Torres 10 Imperial Reserva
Torres 10 Imperial Reserva is a flagship Spanish brandy crafted by Miguel Torres, an iconic family producer in the Penedès region. Made from carefully selected local grapes like Xarel·lo, Macabeo, and Parellada, this Gran Reserva has earned its reputation for its rich complexity and smooth texture. Aged in American oak
Paul John XO India Brandy
Paul John XO Brandy is a luxurious spirit from India, reflecting the brand’s expertise in crafting fine beverages. Distilled from the famed Ugni Blanc and matured in select French oak casks for a minimum of 10 years, this XO showcases depth and complexity. Its velvety profile, enhanced by tropical fruit
Meukow VSOP
Meukow VSOP is a standout Cognac, celebrated for its smoothness and complexity. Featuring the iconic panther motif, it represents both power and elegance. Carefully crafted from select eaux-de-vie and aged in French oak casks, it’s floral-forward with fruit and wood undertones.
Laird’s Straight Applejack
Laird’s Straight Applejack is a uniquely American spirit with deep historical roots, often referred to as “America’s Apple Brandy.” Made from apples grown in the US, this straight Applejack is aged for at least 4 years in charred oak barrels. The result is a robust, full-bodied spirit with rich apple
Hennessy VS
Hennessy VS (Very Special) is a quintessential expression of the world’s most popular cognac brand, celebrated for its bold character and smooth versatility. Crafted in Cognac, France, it blends eaux de vie aged a minimum of two years, offering toasty, fruity aromas and a rich palate of vanilla and dried
Highland Park Magnus
Highland Park Magnus is an entry-level Scotch designed to offer a smooth, lightly smoky, and approachable introduction to peated whisky, appealing to both new drinkers and fans of the distillery’s Orkney style.
Jura 12 Year
Jura 12-Year-Old is a well-rounded single malt Scotch aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Oloroso sherry casks. It’s known for striking a balance between sweetness, gentle smoke, and subtle complexity. This whisky showcases the distillery’s signature smooth, approachable style—perfect for both seasoned fans and those just dipping their toes
Elements of Islay Cask Edit
With a moderate 46% ABV, Cask Edit embodies the essence of Islay in a way that’s versatile and easy to enjoy for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
Torabhaig Allt Gleann
Torabhaig Allt Gleann stands out among peated whiskies by delivering a nuanced smoke that balances intensity with elegance. Sourced from grain peated to 75 ppm, it achieves a unique character after maturation, mellowing to a maritime, earthy profile with phenol levels settling at 17 ppm. Unlike Islay’s typically medicinal peat,
The Deacon
The Deacon Blended Scotch Whisky is a cocktail-forward blend that embraces a bold, funky character, making it ideal for both sipping and mixing. This whisky is crafted to highlight the duality of smoky Islay peat and the gentle, bonfire-like smoke of Speyside. Its nose offers notes of burnt orange and
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane is a bold and innovative expression that combines peated and unpeated single malts, finished in rum casks. This unique fusion offers an intriguing balance of campfire smoke and toffee sweetness. Fire & Cane challenges expectations with its smooth yet smoky profile, perfect for adventurous whisky enthusiasts.
John Barr
John Barr Blended Scotch is a smooth, no-nonsense whisky that’s perfect for mixing. Crafted from a blend of malt and grain whiskies, it’s got just the right balance of caramel, vanilla, and a touch of soft smoke. Whether you’re shaking up an Old Fashioned, stirring a Rob Roy, or just
The Hearach Single Malt [Rel 1 HE 00003 23]
Hearach Single Malt (pronounced hare-OCK) offers a compelling glimpse into the distinctive character of the Isle of Harris. This whisky is a masterful blend of tradition and innovation, presenting a complex flavor profile that marries maritime influence with rich, peaty notes.
Glenglassaugh 12 Year
Carefully crafted and cask-perfected at The GlenAllachie Distillery in Speyside, Meikle Toir – The Chinquapin One is named after the unique species of virgin oak used for maturation. While only 5 years old, it’s bursting with notes of vanilla, burnt toffee, nuttiness, florals and sweet smoke.
Glenfarclas 17 Year
Glenfarclas 17 Year is a classic, richly sherried Scotch that has earned its place among tried-and-true single malts. Known for its full-bodied, caramel-forward profile, it offers layers of toffee, dried fruit, and a subtle smokiness that whisky lovers savour. Aged in sherry casks, this whisky stands out for its traditional
Glenfiddich 14 Year
Glenfiddich 14 is a smooth, easy-drinking whisky with a nice mix of vanilla sweetness and a touch of spice that’s perfect for Scotch newbies.
