The Summer Spirits Collection BCLIQUOR is proud to showcase the Summer Spirit Release. There is a wide range of products from iconic single malts, sought-after bourbons, rich rums, top-quality tequilas and exquisite gins that will appeal to spirit enthusiasts. The Summer Spirit Release is the perfect kick off to summer, where we can enjoy a season of sunshine, barbecues, family gatherings and the opportunity to create new and exciting summer cocktails or just sitting back relaxing, sipping your favourite spirit by the campfire. —Adele Shaw, Category Manager, Spirits, BCLIQUOR
Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Antique Collection. . . . . ... 5
The Release. . . . . . . . . ..... 11
Participating Stores . . . . . . . . . 62
LEGEND
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In-Store Draw Products
Prices are subject to change without notice. Prices do not include taxes or container deposit. 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. Bottle images may not be exactly as shown.
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The Summer Spirits Collection BCLIQUOR is proud to showcase the Summer Spirit Release. There is a wide range of products from iconic single malts, sought-after bourbons, rich rums, top- quality tequilas and exquisite gins that will appeal to spirit enthusiasts. The Summer Spirit Release is the perfect kick off to summer, where we can enjoy a season of sunshine, barbeques, family gatherings and the opportunity to create new and exciting summer cocktails or just sitting back relaxing, sipping your favourite spirit by the campfire.
Adele Shaw , Category Manager, Spirits, BCLIQUOR
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The Antique Collection only available by in-store draw Due to the limited availability of these highly sought-after spirits, there will be a draw for the opportunity to purchase each item. FORT STREET DRAW On Saturday, June 8 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., enter the draw at Fort Street BCLIQUOR store. One entry form per person, per product. Must be present at the time of draw. Available for pick up same date. KELOWNA DRAW On Sunday, June 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., enter the draw at Kelowna Orchard Park BCLIQUOR store. One entry form per person, per product. Must be present at the time of draw. Available for pick up same date. 39 TH & CAMBIE DRAW On Monday, June 10 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., enter the draw at 39 th & Cambie BCLIQUOR store. One entry form per person, per product. Must be present at the time of draw. Available for pick up same date. Please be aware that wholesale pricing will not apply to these products. Products within the release are exclusive to BCLIQUOR and are available at retail price only. For more details on the draw, visit bcliquorstores.com.
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D1. Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old This rare bourbon ages in oak barrels for nearly two decades and is only available in small quantities once a year. Sip this polished, well-aged whiskey to appreciate why patience is such a virtue. The fragrant aroma has almost a wine-like character with hints of almond, cigar boxes and cinnamon. The delicate and dry mid-palate tastes of leather, vanilla and tobacco. This bourbon lingers, finishing with hint of leather and toffee.
Double Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020
$249.99 | USA | 556092 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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D2. George T. Stagg Uncut Unfiltered George T. Stagg built the most dominant American distillery of the 19 th century, during 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. 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.
Double Gold , New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2023
$249.99 | USA | 134007 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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D3. Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Named after the New Orleans bartender who first used rye whiskey in the Sazerac Cocktail, this uncut and unfiltered straight rye whiskey is bottled directly from the barrel, just as it was over a century ago. Full of rich flavours, this authentic American rye whiskey is a symbol of the timeless history of New Orleans and the legacy of Thomas H. Handy. Powerful, lush, and boldly spicy. Flavours of toffee, fig cake, and candied fruit, followed by mint, cinnamon and clove. The finish ultimately reveals subtle notes of allspice, coconut and nutmeg. Long and warm.
Double Gold , New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2023
$249.99 | USA | 56630 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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D4. William Larue 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. 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 , New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2023
$249.99 | USA | 369918 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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D5. Sazerac 18-Year-Old 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 , New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2023
$249.99 | USA | 364133 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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The Release June 15, 2024
The following products are available for purchase in-store starting June 15 at 8:00 a.m. Please visit bcliquorstores.com for more details and view the last page in this brochure for a list of participating stores in the release.
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1. 1792 Full Proof Single Barrel Select 1792 Full Proof barrel #199 was personally selected for BCLIQUOR. It was filled on February 22 nd , 2016, and aged in Warehouse B on the 7 th floor, rick 17. This selection of 1792 Full Proof opens with an intense and mouth-filling mix of vanilla and caramel, followed by a surge of smoky oak, cinnamon, orange and apple. The viscosity is impressive and makes for an extremely long finish.
$99.99 | USA | 123337 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
2. Blanton’s Gold Edition Single Barrel “A truly beautiful, bold and spicy nose with cinnamon sweet intensity and an elegant balance of wood. Standout stone fruit, ripe corn and rye spice. Deliciously hot with a lengthy finish.”
— 98 Points , International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021
$139.99 | USA | 117705 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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Blanton’s Original
A deep, satisfying nose of nutmeg and spices. Powerful dry vanilla notes in harmony with hints of honey amid strong caramel and corn. A medium finish composed of returning corn and nutmeg flavours.
Double Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023
$109.99 | USA | 52811 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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Buffalo Trace Select Personal Barrel #186
Buffalo Trace barrel #186 was personally selected for BCLIQUOR. It was filled on January 16 th , 2015, and aged in Warehouse N on the 3 rd floor, rick 8. This expression brings complex aromas of molasses and vanilla and a hint of mint. The palate opens with rich caramel and vanilla flavours that are lifted by notes of rye spice and orange peel.
