This whisky is finished in heavily charred barrels, giving it its deep amber colour. Expect aromas and flavours of caramel, vanilla, apricot, baking spice, and a hint of floral notes. It's full-bodied and fruity with a long-lasting finish. Enjoy neat alongside whisky-brushed ribs or pair it with dark chocolate cake.

Lucky Seven "The Frenchman" is a high-proof (113 proof) Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in new French oak barrels, offering a complex flavor profile of toasted marshmallow, Demerara sugar, dried cranberries, and Cara Cara oranges on the nose, followed by notes of cinnamon, mandarins, hazelnuts, stone fruits, caramel, and vanilla wafers on the palate, and a long, spicy, and sweet finish with mocha, dark chocolate, and tobacco.

Nose: Rock pools and sea shells, juxtaposed by redcurrant and toffee pennies.

Palate: Rounded barley with waves of soft smoke, dotted by chocolate, vanilla, cassia, and salted butter.

Finish: Very subtly grassy, still with vanilla and coastal peat smoke at the fore.

Master Distiller David Robertson recreated these historical liquids by sampling genuine vintage casks from each decade and matching their specific aromas and flavor profiles using more recent distillations maturing in the distillery's warehouses.

Macaloney's Siol Dugall is an award-winning (Best Canadian Single Malt 2023), 46% ABV, medium-peated (27 ppm) Canadian single malt whisky produced in British Columbia. It is matured in Kentucky bourbon, virgin American oak, and re-charred Portuguese red wine casks, featuring a creamy, coastal profile with notes of sweet peat smoke, lemon zest, vanilla, and brine.

Macaloney's Na Braiche Whisky 46 is a single malt Canadian whisky from Vancouver Island, distilled from BC barley and aged in Portuguese red wine casks. It has an ABV of 46% and features a complex flavor profile with notes of red berries, tropical fruit, honey, and toffee on the nose, leading to a creamy palate with hints of dark chocolate and spiced oak on the finish. The whisky is natural color and non-chill filtered.

Macaloney's "The Peat Project - WA RW 46%" is a Canadian single malt whisky that is part of a single cask series, known for balancing intense peat smoke from Washington State with fruity notes derived from maturation in a Portuguese re-charred red wine (RW) barrique. The whisky has a substantial peat smoke content of 54 PPM (parts per million).

The MACALONEY'S - PEAT PROJECT - WA SW - EBC is a specific single cask release of Canadian single malt whisky, noted for its use of Washington State (WA) peat and maturation in a European Moscatel (SW - Sweet White wine) Barrique cask.

Macaloney's Peat Project Islay Ex-Bourbon Cask (EBC) is a Canadian single malt whisky using traditional Islay peat for smoking and aged in bourbon casks, offering a unique "terroir" comparison by blending Scottish peat character (iodine, seaweed, tobacco) with Canadian craftsmanship (vanilla, fruit, honey from the bourbon cask), creating a smoky, maritime, yet sweet and complex dram balancing medicinal notes with classic bourbon sweetness, according to Macaloney’s Distillery and Strath Liquor Merchants.

Macaloney's An Aba is a lightly peated, Canadian single malt whisky known for its complex, sherried character, resulting from a blend of casks including Kentucky bourbon, Spanish Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez, Portuguese red wine, and virgin American oak. Its tasting profile features a mix of sweet, fruity, and smoky notes, with an aromatic profile of pine, orange liqueur, and tropical fruit, while the palate offers hints of burnt heather, dried figs, and milk chocolate, and the finish leaves a lingering warmth of smoke, sherry, and vanilla.

Macaloney's Cath-Nah-Aven is a single malt spirit from Vancouver Island that honors traditional sherry-style whiskies. It has a complex nose with notes of red berries, plums, and oak, and a huge, creamy body on the palate with flavors of plums, raisins, spices, and a hint of sea salt. Aged in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks as well as American oak casks, it has a long, complex finish.

An Loy (formerly Glenloy) by Macaloney's Island Distillery is a highly acclaimed, award-winning Canadian island single malt whisky. Masterfully blended to showcase the distillery's creamy, tropical fruit-forward house style, it is crafted from British Columbia barley and matured in a distinct mix of three premium cask types.

