Distillery Bottled. Limited release, Bottle No. 084/300. Distilled on the 18th of January, 1965. 70 cl / Speyside Single Malt / 43% ABV "Nose of rich fruit (apples and pears), with a touch of peat smokiness. The taste is complex but balanced. Notes of spice and chocolate with a sherry richness, held in check by a buttery vanilla accent. The finish is long, warming and toffee-sweet. To be enjoyed straight or with just a little water, this is a classic example of a traditional aged Speyside single malt." -Aberlour Distillery

Distillery Bottled. Limited Release. 70 cl / Speyside Single Malt / 60.2% ABV "Pontent notes of roasted malt, coffee, oranges and dried fruits create a complex fragrance. These notes are also present on the palate, along with fine woody notes. The high alcohol is very well integrated. 93/100" - Falstaff (Translated)

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Islay Single Malt / 57.1% ABV "Part of the permanent Ardbeg range since 2008, Corryvreckan is created from a blend of standard Ardbeg and Ardbeg aged in virgin French Limousin oak casks. Smoky bacon and seaweed, plus dark berries, prickly spices, walnuts, lemon, and sweet peat on the nose. Sweet and savory on the palate, with more lively spice, woodsmoke, phenols, and licorice. The finish is lengthy, with peat, sea salt, pepper, and black coffee. Editors’ Choice. 95/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 70 cl / Islay Single Malt / 54.2% ABV "Launched in 2003, Uigeadail remains one of Ardbeg’s core offerings. Matured in a mix of sherry and bourbon barrels and bottled at cask strength. Peppery peat, warm tar, coffee grounds, machine oil, and black pepper on the nose. The palate is complex and rich, offering orange segments sprinkled with sea salt, dark chocolate, malt, and ever-present sweet peat. Nicely balanced. Lengthy in the finish, with smoky caramel. 94/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled, Limited Release, one of 7320 Bottles. 70 cl / Islands Single Malt / 55% ABV "After a maturation period of more than 8 years in traditional oak barrels, this malt was for a second maturation for 7 months in the finest Hungarian "Tokaji Aszú wine barrels". The Hungarian Tokaji wine is called "Wine of kings - king of wines". The second ripening in the wine barrels of the sweet Tokaji wine created an elegant, pleasantly sweet and fruity malt. Beautiful aromas of honey, orange and apricot jam. In the taste wonderfully rich in aromas, the typical citrus aroma of the Arran combines elegantly with the syrupy sweetness of the Tokaji. A very nice long finish, an excellent digestive malt. A true nectar!" - Home of Malts

...(2 bottles) Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Speyside Single Malt / 40% ABV "On the nose, The Balvenie Founder’s Reserve is rich and complex with honey and orange notes and just a hint of peat. Its taste is full-bodied honeyed sweetness, with light spicy notes and a hint of sherry fruitiness. Its finish is long with a pleasant lingering richness." - The Balvenie

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Islay Single Malt / 40% ABV "The nose reveals a rather mild peat as is the distillery’s tradition, veering more towards woodland than coastal evocations, like walking through a pine forest near the sea. Citrus fruits, custard, hint of white fruit (apple, peach, coconut). pineapple syrup, caramel, pine nuts. The smoke grows with time, always in moderation, just as the marine notes become more vivid." - Whisky Art

The Bowmore Cask Collection containing: Bowmore Dusk Bordeaux Wine Casked 200 ml / Islay Single Malt / 50% ABV Bowmore Darkest Sherry Casked 200 ml / Islay Single Malt / 43% ABV Bowmore Dawn Port Casked 200 ml / Islay Single Malt / 51.5% ABV

...14 Year Old Distillery Bottled, Limited Release. Bottle No. 10564/12000. Laser etched bottle code "05/0036. 12 MAY 05 13:25" 700 ml / Islay Single Malt / 46% ABV

...14 Year Old Distillery Bottled, Limited Release. Bottle No. 14072/18000. Laser etched bottle code "04/0052. 21 JUL 04 09:19" 700 ml / Islay Single Malt / 46% ABV

Hunter Hamilton Company limited edition Bottling. Cask Ref. No. HH-2244. 700 ml / Lowland Single Malt / 43.7% ABV "Nose: Wow, this nose starts so good. Lots of butterscotch. Beeswax, vanilla and toffee. Stewed fruit meets fresh pencil shavings and sawdust. Old furniture. Pine at the end. Taste: Creamy. Sappy oak. Bananas and coconut. Coca cola. Quite a lot of rum notes as well. Later on more dark chocolate and espresso coffee. But it's all very smooth and with a juicy touch. Finish: Quite long. Turkish delight. Glace cherries. Cinnamon and a little nutmeg. Mint at the end. Well balanced. Comments: Although this Caledonian is 40 years old, this grain whisky is still as fresh, sweet and lively as it can get." - MaltMartin

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Blended Scotch Whisky / 43% ABV "Oat flapjacks, golden syrup, beautiful dry-roasted spice notes, vanilla essence, cornbread, creamed coconut, and flashes of mango and apple. A luxuriant feast of sweet vanilla, soft warm bread, whipped cream, caramel, a little tug of spice, with a late ripple of grain flavors. Caramel, spice, and grain notes mark the finish. 88/100" - Whisky Advocate

Hedonism Maximus Limited Edition Wooden Crate 70 cl / Highland & Lowland Blended Scotch / 46% ABV "An older, more exotic expression of Hedonism, consisting of 42 year old Invergordon and 29 year old Cameron Bridge grain whiskies. Straw gold color. This is richer and cleaner than most other grain whisky offerings, which are often too thin and overweight with dry oak. Like many older grain whiskies, creamy vanilla, coconut custard, and a variety of tropical fruits abound. Additional notes of toasted marshmallow, caramelized apricot, golden raisin, and a gentle dried spice finish add complexity. Surely one of the better examples of this rather eccentric category. 90/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 40% ABV "Red fruit and allspice aromas lead into a big, punchy palate. Each sip opens rich, with smoked cherry, vanilla bean, dried fig and chocolate-covered caramels. It finishes dry, with cigar wrapper, leather and a hint of clove. To be clear, the effect is dry but never austere: think comfy leather chairs and indulgent cigars. Finished in a variety of sherry casks. 94/100" -Wine Enthusiast

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 50.6% ABV "A 2002 vintage single malt from the Deanston Distillery, which was allowed to finish for two years in casks that previously held organic Oloroso sherry! After 16 years of slumber, it was bottled at 50.6% ABV. Nose:Thick waves of honey and toffee, plus earthy malt and a helping of rum cake. Palate: Orange peel, dried fruit, stem ginger, chocolate, honey and barley. Finish: Custard creams and hot chocolate with a hint of red chili." - Masters of Malt

Distillery Bottled, Limited Release. 13/12/1985 Distilled, 08/2010 Bottling. Oloroso Sherry Butt Cask No. 1035, Bottle No. 85/300. 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 54.9% ABV

J & G Grant Bottled 700 ml / Highland Single Malt / 46% ABV "There aren't many 40-year-old Scotches out there. This one makes its age known with a deep nut-brown color and a modest booziness on the nose, in addition to deep toffee, cocoa and hazelnut aromas. Oak is the dominant flavor, finishing with dry cocoa and leather accents. Water helps tease out additional orange peel, nutmeg and toasted coconut tones. Velvety feel. 92/100" - Wine Enthusiast

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Speyside Single Malt / 40% ABV "Aged in small batches in Oloroso and American oak casks, this pours a rich bronze and opens with aromas of caramel, vanilla and floral notes on the nose; incredibly smooth and mellow on the palate with hints of sweet dried fruit, candied orange peel and subtle oak spice followed by a long and rewarding, finish." - Glenfiddich Distillery

Experimental Series #3 Winter Storm, Batch No. Two. Icewine Cask Finish. Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Speyside Single Malt / 43% ABV "Glenfiddich’s Experimental Series continues with this expression, finished for up to 6 months in ice wine casks sourced from Peller Estates winery in Ontario, Canada. Concentrated aromas of canned peaches in syrup, vanilla, and clotted cream. Silky on the palate, with a carryover of peaches from the nose and succulent blood oranges. The finish is medium in length, slowly drying, but fruity to the end. (7,800 bottles in U.S.) 91/100" - Whisky Advocate

Glenfiddich Buorbon Barrel Reserve 14 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Speyside Single Malt / 43% ABV "After 14 years in bourbon wood, this was finished in heavily-charred new American oak barrels, sourced from Kelvin Cooperage in Louisville, Kentucky. Malt, vanilla, and fudge on the nose, with ripe apples and lively oak. Toffee, caramel, vanilla, and cinnamon on the palate, while the finish is nutty, with notes of char. The closest Glenfiddich gets to producing a bourbon! 87/100" - Whisky Advocate Glenfiddich Small Batch Reserve 18 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Speyside Single Malt / 40% ABV "This was aged in a mixture of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, followed by a final spell of marrying in wooden tuns. Dried fruits, dark chocolate, figs, and cinnamon on the nose. The palate yields rich caramel and toffee-apple notes, plus ginger, cloves, and medium sherry. More dried fruits, cookies, and a sprinkling of allspice in the slightly smoky, medium to long finish. 88/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 43% ABV "Matured initially in American oak casks, then transferred into ex-port pipes, the Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish mustn't be missed. Deep copper in colour, this well-matured whisky is known for a welcome balance of both dry and sweet flavours. This is an earlier bottling than the distillery's current port wood finished expression, Quinta Ruban and it's very different! Nose: Lots of dark fruit - cherries, plums, dates. A slight earthiness from the port and a pleasant malty sweetness. Palate: Smooth and sweet. The brighter notes normally found in Glenmorangie are definitely subdued, but definitely in the background. Finish: Plenty more soft, dried fruit sweetness. Slow and very smooth - quite different from the distillery's current port wood expression." - RGWC

Distillery Bottled 70 cl / Highland Single Malt / 46% ABV "Glenmorangie enters the world of peated whiskies (like everyone else these days it seems — not that I’m complaining). Richly textured layers of sweetness (vanilla, toffee, milk chocolate), fruit (tangerine, orchard fruit — especially ripe cherry), roasted nuts, wild morels, a hint of menthol, and gentle smoke. Certainly entertaining, even if the whisky doesn’t always seem to know what it wants to be. The soft sweetness mid-palate is balanced nicely by dried spice and smoke on the finish. Curiously enjoyable. 88/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 46% ABV "Colour, bright golden. Aroma, powerful, characterful, fruit liqueur notes, toasty, pattiserie, sweet spices, dried herbs. Flavour, flavourful, dry, bitter, good acidity. 92/100" - Guia Penin

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 46% ABV "The ninth release in Glenmorangie’s Private Edition series was matured fully in American oak barrels that previously contained rye whiskey. A reticent early nose: melon and a hint of lemon, then warm, oily cereal notes and honey develop. Initially fruity on the palate, with ripe banana, then slightly earthy, with nutty spice and cocoa powder. Zesty spices in the finish, drinking chocolate, and youthful oak. 89/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 46% ABV "Generous and complex on all fronts: The nose is rich with marzipan, sweet oranges, milk chocolate, pistachio ice cream, and shortbread, while the palate leans more toward savory flavors of toasted nuts, dark chocolate, leathery oak, and a bit of tobacco. But it retains the rich sweetness of its namesake, with marmalade, figs, and warming ginger and nutmeg. Like the best desserts, the lengthy finish leaves one wanting more—and with so much to unpack here, that’s a wonderful thing. 93/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 46% ABV "Barbecue lovers will find refuge in this whisky, which smells like a Fourth of July party—there are burnt ends, mesquite smoke, charcoal grill, brisket, and grilled corn husks. A hint of strawberry sweetness balances out these meaty, smoky flavors. The palate is surprisingly fruity, with strong notes of raspberry coulis, ripe red berries, and orange scone. Long-lasting spice, cooling menthol, and rooibos tea on the finish complete this winding, mouthwatering journey. 93/100" - Whisky Advocate

..."The Spice Road", Trade Route Series. Distillery Bottled 1000 ml / Blended Scotch Whisky / 40% ABV "Somebody at Diageo has been taking a lot of interest in the Johnnie Walker range of late, what with the revamp of the core range and now a regular stream of special releases. This is the first of a series for Travel Retail only, but it takes the Johnnie Walker themes — vanilla, spice, and honey, with wispy peat and smoke — and adds savory spice to the earthiness. But there are some very young notes in this.88/100" - Whisky Advocate

...12 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Islay Single Malt / 57.3% ABV "‘The Flames of the Phoenix' is an appropriate theme for the 2022 Special Release bottling of Lagavulin, as it was designed to be the most phenolic Lagavulin yet. Fans of the distillery will know that means a truly peaty customer, with lots of spice and power amplified by the virgin oak casks this heavily peated Lagavulin was aged in, alongside American oak refill casks." - Master of Malt

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 59.3% ABV "Chestnut/oloroso Sherry-like hue. Smells of baked bananas, rancio, hard cheese, burnt matches, oloroso sherry, fruit cake, dark chocolate and charred hickory. On palate it's firm, not as hot as I thought it might be and lip-smackingly luscious; at midpalate the intensity of the alcohol slightly burns the tongue; once spring water is added the taste profile readjusts itself and emits ambrosial flavors of Christmas pudding, honey, molasses and dark caramel. Aftertaste is long, chewy and chunky. Luscious." - 92/100, Wine Enthusiast

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 51% ABV "A single malt matured in an exquisite union of oak casks, this single malt was carefully crafted by the Whisky Mastery Team to showcase the role of ex-bourbon American oak casks in our portfolio. The expression perfectly combines sweet lightness brought by these casks with depth and complexity from The Macallan’s renowned sherry seasoned American oak casks, to uncover a new, uniquely heightened flavour experience." - BSW Liquor

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Speyside Single Malt / 43% ABV "Distilled with a portion of barley grown on the distillery’s Easter Elchies estate. The nose detects quite intense sherry, plus black forest cake, then warm leather and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Full sherry notes on the palate, with new leather, marzipan, cherry liqueur, furniture polish, and dark chocolate. The finish yields bitter chocolate, licorice, nutmeg, and tingling wood spices. 88/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottling as part of The Harmony Collection 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 44% ABV "The Macallan Harmony Collection 'Intense Arabica' Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an innovative and captivating expression that celebrates the rich, aromatic world of coffee. This unique single malt is inspired by the intense flavors of the Arabica coffee bean, meticulously crafted to create a whisky that harmonizes the complex character of The Macallan with the deep, rich notes of Arabica coffee. Part of The Macallan's Harmony Collection, 'Intense Arabica' is a testament to the distillery's commitment to exploring new flavor profiles and sensory experiences." -The Macallan

Distillery Bottling as part of The Harmony Collection 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 44% ABV "The Macallan Harmony Collection 'Rich Cacao' Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an exquisite expression that marries the rich, complex world of single malt whisky with the indulgent depth of fine cacao. Part of The Macallan's innovative Harmony Collection, 'Rich Cacao' is a testament to the distillery's commitment to exploring new flavor profiles and sensory experiences, drawing inspiration from the world of luxury chocolate to create a whisky that is both unique and captivating." -The Macallan