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$48.99 | USA | 137673 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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5. Bulleit Barrel Strength Batch No. 8 Bulleit Barrel Strength is medium amber in colour, with gentle spiciness and sweet oak aromas. The mid-palate is smooth with tones of maple, oak and nutmeg. The finish is long, dry and satiny with a light toffee flavour, but with deepened oak notes.
Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023
$89.99 | USA | 57461 | 750 ml
6. E. H. Taylor Small Batch Made by hand, this small batch bourbon whiskey has been aged inside century old warehouses constructed by E.H. Taylor, Jr. This bourbon is a true sipping bourbon that honours the uncompromising legacy of E.H. Taylor, Jr. Caramel corn sweetness mingle with butterscotch and licorice flavours. The aftertaste is a soft mouthfeel that turns into subtle spices of pepper and tobacco.
Double Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023
$99.99 | USA | 272716 | 750 ml
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7. Eagle Rare 10-Year-Old “After an inviting nose of baked vanilla custard with a hint of a freshly wrapped cigar easily entices the nostrils, this deliciously balanced bourbon enchants the palate with velvety flavors of dulce de leche, candied walnuts, and subtle baking spice. Soft clove punctuates the long finish.”
— 97 Points , Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023
$69.99 | USA | 807982 | 750 ml | 2 Bottle Limit
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Ezra Brooks Distiller’s Collection Personal Barrel No. 14800
Ezra Brooks Distiller’s Collection Barrel No. 14800, available exclusively at BCLIQUOR, represents the culmination of traditional Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship. Meticulous production processes and aged the old fashioned way, Ezra Brooks hand-picked barrels are a celebrated choice among whiskey enthusiasts. The barrel chosen by BCLIQUOR exhibits a golden amber hue that greets the nose with oak and black pepper. A well-balanced blend of flavours offering notes of caramel and vanilla that finishes medium to long, with lingering toffee and cinnamon flavour, showcasing the bourbon’s depth and complexity.
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$85.99 | USA | 349178 | 750 ml
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Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Special Release Heritage Barrel Rye
Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Special Release Heritage Barrel Rye has a grain bill of 70% rye, 18% corn and 12% malted barley and is charcoal mellowed before aging in new, handmade American white oak barrels for at least five years. It is then aged for over two years in uniquely crafted heavy-toast Heritage Barrels from the Jack Daniel Cooperage to achieve a complex rye whiskey full of unique, richer taste. The whiskey has an aroma of toasted oak, light spices and honey. Rich flavours of oak and vanilla combine with notes of toasted rye, bread and molasses, providing a unique finish of graham cracker and brown sugar balanced by rye and barrel notes.
$94.99 | USA | 307675 | 700 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
10. Jefferson’s Reserve “Classic Bourbon on the nose; American oak, sweet peach, and butterscotch. It boasts a well- rounded and balanced mouthfeel with pleasing flavors of cajeta, pie crust, and marshmallow, like a gourmet Moon Pie.”
— 93 Points , Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022
$94.99 | USA | 129965 | 750 ml
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11. Jim Beam Repeal Batch As a tribute to Jim B. Beam’s first batch of bourbon at his new distillery, Jim Beam Repeal Batch is non-chill filtered for a taste that harkens back to the big, robust flavour of post-Prohibition whiskey. Aroma: Oaky notes balanced with light vanilla and a hint of brown spice. Flavour: Char and caramelized tones enhanced with sweet lightness.
$35.99 | USA | 168578 | 750 ml
12. Knob Creek
Single Barrel Cask #18011C Knob Creek Single Barrel Cask #18011C was personally selected for BCLIQUOR. It was barrel aged in Warehouse K on the 6 th floor, rick 9, tier 3. The whiskey has aromas of sweet caramel, brown sugar and creamy vanilla. The decadence of the brown sugar carries over into the palate, but it balanced with the soft toasty oakiness. The finish is extremely smooth and approachable.
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$65.99 | USA | 12383 | 750 ml
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13. Old Ezra 7-Year-Old Aged in new, charred white oak barrels for seven years and bottled at barrel strength. Seven just became your lucky number. Sweet floral notes with undertones of vanilla, cinnamon and fine wood, ending in a warm, buttery finish. Mash Bill: 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley.
Double Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023
$89.99 | USA | 8894 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
14. Old Fitzgerald 15-Year-Old
Bottled-In-Bond On the nose, complex, very spicy for a wheated bourbon. The palate starts with the spices that were in the nose but becomes soft and gentle with honey and cake notes. Vanilla and oak follow with a delicious caramel tail. The finish is warm, long and sweet.
94 Points , Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020
$300.00 | USA | 368954 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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15. Old Forester 1924 10-Year-Old The fifth installment in the Whiskey Row Series, 1924 is a 10-year-old whiskey that debuts a new mash bill for Old Forester. Rather than the traditional recipe of 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley, 1924 new mash bill is 79% corn, 11% rye and 10% malted barley. Notes of soft fudge, cocoa, marzipan, and cured tobacco layered over hints of rich oak and warm cinnamon. The palate opens with chocolate-covered graham cracker dusted with cinnamon. The finish has hints of spice and graham cracker crumbles.
$101.99 | USA | 273485 | 750 ml | 2 Bottle Limit
16. Rebel Cask Strength Single Barrel
Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon, hand-picked by BCLIQUOR from extraordinary barrels by Lux Row Distillers. Defiantly smooth, Rebel uses the original recipe, dating all the way back to 1849 from what would become the famous Stitzel- Weller Distillery. Made with Kentucky limestone-filtered water and aged in charred american oak, this wheated bourbon is golden amber in appearance, featuring a nose that is complex and assertive with notes of vanilla and oak. It offers a rich, silky texture that is layered with caramel and vanilla.
