At Bruichladdich distillery, they prioritize the creation of whiskies that authentically represent their origins. When they revived their distillery in 2001, they were struck by the industry's oversight of the importance of terroir—the unique environmental factors influencing whisky's raw ingredients. Determined to change this, they have since embraced terroir as essential to their single malt's flavor profile. Their latest release, PMC:01, part of the Port Charlotte cask exploration series, highlights this commitment by spending the latter part of its maturation in Pomerol casks from Bordeaux's Right Bank. Pomerol, renowned for its exceptional red wines, embodies a distinct sense of place, reflected in its grapes' flavor. PMC:01 embodies this story of place, marrying the rich fruitiness of Pomerol oak with Islay's maritime influences, resulting in a whisky that elegantly balances peat smoke with floral and fruit notes. Conceived, distilled, matured, and bottled solely on Islay, PMC:01 proudly celebrates its complex lineage and the unique flavors of its homeland.

The nose of this whisky evokes a maritime atmosphere, reminiscent of a beach bonfire with dry seaweed, followed by deeper notes of saltiness and marine elements, all underpinned by the scent of fresh linen. On the palate, it offers a smooth and oily texture, with a delightful sweetness accompanied by smoky and spicy notes, reminiscent of a fruit orchard enveloped in smoke and sea mist. The taste culminates in a fine balance of saltiness and spiciness, leading to a powerful chili pepper sensation upon swallowing. When diluted, the sweetness and saltiness become more pronounced. The finish is long-lasting and lightly smoky, with a lingering warmth from the spices.

The Clynelish Distillery, situated in Brora, Highlands, Scotland, has a rich history dating back to 1819, with the current facility established in 1967 alongside the original Brora distillery. Initially struggling, it gained prominence in 1896 when acquired by Ainslie & Heilbron, later owned by John Risk. Despite closure in the 1930s, it operated during World War II. Clynelish is renowned as a premium Single Malt, notably used in Johnnie Walker blends. This 10-year-old edition, part of Diageo Special Releases 2023, is exclusively aged in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels.

Recently, a new “oldest Canadian whisky ever,” appears every year. In 2018, the honour goes to Canadian Club. Cedar lumber, fresh apricots, hints of bonfire, and sweet applewood on the nose. On the palate it’s butter tarts with vanilla, waves of pepper, pears, peaches, bonfire notes, and hints of pipe tobacco. Crisp, clean, and slightly bigger than Canadian Club 40 year old, the 41 is woodsy, silky, and mouth filling.

This new permanent addition to the Redbreast range is partially matured in ruby port casks, which have helped the vitality and the complexity of the finished whiskey while still delivering a remarkable intensity of red berry fruit. Orange peel, pine cone, vanilla, and walnut on the nose. Raspberry, cherry, plums, and active spices like a wildfire across the tongue, with pepper and chile heightened by the strength and menthol late on the finish.

Dr. Zenzen Queen of Grapes Riesling is a German wine featuring crisp, light, and fruity characteristics. It showcases a balance of acidity with notes of apple, peach, and citrus, offering an aromatic, refreshing, and often off-dry experience. It pairs well with light dishes, fish, and salads. 

Dr. Zenzen Queen Of Grapes Pink Riesling is a German Mosel wine, often a blend of Riesling and Pinot Noir, offering a light, crisp profile with fruity aromas. It is characterized by an elegant balance of fruit and acidity, usually featuring a residual sugar content that makes it an easy-drinking, slightly sweet, or off-dry option. 

 Dr. Zenzen Nullnummer Chardonnay is a 0.0% alcohol-free white wine from Germany's Rheinpfalz region. It offers a full-bodied, authentic Chardonnay experience with notes of yellow apple, gooseberry, melon, banana, and a hint of vanilla. It is gluten-free, low-calorie, and best served chilled, making it an excellent pairing for spicy dishes.

Colour: Cherry. Nose: sweet spices, scrubland, ripe fruit. Palate: spicy, balsamic, good acidity, fresh.

Some attractive citrus elements are present, but bruised-apple notes suggest a certain level of oxidation, and the flavors fall away quickly on the finish.

This biodynamic producer has hit in two consecutive vintages. The 2011 is a bit funky at first, so you may want to decant it before serving, but once some cabbage-like aromas dissipate, the wine delivers plenty of blackberry fruit, some garrigue notes and a touch of licorice. It's full bodied and creamy in texture, with a long, silky finish.