...17 Year Old Cask Strength. Signatory Bottling. Limited Release. Bottle No. 335/408, Cask No. DRU17/A106 #38. Distilled: 11/07/2005, Bottled: 20/01/2023. 70 cl / Speyside Single Malt / 61.5% ABV "The Secret Speyside (M) series is one of Signatory's most prized. This lot of extremely high-quality, first-fill oloroso sherry butts was distilled at the exceptional distillery across from the town of Craigellachie on the Easter Elchies estate. While the bottler is prohibited from naming the source explicitly on their labels, they've been cheeky enough to add (M) and we're certain here that this is not a bottle of MacDuff, Mortlach, Mannochmore or Miltonfuff. But, it seems that the Signatory was compelled to point out the incredible pedigree of these barrels due to their similarity to the house style of the distillers." - K&L

Distillery Bottled, Glossy Box 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 43% ABV FS 93 | WA 87 | WE 93 "This is the youngest Sherry Oak expression available. A classic Macallan nose of sherry, baking Christmas cake, dried fruits, hot butter, and old leather. Jaffa oranges, brittle toffee, and light oak on the smooth, full palate. Relatively long in the finish, with spice, malt, oak, and a final hint of smoke." September 2019 (Whiskey Advocate)

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 43% ABV "Macallan 1985 Vintage 18 Years Old Sherry Cask is truly a collector's item, cherished by whisky connoisseurs and enthusiasts around the world. Its limited availability and historical significance make it a precious possession for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Whether you are a seasoned whisky connoisseur or an adventurous flavor explorer, Macallan 1985 Vintage 18 Years Old Sherry Cask offers an opportunity to savor a piece of whisky history. Immerse yourself in the splendor of this classic whisky and delve into the heritage of Macallan and the art of maturing in sherry oak casks." -Best of Wines

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 43% ABV "The amber spirit of The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Year Old has a rich, warm caramel flavor, with hints of spice, clove and toasted mature oak, finishing with a lingering touch of sweet honey, dried fruits and orange zest. Best served neat or with an ice ball." -The Macallan

Distillery Bottled. Exclusively Matured in Sherry Oak Casks. 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 43% ABV "The amber spirit of The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Year Old has a rich, warm caramel flavor, with hints of spice, clove and toasted mature oak, finishing with a lingering touch of sweet honey, dried fruits and orange zest. Best served neat or with an ice ball." -The Macallan

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 43% ABV "The amber spirit of The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Year Old has a rich, warm caramel flavor, with hints of spice, clove and toasted mature oak, finishing with a lingering touch of sweet honey, dried fruits and orange zest. Best served neat or with an ice ball." -The Macallan

Distillery Bottled, in wooden box. Exclusively matured in Sherry Oak Casks. 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 43% ABV "Quality sherry casks deliver a quintessential Macallan nose of raisins, dried fruit, dark toffee, dates, chocolate, dried citrus peel, seasoned oak, and a smudge of spices. The integration is sublime, with all the elements from the European and American oak casks locking together perfectly. Citrus peel, toffee peppercorn, burnt sugar, coffee grounds, and dried vine fruit flavors dissipate to milk chocolate, macchiato, and oak. It’s unhurried, periodically shifting moods. 95/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 43% ABV Laser Bottle Code: "L6030 MCG R03:05" "These 25 year old malts first emerged in the 1980's, filled from 1950's casks, and new releases continued for around 20 years up to around the start of the new millennium. With a lot of these expressions extremely rare, coupled with the fact they are vintage 25 year old Macallan's, the Anniversary Malt's have become somewhat of a collectable phenomenon." -The Whisky Vault

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 43% ABV "Drier, less toffee and fruit, more dried spice and oak when compared to the standard Oban 14 year old. A beautiful combination of rich, nutty toffee balanced by polished oak, salt, pepper, seaweed, distant smoke, and dried fruit. Somewhat oily in texture. Wonderful depth, too! An improvement on what is already the biggest-selling Diageo single malt scotch in the U.S. Very exciting and dynamic. (7,700 bottles available only in the U.S. and at the Oban distillery). 91/100" - Whisky Advocate

J. & A. Mitchell & Co. Bottling, 2022 release 750 ml / Campbeltown Single Malt / 46% ABV "The nose is complex, with almonds, coconut, soft leather, tropical fruits, and stewed black tea. Hints of brine and peat appear. The palate is rounded and rich, with more tropical fruits, sherry, caramel, pipe tobacco, wood smoke, and spicy tannins. The finish is relatively long and creamy, with lingering smokiness. All the classic Springbank elements merge nicely here. 92/100" - Whisky Advocate

Chivas Brothers Bottling 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 43% ABV "Nosing passes pick up very dry cereal and grain notes with background scents of newly tanned leather and paraffin. Palate entry is strong, structured, malty sweet, oaky and baking spicy; midpalate includes lovely flavors of light peat smoke, sweet grain, honey, Sherry, figs and yellow cherries. Ends up stately, elegant, firm and grainy sweet. An underrated and overlooked gem. 92/100" - Wine Enthusiast

Benromach 15 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Speyside Single Malt / 43% ABV "This spent 9 years in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, then 6 years in first-fill European oak oloroso casks. Sherry is to the fore on the nose, with apple pie, honey, vanilla, black pepper, and ultimately pipe tobacco. A viscous and rich palate, with more apple pie and vanilla, while the sherry is drier, with new leather and woodsmoke. Salted caramel and spicy oak on the finish. 90/100" - Whisky Advocate Glengyle Kilkerran 12 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Campbeltown Single Malt / 46% ABV "This delivers a highly distinctive combination of fruity, savory, and spicy aromas: damson, cherry, aromatic smoke, and pastrami, with increasing peatiness, backed up by cake mix, dried peel, pink peppercorn, nutmeg, and licorice. The mouthfeel changes gears from sweet to oily, beginning with orange peel, lime, watermelon, lemon curd, toffee, and sherbet, then pivots to peat smoke, orange fondant, red apple, gingerbread, and peppery base notes. 93/100" - Whisky Advocate

Benriach Càrn Mòr Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 2012, 9 Year Old Bottled Exclusively for Wine and Beyond. Limited release of 234 bottles. Bourbon Barrel. 70 CL / Speyside Single Malt / 59.6% ABV Caol Ila "Stitchell Reserve" 2013 Cask Strength Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Islay Single Malt / 59.6% ABV "Caol Ila in unpeated guise. There’s no age statement, but what you get is a mix of the fresh and the mature: a vibrant attack with fresh Victoria plum, grapes, and a hint of oiliness. Give it time and the sensation is like afternoon tea at your auntie’s, with thickly-buttered scones dripping with honey or pineapple jam. The palate is equally sweet and gentle, and only needs a little drop of water to reveal light spice. A wee beauty. 89/100" - Whisky Advocate

Glenfiddich Solera Reserve, 15 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Speyside Single Malt / 40% ABV "Solera vat blended after aging in a combination of sherry, bourbon, and new oak casks. Very sherried on the nose at first, with candle wax, old barrel char, and baked berries. The palate is notably smooth and flavorful, the bourbon cask notes chime in with vanilla and baking spice, and the new oak gives subtle spine and grip. Light in ABV, but that only adds to its delicate charms. 93/100" - Whisky Advocate The GlenDronach Original, 12 Year old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Highland Single Malt / 40% ABV ""Wet pine bough, tobacco leaf, tea, light rancio, and dark fruit aromas on the nose, as the sherry cask lets you know it’s in the game. More pronounced sherry notes on the palate—chocolate brownies, tiramisu, and a hint of candle wax. Water unlocks chocolate, baking spice, and cinnamon bread. Smooth and creamy on a finish that adds drizzled caramel and honeyed almonds. Balanced sweetness and very smooth sipping—a treat for sherried scotch fans. 91/100" - Whisky Advocate The Benriach Curiositas Peated Malt, 10 Year Old Distillery Bottled 70 cl / Speyside Single Malt / 46% ABV "A replacement for the 10 year old Curiositas, this was aged in a combination of bourbon, Jamaican rum, and toasted virgin oak casks. The early nose yields light peat smoke, with hand-rolled tobacco, then tropical fruit and cigarette ash. On the palate there’s stone fruit, spices, vanilla, new leather, smoldering peat, and dark chocolate. The finish offers oak, black pepper, salt, and earthy peat. 87/100" - Whisky Advocate

Vintage Release Bottling, limited release. Serial No. 09336. 750 ml / Irish Whiskey / 40% ABV "Baked pastries drizzled with honey, vanilla fudge, fresh florals, gentle wood spices, ripe peach, white pepper, and well-rounded toasted oak aromas. The sweet grain elements are particularly delightful on this year's release, the 39th in the series. The palate is front-loaded with spicy fruits, the pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg wrapped around flavors of mandarin, banana, red apple, and melon. Disentangled, a creamy vanilla richness remains, bolstered by oak and wood spices. Collectible 92/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey / 46% ABV "A heart of pot still spices, but this has oodles of complexity and depth with concentrated autumnal flavors of apple and blackberry cooked with brown sugar, then morello cherry, hazelnut, allspice, aged tobacco leaf, and worn leather. Mellow dark-toffee sweetness and cooked fruits carry the cinnamon and peppercorn, oak, and leather into a tongue-pounding finish. A slap in the chops—just what you want from a pot still whiskey. 91/100" - Whisky Advocate

Mitchell & Son Green Spot Limited Edition Irish Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Limited Quails' Gate Release 700 ml / Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey / 46% ABV "Green Spot single pot still whiskey is widely admired by spirit critics, and as a wine writer, I can understand why. It is mature for seven to ten years in first and second-fill bourbon and sherry casks. The texture is the show's star here, so creamy and silky smooth that it slides down effortlessly. When you nose it, sweet pears and vanilla light up the front end and spill across the palate, along with notes of barley/porridge with spicy menthol notes and a touch of toasted oak. Harmonious, complex and super long in the finish. A very stylish whiskey that will wow your guests. 96/100" - Anthony Gismondi, Gismondi on Wine Mitchell & Son Yellow Spot Whisky, 12 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey / 46% ABV "It works like this: triple distilled single pot still whiskey matured in bourbon, sherry, and Malaga casks, which produce a complex drink with aromas of red fruits, spice, nutmeg-dusted custard tarts, blossom honey, dried raspberry, clotted cream, cracked black pepper, and sweet flowering jasmine. The sweetness and nutmeg flavors are swallowed up by an overwhelming force of clove, with a finish of bitter nut oils and burnt toast. 89/100" - Whisky Advocate

...Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Ireland / 46% ABV "Honey, vanilla, peppercorn, Golden Delicious apples, macadamia nut, green banana, and clove-spiked orange. The flavors are bright with green apple, banana, vanilla, and citrus, developing a delicious creaminess to support the pot still spices. The creaminess really crowns this older whiskey as something special, with the bourbon wood playing a greater role than in younger, jammier Redbreasts. The finish is wonderfully long and warming, with spice, tangy orange, and oak. 93/100" - Whisky Advocate

Redbreast Single Pot Still "Lustau" Edition Irish Whiskey Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Ireland / 46% ABV "Finished in Lustau oloroso sherry butts, look for an amber hue and a rich aroma that suggests dried figs and dates. The palate benefits from a splash of water, which coaxes cocoa and prune notes, winding into a warming finish with cinnamon and clove heat. 93/100" - Whisky Advocate Redbreast Single Pot Still Cask Strength Irish Whiskey, 12 Year Old Distillery Bottled. Batch B1/21. 750 ml / Ireland / 56.3% ABV "Golden sultana, fragrant spice, dried orange slices, star anise, baked apricot, and hints of flaked chocolate bar. Spices leap from a butterscotch and red berry base, vociferously showing clove, star anise, and ginger root, which part to welcome flavors of milk chocolate, vanilla pod, oak, and juicy nectarine. The cask strength is rarely less than spectacular, but this batch is singularly distinctive. Editor's Choice. 94/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottling 750 ml / Ireland / 40% ABV "From county Cork comes this bartender favorite. Look for a vibrant golden color and enticing honeysuckle and buttery brioche aroma. This whiskey feels soft and sets the mouth watering with lightly smoky notes tapering off to jazzy layers of honey, dried fruit, cinnamon and ginger. 93/100" - Wine Enthusiast

Distillery Bottling. CO-OP Hand selection. Bottled 09/2021, Cask No. 23790. 750 ml / Ireland / 57.3% ABV "Nose: thick, decadent and fruity with a backbone of oak spices; doughy with dried apricots, honeydew melon and bright citrus; marzipan and buttery toasted oak make way for cinnamon, fennel and clove. Palate: bright, fruity and decadent with a firm but yielding backbone of spice; licorice root and cinnamon sticks; still doughy, almond paste croissants and chocoate-orange marzipan; very fruity, green mangoes, dried apricot and melons galore; some jammy strawberry and quince paste; warming, coating and rich. Finish: long and coating with decadent buttery oak tones, exotic fruits and crisp spices." - Kensington Wine Market

Distillery Bottled on 10/2015. Matured in Rum Barrels. 70 cl / Single Malt Irish Whiskey / 46% ABV "On the nose I immediately got notes of fresh cut grass and cereal grains, layered with a slightly drying, astringent note – plastic or acetone perhaps? Thankfully those notes settle and dissipate after a short while in the glass revealing a pleasant honeyed sweetness with plenty of under-ripe fruit salad notes (rockmelon, honeydew, green banana, peach lollies and tropical fruit juice). More air reveals a nicely integrated earthy note, something I’d liken to damp moss. It’s quite a complex nose, one that benefits greatly from air in my opinion. The palate has a really nice delivery of fruity sweetness and spice, wrapped up in a medium oily mouth feel. I feel like the word ‘juicy’ is a good descriptor here. The honeyed sweetness presents upfront along with grapefruit, mango, pawpaw, fading to reveal a tempered spice on the edges of your tongue. Its nicely balanced and integrated though helping to add character, rather than detract from it. The finish is reasonably lengthy, keeping the tropical and sour fruit notes for a good amount of time, before turning slightly vanillic and tannic toward the end. Over-steeped jasmine tea comes to mind." May 2016 (Whiskey Ledger)

Distillery Bottled 700 ml / Japanese Single Malt / 45% ABV "Colour: Bright Gold. Nose: Fresh and incredibly herbaceous. Hints of fruits bring softness to the first nose. The peat is very discreet, enhancing the other aromas. Allowed to breathe, rich pastry notes emerge. Palate: Smooth, lively. The first palate is fresh and peppery. The mid-palate reveals soft and creamy pastry flavor while the subtle peat slowly fades. Finish: Long, dry. Flavors of wetland balance the oaky aromas." - Nikka Yoichi Distillery

Watanabe Shuzoten Brewery, made with Yamadanishki rice, 45% RPR. 720 ml / Furuwaka, Japan / 15% ABV Awards | IWC 2019 Silver, IWC 2020 Commended, IWC 2021 Bronze, IWC 2022 Bronze "Sweet, soft undertones prove irresistable. Colourless, ripe, exotic, tropical fruit with paissionfruit, melon, bana, light but attractive earthiness in the background. Light lanolin lends smoothness to the flow across the palete. Elegant and well balanced with finesse. Enjoy at room temperature or slightly chilled alongside herb salads, scallop, white fish, Vietnamese rice paper rolls, crabs or fruit." - Suzume Sake Bar

...Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 13 Year Old Distillery Bottled. Limited Release. Batch No. V. Bottle No. 110/426 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 49.65% ABV "Nose: Delicate and impressive depth on the nose. Palate: A very pleasant, rich and smooth taste in the mouth. Lovely texture. Finish: Quite delicate and smooth texture on the long finish." -Cask Cartel