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$87.99 | USA | 357189 | 750 ml
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17. Rossville Union 5-Year-Old Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey It began in 1847 with a bold, satisfying taste that would make Indiana the rye capital of the world. For nearly 200 years, Lawrenceburg’s master distillers and blenders have been perfecting the original handcrafted rye blends in one of America’s last Prohibition-era distilleries. Rossville Union is a return to the golden age of rye with an authentic taste that could only come from Whiskey City. Aged for five years, Rossville Union’s master crafted straight rye whiskey delivers a sweet caramel nose, a fruit-forward palate, and a smoky, spicy body that finishes clean.
$89.99 | USA | 364334 | 700 ml
18. Weller C.Y.P.B. This limited edition whiskey is the result of the overwhelming consensus—a wheated recipe bourbon, aged on the highest warehouse floors for eight years and bottled at 95 proof. A light aroma with citrus and oak on the nose. The palate is well rounded and balanced, with a medium-long finish and hints of vanilla.
Silver , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023
$79.99 | USA | 177739 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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19. Weller Full Proof William Larue Weller developed his original bourbon recipe with wheat, rather than rye. Bottled at the same 114 proof the spirit was when it entered into the barrel, this non-chill filtered wheated bourbon forgoes chill filtration to preserve all the naturally occurring residual oils and flavours that occur during the distillation and aging process (potentially making it appear cloudy at cold temperatures). This bourbon balances a rich mouthfeel, with robust notes of vanilla and oak. A whiskey that satisfies the demand of the non-chill filtered whiskey enthusiasts, honouring the man who made wheated bourbon legendary.
Double Gold , New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2023
$79.99 | USA | 65774 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
20. Weller Single Barrel Handpicked and bottled one exceptional barrel at a time, this special release is bourbon to be savoured. For the refined bourbon palate, no two barrels are quite the same. Expect distinct, full-bodied flavour in the celebrated tradition of Weller’s wheated bourbon. Weller Single Barrel has a nose of cherry and mint, fading to vanilla. Caramel and baking spices with hints of cocoa explode on the palate, with a finish of cinnamon, coffee, and a hint of pepper.
Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020
$79.99 | USA | 92902 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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21. Weller Special Reserve
The Original Wheated Bourbon Whiskey features an exceptionally smooth taste, substituting wheat for rye grain. Bottled at 90 proof, this bourbon stands out with its burnt orange colour. Its softer flavour notes make this bourbon great for sipping or making cocktails. A sweet nose with a presence of caramel. Tasting notes of honey, butterscotch, and a soft woodiness. It’s smooth, delicate and calm. It features a smooth finish with a sweet honeysuckle flair.
Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022
$48.99 | USA | 662841 | 750 ml
22. Weller 12-Year-Old Bourbon As part of the wheated bourbon family, this 12-year-old W.L. Weller is aged far longer than most wheated bourbons. This offering is a smooth, easy-going and balanced bourbon with a beautiful deep bronze colour. Aromas of lanolin, almond, creamed corn and toasty vanilla. The mid- palate flavour is heavily wheated, layered and moderately sweet. Long, oaky, and intensely smooth finish.
Silver , New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2023
$99.99 | USA | 501106 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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23. Wilderness Trail Wheated Bourbon “This bottled-in-bond Bourbon displays refined floral aromas that mingle with nuanced tropical notes of mango and dried coconut. On the palate, sound notes of golden raisins, lychee, and breadiness give way to a captivatingly long finish.”
— 93 Points , Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023
$72.99 | USA | 372967 | 750 ml
24. Yellowstone
Single Barrel Collection No. 8040019
Yellowstone Single Barrel Bourbon No. 8040019 was hand- selected by BCLIQUOR. The historic Yellowstone brand was created in the 1870’s by J.B. Dant at the Gethsemane Distillery and now produced at the new Limestone Branch Distillery. This barrel features oak and vanilla on the nose with hints of peach and caramel. Subtle sweet oak, leather and pepper appear in the finish.
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$92.99 | USA | 357184 | 750 ml
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25. Aberlour 16-Year-Old With the depth and complexity that comes from being matured for 16 years in a combination of American oak casks and the finest sherry butts, this expression’s warm and fruity notes are enriched by an engagingly spicy sweetness.
Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022
$109.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Speyside | 430470 | 750 ml
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26. Ardbeg 25-Year-Old Aroma: A pungent burst of smoked cream, peppermint and toffee, with Ardbeg’s classic fennel and pine resin. Distant earthy bonfires mix with herbal and fruity (banana and tropical) notes, along with fragrant candle wax. Taste: An extremely vibrant, hot peppery mouthfeel leads into a burst of sherbet lemon sweetness (candied apples, pears and orange), hints of carbolic soap and tar, more creamy toffee, aniseed and chilli pepper. Finish: A long, mellow, lingering aftertaste, with lots of cream, fudge and delicate antiseptic notes. An elegant, soothing style of Ardbeg.
Double Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023
$1,600.00 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Islay | 476153 | 700 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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27. Ardbeg An Oa “An enticing nose reveals pronounced peat complemented by seamlessly integrated wood notes. On the palate, the distinctive smoke and salt emerge gracefully, while mixed spices and dried cherry undertones make an appearance. The contemplative earthy finish completes this exquisite experience.”