Color: Brilliant ruby Aromatic: Fully ripe wild berries with a spicy undertone, slightly roasted from the ageing which also brings out a complex bouquet of red flower floral notes. Palate: Fruit forward at the beginning with a balanced tannic structure showing later. Fresh and consistently aromatic finish.

Color: Bright, clear, gold Aromatic: White flesh fruits, lychees and white flowers Palate: Full, round and generous with a good weight and a smooth ripe structure. The fresh aromas carry through to the finish.

The Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru La Toppe au Vert presents vivid red cherries and black plums on the nose, displaying focus alongside refinement and poise. With time in the glass, blue fruits emerge, adding depth to the aroma profile. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with fine tannins, initially displaying a subtle ferrous character. There's a fine grip in the mouth, with chalky tannins on the finish that provide a long and satisfying conclusion.

The Legacy Collection epitomizes the apex of excellence in the Okanagan Valley, representing our unyielding pursuit of quality. Each vintage, we meticulously hand-select the finest fruit from our estate vineyards to craft these small-lot wines, revered as our most esteemed and cellar-worthy offerings. Back in 1981, the Okanagan Valley was largely unexplored as a wine region, yet its potential was recognized amidst the region's stonefruit orchards. As grape growers dared to plant vines in uncharted terrain, the valley's glacier-formed landscape revealed varying soil profiles, basking in long, sun-drenched days and diverse microclimates, offering an opportunity for wines of unmistakable terroir. Fast forward to today, where Mission Hill Family Estate stands as Canada's sole five-time winner of Winery of the Year, with multiple international accolades for our varietals. Anchored in our profound connection to the valley and the meticulous care of our vineyards, we continue to embark on this enduring journey of winemaking excellence. In our winemaking philosophy, akin to a quatrain's harmony in verse, four harmonious grapes converge. Fermented in small French oak fermenters and aged in French oak barrels, each component contributes to the wine's elegance and purpose, with Syrah lending depth and character to the blend.

Named after the Roman emperor who restored vine planting in France, this wine has structure and a dense texture. It is balanced with a good freshness to it and a poise in its step.

The nose is a light lunch on a rocky beach, where the dusty stones contrast with the sanguinity of bresaola and the richness of sweet chili jam. The jam spreads onto the palate, but the meatiness doesn't go anywhere either, before a crackle of black pepper sets up a lingering finish.

This wood-aged wine is still full of its ripe, jammy fruits. They combine well with the wood aging and the rich dried fruits and dense texture. The wine, showing plenty of black fruit, is ready to drink. Roger Voss

Tasting Notes describe this as a crisp, intricate, and dry wine, delivering fresh notes of Granny Smith apples, honey, and lime, characterizing it as a youthful white wine with a notable complexity. This is Oddbird's sparkling chardonnay, a wine that has been liberated from alcohol, underscoring Oddbird's commitment to selecting premium grapes to maintain the distinctive taste and quality of their offerings. The Oddbird Blanc de Blancs, made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the prestigious vineyards of Languedoc, stands out for its natural purity. Free from additives, artificial colors, or aromas, it's crafted as nature intended. The wine is matured for up to 12 months and undergoes a unique, patented process to remove alcohol while preserving its essential flavors and aromas.

Savor the exceptionally smooth spiciness and the intoxicating, full-bodied pleasure that comes from a blend of juniper, cinnamon, haskap berries, and refreshing citrus notes.

Siddiqui Brown Rum, pronounced 'sid-dee-key,' is designed to serve as a bridge between whisky and rum. It starts with Siddiqui White Rum as its base, which is then aged in American oak barrels. This process allows the rum to acquire its distinctive color along with a slightly smoky, oaky, and caramel flavor profile. Although Siddiqui is an American brand headquartered in California, its production for the international market is undertaken by the team from Penderyn in Wales.

The somewhat nondescript bouquet is neutral and mildly grainy with some mild aromas of spice and ripe yellow fruit. Palate entry is meek and softly sweet; things improve at midpalate as flavors of charcoal, maple and sugar syrup emerge. Finishes well in a sweet grain manner.