Barrel Bourbon Cask Strength, 5 Year Old Distillery Bottled. Batch No. 030. Bottle No. 11687 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 58.66% ABV "Creamy maple oatmeal and brown sugar roasted corn are sweet and heady aromas with an earthy backbone. Spice laden in the mouth, baked stone fruits and vanilla custard are pungent and luscious flavors. A gently leathery finish adds textural contrast to the otherwise smooth body." - Top 100 Spirits, Ultimate Beverage Challenge Barrel Bourbon 'New Year' Cask Strength 2022 Release. Distillery Bottled. Bottle No. 7380. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 57.67% ABV "Nose: The nose is sweet and creamy with butterscotch, carrot cake, cream cheese, fruit, and a touch of citrus. Palate: The palate is tannic and bold with dark fruit, berries, apple, hazelnut, and oak spice. Finish: The finish is smooth and grassy with a peppery touch." -Cask Cartel

Barrell Armida Cask Strength Distillery Bottled. Bottle No. 9970. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 56.41% ABV "This is a blend of three straight bourbons finished separately in pear brandy, Jamaican rum and Sicilian amaro casks. The result is a kaleidoscope of fruit: orange peel, dried apricot and lychee, drying to coconut and oak. Adding water releases eggnog-like spices cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of almond. 95/100" Wine Enthusias Barrell Dovetail Cask Strength Distillery Bottled. Bottle No. 20590. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 61.27% ABV "There’s personality galore in this blend of 10 year old Indiana whiskey finished in cabernet sauvignon casks and 11 year old Tennessee bourbon finished in rum casks and port pipes. Caramel, honeycomb candy, See’s molasses chips, peanuts, graham crackers, cola, mature oak, and a little dill on the nose. The palate is chewy, with dried cherries, grape soda, root beer candy, roasted walnuts, dark chocolate, black pepper, ginger, graham cracker, cinnamon cookie, and lush leathery oak. Good development, if you have the patience to linger." - Whisky Advocate

...Whiskey Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 62.5% ABV "No age statement on the label, but aged for 8 1/2 years. Bottled at the same ABV as its entry proof into the barrel. Lush and mouth-coating. A pleasingly sweet bourbon, with caramel, nougat, and chewy toffee, mixed with ripe orchard fruit, golden raisin, and creamy vanilla. Soothing finish. A wonderful way to end a meal. (With a cigar, perhaps?) This is a beautiful bourbon and a great value given its quality, ABV, and price. 92/100" - Whiskey Advocate

Bourbon Whiskey (2 Bottles) Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 49.3% ABV "Ripe fruit (peach, apricot, golden raisin) on the front of the palate, followed by layered sweet notes of caramel, butterscotch, and toffee, finishing with oak, dried vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon. Great mouthfeel. Each barrel is unique in flavor profile. There’s no barrel number identified on the label, so the one you buy may vary slightly. Having said this, the barrel I reviewed was very enjoyable. 87/100" -Whisky Advocate

Barton 1792 Single Barrel Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 49.3% ABV "Ripe fruit (peach, apricot, golden raisin) on the front of the palate, followed by layered sweet notes of caramel, butterscotch, and toffee, finishing with oak, dried vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon. Great mouthfeel. Each barrel is unique in flavor profile. There’s no barrel number identified on the label, so the one you buy may vary slightly. Having said this, the barrel I reviewed was very enjoyable. 87/100" -Whisky Advocate Barton 1792 Bottled In Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50% ABV "While this offers no age statement, it revels in the renewed respect for bottled in bond whiskey which assures us it is at least 4 years old, 100 proof, from one distillery, and one distilling season. This new appreciation is for good reason. Toasted oak, chocolate-covered banana, vanilla, and apple meet hints of coffee and cinnamon on the nose. The high-rye recipe delivers the requisite cracked pepper and baking spices on the caramel-laden palate laced with licorice. This widely available bourbon seems to dwell in the age sweet spot, is nicely balanced with oak, and comes at a price that leaves little cause for hesitation. Number 9 in the 2018 Top 20. 92/100" -Whisky Advocate Barton 1792 Sweet Wheat Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 45.6% ABV "Barton 1792 distillery’s first-ever wheated bourbon, where the wheat replaces rye as the ‘spice’ ingredient (similar to Weller and Maker’s Mark). A sweet and fruity whiskey, with vanilla wafer, cotton candy, caramel custard, blackberry, and ripe peach. Soft oak spice and polished leather on the finish keep the sweetness in check. Very gentle in personality; a great starter bourbon. 88/100" -Whisky Advocate

...Dumped 2022 Distillery Bottled; Barrel No. 348; Warehouse H; Registered Bottle No. 75 750 ml / USA / 40% ABV This is a 2022 bottling of the Black Label release for the Japanese market.

...Dumped 2019 Barrel No. 299, Warehouse H. Registered Bottle No. 190. Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 40% ABV Since 1999, every bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell "BLANTONS."

...Dumped 2021 Distillery bottled; Barrel No. 97; Warehouse H; registered Bottle No. 49 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 46.5% ABV Since 1999, every bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell "BLANTONS."

Blanton's Single Barrel, Dumped 07-15-20 Barrel No. 99, Warehouse H. Registered Bottle No. 192. Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 46.5% ABV Blanton's Single Barrel, Dumped 07-15-20 Barrel No. 99, Warehouse H. Registered Bottle No. 113. Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 46.5% ABV Since 1999, every bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell "BLANTONS."

Blanton's Single Barrel, Dumped 07-15-20 Barrel No. 99, Warehouse H. Registered Bottle No. 79. Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 46.5% ABV Blanton's Single Barrel, Dumped 07-15-20 Barrel No. 101, Warehouse H. Registered Bottle No. 20. Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 46.5% ABV Since 1999, every bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell "BLANTONS."

Blanton's Single Barrel, Dumped 04-18-19 Barrel No. 193, Warehouse H. Registered Bottle No. 284. Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 46.5% ABV Blanton's Single Barrel, Dumped 07-15-20 Barrel No. 99, Warehouse H. Registered Bottle No. 194. Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 46.5% ABV Blanton's Single Barrel, Dumped 07-15-20 Barrel No. 99, Warehouse H. Registered Bottle No. 81. Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 46.5% ABV Since 1999, every bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell "BLANTONS."

Blanton's Single Barrel Gold Edition, Dumped 2020. Distillery Bottled; Barrel No. 75; Warehouse H; registered bottle No. 84. 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 51.5% ABV Blanton's Single Barrel Gold Edition, Dumped 2020 Distillery Bottled; Barrel No. 445; Warehouse H; registered bottle No. 153. 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 51.5% ABV Since 1999, every bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell "BLANTONS."

Blanton's Single Barrel Gold Edition, Dumped 2020. Distillery Bottled; Barrel No. 75; Warehouse H; registered bottle No. 12. 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 51.5% ABV Blanton's Single Barrel Gold Edition, Dumped 2020 Distillery Bottled; Barrel No. 445; Warehouse H; registered bottle No. 239. 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 51.5% ABV Since 1999, every bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell "BLANTONS."

Blanton's Single Barrel Gold Edition, Dumped 2021. Distillery Bottled; Barrel No. 294; Warehouse H; registered bottle No. 201. 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 51.5% ABV Blanton's Single Barrel Gold Edition, Dumped 2021 Distillery Bottled; Barrel No. 494; Warehouse H; registered bottle No. 134. 750 ml / Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey / 51.5% ABV Since 1999, every bottle of Blanton's has one of 8 different stoppers, each depicting a horse and jockey at a different stage of finishing a race. The designs are all lettered so that a complete set laid out side by side will spell "BLANTONS."

...Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Limited Release. Batch Fall 9/30/21. Bottle No. 1167. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 55.5% ABV "Blue Run High Rye Bourbon is distilled and aged to perfection in Kentucky, the heart of America's whiskey-making tradition. The exceptional high rye mash bill imparts a distinctive spicy note that harmonizes beautifully with the underlying sweetness of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak. The result is a rich, full-bodied whiskey with a complexity that reveals new layers of flavor with each sip." - Blue Run Spirits

Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey Single Barrel Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 52% ABV “Melons and brown sugar with a dash of cinnamon, this is like the greatest chocolate fruitcake you can imagine!" - Double Platinum, ASCOT Awards Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey Barrel Strength Single Barrel Distillery Bottled. Batch No. 5 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 62.7% ABV Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey Barrel Strength Single Barrel Distillery Bottled. Batch No. 6 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 58.3% ABV “Best. Nose. Ever. This yummy whiskey shows an incredible ability to come across as delicate despite the high ABV. Well done!” - Double Platinum, ASCOT Awards"

...Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Old Fashioned Copper Distillery; Bottled in Bond 750 ml / USA / 50% ABV "No shrinking violet here; this is a big, powerful Bourbon with a finish that just won't quit. The honey-colored spirit has a sweet, heavy caramel aroma with some deep, somber espresso notes. Look for rounded burnt-orange flavor and lots of cinnamon and nutmeg on the dry, elongated finish. Temper the alcohol sting with ice water—it's 100 proof, after all. History buffs will love the old-school style of the bottle and label. 94/100" - Wine Enthusiast

Whisky, 10 Year Old. Circa 1960's. US Tax Strip Marked: 76952326. Texas State Tax Strip Marked: 905202 85. 4/5 Quart / USA / 105 Proof "Dowling is a name that has been around since at least 1889 and the Dowling Distillery operated up until at least the end of the 1960s. This whisky dates to the mid to late 60's and was therefore distilled at some time in the 1950s. Bottle states that it is "original barrel proof." - K&L

...10 Year Old (2 Bottles) Buffalo Trace Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 45% ABV "Sweet candy shop, nougat, and honeycomb flavors are underscored by some funky earth and mushroom notes. The palate is sweet and lively, delivering orange peel and subtle hints of baking spice. Overall a pleasant pour, with the only criticism that it feels rather light-bodied, with the oak a bit sharp. Adding water makes this bourbon feel underpowered and hollow, but it is a fine sipper otherwise." - Whisky Advocate

...Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled, Batch No. A122 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 60.4% ABV "The first of three annual batches. Aged oak, leather, chocolate, and lively cherries on the nose. A big, robust whiskey, chewy and thick, with dark chocolate and caramel flavors. Water or ice will tame it, unlocking more of those integrated flavors, accented by orange and berries, baking spice, tart herbs, and pepper. Generous marshmallow, chocolate, caramel, and mellow oak on a very long finish. 93/100" - Whisky Advocate

Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled, Single Barrel Select by Kensington Wine Market. Barrel No. 6022738, Rickhouse EE, Floor 5. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 47% ABV Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Distillery Bottled. First to Char Oak Barrels. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 47% ABV "A solid, basic bourbon, with pure sweetness, honey, marzipan, and wildflower notes. The sweet drive is nicely backed with drying oak on the pronounced finish, like sucking on a sweet and woody cherry Popsicle stick. A simple and enjoyable crowd pleaser, and smaller sibling to the Barrel Proof, our 2017 Whisky of the Year . 87/100" - Whisky Advocate

...Bourbon Whisky (2 Bottles) Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 47% ABV "This needs a few minutes to open up to reveal a rich caramel aroma. The palate is markedly sweet and spicy, showing vanilla, caramel and a mix of cinnamon and cayenne. Adding water tones down the heat and brings a flavor or cinnamon red-hot candies wrapped in caramel squares. A vanilla accent smooths over the long exit. It's a small-batch Bourbon finished in toasted new oak. 93/100" - Wine Enthusiast

...Bourbon Whisky (2 Bottles) Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 47% ABV "This needs a few minutes to open up to reveal a rich caramel aroma. The palate is markedly sweet and spicy, showing vanilla, caramel and a mix of cinnamon and cayenne. Adding water tones down the heat and brings a flavor or cinnamon red-hot candies wrapped in caramel squares. A vanilla accent smooths over the long exit. It's a small-batch Bourbon finished in toasted new oak. 93/100" - Wine Enthusiast

...Bourbon Whisky (2 Bottles) Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 47% ABV "This needs a few minutes to open up to reveal a rich caramel aroma. The palate is markedly sweet and spicy, showing vanilla, caramel and a mix of cinnamon and cayenne. Adding water tones down the heat and brings a flavor or cinnamon red-hot candies wrapped in caramel squares. A vanilla accent smooths over the long exit. It's a small-batch Bourbon finished in toasted new oak. 93/100" - Wine Enthusiast

Distillery Bottled. Aged 6ys 3mo. Batch No. 2018-01E 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 63.70% ABV "This uncut, barrel-strength Bourbon is bold and flavorful. The caramel aroma is rich and luxe. On the palate, it's quite tannic and drying, but the flavor shines through, showing toffee, caramel and dried cherry, with a spicy finish of clove, dried fig and date. The alcohol feels remarkably balanced despite the high proof. It needs no adornment: just add a chunk of ice and enjoy. 95/100" -Wine Enthusiast

James B Beam Distilling Co. Bottling. Limited 2018 Release. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 59.4% ABV "A fascinating flurry of aromas—red fruit punch, floral bouquet, honey, tropical guava and passion fruit, and assorted gummy candies. The dense palate balances sweet pineapple upside-down cake with tart ruby-red grapefruit, punctuated with lively allspice, dark cocoa powder, and ginger. The spectrum of bright flavors is underscored by deep spice and polished oak, while the impressive impact and skillful blending are spellbinding. Kentucky straight rye whiskey with two Canadian whiskies. 93/100" -Whisky Advocate

James B Beam Distilling Co. Bottling. Limited 2019 Release. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 61.3% ABV "The chewy caramel aroma is bursting with all types of vanilla—frosted birthday cake, Nilla wafer, and pudding—along with honey-roasted peanuts and dark berry. On the palate, deep fruit and an explosion of spice flavors, including nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. For all its power, this whiskey remains impressively sippable, although it shows a more elegant side with some water added. A blend of 9 year old Knob Creek and Basil Hayden’s, 11 year old Booker’s, and 12 year old Baker’s bourbons, bottled at barrel proof and unfiltered. 93/100" -Whisky Advocate

...Finish Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50% ABV "'Extra-aged' bourbon finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. The third Distiller’s Masterpiece release, the previous two being over a decade ago. The PX sherry is certainly evident, with its lush, dark fruit (raisin, prune, ripe plum), marmalade, and layered dark sugars (toffee, molasses, maple syrup). A peppering of spices (cinnamon, allspice, vanilla) and dry, resinous oak round out the palate. Certainly a mood whiskey. Perhaps with a cigar after dinner? (distillery only) 88/100" - Whisky Advocate

...Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Batch No. B521 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 60.5% ABV "Fresh oak, chocolate brownies, cocoa powder, cinnamon, tiramisu, and taffy on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate with such powerful heat that it definitely needs water or ice, but serves up notes of raisins, dried red fruits, chocolate, and cinnamon. Lots of brown sugar, chocolate, and spice on the finish. Well-textured overall and with lovely tempered sweetness—a big whiskey but one that carries its proof well. 91-92" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled. Limited release. Barreled in 2009, Bottled in 2018. Warehouse A. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 59.8% ABV "This limited-edition rye from Knob Creek beat the odds to rise to number two by flexing its muscle to impress tasters from both the U.S. and the UK. Superlatives were in good supply: intense, massively chewy, huge, very bold, aggressive. This 9 year old, unfiltered, cask-strength bottling simply presents heaps of flavor for a fair price. Caramel-drizzled flan, charred marshmallow, and honey-roasted peanut aromas lead to mouth-filling flavors of tropical fruits, citrus oil, and peach nectar. Lemony bright with cinnamon and peppery spice galore, it’s surprisingly drinkable at proof, but water really unpacks the flavors. Number 2 in the 2018 Top 20. 94/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled. Ryan Engen selection for Wine & Beyond. April 2021. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 55.15% ABV "An assertive nose of oak and honey with chocolate flavors and a warm finish, all encased in a pop of alcohol." - Gold, ASCOT Awards