— 94 Points , Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023
$124.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Islay | 56104 | 750 ml
28. Ardbeg Spectacular The distillery’s first whisky aged in port casks, this avant- garde limited edition showcases a spectacle of flavours never before tasted at Ardbeg. Vaulting on to the shoulders of classic bourbon-matured Ardbeg, whisky wholly matured in these port barrels brings a tumbling richness and an acrobatic twist of colour to the Islay malt. Dark chocolate cartwheels across the palate, mint walks the high wire, while aromas of candied fruit, incense candles and smoked pecans swing by on the trapeze.
$159.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Islay | 341129 | 750 ml | 2 Bottle Limit
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29. Auchentoshan 21-Year-Old “I feel this is by far the best whisky in the standard Auchentoshan portfolio, and it is one of the best Auchentoshans ever released. It’s delicious, nicely balanced, and with lovely depth for a Lowland whisky. Baked muffins, creamy vanilla, honey, and caramel blend nicely with delicate fruit notes (lemon, red current, strawberries). An impeccably balanced whisky. Similar to the 10 year old reviewed below, but with greater depth and a drier finish.”
— 91 Points , Whisky Advocate 2021
$249.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Lowland | 827188 | 750 ml
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30. Benriach The Smoky Twelve The Smoky Twelve is the perfect marriage of fruit, malt, oak and rich layers of smoke. Crafted from a combination of unpeated and peated spirit and three cask matured for at least twelve years in bourbon barrels, sherry casks, and Marsala wine casks. The whisky from each cask is then expertly married together to create a smooth, creamy single malt, multilayered with flavours of ripened fruit, aromatic smoky sweetness and warming oak spice.
Double Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023
$125.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Speyside | 521735 | 750 ml
31. Benromach Château Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish A limited edition expression, that doubled maturing the whisky in both bourbon and Bordeaux wine casks that helped create an interesting depth of flavour, balancing both sweet and fruity notes with Benmromach’s signature soft smoke brought about by their lightly peated malt.
$114.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Speyside | 277596 | 700 ml
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32. Bunnahabhain 1998 Gordon & MacPhail
Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength An Islay single malt matured and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail. Refill American Hogshead. Nose: Sweet and fruity; a layer of thick honey encases aromas of banana, lime, and coconut. Malty undertones develop and, with time, gentle hints of fresh menthol emerge. Taste: Initial sweetness of soft vanilla fudge and elegant white chocolate opens into cracked pink peppercorn and tangy grapefruit flavours. Bursts of fresh citrus linger. Finish: Sweet and balanced with a citrus and charred oak edge.
$429.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Islay | 273147 | 700 ml
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33. Bunnahabhain 25-Year-Old “Fruitcake aromas of dates and raisins to the fore with underlying notes of tobacco leaves and dark chocolate, with delicate ginger spice, subtle peat notes and firm oak tannins on the palate. “
— 95 Points , International Wine & Spirit Competition 2023
$415.00 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Islay | 694836 | 700 ml
34. Bunnahabhain Fèis Ìle 2024 14-Year-Old Ruby Port Cask Bunnahabhain Fèis Ìle 2024 14-Year is a remarkable creation crafted exclusively for the Islay Festival Fèis Ìle 2024. This exceptional whisky began its journey in bourbon casks on May 26 th , 2009. Nose: Initial burst of dark chocolate which fades to reveal toasted oak, cherries, plums and raspberries, with a hint of caramelized walnuts. Palate: Spicy but sweet, with cinnamon and nutmeg intertwined with pain au chocolat, redcurrants, pomegranate and sweet malt. Finish: Lingering finish with cocoa and spice.
$229.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Islay | 368916 | 700 ml
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35. Glasgow 1770 Triple Distilled “Marzipan, coconut and vanilla cream, lemon grass, orange blossom and vanilla. Fragrant florals and crisp green apple, spiced oak and hay. Superbly spiced light oak laced finish.”
— 95 Points , International Wine & Spirit Competition 2022
$104.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Lowland | 353389 | 700 ml
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36. GlenAllachie Meikle Tòir The Chinquapin One
Coming in at 35 PPM, the whisky has a sweeter style of smoke character owing to the mainland peat from St. Fergus used to kiln the barley. After a lengthy 160-hour fermentation, the whisky has a complex character which stands up well to ageing in virgin oak casks. The Chinquapin cask itself has the aroma of old leather and cigar smoke, which works wonderfully well with the sweetness derived from the bourbon casks—the combination of both casks complements the beautifully sweet peat character.
$104.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Speyside | 238632 | 700 ml
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37. GlenAllachie Meikle Tòir The Original
The Original is Meikle Tòir’s classic single malt that truly champions their peated pursuit. Made with mainland peat from St. Fergus, the flavour contribution is sweeter than that anticipated of coastal peat. The toast level of the virgin oak casks will add a lovely layer of vanilla and toffee flavours which, when intwined with the spicy contribution from the rye casks, will give the perfect balance of sweet spiciness and peat smoke.
$104.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Speyside | 238609 | 700 ml
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38. GlenAllachie 10-Year-Old Cask Strength Batch 10 This multi-award-winning Speyside sipper is bottled at its natural cask strength for maximum flavour delivery. GlenAllachie's Master Distiller Billy Walker carefully finesses every small batch, striving to better the last. The whisky was elevated through maturation in Pedro Ximénez, oloroso, red wine and virgin oak casks. Nose: Rich mocha, heather honey and cinnamon pancakes, with caramelised brown sugar, pears and ginger snaps. Taste: Dark chocolate, toasted honeycomb and molasses, followed by ripe plums, hazelnuts, ginger and red berries.
