are increasingly scarce and highly coveted, exemplified by offerings like this one. Bottled from Refill Sherry Hogshead #72, yielding a mere 174 bottles, this expression has garnered an impressive 93 points on Whiskyfun, a testament to its exceptional quality. With its natural color, non-chill filtration, and robust 50.8% ABV, this bottling embodies the essence of Glen Mhor's legacy, destined to be cherished by whisky enthusiasts fortunate enough to acquire it.

Glenburgie is emerging as one of my preferred Speyside distilleries due to its consistent delivery of tropical fruit notes, a characteristic that particularly appeals to my palate. The 21 years of maturation in this distillery-label bottling from Gordon & MacPhail are expected to enhance these flavors. At 46% ABV and aged for at least 21 years, this expression promises to showcase the distinctive Glenburgie profile. Despite initial impressions of stale sulfur and mustiness on the nose, accompanied by earthy and grassy undertones, familiar Glenburgie characteristics of apples, peaches, tropical fruit, and honey emerge. The palate reveals a medium texture with flavors of honey, peaches, lemongrass, and elderflower, leading to an intriguing development of fragrant oak, ripe mango, and subtle sulfurous notes. The finish, medium in length, offers layers of sweetness with caramel, honey, chocolate, and fruity accents, complemented by floral hints. While hints of earthy sulfur persist throughout, the overall experience presents a rich and flavorful exploration of Glenburgie's renowned profile.

Fragrant mandarin peel and rich Sherry aromas intertwine, followed by notes of salted almonds, raspberry compote, and a hint of malted biscuit. Roasted coffee beans transition into walnuts and stewed raisins, while blackcurrant jam harmonizes with Seville orange peel and red apple. The palate concludes with a long finish marked by lingering hazelnuts and cocoa powder.

This single malt whisky, distilled at Milton, now known as Strathisla, holds the distinction of being the oldest distillery in Speyside. Distilled in 1949, this remarkable expression spent an astounding 72 years maturing in a first fill sherry puncheon before being meticulously bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in 2022 at a dignified 48.6% ABV. Upon nosing, the whisky unveils a captivating array of aromas, including baked forest fruits, fresh vanilla, and a rich influence of sherry, setting the stage for an enticing palate experience. Upon tasting, one is greeted with flavors reminiscent of apple pie, vibrant citrus notes, and indulgent caramel. The finish lingers gracefully, leaving impressions of toffee apple and a subtle hint of smoke, further enhancing the whisky's complexity and depth.

Gordon's London Dry Gin is a classic and iconic gin, widely recognized for its distinctive green bottle and juniper-forward flavor profile. It is made using a secret recipe of botanicals that includes juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root, and citrus peel, which are distilled in a copper still to create a spirit that is then blended with pure water. The resulting gin has a clean, crisp taste with strong juniper notes and a refreshing finish. It is a versatile gin that can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.

Chiaretto is the term used for rosati crafted by the shores of Lake Garda. The Gorgo winery practices oraganic winemaking and this fresh and vibrant wine made from the Valpolicella grapes of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara offers aromas of strawberry, raspberry and peach. The palate has high acidity balanced nicely with the small red berries, red apples and peaches.

Nose: Rich and aromatic with notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and dried fruits. Taste: Smooth and velvety, with flavors of caramel, toffee, and vanilla. Palate: Full-bodied and complex, with hints of oak, spice, and a lingering sweetness.

A light and easy drinking Rose wine made using Tavkveri, a dark-skinned grape native to Georgia. With beautiful floral, hibiscus notes along with bright red berry flavors of cranberry, cherry and redcurrant on the palate.

Satsuma peel, mandarin segments, butter biscuits, dry oak, bookbindings, and hints of baking spices on the nose. Warm orange, sweet vanilla, creamy pudding, sherbet, and a mellow pepperiness on the palate, but as the citrus theme swells, a taste of grapefruit bitterness washes over it, making for a sharp, bitter finish. With its 46% malt content, this has grace, but seems a bit mild for a warrior pirate queen’s tastes

Grace O'Malley Heather Infused Irish Gin is crafted using 14 aromatic botanicals sourced from the west of Ireland, including indigenous ingredients such as heather, wild thyme, red clover, blackthorn, fraughan (bilberry), and rock samphire. This gin pays homage to traditional distilling methods while incorporating modern techniques to capture the full intensity of flavors. With its rounded and balanced profile, it offers a fresh, floral finish that perfectly complements its intense herbal character. On the palate, expect a burst of freshly harvested wild juniper and citrus notes, followed by grassy undertones and a dry heather sensation, with subtle maritime hints.

This is the best Graceland we have tasted and it's doubly impressive showing none of that scorched earth and burnt rubber that plagues the category. This is perfectly ripe with elegant styling and fresh black cherry a fruit and vanilla on its youthful palate. This is a classic wine for T-bone steaks.

Award tasting note: "Impressive attention grabbing nose with intense pure cassis, subtle spice notes backed by a mouth filling palate that shows great persistence." - Silver, International Wine Challenge

Fresh aromas of red fruit such as strawberries or cherry, with a floral touch. Round and fresh palate, which remind us of red fruits. It has a thin bubble and crown. The palate is fresh, cheerful and with a pleasant finish.