This Sangiovese wine brings out the grape's most profound spectrum of aromas. The selection process begins directly in the vineyard, where only the finest bunches are chosen. These are then subjected to an extended drying process and meticulous vinification, resulting in a Sangiovese that is rich, bold, and brimming with flavors.

This certified organic gin unfurls bold pine and spearmint aromatics, plus a hint of lime peel. The rounded palate echoes that pine and hint of lime, but it's the anise note that really builds and reverberates into the drying finish.

Maison Louis Jadot is one of the most trusted and revered wine houses in Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. Frédéric Barnier, Jadot’s esteemed winemaker, and his team balance tradition and technology, focusing on the purest expression of each wine’s terroir.  Founded in 1859, the house now owns 528 acres of vineyards, including 280 acres of the Cote d’Or’s most prestigious Premier and Grand Cru plots. This is a wine of delicacy and finesse, with notes of berries, earth and oak in a silken texture.

Mildly smoky aromas entwine with vanilla. The bold palate opens with cigar wrapper, leather and maple, while a splash of water releases tinges of burnt orange peel, espresso and unsweetened chocolate. Nuanced oak and smoke wind into the mouthwatering, puckery finish.

This wine is mineral-driven and mysterious, offering distinct hints of crushed rock and crisp red fruit. From the producer's own site, it has a dusty quality to the texture that remains unfettered and sublime in nature, complementing its more savory edges. Virginie Boone

Miner’s Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc that spent 21 months in 60% new French oak without being overly impacted by the wood. Scents of crushed stone, pencil shavings, cherries and sage mark the nose of this full-bodied effort, which comes across as tannic and even a bit rugged

Nose: Blackberry, black cherry, cassis, cedar, tobacco, vanilla
Taste: Dark fruit, plum, blackcurrant, chocolate, spice
Palate: Full-bodied, velvety tannins, balanced acidity, long finish

Nose: Rich and fruity with notes of ripe apples, pears, and honey. Subtle hints of vanilla and oak.

Taste: Smooth and creamy with flavors of caramel, toffee, and butterscotch. A touch of spice and a hint of citrus zest.

Palate: Full-bodied and well-balanced. The sweetness from the nose continues on the palate, accompanied by flavors of baked apples, cinnamon, and a touch of nuttiness. The finish is long and warming, with a gentle oakiness.

Nose: Blackberry, cassis, violet, cedar, and vanilla.
Taste: Dark cherry, plum, blackcurrant, tobacco, and baking spices.
Palate: Full-bodied, velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, lingering finish.

The amontillado gives a more rounded feel and greater profundity to the single malt. Peaches, apricots, almonds, and soft ginger on the nose, Smooth and balanced on the palate, gently spiced and nutty, with cherries, caramel, discreet sherry, and vanilla. The medium-length finish features vanilla and lingering, spicy Jaffa oranges, drying slowly to oak.

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe red berries, cherries, and plums, with hints of dried herbs and spices.

Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackberries, black cherries, and dark chocolate. Subtle notes of tobacco and leather add complexity.

Palate: Well-structured with velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish. Balanced acidity and a touch of minerality contribute to the overall elegance of the wine.

Nose: Rich cherry aroma with hints of vanilla and oak.
Taste: Smooth and velvety, with notes of ripe cherries, caramel, and dark chocolate.
Palate: Balanced and complex, with a lingering finish of cherry and toasted oak.

A family business created in 1979, Champagne Gremillet is today managed by the founder's children, Anna and Jean-Christophe Gremillet. Around 50 embassies and consulates around the world choose Gremillet for their receptions. The house produces nearly 500,000 bottles of Champagne each year and is increasing in demand. This Champagne is made from 85% pinot noir and 15% chardonnay, coming from several terroirs and four to five different vintages, and 20% ​​Reserva wine. Now, completely organic, it is fruity, fresh and balanced; ideal for all occasions.

Aged 45 days, this Tequila has a faint straw tinge and an aroma that mixes zesty tomato and sweet honey-vanilla. Vanilla wins on the palate—bold and sweet, with hints of coconut and dill, drying to a nutmeg and cinnamon-accented finish. Versatile cocktail choice.

Nose: Aromas of ripe pear, citrus zest, and white flowers.
Taste: Flavors of juicy peach, lemon curd, and a hint of honey.
Palate: Smooth and creamy texture with a refreshing acidity and a long, mineral finish.