$135.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Speyside | 238606 | 700 ml
39. Glenglassaugh Sandend
“Glenglassaugh Distillery is situated on the north coast of Scotland, perched upon high ground overlooking the North Sea. The whisky is often described as a “coastal” Highland malt, which seems a fair assessment. This non-age statement expression, named for the bay offshore, is bright and delicate, with aromas of citrus and minerality leading to a luscious palate filled with layers of flavor revealing peach, apricot, honey, pound cake, and vanilla, all accented with a touch of sea salt. Rolling spices help create an explosive, long-lasting finish. It’s gentle yet complex, but above all it’s an easy sipper you can just sit back and enjoy.”
— No. 1 Whisky of 2024 & 95 Points , Whisky Advocate 2024
$114.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Highland | 302784 | 700 ml | 2 Bottle Limit
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40. Glenmorangie 12-Year-Old Calvados Cask Finish
The Glenmorangie Calvados Cask Finish is the fifth release in the Barrel Select series of small-batch single malts. Entwining scents of jasmine with baked apples and pears, this rare 12-year-old bottling offers new mellow depths to Glenmorangie’s signature fruity tones. Inspired to experiment, Glenmorangie’s acclaimed Director of Whisky Creation Dr. Bill Lumsden took a whisky which had spent more than 10 years ageing in American white oak bourbon casks, for Glenmorangie’s elegant style. He transferred that whisky into casks which, for 20 years, had held Calvados du Pays d’Auge, from Normandy, in France.
$124.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Highland | 310345 | 750 ml | 2 Bottle Limit
41. The Glenrothes
Whisky Maker’s Cut “Sweet baking spices and dried fruits are pretty aromas. Luscious and smooth, notes of nutmeg, vanilla, and pastry are revealed. Fruit tart and creamy oatmeal porridge are soft and easy to enjoy flavors.”
— 95 Points , Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021
$134.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Speyside | 201646 | 750 ml
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42. Gordon & MacPhail
Speymalt from Macallan Distillery 1998 Gordon & MacPhail bottles a series of single malt whiskies from one of the world’s most famous distilleries—Macallan. Established in 1824, the distillery overlooks some of the finest fishing beats on the River Spey. It is likely that whisky has been distilled on the Macallan site, a small hill overlooking the river Spey, since the late 1700’s. The first licensed distillation at Macallan took place in the earliest days of legalised production, in 1824. The distillery changed hands several times throughout the 19 th century and in 1894 was bought by Elgin merchant, Roderick Kemp (who also owned Talisker on Skye). Treacle toffee aromas with Medjool dates and orange peel. The palate has rich stewed fruit, dark chocolate and autumnal spices, leading to full and lingering roasted coffee beans.
$800.00 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Highland | 273142 | 700 ml
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43. Laphroaig 10-Year-Old Cask Strength Batch 16
Batch 16 is Laphroaig’s most powerful expression within the Cask Strength family, characterised by a 58.5% ABV and notes of vanilla and sea salt intermingled with hints of freshly ground black pepper and pork crackling. A dram poured neat will fill the nose with aromas of sweet apples and caramelised pastry, underpinned with a tang of cereal and tanned leather notes. The finish, a mixture of gentle spice, charred oak and smoked mackerel with an oily mouthful.
$144.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Islay | 264300 | 700 ml | 2 Bottle Limit
44. Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18-Year-Old Nose: Woody cloves and warm tarmac take the lead, with earthen charred pineapple, peach, and nectarine. Apricot fromage frais follows with a touch of vanilla, and furniture polish, with ashen, meaty peat. Palate: A powerful tangle of sooty chimney smoke, herbaceous peat, and old oak. A soft smooth texture brings notes of Eat Me dates and chocolate salted almonds, cushioning savoury layers of parma ham and biltong. Finish: Coastal bonfire embers smoulder while smoked herbs grip vanilla wafers. There’s spice, but it rests way off in the depths, kept at bay by a silky soft layer of stone fruits that emerge over time.
$214.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Islay | 376263 | 700 ml
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45. The Glenlivet 12-Year-Old
200 th Anniversary Limited Edition Celebrate 200 years of The Glenlivet’s legacy with the new special edition. A unique take on Glenlivet’s classic 12-Year-Old, this whisky is 100% American oak matured and is presented at 43% ABV. Enjoy the perfect harmony of sweet and fruity notes with honeycomb and zesty orange engulfing your palate to culminate in a lasting vanilla finish. This whisky is a celebration of Glenlivet’s journey forever forwards. A truly limited edition; this is an important whisky to collect for any fan of The Glenlivet.
$85.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Speyside | 309167 | 700 ml
46. Torabhaig Allt Gleann "Warming peat fire on the nose, with lots of balanced salinity, smoked bacon, barbecue, and a light candied note. Golden raisins and honey on the delightfully sweet palate are balanced by generous spice. Water brings out fruity notes of sweet baked orange and poached pears. Long on the finish, with earthy peat and more honeyed fruit. An assertive peated whisky, yet gentle and approachable, with bursts of luscious fruit. Incredible."