New Riff Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Barrel No. 3340. Distilled Spring 2017 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 51.8% ABV "New Riff is still too, well, new to have established “classic” flavors, but this bourbon certainly shows consistency with the distillery’s bottled in bond version—amped up here at barrel proof. Almonds and berries lead the nose, but it boasts voluminous depth with notes of peanuts, iced tea, orange blossom, tobacco leaf, and baking spice. Dark fruit, textured spice, savory peanuts, dark chocolate, mint oil, orange, almond, and cherry on the palate; adding water is a good idea. The finish extends all the flavors with seemingly boundless length. Every sip is thrilling. 92/100" - Whisky Advocate New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Distilled Spring 2017 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50% ABV "Fresh and delicate on the nose, with stone fruit—especially peaches—white pepper, orange Creamsicle, and spice. A generous oak backbone provides the foundation for plums, nectarines, black pepper, clove, chamomile tea, and piney cedar that sweeps into a dry oak, cocoa, iced-tea finish. Although a bit hot at times, the balance and array of flavors is an outstanding coup for this young distillery. 89/100" - Whisky Advocate New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Distilled Fall 2016. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50% ABV "This presents a pleasant nose of fresh-baked muffins, honey-dipped apples, powdered sugar, raisin bread, baking spice, and cooked black cherries. Big and spicy, but smooth on the palate, with flavors of dark fruit and bitter chocolate, grape jam, blackcurrants, herbs, cola, and dark berries. The finish offers richness and length, with vanilla notes, spice, and freshly baked apple pie. This is a big, solid whiskey, beautifully structured, and carries its proof superbly. *Top 20 Whiskies of 2019* 92/100" - Whisky Advocate

12 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 53.5% ABV Introduced in 1870, Old Forester is one of America's historic bourbon brands. It was one of the first to be sold only in sealed bottles, in order to ensure quality control, and to capitalize on the medicinal whiskey trade in the 19th century. The Birthday Bourbons are released on 2nd September annually to mark the birthday of the distillery's founder, George Garvin Brown. The 2024 release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is aged for 12 years in Warehouses G and L and bottled at 53.5% ABV. Selected by master distiller emeritus Chris Morris, master taster Melissa Rift and assistant master distiller Caleb Trigo, it comes from 209 barrels.

An Old Forester set including: Old Forester 1897 Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whisky Distillery Bottled 375 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50% ABV Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Bourbon Whisky Distillery Bottled 375 ml / Kentucky, USA / 46.5% ABV Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon Whisky Distillery Bottled 375 ml / Kentucky, USA / 57.5% ABV

Old Forester Single Barrel, Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Distillery Bottled. WHSE K, Floor 3. Selected by Ryan Engen. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 64% ABV Old Forester Single Barrel, Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Distillery Bottled. WHSE G, Floor 5. Selected for CO-OP Wine Spirits Beer. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 62.45% ABV "Don’t be fooled by the gentle honeysuckle aroma coming from this whiskey—it’s a powerhouse. From the first sip there’s a sensory overload of bold, zingy flavor. There’s a caramel core buried deep inside, with layers of oak, bracing licorice, chile oil, and a long spicy finish. This is a lip-smacking dram, one best suited as the final one of the night, a memorable toast to a day well spent. 90/100" - Whisky Advocate

...Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky (2 Bottles) Distillery Bottled. WHSE K, Floor 5. Selected for Willow Park Wine & Spirit. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 64.45% ABV "Don’t be fooled by the gentle honeysuckle aroma coming from this whiskey—it’s a powerhouse. From the first sip there’s a sensory overload of bold, zingy flavor. There’s a caramel core buried deep inside, with layers of oak, bracing licorice, chile oil, and a long spicy finish. This is a lip-smacking dram, one best suited as the final one of the night, a memorable toast to a day well spent. 90/100" -Whisky Advocate

...Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2 Bottles) Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50% ABV "Aroma: Robust, intense caramel. Taste: Rich vanilla with roasted coffee notes, spiced dark fruit and mature oak. Mouth-filling. Sweet and intense. Finish: Deep fruit, spice and oak notes layered over dark caramel and vanilla. Big and bold." -Craft Cellars

Straight Bourbon Whisky (3 Bottles) Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 57.5% ABV "The perfect proof. Rich in color, aroma, and flavor. It begins with powerful caramel, baking spice, chocolate, cherries, cinnamon, and toffee. Then nuance and complexity. Honey, jalapeño, rosemary, crème brûlée, malt, and fruit, from the spicy citrus of grapefruit to prunes and dried apricots. Hard to believe this is over 100 proof, as you never sense the strength challenging you to find what’s next amidst the subtlety. Extremely long finish with cherry, cinnamon, and caramel. 91/100" - Whisky Advocate

Old Forester 1920 "Prohibition Style" Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky (3 Bottles) Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 57.5% ABV "The perfect proof. Rich in color, aroma, and flavor. It begins with powerful caramel, baking spice, chocolate, cherries, cinnamon, and toffee. Then nuance and complexity. Honey, jalapeño, rosemary, crème brûlée, malt, and fruit, from the spicy citrus of grapefruit to prunes and dried apricots. Hard to believe this is over 100 proof, as you never sense the strength challenging you to find what’s next amidst the subtlety. Extremely long finish with cherry, cinnamon, and caramel. 91/100" - Whisky Advocate Old Forester 1870 "Original Batch" Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Distillery Bottling 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 45% ABV "Made using barrels from three different warehouses, a throwback to a pre-1870 blending technique intended to ensure consistency, this is a surprisingly light and delicate Bourbon. The aroma evokes coconut, plus a surprising floral note. The palate also shows coconut, spice, dried apricot and vanilla. Sip or mix." - Wine Enthusiast

An Old Forester set including: Old Forester 1897 Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whisky Distillery Bottled 375 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50% ABV Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Bourbon Whisky Distillery Bottled 375 ml / Kentucky, USA / 46.5% ABV Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon Whisky Distillery Bottled 375 ml / Kentucky, USA / 57.5% ABV

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 45.2% ABV Laser etch bottle code: L20267011038D The 12 year old Special Reserve is one of the original products bottled by Julian Van Winkle III at his facility in Lawrenceburg. He first bottled it in 1991, using 1979 vintage Stitzel-Weller bourbon, a one-time release called 'Lot A.' The subsequent and inaugural release of the “Lot B” was bottled the same year, and has been a permanent part of the range ever since.

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 45.2% ABV Laser etch bottle code: L232280112:55D The 12 year old Special Reserve is one of the original products bottled by Julian Van Winkle III at his facility in Lawrenceburg. He first bottled it in 1991, using 1979 vintage Stitzel-Weller bourbon, a one-time release called 'Lot A.' The subsequent and inaugural release of the “Lot B” was bottled the same year, and has been a permanent part of the range ever since.

...Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Bottle No. 11640. 750 ml / Tennessee, USA / 45.4% ABV "Our fifth release, this 24-year-old bourbon begins with an aroma of brown sugar, vanilla, chocolate, and toasted oak. A fruity taste with a hint of allspice gives way to a warming finish accented with nutmeg and caramel." - Orphan Barrel Whisky Distilling Co.

Penelope 'Four Grain' Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Batch No. D7 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 57.6% ABV "The nose offers cherry, raspberry tart, dried orange slices, butterscotch, black pepper, and antique closet. The palate is powerful, with sweet syrup up front, bold flavors of herbs and spice, grain, dusty oak, and an earthy note of warehouse floor. More spice emerges with water, bringing semi-sweet chocolate, cooked raspberries, and leather. Creamy and well-balanced, with its spice tempered by deep chocolate, cooked cherries, and a musty yet interesting character. 90/100" -Whisky Advocate Penelope 'Toasted Series' Canada Select Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Batch No. 03. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 56.3% ABV "The nose is a sugary sweet breakfast buffet there’s French toast, cinnamon bun, Honey Nut Cheerios, strawberry milkshake, and freshly baked cinnamon-raisin bread. A bowl of red berries also presides. The palate has a lovely texture and shows maple syrup, chai spice, and monkey bread sweetness. Cinnamon follows through on the finish, which has some surprising funkiness by way of licorice and molasses. 91/100" -Whisky Advocate

Pre-Prohibition Redemption Whiskey Revival 9 Year Old Barrel proof Bourbon Bardstown Barrel Selection Bottling. Batch No. 0003. Bottle No. 2720 750 ml / Indiana, USA / 52.8% ABV "Nose: Honey, mint, vanilla cake, cinnamon, damp earth, oak spices Palate: Oily, cloves, black peppers, caramel, menthol, toasted oak, caramelized sugar Finish: Dry, ginger, tobacco, caramel fudge, lots of cloves" -Whisky Monster Pre-Prohibition Redemption Whiskey Revival 10 Year Old Barrel proof 'High Rye' Bourbon Bardstown Barrel Selection Bottling. Batch No. 002. Bottle No. 20686. 750 ml / Indiana, USA / 57.2% ABV "Nose: Nutmeg, cream custard, toffee, honey, grapefruit zest Palate: Thinner than expected, cardamom, cinnamon. licorice, allspice, blackberries and elderberry Finish: Dry, lingering, toasted oak, menthol, oak tannins, honey" -Whisky Monster

Redwood Empire "Pipe Dream" Bourbon Distillery Bottled 750 ml / California, USA / 45% ABV "A blend of 4 to 12 year old bourbons, including some made at Sonoma County’s Graton Distilling Co., along with bourbons from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. Named after Pipe Dream, a giant redwood near the distillery. An herbaceous nose offers spearmint, spice, tea, and leather. Coconut on the palate, followed by orange oil, peach pie, vanilla, brown sugar, and chocolate-covered almonds. The finish has spice, nutty dark chocolate, espresso, and melon. Cohesive, balanced, and well-textured. 88/100" -Whisky Advocate Redwood Empire "Lost Monarch" Blended Whiskey Distillery Bottled 750 ml / California, USA / 45% ABV "Tropical fruit takes the lead on the nose, with pineapple juice and banana, plus fresh peach slices, ripe red berries, and a sprinkle of cinnamon wafting from the glass. The palate is smooth and lightweight, but it packs a punch thanks to a hot hit of cinnamon spice and Big Red gum, and a crack of black pepper. Cinnamon-raisin bread, Raisinets, and more red berries sweeten the journey. The finish is rich, resplendent with dark chocolate-covered raisins and baking chocolate. 90/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Indiana, USA / 50% ABV "Nose: Herbaceous, but not dilly - think MGP rye but not the 95/5. Green herbs, sweet and a little peppery. Mild proof hits the nostrils with oak creaminess and white pepper. Warm with a little funk underneath - not sure what that funk is but it’s not a bad funk, more an extra note for the profile. Walking into an old rickhouse. Old, oiled and worn-in leather. Palate: Much sweeter than expected, honey in black tea when your throat is hurting. Dried fruit, black raisins and vinous notes abound. Hint of mint on the back-end, dark date spread on toasted brioche. Mouthfeel is medium-to-full, quite creamy. Green peppercorns, subtler than the white pepper on the nose. Oak rounds the entire palate into a shined edge but never becomes woody. Not too coating, but settles heavily under the tongue. Finish: The fruit builds quickly, vinous and honeyed and still not too sweet. The oak fades to the back palate, a touch of pepper still there. Fruit leather, Fig Newtons, a long finish. Overall: This is outstanding. Balanced, fruity and honeyed without going too sweet, just enough of that herbaceous rye and creamy, peppery oak to keep everything in check. Highly complex sipper that is also dangerously easy to sip, drinking right at proof." -WMWR

...5 Year Old Distillery Bottled. Barrel No. 28002. 750 ml / Indiana, USA / 59.3% ABV "In many ways, this barrel feels the most typically "MGP." The nose wafts out of the glass with plenty of caramel and spicy oak, hints of dill, and orange peel in the background. As it opens the vanilla takes along with the clove and cinnamon. On the palate, sweet brown sugar and dark cherries couple with that big vanilla continuing throughout. Clove runs through the entire thing with a rich caramel aroma balancing on the medium-long finish. Very personable and approachable. An easy one to recommend to anyone, even a bourbon novice." - D.O.G

Stellum Cask Strength Bourbon Distillery Bottled 750 ml / USA / 57.49% ABV "Nose/Aroma: A very inviting aroma of vanilla custard, cinnamon, apple, spice, tobacco and oak. Classic sweet bourbon nose. Palate/Body: Caramel, cinnamon, clove, spice, oak, hint of cherry. Medium body around the glass. Finish: Medium long finish with hints of leather, brown sugar and seasoned oak. Overall:I had no idea how much I would like these Stellum releases. I thought they would be good no doubt. But I have since gone back for backups of my first two bottles. I’m trying to get back to my “no back ups rule”. But these purchases lately are just too good." -The Whiskey Narrative Stellum Cask Strength Rye Distillery Bottled 750 ml / USA / 58.12% ABV "Nose/Aroma: Instantly hit with a nose full of delicious rye spice. Light cinnamon, some caramel, green apple, and spicy oak. Palate/Body: Delicious spice carries through from the nose along with cinnamon, green apple. Medium body around the glass. Finish: Medium long finish of bubble gum, mint, and oak. A dryness in the pour is present at the end. Overall: I had no idea how much I would like these Stellum releases. I thought they would be good no doubt. But I have since gone back for backups of my first two bottles. I’m trying to get back to my “no back ups rule”. But these purchases lately are just too good." -The Whiskey Narrative

Buffalo Trace Bottling 750 ml / Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey / 57% ABV "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 flavors that occur during the distillation and aging process (potentially making it appear cloudy at cold temperatures). This bourbon balances a rich mouth feel, with robust notes of vanilla and oak. A whiskey that satisfies the demand of the non-chill filtered whiskey enthusiasts, honoring the man who made wheated bourbon legendary." - Buffalo Trace Distillery

