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Signal Hill Whiskey  Canada

Tasting Notes: Whiskey with Canadian history behind it! Canadian grains, Newfoundland water and a three-barrel aging approach deliver a complex and smooth flavor profile with honey, vanilla, dried fruit and a hint of spice. Two grain whiskey made from corn and barely gives the whiskey a subtle sweetness similar to a bourbon profile. Aged first in new white oak, then to first-run bourbon barrels, and finally Canadian whiskey barrels. Finally the whiskey is bottled within sight of Signal Hill in St. John's where the final battle of the Seven Year War happened in 1762. Signal Hill is also named after the first transatlantic wireless transmission was received there in 1901. A wonderfully unique whiskey tied to a beautiful Canadian landmark! Drink your way and enjoy.

Price: $47.99

 

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Gemtree Dragon's Blood Shiraz  Australia

Tasting Notes: Certified biodynamic and organic, Gemtree's dragon's blood shiraz is a bold wine with lots of personality. Juicy red berries on the nose, develops into deep blackberry, blueberry and dark chocolate flavor notes, with white pepper and an earthy finish. French oak aged softens out the tannins, making this wine easy to drink on its own or enjoyed paired with steak dinner. This wine is truly an Aussie shiraz, and a gem worth trying.

Price: $26.99

 

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Magnum Cream Liqueur  Scotland

Tasting Notes: Magnum Cream Liqueur is an award-winning fusion of Speyside single malt scotch whisky and cream, crafted and bottled in Edinburgh, Scotland. Made with only high quality Speyside scotch and cream, this liqueur really stands out among the others both for its delicious flavor profile of caramel and ginger, and for its sleek (and recyclable!) bottle design. Enjoy it on its own over ice or in hot beverages this chilly season!

Price: $43.99

 

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Ardbeg 10 Year Single Malt  Islay, Scotland

Tasting Notes: Ardbeg says it best themselves, revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt of them all. In my opinion, the Ardbeg 10 year is the best example of a fantastic Islay scotch. Non-chill filtered aged in ex-bourbon casks give smoky dried fruit, green bell pepper, and intense peat on the nose. Accompanied first with peat, black pepper, and cinnamon-spiced toffee. Balanced with salinity and smooth buttermilk. Most notably, the smoke is persistent yet softly accentuates the softer notes to get cappuccino and toasted marshmallow notes. On the finish is dry espresso, and toasted nuts. An excellent entry into the world of Ardbeg's revered scotches. Pour your way and sip by the fire with spiced holiday treats this season!

Price: $103.99

 

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Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere  Chile

Tasting Notes: Known for their wines and history, Carmen was the first Chilean winery established in 1850! Carmen's carmenere has always been a go-to red wine for its rich notes of blueberries, spices, and tobacco. Soft touches of pepper and paprika create complexity. Fermented in steel tanks then matured in French oak for 14 months finishes this wine at 14.0% The wine has persistency and great length! Big and bold wine perfect for the bold, hearty meals this chilly season! Enjoy now or age to 2028-2030.

Price: $19.99

 

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Great Plains 18 Year Brandy Cask Whiskey  Alberta, Canada

Tasting Notes: For the first batch of the brandy casks, this whiskey has collected over four awards- including Gold in the 2020 Canadian Whiskey Awards. Locally owned and operated, Great Plains Craft Spirits are located in Calgary, Alberta. 91.5 % corn and 8.5% rye mash aged for 17 years in bourbon barrels then 12 months in Jerez brandy barrels from Spain. Finished at 54.5% ABV and 109 proof, this whiskey is bold and well-layered with fire, cinnamon spice, and orange peel on the nose with port, tobacco, and dried fruit flavor notes. Pour your way and enjoy.

Price: $124.99

 

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Smoke Wagon Bourbon  Las Vegas, USA

Tasting Notes: New fact for me, bourbon does not have to be exclusively from Kentucky and the Smoke Wagon is a great example of one from Las Vegas. Winning gold in both the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Ascot Awards just two years after its release, this bourbon is exactly what you expect of something out of Vegas- big and powerful but also quite smooth and complex. Although its name might say otherwise, it is not very smokey but rather full of the caramel and honey with a long peppercorn and toasted nutty finish curtesy of its high rye mash. 46.25% and 92.5 proof, this award winner is great however you drink your whiskey- it makes its presence well known!

Price: $61.49

 

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