— 95 Points , Whisky Advocate 2024
$124.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Islands | 346943 | 700 ml
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47. The Dalmore Luminary No.2 The Collectible 2024 Edition
The Dalmore’s Master Whisky Maker Gregg Glass collaborated with Melodie Leung of Zaha Hadid Architects, to conceive 20,000 bottles of this limited edition release. Matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, the single malt is finished in Graham’s tawny port pipes and 30-year-old Apostoles sherry casks, with the lightest touch of exceptionally rare peated Dalmore. Aroma: Manuka honey, crème brûlée and antique leather, with delicate tropical notes of pomegranate, guava and cherry blossom. Palate: Ripe figs, Seville oranges, forest fruits, passion fruit, lightly roasted Colombian coffee, fermented black limes and brioche. Finish: Fresh roasted chestnuts, sweet wood spices, dark cacao and Alphonso mangoes with a delicate whisper of herbal wood smoke.
$500.00 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Highland | 379090 | 700 ml
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48. Tomintoul Cigar Malt
Oloroso Sherry Cask Matured Tomintoul Cigar Malt is an intricate combination of classic Tomintoul Single Malts and rare peated Tomintoul Single Malts. Each of these individual single malts have been either matured fully or finished in hand-selected oloroso sherry butts, sourced from Andalucía, Spain. Nose: Bold and pronounced with aromas of dried fruits, sweet spices, pecan pie and subtle peat smoke. Palate: Sweet and rich with layers of chocolate raisins, butter toffees and brambles mingled with black pepper and smoky woody spices. Finish: Warming and long with notes of mocha, maple syrup and toasted oak lingering on the tongue.
Double Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023
$199.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Speyside | 429858 | 700 ml
49. Tomintoul 16-Year-Old “Delicate caramel with red berries and cucumber freshness. Green apples and sweet pear balanced lead on to a creamy hazelnut and malt finish.”
— 94 Points , International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021
$154.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Speyside | 808170 | 700 ml
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50. Tullibardine 15-Year-Old “An attractive malty character defines the nose, giving way to flavours of baked fruit, pastry and orange zest. The finish is long, leaving a pleasing medicinal complexity.”
— 92 Points , International Wine & Spirit Competition 2022
$119.99 | United Kingdom | Scotland | Highland | 24763 | 750 ml
51. Chivas Regal 18-Year-Old Gold Signature “Warm pear, pineapple and peach on the nose with grassy, spicy and smoky notes. Ripe fruit flavours with touches of oak and creamy toffee.”
— 94 Points , International Wine & Spirit Competition 2022
$124.99 | United Kingdom | 582205 | 750 ml
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52. Chivas Brothers 21-Year-Old Royal Salute Miami Polo Edition The liquid is a 21-year-old blend fully finished in first-fill rye and bourbon casks. Royal Salute is one of the first high-end whiskies to release a rye and bourbon blend. Notes of smooth vanilla and coconut from the bourbon cask are complemented with the subtle spice from the rye barrel.
$224.99 | United Kingdom | 345978 | 700 ml
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53. Compass Box Metropolis The third in the Extinct Blends Quartet, Metropolis, featuring 30-year-old Aberlour single malt. Metropolis is a time capsule of whisky production in cities over the ages; even more than single malts, blends can reflect the production methods and philosophies that prevailed in Scotland during specific eras. A rich and very complex palate with sultana, apricot again and hints of smoky woodiness. A long and sweet finish, with a pleasing weight.
$500.00 | United Kingdom | 378065 | 700 ml
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54. Jameson Single Pot Still Five Oak Cask Release
Jameson Single Pot Still embodies the traditional Irish whiskey-making style after which it is named. Malted and unmalted barley is triple-distilled for a rich, unmistakable silkiness with distinctive pot still spiciness. This Five Oak Cask Release is matured in a combination of three different types of virgin oak including Irish, European and American, in addition to ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. The finished result is a whiskey that is equal parts complex and smooth.
$75.99 | Ireland | 264505 | 750 ml
55. Midleton Blue Spot “Succulent toffee and caramel aromas uplifted by a warming ginger spice and layered with juicy sultana and raisins on the palate. An excellent integration with tropical hints and candied lime underpinning the journey into a sweet and fruity, lingering finish.”
— 95 Points , International Wine & Spirit Competition 2023
$159.99 | Ireland | 530905 | 750 ml | 1 Bottle Limit
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56. Writers’ Tears
Single Tequila Cask Finish The award-winning Writers’ Tears Single Pot Still whiskey was first matured in bourbon barrels before finishing in añejo tequila barrels for nine months. This unique combination creates a vibrant Irish whiskey, bursting with bold character and complex flavours designed to take people on a sensory journey of discovery. Nose: Aromas of earthy herbal liquor. Taste: Hints of cracked black pepper and tobacco leaf. Finish: Vanilla and coffee. Sweet and savoury.
$126.99 | Ireland | 349561 | 700 ml
57. Caribou Crossing Single Barrel “Elegant on the nose, with hints of caramel, waxy orange peel, peppermint, and shaved coconut. Delightfully smooth and perfectly structured, with orchard fruits drizzled in honey followed by clove and allspice on a long, mellow finish. A bonafide classic whisky that’s perfect for sipping.”
— 93 Points , Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023
$104.99 | Canada | 161687 | 750 ml
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58. Alberta Distiller’s Rare Batch Issue No.1 23-Year-Old The No.1 release has aromas of spice with hints of warm pear and oak. Experience a depth of taste with the sweetness of caramel and molasses blending subtly with dark chocolate and raisin.
$134.99 | Canada | 287692 | 750 ml
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59. Crown Royal Single Malt Aromas of creamy vanilla and fruity banana greet you on the nose, giving way to flavours of caramel, apple and baking spices. Finishing with a hint of spice, this stunningly unique liquid lingers with notes of warming cinnamon.