Macaloney's Kirkinriola Moscatel is a distinguished, triple-distilled single pot still whisky from Macaloney's Island Distillery in Victoria, British Columbia. Fully matured in European oak and finished in sweet white Moscatel wine barriques, it offers an elegant, fruit-forward flavor profile with notes of honey, apricot, and rich oak.

Macaloney’s Peated Kildara is an award-winning, triple-distilled single pot still whisky crafted in Victoria, British Columbia. Lightly peated to 21 PPM using peat from the Olympic Peninsula, it perfectly marries rich, delicate wood smoke with a smooth, fruit-forward, and wine-cask-matured elegance.

MACALONEY'S ST. MALLIE STR is a highly awarded Canadian single malt whisky produced by Macaloney's Island Distillery in British Columbia. The "STR" stands for Shaved, Toasted, and Recharred. It is matured in specialized Portuguese red wine barriques, resulting in a rich, velvety whisky with complex sweet, savory, and fruity notes.

Nose: Rich peat smoke, charred oak, hints of vanilla and honey.

Taste: Smoky and peaty, with notes of roasted nuts, dark chocolate, and a touch of citrus.

Palate: Full-bodied and creamy, with a smoky sweetness balanced by spicy oak and a hint of sea salt.

MacNair’s Lum Reek is a range of blended malts produced by the GlenAllachie Distillers Company. Created by Billy Walker, this composition is built around peated Islay and Speyside whiskies, mixed with GlenAllachie single malt. The whiskies are drawn from a combination of Oloroso, virgin oak and red wine casks. Nose: a nice start on elegant smoke, tobacco leaves and hints of cedar wood, mixed with raisin sweetness, toffee and a good dose of vanilla. Plum jam. Cinnamon. Lemon zest. Hints of cocoa in the background. Maybe not hugely expressive – elegance is key here.

Taste: s layered combination of dry and sweet notes again. Peaches, marmalade and berries, some honey and dark chocolate. Some old leather and pleasant woody touches. Toffee. Pepper. The earthy smoke is present but never overpowering.

Finish: medium to long, more ashy and spicy with lingering cocoa.

Maker's Mark is a premium Kentucky straight bourbon whisky known for its soft red winter wheat in the mash bill, which gives it a smooth, rounded flavor profile, and the iconic red wax seal that hand-dips each bottle. Produced by the Maker's Mark Distillery Inc. in Loretto, Kentucky, it was created to be a delicious bourbon that didn't have the bitter or sharp taste often found in other bourbons.

This attractively golden-hued whiskey shows the delicate aromas of orange peel, white pepper, and butterscotch. Upon tasting there is a gentle heat that gives ample zip to the smooth texture of baked apples, raw vanilla bean, crushed spices, and lightly charred oak.

Makers 46, from the renowned bourbon maker, is distinguished by its unique process of adding seared oak planks to the barrels during additional aging. This method enhances the bourbon with more pronounced caramel, spice, and vanilla flavors, culminating in a bold finish.

A Maker's Mark gift pack typically includes a 750mL bottle of the classic Maker's Mark bourbon, known for its smooth, sweet, and balanced flavor with notes of vanilla and caramel, along with two whiskey glasses. This set is ideal for gifting due to its elegant presentation, which features the iconic red wax-sealed bottle and high-quality glasses for enjoying the bourbon neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.

The Maker's Mark Holiday Edition is a limited-release bourbon that is a festive version of the classic recipe, featuring warm holiday notes like caramel, vanilla, and spice, with a smooth, rich finish. It is packaged in an elegantly decorated bottle to celebrate the season. The 2018 Holiday Edition had a proof of \(90\) (\(45\%\) ABV) and flavors including brown sugar, vanilla, dried fruits, cinnamon, honey, butterscotch, and toasty oak. 

Marker's Mark is a brand of American straight bourbon whisky produced by the Marker's Mark Distillery, Inc. in Loretto, Kentucky. It is aged for at least six years and is known for its distinctive square bottle and red wax seal. The whisky is made from a mash of corn, rye, and malted barley, and is aged in charred oak barrels. It has a smooth, rich flavor with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. Marker's Mark is often enjoyed neat or on the rocks, and is also a popular choice for cocktails.