Distillery Bottled 1000 ml / Kentucky, USA / 45% ABV "A decadent whiskey with deep aromas that unfold sweet pipe tobacco, cedar cigar box, hot caramel sundae, candied peanuts, toasted coconut, and hints of paraffin. While the oak is here in abundance, it is in lovely harmony, with juicy dark blackberry balanced with long, leathery oak. The finish rolls on and on, with waxy fruit and a cascade of spices ending in drying oak tannins laced with dark chocolate. Masterful. 95/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50% ABV "Oak always leads the character of well-aged bourbon, sometimes dominating it, but here the balance is just right. The nose gives an impression of sweet syrupy fruit, like candied orange peel and cherries jubilee; there’s also creamy flan, dusty spice, cocoa powder, and leather bookbindings. Richly oaked and dense with flavor, the palate has dark chocolate, roasted walnuts, cola, black currant jam, and peppermint. It finishes generously with mint-flavored dark chocolate, blackberry jam, and coffee bean. Skip the water. (14,400 bottles) 94/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50% ABV "Oak always leads the character of well-aged bourbon, sometimes dominating it, but here the balance is just right. The nose gives an impression of sweet syrupy fruit, like candied orange peel and cherries jubilee; there’s also creamy flan, dusty spice, cocoa powder, and leather bookbindings. Richly oaked and dense with flavor, the palate has dark chocolate, roasted walnuts, cola, black currant jam, and peppermint. It finishes generously with mint-flavored dark chocolate, blackberry jam, and coffee bean. Skip the water. (14,400 bottles) 94/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 52% ABV "Wild Turkey often exhibits a delightful earthiness, and when earth meets sweet in whiskey, it’s a beautiful thing. Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Decades achieves a rich texture where deep-tilled soil, fresh-cut grass, and mushrooms meet leather and dark chocolate, followed by dill, oregano, and oak. Caramel and vanilla explode over a heavy dose of cinnamon. Master distiller Eddie Russell mingled barrels ranging from 10 to 20 years old in order to strike this balance and complexity. His method displays the potential of combining extremely old stocks into batches with younger barrels to build a great whiskey. Number 3 in the 2017 Top 20. 94/100" -Whisky Advocate

...Finish, Batch #1 Distillery Bottled. Bottle No. 25511 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50.5% ABV "Driven by lovely maple syrup and sweet bread pudding, this is like waltzing into a bake shop serving up warm sticky buns—all bready sweet, spice, and dried raisins—laced with toasted oak. The body is delightfully rich and viscous, with a generous jolt of sweetness and spice that pours long and satisfying. The sweet maple, candied nuts, dried berries, and white pepper spice strike a wonderful balance. 92/100" - Whisky Advocate

...Finish, Batch #1 Distillery Bottled. Bottle No. 11268 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50.5% ABV "Driven by lovely maple syrup and sweet bread pudding, this is like waltzing into a bake shop serving up warm sticky buns—all bready sweet, spice, and dried raisins—laced with toasted oak. The body is delightfully rich and viscous, with a generous jolt of sweetness and spice that pours long and satisfying. The sweet maple, candied nuts, dried berries, and white pepper spice strike a wonderful balance. 92/100" - Whisky Advocate

...Old, Batch #1 Distillery Bottled. Bottle No. 84874 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 43.4% ABV "The first product released by Eddie Russell (son of Jimmy Russell) as Master Distiller is a knockout. This powerful, flavorful, limited edition whiskey starts with a rush of rich salted caramel and goes down warming and butterscotchy. The finish is exceedingly long, with toffee, chocolate, hazelnut and a faint smoky exhale. It needs nothing more than a bit of water to balance the alcohol heat. Aged 17 years. 97/100" -Wine Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50.5% ABV "There’s a father-son dynamic at work between Wild Turkey’s two master distillers on this release—with the patriarch Jimmy Russell preferring 8 to 10 years of aging and son Eddie favoring the older stuff. The final blend thus combines 8 to 10 year old and 14 year old bourbons, and that blend was then finished in a mix of toasted and new charred oak barrels. Refined maturity becomes apparent on the first sip. It’s creamy and well spiced, with flavors of chocolate-covered marshmallow, caramel, cotton candy, and marvelous touches of aged tobacco leaf. This is a big whiskey that carries its age with grace and balance. Number 10 in the 2021 Top 20. 93/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50.5% ABV "There’s a father-son dynamic at work between Wild Turkey’s two master distillers on this release—with the patriarch Jimmy Russell preferring 8 to 10 years of aging and son Eddie favoring the older stuff. The final blend thus combines 8 to 10 year old and 14 year old bourbons, and that blend was then finished in a mix of toasted and new charred oak barrels. Refined maturity becomes apparent on the first sip. It’s creamy and well spiced, with flavors of chocolate-covered marshmallow, caramel, cotton candy, and marvelous touches of aged tobacco leaf. This is a big whiskey that carries its age with grace and balance. Number 10 in the 2021 Top 20. 93/100" -Whisky Advocate

...Whiskey, Batch #1 Distillery Bottled. Bottle No. 21714. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 54.5% ABV "A delightfully complex nose of vanilla, hot cross buns and bakery shop, cherries, coconut, raisins, figs, licorice, old leather, and hay barn. A smooth, viscous palate offers lemon honey, fragrant oak, cigar ash, dark berries, and more coconut. Spicier notes emerge with water, while the finish offers rich smoothness, with spiciness, chocolate-covered coconut, tobacco, and bitter herbs. Lots of depth and complexity. A great whiskey to enjoy with a cigar. 93/100" -Whisky Auctioneer

...Finish, Batch #1 Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 52.5% ABV "Strap in for this one, as your palate will be getting a wild (but enjoyable) ride. A beautifully aromatic nose, loaded with cigar box and tobacco leaf, gives way to faint berry notes, peppermint, bananas Foster, and aged oak. Lots of age and mellowness on a smooth palate, with balanced hints of cherry-vanilla cream, coconut shavings, more tobacco leaf, black pepper, and leather. Fiery, racy, and stinging, all in a great way. 92/100" -Whisky Advocate

...Finish, Batch #1 Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 52.5% ABV "Strap in for this one, as your palate will be getting a wild (but enjoyable) ride. A beautifully aromatic nose, loaded with cigar box and tobacco leaf, gives way to faint berry notes, peppermint, bananas Foster, and aged oak. Lots of age and mellowness on a smooth palate, with balanced hints of cherry-vanilla cream, coconut shavings, more tobacco leaf, black pepper, and leather. Fiery, racy, and stinging, all in a great way. 92/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled. 2023 Release. 700 ml / Kentucky, USA / 62.35% ABV "A real treat on the nose, this brings cherry-dipped vanilla soft serve, Funfetti birthday cake, strawberries and cream, frosted strawberry Pop Tart, and strawberry milk. Red Hots are front and center on the palate, though time and water bring out more red fruit: cherry cough drop, raspberry preserves, and red pepper jelly. Chocolate-covered chiles and a crack of white pepper ensure the heat lingers throughout the lengthy cinnamon-spiced finish. 92/100" - Whisky Advocate

...White Corn Distillery Bottled. Triple-Distilled in Copper Pot Stills. Bottle No. 24845. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 45.2% ABV "Fresh-shucked sweet corn on the nose, a wisp of hot clove spice, some fresh grassiness; a clean aroma. True on the palate, with a bit of fresh cob as well, and firm oak. Lean and a bit leathery in the Woodford style, but lighter in the mouth; is the lightness from the white corn? I like this; I tend to give Woodford a bit more latitude in these essays. 87/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled, Small Batch Limited Release. Batch No. 21C42. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 47% ABV "Willett's flagship product is their Pot Still Reserve in the wonderfully weird pot still bottle. This super easy going small batch blend represents 30 years of grit and determination in one little bottle. Now that the Willett's have finally got their still up and running, this will likely become a showcase of their older own distilled bourbons in the future. For now it's still a blend of some wonderful sourced whiskies of excellent quality. Easy drinking, but not simple by any means, expect a strong bouquet of candied citrus and sweet dark caramel. The sweet nose and front palate belies a building peppery note and a drier finish driven by oaky spice. Production remains very limited on these, so don't expect it to always be around. The awesome bottle makes for a great gift all year round." - D.O.G

Maker's Mark Limited 101 Proof Whisky Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 50.5% ABV "This attractively golden-hued whiskey shows the delicate aromas of orange peel, white pepper, and butterscotch. Upon tasting there is a gentle heat that gives ample zip to the smooth texture of baked apples, raw vanilla bean, crushed spices, and lightly charred oak." - Great Value, Ultimate Beverage Challenge Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Barrel Finish Select Distillery Bottling 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 45.2% ABV "The nose is a sweet treat, resplendent with maple syrup, brown sugar, wood spice, toasted marshmallow, vanilla frosting, and creamed corn. More sweetness on the palate, which is rich with cocoa powder, chocolate-covered cherries, cherry cola, and more marshmallow. Toasted oak, cinnamon spice, and black cherry are prominent on the finish, which isn’t the longest but is certainly decadent and tasty. 90/100" - Whisky Advocate

Woodford Reserve Distillers Select, Wine & Beyond Selection Distillery Bottled, Selected on 02/14/2019. 1 L / Kentucky, USA / 45.2% ABV "The same mashbill as its sister brand Old Forester, Woodford Reserve is an unknown combination from Brown-Forman’s Louisville and Versailles distilleries. There’s no age statement, but Woodford is around 7 years old. The key here is balance. One note never overtakes the other; nutmeg, mango, baked apples, cinnamon, blueberry pie, and vanilla seem to walk in perfect harmony. Then we find the gingerbread, caramel, and vanilla jumping into layers of smoke and spice. 89/100" - Whisky Advocate Wild Turkey 'Russel's Reserve' Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 55% ABV "Layered in crème brûlée , salted-caramel cupcake, caramel brownie, caramel apple fritters, caramel popcorn, and the classic caramel chew. Then, complexity: chocolate truffles, nutmeg-dusted hot bananas, ginger ice cream, cinnamon-candied almonds, and warm povitica . It’s so creamy, so rich, and so unrelenting with masterful flavor that the powerfully long and caramel-forward finish is expected. Splendid, must-have sipper. 93/100" -Whisky Advocate

Wild Turkey 'Russel's Reserve' Private Barrel Selection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Selected by Calgary Co-Op Wine Spirits Beer. Distilled 09/19/11. Dumped 11/03/20. Bottled 11/30/20. Barrel No. 20-0937. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 55% ABV "Layered in crème brûlée , salted-caramel cupcake, caramel brownie, caramel apple fritters, caramel popcorn, and the classic caramel chew. Then, complexity: chocolate truffles, nutmeg-dusted hot bananas, ginger ice cream, cinnamon-candied almonds, and warm povitica . It’s so creamy, so rich, and so unrelenting with masterful flavor that the powerfully long and caramel-forward finish is expected. Splendid, must-have sipper. 93/100" -Whisky Advocate Starlight Distillery 'Carl T. Hubers' Bottled-In-Bond Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Batch No. B2101 750 ml / Indiana, USA / 50% ABV

...(2 Bottles) Barton 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 46.85% ABV "Initially it’s a nut-filled experience with toasted walnuts, pecans, and Brazil nuts, but an atypical spice appears that’s just lovely. Smoked hatch chiles mingle with rounded notes of cinnamon, créme brûlée, Bananas Foster, orange, canned peaches, caramel chew, and toffee. The pepper spices reappear for a grand finish. 90/100" - Whisky Advocate Wild Turkey "Russels Reserve" Single Barrel Boubron Whiskey Distillery Bottled on 09/19/11, Dumped 11/03/20, Bottled 11/30/30. Barrel No. 20-0936, Warehouse E, Floor 4. Co-Op Select. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 55% ABV "Layered in crème brûlée, salted-caramel cupcake, caramel brownie, caramel apple fritters, caramel popcorn, and the classic caramel chew. Then, complexity: chocolate truffles, nutmeg-dusted hot bananas, ginger ice cream, cinnamon-candied almonds, and warm povitica. It's so creamy, so rich, and so unrelenting with masterful flavor that the powerfully long and caramel-forward finish is expected. Splendid, must-have sipper. 93/100" Winter 2016 (FM - Whisky Advocate)

New Riff Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Barrel No. 17-1976. Distilled Spring 2017 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 51.45% ABV "New Riff is still too, well, new to have established “classic” flavors, but this bourbon certainly shows consistency with the distillery’s bottled in bond version—amped up here at barrel proof. Almonds and berries lead the nose, but it boasts voluminous depth with notes of peanuts, iced tea, orange blossom, tobacco leaf, and baking spice. Dark fruit, textured spice, savory peanuts, dark chocolate, mint oil, orange, almond, and cherry on the palate; adding water is a good idea. The finish extends all the flavors with seemingly boundless length. Every sip is thrilling. 92/100" - Whisky Advocate Old Forester Barrel Strength Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Distillery Bottled. WHSE G, Floor 6. Selected for Wine & Beyond. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 64.45% ABV "Don’t be fooled by the gentle honeysuckle aroma coming from this whiskey—it’s a powerhouse. From the first sip there’s a sensory overload of bold, zingy flavor. There’s a caramel core buried deep inside, with layers of oak, bracing licorice, chile oil, and a long spicy finish. This is a lip-smacking dram, one best suited as the final one of the night, a memorable toast to a day well spent. 90/100" - Whisky Advocate

Penelope "Architect" Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 52% ABV "From nose to finish, Architect delivers dessert in a glass. The nose opens with vanilla pirouettes, berries and cream, and peach melba, with toasted oak and cigar adding depth. The palate is more of the same, plus cherry pie a la mode, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon, and oaky spice. The sweet flavors and oak come together on the finish: The vanilla ice cream gets fried and the caramel becomes flan. (30,000 bottles) 90/100" -Whisky Advocate Taconic Distillery Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled 750 ml / New York, USA / 57.5% ABV “A beautiful nose turns to caramel apple, and corn flavors, concluding with a nice, spicy/oaky finish.” -Platinum, ASCOT Awards

Angels Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Batch No. 76Q, Bottle NO. 234. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 43.3% ABV "Cherry cough syrup, cinnamon French toast, spearmint gum, boiled peanuts, dried flowers, hay, and a hint of sandalwood on a sweet and earthy nose. Creamy texture on a bitter palate, with dried cherries and strawberries, cinnamon sugar, and chocolate. With water there is tart cherry cobbler. Good length on a woody finish, with some vanilla cream and spice. 88/100" -Whisky Advocate Hirsch 'The Horizon' Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Bottled. 750 ml / Indiana, USA / 46% ABV "While the nose showcases primarily grain aromas, including cracked corn and peanut shell, it also has notes of white pepper, dark cherries, brown sugar, and Hershey’s chocolate syrup—a harbinger of things to come. The palate is a chocolate lover’s dream, rich and tantalizing without heaviness. There’s also mint, cinnamon, cashew butter, and well-integrated oak; time and water bring out sweet orange. It finishes with milk chocolate, toasted nuts, and lingering cinnamon. 90/100" -Whisky Advocate

...(3 Bottles) Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 47% ABV "This needs a few minutes to open up to reveal a rich caramel aroma. The palate is markedly sweet and spicy, showing vanilla, caramel and a mix of cinnamon and cayenne. Adding water tones down the heat and brings a flavor or cinnamon red-hot candies wrapped in caramel squares. A vanilla accent smooths over the long exit. It's a small-batch Bourbon finished in toasted new oak. 93/100" - Wine Enthusiast Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve, 9 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 60% ABV "There’s a marriage here, one of perfect harmony; fruit, floral, spice, sweet, and expressive toasted oak. Then the broad genres become specific: the fruit is cherries; the floral, a hint of lavender; the sweet, an array of toffee, caramel, and vanilla, until its spice complexity kicks in, showing allspice, white pepper, Spanish anise, and nutmeg. Its proof never shows, but the medium finish is just a touch short to make this truly special. 87/100" - Whisky Advocate Weller Special Reserve Bourbon Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 45% ABV "Once a 7 year old product, W.L. Weller Special Reserve no longer carries an age statement, but the wheated bourbon still brings caramel-forward joy and hints of watermelon and fresh-baked bread. Enjoy the short bursts of crème brulee, praline, honey, Jolly Rancher watermelon candy, and a hint of nutmeg, because it’s not there long. You can see the potential. 82/100" - Whisky Advocate

...(3 Bottles) Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 47% ABV "This needs a few minutes to open up to reveal a rich caramel aroma. The palate is markedly sweet and spicy, showing vanilla, caramel and a mix of cinnamon and cayenne. Adding water tones down the heat and brings a flavor or cinnamon red-hot candies wrapped in caramel squares. A vanilla accent smooths over the long exit. It's a small-batch Bourbon finished in toasted new oak. 93/100" - Wine Enthusiast Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve, 9 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 60% ABV "There’s a marriage here, one of perfect harmony; fruit, floral, spice, sweet, and expressive toasted oak. Then the broad genres become specific: the fruit is cherries; the floral, a hint of lavender; the sweet, an array of toffee, caramel, and vanilla, until its spice complexity kicks in, showing allspice, white pepper, Spanish anise, and nutmeg. Its proof never shows, but the medium finish is just a touch short to make this truly special. 87/100" - Whisky Advocate Weller Special Reserve Bourbon Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 45% ABV "Once a 7 year old product, W.L. Weller Special Reserve no longer carries an age statement, but the wheated bourbon still brings caramel-forward joy and hints of watermelon and fresh-baked bread. Enjoy the short bursts of crème brulee, praline, honey, Jolly Rancher watermelon candy, and a hint of nutmeg, because it’s not there long. You can see the potential. 82/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled, Limited Release. 750 ml / Canada / 40% ABV "Alberta Distillers continually pushes the boundaries of what Canadian spirits can be, distinguished quality at an affordable price. With the heart of our products being rich prairie grains, grown by farmers who have worked with us for decades, we're proud to be made local. Experience the luscious, signature flavours that can only be found in an award-winning collection." - Alberta Distillers Limited

... 1st Release Distillery Bottled, natural cask strength, limited edition 750 ml / Alberta, Canada / 65.1% ABV World’s Best Whisky! This edition of Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye was declared “World Whisky of the Year” according to the 2021 edition of Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. The rye, produced in Calgary by Alberta Distillers, beat out 1,252 competitors to secure the honour of World Whisky of the Year.

