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Alberta Premium Cask Strength: For the Purist
Alberta Premium Cask Strength, one of the most accoladed Canadian cask-strength whiskies, returns this November with its fourth-annual, limited-edition instalment. Made from 100 per cent Canadian Prairie rye grains, Alberta Premium Cask Strength is a balanced liquid with smooth notes of vanilla, black currant and spice. Alberta Premium Cask Strength, which boasts an ABV of 63.7 per cent, makes a coveted gift for those who appreciate premium cask strength rye. 750ml | $84.95.
Canadian Club 45 Year Old: For the Pop Culture Aficionado
Batched and barrelled in 1977, Canadian Club 45-Year-Old is the fifth and final release of the legendary Chronicle Series and has been dubbed “The Icon” as it celebrates the brand’s rich history and cultural influence.
Canadian Club has been featured on-screen since the 1960s across 50 countries by some of film and television’s most iconic characters and has played a prominent role in groundbreaking series, such as Mad Men and Boardwalk Empire. Canadian Club 45-Year Old’s golden amber colour presents an enticing blend of warm pear, baking spices, toffee and a hint of leather on the nose, while bringing forward an espresso crema on the mouth, balanced with wine-poached pear and the nutty sweetness of praline. 750ml bottles | $499.95.
Reifel Rye: For the Self-Proclaimed Foodie
Created in honour of legendary distiller George H. Reifel, this brand-new rye whisky is a masterpiece created by the Distillery of the Decade: Alberta Distillers. Referred to as a ”Feast of a Whisky,” Reifel Rye is aged in charred white oak and ex-bourbon barrels, and boasts flavours of toffee, vanilla, pear and chocolate, making it the perfect choice for those with a refined palate.
Want to learn more about rye, or test your “Rye-Q”? Check out ryewhiskyacademy.com to learn all about what makes this Albertan distiller so unique. 750ml | $49.95.
Bowmore Masters’ Selection 22 Year Old: For the James Bond Fanatic
Designed and distilled in partnership with famed automobile brand Aston Martin, this limited-edition single malt Scotch boasts intense flavours of mango, passion fruit and acacia honey interwoven with a powerful combination of coffee and tobacco smoke. Bowmore and Aston Martin share a commitment to heritage, craftsmanship and innovation, making this the perfect gift for both whisky and car collectors. Available in early 2023 for a suggested retail price of $650.00.
House of Suntory Ao: For The World Traveller
Ao is the first ever “World Whisky” and an invitation to the voyages that broaden our horizons. Named ‘Ao’ meaning ‘ blue’, this spirit pays homage to the oceans that connect whisky’s five great traditions, blending Irish, Scottish, Canadian, American and Japanese whisky-making techniques. With notes of vanilla, tropical fruit and cinnamon, it is the distinctive climate, fermentation and distillation processes in each whisky-making region that give the whisky its unique taste. Available now at the LCBO and coming soon to other major markets for a suggested retail price of $104.95.
Basil Hayden Bourbon: For the Bourbon Superfan
This bourbon’s richness and complexity provides a unique tasting experience, boasting a distinctive sweetness and fine edge of spice. This award-winning Kentucky Bourbon is known for its versatility, light, yet full-bodied taste and is the perfect first sip for any occasion. 750ml | $55.95.
Highland Park 12 Year Old: For the Scotophile
Bringing together the natural, and often contradictory, influences of the iconic Scottish Orkney Islands, Highland Park 12 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky is a wild harmony of contrasts. It boasts a heather-honey aroma, with a rounded smoky sweetness on the palate and smooth finish. The heart and soul of the Highland Park lineup, this single malt Scotch whisky is the perfect bar cart addition for any spirits lover. 750ml | $85.25.