$79.99 | Canada | 286843 | 750 ml
60. Macaloney’s Island Distillery
Kirkinriola Portuguese Recharred Red Wine Barrique Whisky
“Rich citrus, fresh-baked bread, ripe banana, dill and toasty wood on the nose, with a hint of furniture polish. Creamy mouthfeel. The palate mirrors the nose, with the addition of toffee and crepe paper. The finish is warm with caraway, dill, pine and sweet banana.”
— Best Canadian Pot Still , World Whisky Awards 2024,
$96.99 | Canada | 444461 | 750 ml
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61. J.P. Wiser’s 42-Year-Old Decades Series From an era of unapologetic industrial ambition that built skyscrapers, the internet and age statement whiskies comes the Decades Series of J.P. Wiser’s. Slowly, over time, every drop of this whisky distilled in 1982 has been delicately refined to the highest standards. Here is to the shores of the tempestuous Windsor, alongside the cultural shifts that changed the face of the modern world! Dark gold in colour, with notes of rich vanilla, complex crust zest and baked rye bread.
$454.99 | Canada | 309977 | 750 ml
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62. Mister Sam Mister Sam Tribute Whiskey, named in honour of Samuel Bronfman, is a highly-limited blend of Sazerac’s finest Canadian and American whiskeys. The nose is cigar box, pipe tobacco, Madeira cake, and toffee in that order of ascent, but then there’s a rush of oaky vanilla, limestone, flint and sweetened breakfast cereal. Hearty but elegant, woody but grainy, and floral yet spicy, which is quite an achievement. The entry is high octane and scintillating followed by lush tastes of raisins, prunes, mince pie, candied walnut, chocolate covered cherry, heather honey, toasted marshmallow, praline, nougat and pecan pie. The aftertaste underscores the attributes at aroma, entry and midpalate, bringing them into a grand finale that is hugely satisfying.
Double Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022
$365.00 | Canada | 220457 | 750 ml | 2 Bottle Limit
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63. Shelter Point Distillery 12-Year-Old Single Malt
Sweet, with a hint of brine and smoke, this special whisky is rich in fruit, baking spices and subtle tannins, finishing long and smooth.
$114.99 | Canada | 251403 | 750 ml
64. Appleton Estate
8-Year-Old Double Cask Appleton Estate 8-Year-Old Double Cask is a premium full-bodied rum aged in oak barrels for a minimum of eight years in No. 1 American white oak bourbon casks and finished to perfection in single malt scotch whisky casks. Appearance: Brilliant, deep, honeyed bronze colour with a subtle green ring of aging. Bouquet & Flavour Profile: Delicate spiced fruit twisted with dried honeyed raisins, caramel and vanilla with an overtone of oak finishing with orange. Finish: Long and honeyed with hints of nuts and spice.
$47.99 | Jamaica | 273587 | 750 ml
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65. Havana Club Selección de Maestros
“Dates and raisins, vanilla and baking spices on the nose and over the palate. Long dry finish.”
— Gold , World Rum Awards 2023
$79.99 | Cuba | 282046 | 700 ml
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66. Engine Organic Gin Engine is a distilled gin hand-crafted by master distillers, produced in small batches and bottled by hand in the Alta Langa region of northwestern Italy. Its formula is linked with Italian and Piedmont tradition, paying tribute to fosolios (sweet liqueurs), cordials and liquors made from sage and lemon which in the past were ancient digestive remedies. It is produced with 100% organic Italian ingredients. The balsamic scents of juniper are complemented by the fresh notes of lemon peel and the intense aroma of sage, on an elegant floral background. When tasted, it perfectly matches between palate and the olfactory savour with a slightly bitter- fresh finish of the sage leaves. Well-balanced with the finishing notes of liquorice roots.
Silver , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023
$59.99 | Italy | 322308 | 500 ml
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67. McQueen and The Violet Fog Gin An extraordinary gin handcrafted in the hills of Jundiaí, Brazil, McQueen and the Violet Fog is like no gin on earth. Distilled with 21 botanicals gathered from all over the world—including six “signature” botanicals rarely (if ever) found in gin—it’s a complex, subtle, incredibly smooth spirit. Two distillation techniques are used, maceration and vapor infusion, to create McQueen, making small batches of just 500 liters (55 cases) each time.
Double Gold , New York World Spirits Competition 2023
$61.99 | Brazil | 185915 | 750 ml
68. The Botanist Islay Cask Rested Gin The Botanist Cask Rested Gin embodies Bruichladdich distillery’s whisky-making heritage and botanical expertise. This Islay dry gin has been matured for a minimum of six months in a selection of fine casks. The fragrant notes of 22 hand-foraged botanicals combined with wood spices create a vibrant and complex cuvée that redefines what gin can be. There is a vibrancy and excitement about this exceptional spirit that puts it in a territory all of its own.
$69.99 | United Kingdom | 368459 | 700 ml
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69. The Gardener Gin The Gardener is a reflection of the beauty and allure of the French Riviera. It is a London Dry gin that captures the light, elegance and art de vivre of this celebrated place. Conceived of and handcrafted by Brad Pitt, Famille Perrin and Tom Nichol, The Gardener is an expression of the land we cultivate and guard for the generations to come. An encapsulation of the abundance of the region—sunlight to fresh citrus to wild herbs—The Gardener translates the terroir of the French Riviera and its singular way of life. It is the alchemy of nature, intuition, time and imagination. Within each of us a gardener.