Distillery Bottled, natural cask strength, limited edition 750 ml / Alberta, Canada / 66% ABV "There is a pronounced graininess up front, with toasted coconut, brioche bun, and cereal box on the nose. Add water, and toasted nuts, brown sugar, and pastry case aromas emerge. Take a sip and there’s a rich interplay of mint and chocolate, Andes mints along with some herb and spice notes, lemon curd, and candied nuts. The finish is sweet, spicy, and slightly minty. There’s an in-your-face boldness to this whisky—one that reveals complexity over time. 88/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled, natural cask strength, limited edition 750 ml / Alberta, Canada / 63.7% ABV "Colour: Amber Gold Aroma: Sweet, Woody, and oaky with a hint of vanilla. Taste: Exceptionally smooth with notes of caramel, vanilla and a hint of chocolate balanced with the spiciness of rye and black currant. Finish: Smooth and lingering with the complexity of spice, warm vanilla and dark fruit that keeps you coming back for more." -Alberta Distillers Limited

Distillery Bottled, natural cask strength, limited edition 750 ml / Alberta, Canada / 63.7% ABV "Colour: Amber Gold Aroma: Sweet, Woody, and oaky with a hint of vanilla. Taste: Exceptionally smooth with notes of caramel, vanilla and a hint of chocolate balanced with the spiciness of rye and black currant. Finish: Smooth and lingering with the complexity of spice, warm vanilla and dark fruit that keeps you coming back for more." -Alberta Distillers Limited

Distillery Bottled, natural cask strength, limited edition 750 ml / Alberta, Canada / 63.7% ABV "Colour: Amber Gold Aroma: Sweet, Woody, and oaky with a hint of vanilla. Taste: Exceptionally smooth with notes of caramel, vanilla and a hint of chocolate balanced with the spiciness of rye and black currant. Finish: Smooth and lingering with the complexity of spice, warm vanilla and dark fruit that keeps you coming back for more." -Alberta Distillers Limited

Distillery Bottled, natural cask strength, limited edition 750 ml / Alberta, Canada / 63.5% ABV "Aroma: sweet, woody, and oaky with a hint of vanilla. Taste: exceptionally smooth with notes of caramel, vanilla and a hint of chocoalte balanced with the spiciness of rye and black currant. Finish: smooth and lingering with the complexity of spice, warm vanilla and dark fruit that keeps you coming back for more." -Alberta Distillers Limited

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Canada / 45% ABV "After 40 years in barrels, the trademark Canadian Club dark fruit is as rich as ever. Reminiscent of raisin tarts with sprinkles of sweet baking spices, then strawberries and black pepper. Warming but never hot. No tannins, no woodiness; silky barrel tones are the only hint of oak, while soaring floral esters speak loudly of time in the barrel. The glowing, never-ending finish is spectacular. Canada’s Sesquicentennial Celebratory Release. 96/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Canada / 45% ABV "After 40 years in barrels, the trademark Canadian Club dark fruit is as rich as ever. Reminiscent of raisin tarts with sprinkles of sweet baking spices, then strawberries and black pepper. Warming but never hot. No tannins, no woodiness; silky barrel tones are the only hint of oak, while soaring floral esters speak loudly of time in the barrel. The glowing, never-ending finish is spectacular. Canada’s Sesquicentennial Celebratory Release. 96/100" -Whisky Advocate

... 41-42-43-44-45 Year Old (5 bottles) Canadian Club Canadian Whisky, 41 Year Old Distillery bottled; Chronicles Series, Issue No. 1 “Water of Windsor” 750 ml / Canada / 45% ABV Canadian Club Canadian Whisky, 42 Year Old Distillery Bottled; Chronicles Series, Issue No. 2 “The Dock Man” 750 ml / Canada / 45% ABV Canadian Club Canadian Whisky, 43 Year Old Distillery Bottled; Chronicles Series, Issue No. 3 “The Speakeasy” 750 ml / Canada / 45% ABV Canadian Club Canadian Whisky, 44 Year Old Distillery Bottled; Chronicles Series, Issue No. 4 “The Speakeasy” 750 ml / Canada / 45% ABV Canadian Club Canadian Whisky, 45 Year Old Distillery Bottled; Chronicles Series, Issue No. 5 “The Icon” 750 ml / Canada / 50% ABV

Distillery Bottled. Limited Release. Lot No. 011. Bottle No. 13210. 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 40% ABV "A fan favorite now in its 11 th year, the 2017 edition, Heritage, maintains the grain-forward, fruity Forty Creek house style, adding a buttery slipperiness, honeycomb, citrus peels, kumquats, marzipan, and blazing rye spices. Nutty and oily, but clean and spicy, with a never-ending finish. (under 16,500 bottles) 92/100" - Whisky Advocate

Forty Creek Unity Limited Edition, 2018 Release Distillery Bottled. Limited Release. Lot No. 012. Bottle No. 05917. 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 43% ABV "Master blender Bill Ashburn invited five Forty Creek fans to help him create this year’s special release. It is one of the tastiest new whiskies in recent years from Forty Creek. Rich, luscious caramels, grape jelly, sultanas, sweet red wine, and hot rye spices, with a round and velvety mouthfeel. Forty Creek’s annual releases are collectors’ favorites in Canada and the U.S. Some editions sell in the thousands of dollars, and Unity seems poised to become one of these classics. Number 12 in the 2018 Top 20. 92/100" -Whisky Advocate Forty Creek Victory Limited Edition, 2019 Release Distillery Bottled. Limited Release. Lot No. 013. Bottle No. 07379. 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 43% ABV ""Corn and rye whiskies blended with a tad of Villard Noir Starboard wine commemorate Canada’s victory in a battle fought in the War of 1812 where Forty Creek now distills whisky. Toasted oak staves were inserted into half of the fully matured whisky for 2 months. A strong maple nose dissolves into hints of fruitiness, while a sweet palate balances and restrains drying tannins. Fruity, creamy, and mouth-filling with peppery spices. 91/100" -Whisky Advocate

Forty Creek Conferation Oak Reserve Distillery Bottled. Lot No. 1867-M, Bottle No. 03401. 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 40% ABV "A complex nose with citrus fruits, hints of sultanas, barrel tones, mild vanilla, butterscotch, and manuka honey. The sweetish palate is rich in stone fruits—peaches and apricots that merge into a vaguely pithy nuttiness, then dried Mediterranean fruits: dates and figs. Classic slippery corn sweetness complements hot, sweet rye spices. Ends in a medium, vaguely oaky, smoky finish. 92/100" -Whisky Advocate Forty Creek Resolve 2020 Limited Edition Distillery Bottled. Lot No. 014, Bottle No. 4455. 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 43% ABV "A rich, full nose interweaves red wine, canned pears, smidgens of barrel wood, and dark maple syrup into a plush Christmas cake palate. Weighty and mouth-filling amid unsweetened breakfast cereal and mild tannins, balanced by candied fruit, prunes, crisp apples, and dried pears and apricots. Glowing peppery heat moves to the middle of the tongue before a long, spicy, and pithy yet creamy finish. 90/100" -Whisky Advocate

High West Distillery, Park City, Utah; Act 7 Scene 5 750 ml / Blended Rye / 49.3% ABV "Cherry cordials, plums, and earthy mint leaves open the nose of this year’s port-finished whiskey from High West. Dark fruits, raisins, and jammy blueberries follow, with gentle cinnamon and vanilla rounding out the layered nose. The palate is similarly fruity, with rye spices poking through alongside allspice dram, toasted coconut, and oak. The finish is long and more subtle than the nose or palate, with sour cherries, pepper, and tingly spices slowly fading away." - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled. Batch No. 19L10 750 ml / Utah, USA / 46% ABV "A nose of herbs, candied oranges, cherries, treacle, and baking spice, with pleasant aged accents of leather armchair and earthy warehouse floor. The palate offers semi-sweet chocolate, spice, dark fruit, roasted pecans, blackberries, cola, and pepper. Water brings out richer chocolate, pistachio, and blackberry jam. The finish is nutty, spicy, and peppery, with balanced oak and light fruit. Excellent complexity, with spice melding well with notes of chocolate and fruit. (60,000 bottles). 91/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled. Batch No. 19L10. 750 ml / Utah, USA / 46% ABV "A nose of herbs, candied oranges, cherries, treacle, and baking spice, with pleasant aged accents of leather armchair and earthy warehouse floor. The palate offers semi-sweet chocolate, spice, dark fruit, roasted pecans, blackberries, cola, and pepper. Water brings out richer chocolate, pistachio, and blackberry jam. The finish is nutty, spicy, and peppery, with balanced oak and light fruit. Excellent complexity, with spice melding well with notes of chocolate and fruit. (60,000 bottles). 91/100) -Whisky Advocate

Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye Distillery Bottled on 10/05/18. Barrel No. 18-725. 750 ml / Tennessee, USA / 47% ABV “Cinnamon brioche and creamed corn aromas lead to caramel and chocolate nougat flavors and a banana and oak finish.” - Gold, ASCOT Awards Jack Daniels Barrel Strength Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey Distillery Bottled on 08/25/17. Barrel No. 17-5593. 750 ml / Tennessee, USA / 64.5% ABV "An exemplary barrel to show full-proof, this has molasses cookies, charred oak, barbecue smoke, and dried fruits like fig and date. With water, apple cider, candied pecan, and caramel emerge and play through the long, consistent finish that ends on a woody note." - Finalist, Ultimate Beverage Challenge

Distillery Bottled. Port Wood Finish. 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 59.7% ABV "COLOUR: Almost strawberry hue. NOSE: Familiar kind of Hiram Walker and Son’s scent to it, sweet aroma of dried fruits and faint berries with some oak, florals and subtle toffee. PALATE: Big and bright, lots of vanilla cake, lots of mature oak, certainly baking spices and you feel the rye spice." -Cask Cartel

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 64.3% ABV "This long-aged blend of all-rye and all-corn whiskies celebrates J.P. Wiser’s belief that great whisky can’t be rushed. A dry nose with rye spices and overripe pears is quite complex. The palate, sweet and somewhat drying, suddenly shows strong ripe cherry notes, then pipe tobacco, cigar box, lingering heat, medium weight, gorgeous woody notes, and strong peppery spices. Hints of rye spices punctuate a long, hot, and fruity finish. 90/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 50% ABV "Teasing out the threads of this perfectly woven fabric takes time. And what an enjoyable time it is! Big whisky with no dominant notes, but enticing suggestions of pine pitch, butterscotch, barley sugars, freshwater plants, sandalwood, cream, brisk peppery spices, sweetish baking spices, clean wood with vague tannins, and gorgeous orange bitters late in the finish. Apricots, hard peaches, and echoes of raspberries throughout. 94/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 50% ABV "Teasing out the threads of this perfectly woven fabric takes time. And what an enjoyable time it is! Big whisky with no dominant notes, but enticing suggestions of pine pitch, butterscotch, barley sugars, freshwater plants, sandalwood, cream, brisk peppery spices, sweetish baking spices, clean wood with vague tannins, and gorgeous orange bitters late in the finish. Apricots, hard peaches, and echoes of raspberries throughout. 94/100" -Whisky Advocate

Distilled by Hiram Walker; Bottled by Corby Distilleries; bottle #0065 of a limited release of 4968 bottles in the first edition 750 ml / Ontario / 55% ABV "Lot 40 has completely blown me away. It’s deep and full of complex notes that run from sweet to savory and back again. The combination of malted and un-malted rye is stunning and creates a whisky that has it’s own subtle melody. It lifts and lilts with the sweet notes and comes thundering down with the rye and spice notes" - The Whiskey Jug

Lot 40 Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, Third Edition Distillery Bottled. Bottle No. 2536. 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 57% ABV Lot 40 Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, Third Edition Distillery Bottled. Bottle No. 4269. 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 57% ABV "In the end, it’s perplexing news to hear that Corby is moving forward with doing a barrel finishing treatment on all future installments of Lot No. 40 Cask Strengths, and maybe that will drive some people away. But the base rye that they’re using is still extremely tasty and well aged (regardless of the lack of age statement) and it should continue to be a bottle that most enthusiasts will want to add to their collection." -The Bourbon Culture Lot 40 'Port Explorations' Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, Second Release Distillery Bottled in July 2023. Bottle No. 0763. 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 53.1% ABV "The port cask finish on this Lot 40 adds depth and fruity character. The nose is complex with notes of strawberry, rhubarb, caramel and vanilla balanced by spicy shaved ginger and rye spice. The round and unctuous palate reveals dried fruit, berry, pepper and English toffee alongside pipe tobacco and bitter chocolate." -LCBO

...10 Year Old Distillery Bottled. Limited Release, Barrel No. 22F2131. 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 46.4% "As the nose opens up, there’s a pleasant marriage of sweet, spice, and earth, augmented by a crack of black pepper, slightly burnt toast, clementine, and torched orange peel. But the nose is fairly reticent at first, so it takes some time to coax these flavors out. Pickle pops out on what is otherwise a modest palate—notes of dill spear and fresh pickle juice linger alongside ripe apricot and more black pepper. Chocolate comes forth on the finish, which is fairly short. 91/100" - Whisky Advocate

Distillery Bottled, Barrel No. 24B0900 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 55.2% ABV WA 92 | WE 95 "Complex and complete, the sweet and chewy aromas of maple syrup and crème de marrons meet milk chocolate and Andes Mints. On the palate, the intense layered sweetness of vanilla, crème brûlée, pecan pie, butterscotch, and honey is tempered by chili spice and deep earthy notes of leather and tobacco, before toffee and baking spices carry into the long finish. 92/100" September 2019 (Whisky Advocate)