The Balvenie 12 Year
The Balvenie 12 Year Old is a quintessential Speyside single malt, known for its rich, honeyed character and artisanal craftsmanship. Aged in a combination of traditional oak and ex-bourbon casks, this whisky is renowned for its smooth, well-rounded profile, with notes of vanilla, honey, and a subtle hint of spice.
Diplomatico Reserva
An older bottling from Diplomatico, a somewhat similar expression would be the Mantuano. Faint on the nose, where this rum shines is on the palate.
Drunken Hive Rum
This “rum” is actually made on Vancouver Island completely from honey! Needless to say, there’s an abundance of nectarous honeyed notes as well as overripe tropical fruits, crème brûlée, marzipan, nutmeg, and ginger notes.
Flor de Caña 4 Year Extra Seco
If you like mojitos, daiquiris, or are a vodka drinker looking to transition to rum, this is the rum for you.
Appleton 8 Year Reserve
From ‘cane to cocktail’ Appleton Estates has an innate ability to control their production processes from beginning to end which is perhaps why the brand has carved out a distinctive house style that has withstood the test of time. Appleton 8 Year Reserve, one of their flagship expressions offers excellent
Meikle Tòir – The Chinquapin One
Carefully crafted and cask-perfected at The GlenAllachie Distillery in Speyside, Meikle Toir – The Chinquapin One is named after the unique species of virgin oak used for maturation. While only 5 years old, it’s bursting with notes of vanilla, burnt toffee, nuttiness, florals and sweet smoke.
Benromach Contrasts: Double Matured [Chateau Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish]
Benromach Contrasts: Double Matured expression, is aged first in ex-bourbon followed by 5+ years in premium Bordeaux casks for a total of 12 years of maturation, capturing the influence of premium Château Cissac red wine casks, balanced by a hint of the signature Benromach sweet smokiness. TL;DR if you like
Ardbeg Spectacular
Ardbeg’s Fèis Ìle 2024 release, Ardbeg Spectacular, is the first time in the distillery’s history that their heavily peated whisky has been matured in Port wine casks then married with a classic ex-bourbon cask. TL;DR This expression has a combination of mint chocolate, salted caramel, and a tarry leather notes
Traveller Whiskey
Traveller Whiskey, named after Chris Stapleton’s eponymous studio album, is a collaboration between the singer and Buffalo Trace distillery. After putting together over 50 blends, blend No. 40 was the chosen combination for this expression. TL;DR We would happily drink this if it was served to us, but it doesn’t
Angel’s Envy Rye
A rye like no other. If you’re not typically a fan of rye whisky this may just convert your views. However, beware, if you’re a fan of high-rye whiskies due to their spicy and green profile, this is not the rye for you. TL;DR This falls in the ‘breakfast whisky’
Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye
Quality over everything. Michter’s Distillery is focused on creating the best quality spirits, cost be damned which could precisely be why the Michter’s US*1 Straight Rye Whiskey is so balanced and ‘crushable’. As a single barrel release, each cask is carefully selected, offering a unique and robust flavour profile. TL;DR This
Reifel Rye
Reifel Rye honours George H. Reifel, the legendary master distiller who was instrumental in establishing Alberta Distillers’ house style more than 75 years ago. TL;DR This spicy, fruit-forward rye is great value for price point. Review: Flavor Camp TeamPhoto: Andy Chan | @andychanmedia Flavor Camps Overall Rating Total Score: 39.5/50 Aroma:
Lot No. 40 Dark Oak
Lot 40 Dark Oak is a premium Canadian whisky known for its robust and complex flavour profile. Aged in new oak barrels, it boasts rich notes of smoky oak, spices, and a hint of sweetness, making it a surprising Canadian Whisky that punches far above its weight class for the
Signal Hill Founder’s Select Overproof
Signal Hill Whisky embodies the spirit of adventure, innovation, and endurance, serving as a call to disconnect from the noise of modern life and reconnect with the richness of history, nature, and exceptional flavor. TLDR; If you’re a fan of bourbons and/or rums, this sweet treat is a must-buy. But
Bearface Wilderness Series 02: Mitlenatch Island Release
Venturing deep into the Canadian Pacific Northwest wilderness, this whisky explores Mitlenatch Island…