Maker's Mark Cask Strength 2023 offers a bolder, richer profile compared to the regular Maker's Mark, with notes of raisin bread, blueberry pie, and cinnamon buns on the nose. The palate is described as mouth-coating and waxy, with flavors like angel food cake, pink popcorn, and canned peaches. The finish is long and balanced, with touches of red Twizzlers and toasted oak.

Mars Shinshu Iwai Tradition is a 75% malt and 25% grain blended Japanese whisky from the high-altitude Nagano distillery, aged in bourbon, sherry, and wine casks. It offers a complex, soft, and, balanced flavor profile featuring ripe cherry, honey, toffee, and ginger spice with a subtle, smoky finish.

Mars Shinshu Iwai is an approachable, bourbon-inspired Japanese blended whisky (approx. 75% corn, 25% malt) crafted at Nagano's high-altitude Mars Shinshu Distillery. Aged in ex-bourbon barrels, it features a light, sweet profile with notes of vanilla, pear, and honey. Bottled at 40% ABV, it is ideal for highballs.

Masahiro Kaijin Blended Whisky is a 40% ABV, Okinawan Japanese whisky crafted by the historic Masahiro Distillery (est. 1883). It is a light-bodied blend of grain and vintage malt whiskies, offering a tropical,, sea-kissed profile with notes of pineapple, vanilla, citrus, and subtle,, woody spice.

Masahiro Pure Malt Whisky is a 43% ABV Japanese whisky from Okinawa, featuring a unique, rapid-aging process in a subtropical climate. Aged in sherry/bourbon casks and finished in Jack Daniel's barrels, it offers a rich, balanced flavor with notes of tropical fruits (citrus, pineapple, banana), vanilla, and light oak, with a smooth, slightly spicy finish.

Japan has come a long way with making whisky with many master distillers taking their training right in Scotland and importing the Scottish heather for peat making. There is much quality here in Japanese whisky and dad would no doubt be surprised and delighted with this one, aged in a Sherry cask to give it nutty, toasty aromas and flavours.

Matsui Peated Single Malt is a 48% ABV Japanese whisky from the Kurayoshi Distillery, aged in American white oak bourbon barrels. It features a distinct balance of heavy peat smoke, toasty malt, and vanilla, offering a fresh, fruity, and herbaceous flavor profile. The label features Hokusai's "The Great Wave".

The Matsui Single Malt Mizunara Cask is a Japanese whisky known for its distinctive notes from rare Mizunara oak, offering a complex profile with spicy hints of vanilla, oak, and cinnamon, alongside fruity aromas of pear, citrus, and tropical fruits (mango, papaya), balanced by subtle sweetness, malt, and often a unique salty, umami depth, resulting in an elegant, award-winning spirit best enjoyed neat with water to unlock its full character. 

This hand-blown glass in the shape of a dragon would be an asset to any Scotch collectors library. Inside is Small Batch whiskey crafted in the same style as single barrel scotch.

Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye is known for its spicy yet smooth character, offering notes of cinnamon, butterscotch, vanilla, and citrus on the nose, leading to a palate with rich caramel, oak, and distinct caraway/fennel spice, finishing with dry, lingering spice and fruit hints, making it an approachable, complex rye for sipping neat or in cocktails.

Michter's has reintroduced a once-popular whiskey into their lineup, showcasing the traditional sour mash method where a portion of the fermented mash from one batch initiates the fermentation of the next. This revival offers upfront flavors of burnt sugar, spice, tree fruit, and vanilla, leading to a finish characterized by notes of ginger and black pepper. It pairs excellently with barbecued ribs or pecan pie.

The nose of this whisky is characterized by rich aromas of barley sugar, raisins, and dried fruit, complemented by hints of fennel seed and fresh bread. On the palate, it offers a rich and spicy experience, with notes of juicy fruit, cinnamon, and well-defined flavors. The finish is long and satisfying, with a welcoming kick of black pepper followed by lingering dried fruit notes.

Nose: Aromas of caramel, vanilla, and oak.
Taste: Rich and smooth with notes of butterscotch, toffee, and a hint of spice.
Palate: Creamy and full-bodied with a long, satisfying finish.

Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak.
Taste: Sweet corn, honey, and baking spices.
Palate: Smooth and velvety with notes of butterscotch, dark chocolate, and a hint of smoke.