Distillery Bottled; Michter’s Finish Barrel No. 20G1669 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 53.6% ABV "Fresh, grainy, and earthy on the nose, along with caramel and warm oak influence. The palate is spicy, balanced, and powerful, with baking spice, cocoa powder, chocolate syrup, and chile powder. A subtle earthiness on the finish is followed by more chocolate and spice, along with well-integrated fruit. Full-bodied, full-flavored, and balanced by flavorful oak. A superb sipper, and one with a spine that could also stand up in any cocktail. Another tour de force from the Michter’s US*1 series. 92/100" - Whisky Advocate

Pike Creek Oloroso Cask Finish, 21 Year Old Distillery Bottled. Bottle No. 0525 / 4410 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 45% ABV "Nose: Bright and fruity, laden with tropical-flavoured chews bursting with juicy pineapple, lime, lemon and foam bananas. There’s a sweet, creamy caramel tone that binds it all together. Palate: More tropical fruits – pineapple, kiwi and banana chips – with indulgent pudding treats like spiced ginger cake, spotted dick, crushed walnuts and runny caramel sauce. Finish: Vibrant and bright, a touch of oak spice tingle." -Whisky Magazine Pike Creek Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish, 22 Year Old Distillery Bottled. Bottle No. 1353 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 45% ABV "Building upon successful barrel finishes in the past, including the preceding Pike Creek 22YO Oloroso Cask Finish which won Canadian Whisky of the Year at the 2020 Canadian Whisky Awards, Dr. Don Livermore has continued his exploration of sherry styles with a finish in sweet Pedro Ximénez (PX) casks. This limited edition whisky combines rich dark fruit flavours from the cask with green apple and vanilla notes from the whisky for a truly decadent experience." -The Drop Collective

Shelter Point Distillery 'The Forbidden' Canadian Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Batch No. 2. 750 ml / BC, Canada / 47% ABV "The Forbidden whisky is sweet, medicinal and subtle on the nose with dried fruits and hazelnut. The palate is sweet caramel, vanilla and slightly honeyed. The satisfying finish is a delicious combination of slight spiciness, chocolate and mint." -Shelter Point Distillery Shelter Point Distillery Single Cask Canadian Whiskey Distillery Bottling. Exclusive for CO-OP, Cask No. 10. Bottle No. 60/222. 750 ml / BC, Canada / 57.5% ABV "The whisky shows a balanced marriage of fruits, caramel, barley, baking spices, honey, seaside whiff, hints of wine, smoke and the sweet leathery mouthfeel of a high-quality single malt." -Shelter Point Distillery

Valinch & Mallet 'Heaven Hill' Single Cask, 8 Year Old Distillery Bottled. The Young Masters Edition. 70 CL / Kentucky, USA / 48.8% ABV "Nose: Peaches in syrup with a dusting of ground clove. Burnt sugar and oak. Taste: Toasty warmth continues on the palate, joined by a pinch of red chilli powder. Finish: Lingering vanilla sweetness mellows it all out" - Flask and Barrel Valinch & Mallet 'Heaven Hill' Single Cask, 10 Year Old Distillery Bottled. The Young Masters Edition. Specially bottled for Vine Arts Wine and Spirits. 70 CL / Kentucky, USA / 48.8% ABV "Nose: Patisserie cream, herbal honey, cedar tree, vanilla, dried fruits, Christmas cake, chocolate ganache, violet Palate: Oily, sandalwood, baking spices, caramel, molasses, marshmallow, apricot, cherries, grapefruit. Finish: Tobacco, nutmeg, oak spices, oak tannins" - Whisky Monster

Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky, March 2022 Release Distillery Bottling. Release 31. Bottle No. 0286/1040. 750 ml / Yukon, Canada / 46% ABV "Distilled and matured under the midnight sun in Whitehorse, Yukon, Two Brewers whiskies benefit from having a brewery to keep the cash flow positive during the 7 year maturation period, and a brewer to manage the fermentation flavors. Peat smoke, freshly-washed hospital garments, antiseptic—typical Islay with a lot more fruitiness. Sweet canned fruit cocktail and persistent smokiness all wrapped together in a neatly-balanced unit. Hot peppers, hints of green licorice, and caramel. 85/100" -Whisky Advocate Whistlepig 'Old World' Straight Rye Whiskey, 12 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Vermont, USA / 43% ABV "This rye flaunts some obvious age through the wood and varnish notes on its nose; earthy and lean, with ample oak, like opening an old wooden dresser drawer to find a spent sachet hinting of dried flowers and cardamom. The palate offers gentle sweetness, nougat-like, but is driven mostly by toasted pecan and walnuts, with dark chocolate-covered almonds on the finish. 88/100" -Whisky Advocate

J.P. Wiser's 15 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Ontario, Canada / 40% ABV "This exquisitely smooth whisky, aged for 15 years, deserves to be savored slowly to fully experience its rich flavor profile. Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or with a few drops of water, this whisky promises a delightful tasting experience that shouldn't be missed." -Canadian Liquor Wyoming Whiskey 'Outryder' American Whisky Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Wyoming, USA / 50% ABV "A blend of two whiskeys: a high-rye bourbon and a whiskey made with 48% rye, 40% corn, and 12% malted barley. Dill, tarragon, spearmint, iced tea, cured tobacco leaf, roasted nuts, red apple, black cherry, and lemonade on the nose. A balanced and textured palate, with iced tea, dark fruit, roasted pecans, mild spice, and rich chocolate flavors. More richness on the finish, which is lengthy and lush, with dark chocolate, pecans, and iced tea. This is well-proofed, but a little water makes it sing. (3,462 bottles) 91/100" -Whisky Advocate

Buzzards Roost Toasted Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey Distillery Bottled. Limited Release, Bottle No. 2263, Batch No. 3. 750 ml / Indiana, USA / 52.5% ABV "The mild coconut aroma introduces a distinctly oaky, drying palate. Hints of espresso and toffee lead into a long, mouthwatering exit accented with allspice and black pepper heat. Distilled in Indiana, bottled in Kentucky. 89/100" - Wine Enthusiast Casey Jones "Barrel Cut" Small Batch Whiskey Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Kentucky, USA / 53.85% ABV "The passionate spirit of Casey Jones is shown in the Barrel Cut Double Barrel. This homage to moonshine is a barrel aged expression with a lovely taste and liviness. Double Barrel Cut has a mash bill of Kentucky corn, sugarcane, and yeast combined with natural limestone filtered water. This remarkable expression is full-bodied and surprisingly smooth with notes of corn, sweet tobacco and hints of bourbon along with strong oakey, smokey and woodsy notes imparted by the double barrel process." - Casey Jones

Distillery Bottled. 750 ml / Mexico / 40% ABV In crystal decanter with stopper. Marked "Lote N: Cabo Uno-1" to base. Bottle has signed certification of hand-bottling. Lot is missing leather box-base. "Cabo Uno is the result of a rare event, where the patience of nature and meticulous craftsmanship converge in a crescendo of perfection. Handcrafted from select, 100% Weber's Blue Agave, Cabo Uno is matured in charred American white oak barrels for 38 months. Produced in boutique batches, each bottle is signed and numbered. Bottled in hand-blown crystal and boxed in wood and leather, Cabo Uno is the finest tequila in the world. Savor in a snifter for an epic tequila experience." - Cabo Wabo

Distillery Bottled 960 ml / Mexico / 40% ABV "Nose: Ripe agave, banana, sweet papaya, vanilla spice, black pepper Palate: It opens with remarkable sweetness — animating the hues of ripe agave, vanilla, and banana. The texture is incredibly rich giving way to a soft undertone of clove and black pepper. As it approaches the mid-palate, it grows more medium-bodied, outlined by flavors of white oak and sweet fruit. Finally, as your swallow, it moves down the throat seamlessly exuding notes of rye spice and toasted oak. Finish: A long spice forward finish, garnished with notes of roasted nuts and vanilla" - The Bourbon Central

Distillery Bottled. Limited Release, Bottle No. 15241. In presentation box with decorative glass stopper. 750 ml / Mexico / 40% ABV "Delightful aromas of dill, asparagus, baked bread and black peppercorn; following aeration subtle notes of vanilla, just-sawn oak, loose leaf tobacco and fennel are added. Entry is poised, sap-like and delicately honeyed; midpalate is regal, satiny textured, rich in grapy yet vegetal and spicy flavor. Concludes long, layered and succulent. 98/100" - Wine Enthusiast

Kah Blanco Tequilla Black Calevera Bottling. 750 ml / Mexico / 40% ABV "With a heavy herbal nose, and whiffs of white pepper and cooked agave, the blanco certainly doesn’t smell like a generic brand. Instead, it falls into the category of pungent herbal contenders. In the mouth it is surprisingly balanced, with a medium finish that hits you in the back of the throat. It has a lightweight mouth feel that’s pleasing, but in the glass it looks a bit watery." - Taste Tequilla Kah Añejo Tequilla Orange Calavera Bottling 750 ml / Mexico / 55% ABV "Nose: Sweet caramels and vanillas abound. Hints of well-roasted agave. Palate: Fragrant tobacco, milk chocolate, toffee and a rich, creamy mouth feel. Finish: Long and clean. Overall: For the tequila fan with a bit of a sweet tooth, this one is dead-on." - Master of Malt Kah Reposado Tequilla White Calavera Bottling 750 ml / Mexico / 40% ABV "Now, the nose on this one is predictably strong, so we switched from a brandy snifter to a champagne flute to try to minimize the alcohol aromas and pick up on the more subtle flavors. When we did, we got nice butter, vanilla and cinnamon aromas, and the herbal elements were reduced. Bracing ourselves for the burn, we took a sip. Surprisingly, this 110-proof juice is just as balanced as the blanco, and has good flavor, unlike many other high-proof tequilas. And the burn, while there is some, spikes and then fades rather quickly. This is a high-proof tequila that you could actually sip for a while, and enjoy. Not a wussy drink, for sure, but why would you want that?" - Taste Tequilla

...30 Year Old Distillery Bottled 750 ml / Jamaica / 43% ABV "This rum has a deep golden colour with coppery reflections. It has a breathtaking nose with warm molasses overtones interwined wiht rich oak and subtle orange peel aromas. Once aired, vanilla and spice notes are released which perfectly balance the molasses, oak and orange peel. The palate is complete and powerful with a honeyed dry lingering in spice. A truly superb sipping rum." -Appleton Estate

...23 Year Old Distillery Bottled in 2008. 70 cl / Jamaica / 43% ABV "Warm amber appearance, with a nose similar to extra old Jamaican rums but more winey, rich with dried grapes, and musky notes. Sweet and deep. Elegant softness on the palate with a chewy character. Medicinal herbs, coffee, cinchona, cola and cinnamon. Not overly sweet, thanks to the rich winey notes from the sherry cask. The finish is warm and soft with winey and spicy notes and a fragrance like dried figs. This release has echoes of Barolo Chianti or mulled wine." -Rum Nation

Le Simon Distillery Bottling 750 ml / France / 44% ABV "Some bitter almond on the nose, tree bark, pulpy and slightly grassy. Very mild and delicately spicy on the palate, develops a pleasant tartness with a hint of ripe mango. Dried herbs in a somewhat short finish." - Vinum Wine Magazine (Translated)

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / British Virgin Islands / 40% ABV "Since Pusser's utilizes traditional wood pot stills in addition to copper pot stills, that may account for the unusual flavor profile. Overall, the rum is light bodied, showing oak and resin-like flavors layered with vanilla, plus notes of cedar, chamomile tea, honey and a flash of dried apricot. Finishes dry and spicy. 89/100" - Wine Enthusiast

(3 Bottles) Pusser's 'Admiral Lord Nelson' Navy Rum Distillery Bottled 1 L / British Virgin Islands / 47.75% ABV This bottle has been opened and resealed, factory wax seal is not intact. Bottle has poor fill level. Pusser's 'Nelson's Blood Flagon' Navy Rum, 15 Year Old Distillery Bottled 1 L / British Virgin Islands / 47.75% ABV Wax seal is intact, comes with ceramic stopper. Bottle has good fill level. Pusser's 'Yachting' Navy Rum, 15 Year Old Distillery Bottled 1 L / British Virgin Islands / 42% ABV Wax seal is intact, comes with ceramic stopper. Bottle has good fill level.

...12 Year Old Produced and Bottled by Proshyan Brandy Factory. 750 ml / Armenian Brandy / 40% ABV

...12 Year Old Produced and Bottled by Proshyan Brandy Factory. Missing original paperwork 750 ml / Armenian Brandy / 40% ABV

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / France / 43% ABV "Nose: Freshly baked bread, a softness of buttercream and chestnut honey. Palate: Smooth notes of caramel and vanilla harmonize with lively apricot tones. Finish: An earthy chestnut finish." -Cask Cartel

Distillery Bottled, One bottle in presentation box with two Remy Martin glasses. 750 ml / France / 40% ABV "Delicate vanilla and baking spice aromas lead into a butterscotch-tinged palate. Soft mocha fades into ginger and black pepper heat, plus a mouthwatering hint of salinity. 93/100" - Wine Enthusiast

In a presentation box with two Rémy Martin glasses. Bottle No. 99394G. 750 ml / France / 40% ABV

Distillery Bottled 750 ml / France / 40% ABV The Baccarat crystal decanter with hand applied glass decorations, and a fleur-de-lis motif. Marked to the base "E. Remy Martin & Cie, Baccarat Cristal, LI 4068, Cognac 0.75L France" with Baccarat France maker's mark.

