Tasting Notes: A blend of Montepulciano and Primitivo, this wine delivers! Rugged, deep purple/scarlet, it expresses heady aromas of forest floor, coffee bean, black cherries, and grilled meat. The palate is full, with plum, chokecherry jam, and currants leading the way. Medium full tannins. Excellent finish. Pair with pizza, burgers, grilled meats. Drink now; the wine can benefit from short term ageing. Vegan friendly.

Price: $24.99 750 ml

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Tasting Notes: Founded in 1890, Flor de Cana is a 5th generation family business. Built on the nutrient-rich terroir of Nicaragua’s tallest active volcano: the San Cristóbal. Flor de Cana is a world-famous distillery based on family values and respect for the Earth. All their rums are 100% certified carbon neutral, additive and preservative free, and aged in bourbon barrels. Their 18 year old rum is on display this month as it is an exquisite sipping rum patiently aged in American white oak bourbon barrels for 18 years to obtain its oaky and extra smooth finish. Each sip offers notes of caramel, intense vanilla and spices on the palate. The finish reveals further depth and slowly evolving complexity. Sip your way and enjoy!

Price: $78.99

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Tasting Notes: Peated and unpeated spirit matured first in the strong foundations of our American rye casks with a second maturation in Pedro Ximenes and Oloroso sherry quarter casks, this whisky exudes peppery spice, dried sultanas and hints of vanilla with a finish of lingering salty chocolate and a light hint of aromatic wood smoke.

Price: $146.99

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Tasting Notes: A new varietal for me. Tasted this beautiful white wine on a sunny afternoon on the deck. Nascetta is an autochthonous (native) grape variety, once very popular in the 19th century, and nearly extinct until rescued by producers in the early 1990s. Due to its refreshing acidity and aromatic profile, Nascetta wines are versatile and can pair well with a variety of dishes, including seafood, salads, and lighter Italian cuisine. In the glass it is straw yellow replete with greenish highlights. The nose of citrus, grapefruit and pale stone fruit develops into white flowers and exotic fruit sensations. With the first sip, a sensation of crispness floods the palate, hovering on savoury undertones. Together with notes of dried fruit and green apple, these create a pleasing, lush and silky sensation.

Price: $31.99

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Tasting Notes: Out of Drumheller, Alberta, Valley Brewing has summoned a unique and approachable lager. On the nose, the titular smoke is showcased with subtlety. The taste of this lager is great, with a solid malt base to back up its fresh and bright finish. The hops used are pronounced but perfectly balanced with the faint charred notes. This brew is included in the June Exbeerience Curated 4-pack of beer available in store. I encourage you to check out this special lager from a fantastic Alberta brewery - Cheers!

Price: $4.99

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Tasting Notes: Continuing the "try something new" series, this fine VS calvados by Pere Magloire is an interesting addition to your bar! Apple brandy made from fermented apple cider (sometimes with pear juice as well), aged in French oak barrels for two years. Single, continuous distillation in copper stills to give it its golden yellow color. Fresh apple and pear on the nose that develops into green apple pie, vanilla, and honey favors. Younger calvadoses (like this one) are typically better for cocktails but I still found it smooth over ice. If you are an apple lover, I recommend giving this a try next time you are on the lookout for something new!

Price: $48.99

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Tasting Notes: The backbone of each Octomore series, the 15.1 is the necessary comparison from which the other expressions oscillate. Laying bare the profound influence of high intensity peat smoke, the spirit has matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels and re-charred ex-bourbon casks, mindfully extracting as much character from the wood as possible. The result is a raw and uncompromising single malt whisky which demonstrates Octomore's refined strength of character, balancing smooth vanilla custard and sweet charred oak with heady peat smoke.

Price: $283.99

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