$64.99 | France | 332580 | 700 ml
70. Casamigos Cristalino Casamigos Cristalino Reposado is made from 100% Blue Weber agave. The reposado is twice-distilled and aged to perfection in American white oak barrels, then carefully charcoal-filtered to restore the crisp, bright agave flavour found in Casamigo’s blanco tequila while maintaining some of the cask notes. Expect aromas of cocoa and caramel with hints of agave. The flavour is crisp and clean, with notes of oak, vanilla bean, dried raisin and fig, plus a silky-smooth finish.
$99.99 | Mexico | 322429 | 750 ml
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71. Dos Primos Tequila Blanco Spanish for “Two Cousins,” Dos Primos was dreamed up by cousins Jeff Worn and Thomas Rhett, who wanted to create a tequila that blended Mexican tradition with southern sensibility. A premium blanco made with 100% pure agave, estate-grown and hand-cut in the heart of tequila country. Aroma: Earthy and herbal with hints of fresh citrus and wildflower. Palate: Cooked agave that opens with a bold, herbal flavour and finishes with smooth citrus.
Gold , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022
$79.99 | Mexico | 411304 | 750 ml
72. Dos Primos Tequila Reposado Spanish for “Two Cousins,” Dos Primos was dreamed up by cousins Jeff Worn and Thomas Rhett, who wanted to create a tequila that blended Mexican tradition with southern sensibility. A premium reposado made from a signature blend of 100% pure agave and rested for a minimum of six months in used bourbon barrels. Aroma: Vibrant, earthy aroma softened by hints of oak, smooth vanilla and dried fruit. Palate: Cooked agave with notes of toasted oak followed by a lingering finish of warm baking spice.
Silver , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023
$89.99 | Mexico | 411309 | 750 ml
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73. El Tesoro Blanco
“This is a perfect expression of a 100% agave tequila, fantastically classic and bursting with character. Flavours of freshly cut grass combine with citrus peel and deep smoky undertones. Elegant, soft and rich; remarkable balance throughout.”
— 98 Points , International Wine & Spirit Competition 2023
$129.99 | Mexico | 67114 | 750 ml
74. El Tesoro Reposado “Here we have a fabulous example of its kind; fresh, bursting with classic grassy aromas, and exceptionally well-made. Smooth and elegant, there is marvellous balance and complexity from a clever use of cask.”
— 98 Points , International Wine & Spirit Competition 2023
$155.99 | Mexico | 67119 | 750 ml
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75. Gran Orendain Reposado
“With an expressive bouquet of capsicum, green pineapple, almond skin, and a hint of white smoke, this Tequila captivates. The yellow-gold hue reveals toasted oak, vanilla, and a touch of caramel. Ripe agave, zesty lime, and black pepper intertwine on the palate with a long, satisfying finish of cooked agave and earthy spice.”
— 93 Points , Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023
$104.99 | Mexico | 140845 | 750 ml
76. Olé Cocktail Co. Olé Tequila Blanco Olé Cocktail Co. teamed up with Tequila Las Americas to create a beautiful organic blanco tequila distilled in Jalisco, Mexico. Made using only mature, single estate agaves, this blanco greets you with a pure, crisp agave aroma, reminiscent of freshly harvested agave fields and the warmth of cooked agave. There's a gentle sweetness that's not overpowering, with subtle hints of vanilla playing in the background. Subsequent sips reveal a creamy agave essence, complemented by a medley of spices. Despite its boldness, this tequila maintains a gentle smoothness, making it incredibly approachable for those new to the world of tequila.
$89.99 | Mexico | 322415 | 750 ml
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77. Los Siete Misterios Espadín/
Cuishe Ensamble Mezcal Artesanal This ensamble is a blend of Espadín and Cuishe. The Cuishe agave develops as a long vertical stem or trunk with the sugar concentrated near the top where the pencas remain green and spikey. This shape resembles a barrel once the leaves are cut, hence why Cuishe is also known as Barril. The expression has notes of herbs and citrus that lead to tobacco, pepper and olive.
$105.99 | Mexico | 43252 | 750 ml
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78. Patrón El Alto Patrón El Alto is passionately handcrafted from the finest 100% Weber Blue agave grown in the highest parts of Jalisco, Mexico primarily using the traditional Tahona production process. It is primarily crafted with extra añejo and blended with añejo and reposado tequilas each aged to their maximum potential, making this bold innovation the pinnacle of perfection. Expect subtle notes of caramel, dried fruit, and vanilla. This ultra-refined tequila is naturally sweet and incredibly smooth, making it the perfect choice for sipping and savouring.
$309.99 | Mexico | 319903 | 750 ml
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Participating Stores
The Summer Spirit Release will be available at the following stores on June 15. Visit bcliquorstores.com/store/locator for store information.
LOWER MAINLAND 8 th & Cambie 39 th & Cambie Abbotsford Village Alberni & Bute Cloverdale
VANCOUVER ISLAND Broadmead Village
Courtenay Fort Street
REST OF BC Castlegar Kamloops Columbia Place Kelowna Orchard Park Nanaimo Terminal Park Prince George Pine Centre
Dunbar Langley Meadowtown
Northgate Park Royal Peninsula Village
Richmond Brighouse Richmond Ironwood Westwood Centre
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06 | 24 Available in select BCL locations. Quantities are limited. Product selection varies per store. Bottle restrictions may apply. Shop early to avoid disappointment. Prices are subject to change without notice. Prices do not include taxes or container deposit. In the event of a change, the product description and display price in the liquor store will prevail. Bottle images may not be exactly as shown.
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