Marquis de Montesquiou Napoleon Armagnac Distillery Bottled 750 ml / France / 40% ABV Saint-Vivant Armagnac Distillery Bottled 750 ml / France / 40% ABV

Grand Mariner Triple Orange Liqueur Distillery Bottled 750 ml / France / 40% ABV Grand Mariner Triple Orange Liqueur Distillery Bottled 375 ml / France / 40% ABV

A collection of two Beam ceramic decanters showcasing the wildlife artwork of James Lockhart. Set includes both the 'Racoon' and 'Mule Deer' designs and are aged 8 Years. Circa 1970's. Both have good fill level weighing 1.370 kg each. 750 ml / USA / 80 Proof

...2014 (3 Bottles) Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, Pinot Noir 750 ml / France / 14.7% ABV CT 90 | WS 90 "Exhibits a broad, rich, plush array of flavors, with extracted blackberry, mocha and black tea notes. A potent Pinot that mimics Syrah, pushing to the edge of power and dimension without collapsing under its own weight." June 2016 (JL - Wine Spectator)

Château Béhèré Paulliac 2009 (2 Bottles) Grand Vin de Bordeaux 750 ml / France / 13% ABV Château Béhèré Paulliac 2010 Grand Vin de Bordeaux 750 ml / France / 13% ABV

Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classe 750 ml / France / 14% ABV DC 91 | WA 93 | WE 93 | WS 90 “The 2006 Château Canon has a vivid, kirsch and wild strawberry bouquet with touches of orange zest and marmalade, a touch of mushroom in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, sage and melted tar. There is wonderful structure here, superb salinity, completely fulfilling the promise it demonstrated out of bottle. Perhaps yes, I was a little over-enthusiastic at that time, but after ten years it has foraged wonderful focus and vivacity. Seek this out. Tasted January 2016.” May 216 (NM – Wine Advocate)

Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux Blend Premier Grand Cru Classe 750 ml / France / 14% ABV FS 88 | VN 17/20 | WE 92 "A big, bitter chocolate and new wood-dominated wine, the wine's spice coming from wood and also fig and cocoa flavors. There is acidity, and fresh berry fruits coming through the dark, black character. 92" January 2010 (Wine Enthusiast)

...Cru Classé 2010 (3 Bottles) Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classé B 750 ml / France / 14.5% ABV JS 94-95 | ST 88-91 | WA 96 | WE 95 | WS 96 “Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Canon la Gaffelière delivers classic plum preserves, boysenberries and cigar box scents with wafts of underbrush, dried roses and cinnamon stick. Full-bodied, the palate is built like a brick house with a solid line of grainy tannins and racy freshness supporting the dense fruit, finishing with compelling purity and great length.” March 2020 (LPB – Wine Advocate)

Bordeaux, Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / ABV Not Indicated 100 WI / 100 DE / 99 WA / 97 JS / 97 WCI / 97 FS / 96 VM / 19 JR Critic tasting note: (1982 vintage) "It is always all about the bottle at this age, and fortunately for us, this was a gorgeous bottle with layers of decadently-textured, silky plums, dark red pit fruits, tobacco leaf, and hints of cocoa on the palate. There is a uniqueness of texture, that is pure Cheval. The perfume was equally alluring with all of its dried flower, cigar wrapper. spice and red fruits. Fully mature, this is a superb example of what Cheval Blanc does best. Drink from 2023-2030." - 97/100, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

Château Clerc-Milon 2012 Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 5éme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV FS 91 | GG 91 | JL 91 | WE 94 | WS 90 "Now firmly in its new cellars, Clerc-Milon's wine is performing at the top of its form. This is a dense wine with juicy acidity as well as sweet tannins and ripe blackberry fruits. They give a ripe wine that is finely structured. The juicy aftertaste, typical of this vintage, is appealing although it does not detract from its power and longevity. Drink from 2022. 94" January 2015 (Wine Enthusiast) Château Clerc-Milon 2016 5éme Grand Cru Classé Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV FS 95 | JL 94 | VN 90 | WE 94 | WS 94 "Dark and concentrated, this wine offers depth and intensity. It has great ripeness as well as fine tannins that are integrated into the fruit. It is so juicy and exuberant that it's hard to remember the tannins that will allow the wine to age. Drink from 2023. 94" May 2019 (RV - Wine Enthusiast)

Bordeaux, Barsac 750 ml / France / ABV Not Indicated 1er Grand Cru Classé WA 85 "A success for Climens, this pale golden-colored wine with a greenish tint is less concentrated and affected by botrytis than the 1980. Lighter and drier, but still relatively rich, this stylish and graceful wine has great flexibility as a Barsac in that it can be matched with a dessert or served to open a meal.” December 1997 (RP - Wine Advocate)

Saint-Estephe, Red Bordeaux Blend 2eme Grand Cru Classe 750 ml / France / 11.5% ABV JD 97 / ST 94 / VN 95 / WA 96 / WS 95 “The 1982 Cos d'Estournel dominates Saint-Estèphe in this vintage (for my money, its leading competitor is Haut-Marbuzet, by the way). Remarkably youthful and saturated in appearance, it exhibits inviting aromas of sweet berry fruit, plums, licorice and pencil shavings, followed by a full-bodied, fleshy, lusty, almost unctuous palate of notable concentration and depth. Its fleshy core of fruit is still framed by sweet, powdery tannins.” December 2022 (WK – Wine Advocate)

...Selection (3 Bottles) Château de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 1981 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Red Southern Rhone Blend 750 ml / France / 13% RP 95 | 96 WS "A giant of a wine. Decant a few hours before serving if you want to drink it now. Deep in color, with super-ripe game, chocolate and tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, with a thick, massive fruit structure and tons of tannins. Has a gigantic finish." October 1991 (Wine Spectator) Château de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 1985 (2 Bottles) Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Red Southern Rhone Blend 750 ml / France / 13% JD 94 | JG 93 | RP 91 | WS 91 "Showing a youthful red color with some slight lightening at the edges, the 1985 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape has a beautiful Beaucastel funk nose with ripe raspberries, earth, leather, mushroom and sauvage notes. Perfumed, nuanced and complex, this held up wonderfully over the course of dinner and even gained intensity with air. The palate is medium bodied with a silky, almost seamless texture, nice balance and a medium length finish. Everything is perfectly integrated and this was drinking amazingly well. An awesome wine." December 2007 (Jeb Dunnuck)

Sauternes. Premier Cru Supérieur 1 pint 8 ½ fl oz / France / 14% ABV WA 90 “Somewhat less evolved than the 1971, and for me always a shade less interesting and complex, the 1970 Yquem is a large-scaled, rich, full-bodied, fairly alcoholic Yquem with significant flavor interest as well as crisp acidity. Unlike the 1971, which is close to peak maturity, this wine has a long way to go and is impressive, but not yet revealing all of its potential. Anticipated maturity: Now-2025.” January 1998 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Sauternes. Premier Cru Supérieur 1500 ml / France / 14% ABV JA 96 | VN 96 | WA 98 “There is no other wine in the world like it, and there is no other luxury wine that can possibly justify its price as much as Yquem. The remarkable amount of painstaking labor necessary to produce the nectar known as Yquem is almost impossible to comprehend. This is a fascinating effort. With greater evidence of botrytis than the colossal 1983, but less power and alcohol, the 1986 Yquem tastes reminiscent of the 1975, only more precocious, as well as more concentrated. Several highly respected Bordeaux negociants who are Yquem enthusiasts claim the 1986 Yquem is the greatest wine produced at the property since the legendary 1937. Its enthralling bouquet of pineapples, sauteed hazelnuts, vanillin, and ripe apricots is breathtaking. Compellingly concentrated, the breadth as well as depth of flavor seemingly know no limits. This full-bodied, powerful, yet impeccably balanced Yquem should provide memorable drinking for 40-55 more years. Like the 1983, this is another winemaking tour de force. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2040. Last tasted, 4/91.” December 1997 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 750 ml / France / 14.5% ABV JS 94 | RP 93 | WE 93 | WS 93 "Aromas of smoke, meat, minerals, dried flowers and sandalwood with fruit. Full body, with round, velvety tannins and lots of juicy ripe fruit. Chewy and delicious. Needs at least four to five years to soften." February 2012 (James Suckling)

Château Figeac 2009 Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux Blend Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé “B” 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV DC 96 | JD 95 | JS 97 | RP 94 | VN 94 | WE 96 | WS 96 "Even in this super-ripe vintage Figeac retains its usual red bell pepper aroma (from the cabernet sauvignon grape) and that adds a light touch to the opulent fruit cake and spice character. The full fine tannins beautifully support the rich palate and make the finish very long and plush. A great 2009! 97" March 2019 (James Suckling) Château Figeac 2010 Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux Blend Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé “B” 750 ml / France / 14% ABV DC 97 | JD 96 | JS 98 | RP 97 | VN 98 | WE 96 | WS 96 "Intense aromas of wet earth, leaves, sweet berries and cinnamon follow through to a full body, velvety and dense tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Opulent style. Just opening now, but this shows lots of stuffing, even if it does tighten down on the palate. Integrated and fine. 98" February 2017 (James Suckling) Château Figeac 2012 (2 Bottles) Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux Blend Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé “B” 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV JS 94 | RP 91 | ST 89-92 | WE 92-94 | WS 93 "Beautiful aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries with cacao and chocolate notes. Full body, lovely acidity, soft and juicy tannins and a long, fruity finish. Figeac is back in style. Needs two or three years to soften. Best after 2018. 94" February 2015 (James Suckling) Château Figeac 2015 Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux Blend Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé “B” 750 ml / France / 14% ABV DC 100 | JD 100 | JS 97 | RP 97 | VN 97 | WE 98 | WS 96 "Fabulous aromas of blackberries, black licorice and lavender. Rose petals, too. Full-bodied, deep and powerful with a sexy tannin texture of plush velvet. Long and caressing. Muscular and poised. Needs until 2022 to come together but a modern and focused Figeac. 97" February 2018 (James Suckling)

Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / ABV not indicated

Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend 2eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV WA 94 | WS 93 “A very strong effort for Gruaud Larose, possibly eclipsed by what they have done in 2009, this is a pure, full-bodied Gruaud Larose with plenty of new saddle leather, cedar wood, black currants, cherries, licorice, and Provencal herbs. Spicy, earthy, full-bodied, and rich, it has hit its plateau of full maturity, where it should stay for another 20 or more years.” June 2010 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Sauternes, Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 730 ml / France / 13.5% ABV WA 87 “Dark amber/gold in color, this wine has a roasted, ripe fruity bouquet suggestive of sauteed oranges and almonds. On the palate, the wine is full bodied, sweet, and rich, with a heady alcoholic finish.” December 1997 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Pessac-Leognan, Red Bordeaux Blend Grand Cru Classe de Graves 750 ml / France / 13% ABV JS 94 | RP 96 | ST 90-92 | VN 96 | WE 93-95 | WS 93 "The classic 2012 Haut-Bailly is staggeringly great wine, with a stunning bouquet of lead pencil shavings, blueberries, black raspberries and blackcurrants and perhaps a touch of spring flowers, followed by a medium to full-bodied wine with an almost seamless integration of wood, alcohol and tannin. It is rich, concentrated, stunningly supple, pure and a total hedonistic and intellectual turn-on. This wine defines what is meant by intensity of flavor, but it is light on its feet, à la great cuisine. It should be drinkable reasonably young, but age effortlessly for 25-30 years. One of the great shining superstars of Pessac-Léognan has been the ascent of Haut-Bailly under the ownership of Robert Wilmers, an American, and his winemaking team lead by Véronique Sanders. 96" April 2015 (Wine Advocate)

Grand Vin de Bordeaux 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV AL 91 | CT 87 | WE 91 | WS 88 "A densely tannic wine that is showing fine aging potential. It is well endowed with weight, acidity and ripe black currant fruits. With the rich fruit that opens slowly in the mouth, it has a fine combination of sweetness and structure. 91" January 2012 (Wine Enthusiast)

Grand Vin De Bordeaux Paulliac, France 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV

Haut-Medoc, Red Bordeaux Blend 3eme Grand Cru Classé 75 cl / France / 12.5% ABV FS 88 | JG 93 | WS 89 "Strong crimson garnet, wide ocher rim. Damp undergrowth on the nose, delicate animal nuances, doesn't seem completely clean. On the palate, however, extract-sweet, full-bodied, somewhat melting texture, delicate mint, a hint of menthol, fresh acid structure, mineral aftertaste, the nose clears quite well with some air, a good accompaniment to food with medium length." January 2010 (Translated - Falstaff)

Pauillac, Bordeaux Blend 1er Cru Classé 730 ml / France / 12% ABV JG 93 | JS 96 | VN 92 | WA 93 " The 1976 Lafite clearly stands far above the crowd in this vintage. A beautiful bouquet of seductive cedarwood, spices, and ripe fruit precedes a very concentrated, darkly colored wine, with great length and texture. Some amber is just beginning to appear at the edge. The 1976 has turned out to be the best Lafite of the '70s." December 1997 (RP - Wine Advocate)

Pauillac, Bordeaux Blend 1er Cru Classé 730 ml / France / 12% ABV JG 93 | JS 96 | VN 92 | WA 93 " The 1976 Lafite clearly stands far above the crowd in this vintage. A beautiful bouquet of seductive cedarwood, spices, and ripe fruit precedes a very concentrated, darkly colored wine, with great length and texture. Some amber is just beginning to appear at the edge. The 1976 has turned out to be the best Lafite of the '70s." December 1997 (RP - Wine Advocate)

Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV WA 91 “This wine is close to full maturity, but it is capable of holding for another two decades. It reveals the classic Lafite bouquet of red and black fruits, cedar, fruitcake, and tobacco-like aromas. In the mouth, this medium ruby/garnet-colored wine displays a delicacy of fruit and sweet attack, but subtle, well-defined flavors ranging from tobacco, cigar box, cedar, and fruitcake. This is a savory, soft Lafite-Rothschild that is pleasing to both the intellect and the palate.” December 1997 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV WA 91 “This wine is close to full maturity, but it is capable of holding for another two decades. It reveals the classic Lafite bouquet of red and black fruits, cedar, fruitcake, and tobacco-like aromas. In the mouth, this medium ruby/garnet-colored wine displays a delicacy of fruit and sweet attack, but subtle, well-defined flavors ranging from tobacco, cigar box, cedar, and fruitcake. This is a savory, soft Lafite-Rothschild that is pleasing to both the intellect and the palate.” December 1997 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend 3eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 13% ABV FS 88 | GG 93 | JL 89 | WE 90 "With its dusty tannins and bright fruits, this fully represents the vintage. It has a texture that is open, relatively gentle, powered by black currants and very accessible. The acidity gives a light lift at the end. 90" January 2010 (Wine Enthusiast)

Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend 3eme Grand Cru Classé 730 ml / France / 11.5% ABV "The plots that compose the Château Langoa Barton terroir overlook the river. The splendid slopes of quaternary gravel bring the grapes to full maturity and then they undergo a rigorous selection process before being chosen for the Langoa Barton. The plowing is traditional, without weeding or herbicide. The grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Merlot 34% and Cabernet Franc 9%." -Château Langoa Barton

Cru Bourgeois, Margaux 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV JS 88-89 | WE 93 "*Cellar Selection* One of the three properties owned by Marie-Laure Lurton, Tour de Bessan’s 2010 is a firm, smoky wine, dark and firm in character. It has weight, a solid and rich feel and a juicy black-currant note. The finish shows both aging potential and attractive fruitiness. 93" February 2013 (Wine Enthusiast)

Pomerol, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 14.5% ABV JS 94 | RP 94 | VN 92 | WE 93 | WS 92 "Loaded with silky, velvet textured, black cherry, plum, truffle and chocolate, at 10 years of age, this is really strutting its stuff. Supple, corpulent and juicy, the sweetness in the fruit and the chocolate covered red berries really shine today. 94" September 2019 (Jeff Leve, Wine Cellar Insider)

Pomerol, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 14.5% ABV JS 95 | ST 93 | WA 95 | WE 91-93 | WS 91 “Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Bon Pasteur leaps from the glass with scents of blackberry compote, plum preserves and spiced blueberries plus hints of chocolate mint and pencil lead. Medium-bodied, the palate is taut, firm and chewy with plenty of expressive black and blue fruit layers on the long finish.” March 2020 (LPB – Wine Advocate)

Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend 2eme Grand Cru Classe 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV DC 94 | ST 92 | WA 93+ | WS 93 “Believe it or not, the 1990 Leoville Barton can actually be drunk - something that cannot be said about the broodingly backward, still excruciatingly tannic 1982. The exceptionally concentrated 1990 reveals more polished, sweeter tannins along with a big, sweet kiss of black currant, forest floor, cedar, and spice box notes. While it still has some tannins to shed, this full-bodied, powerful, long wine is approachable. It should continue to evolve for another two decades.” June 2009 (RP – Wine Advocate)

... (4 bottles) Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend 730 ml / France / 12% ABV 2ième Cru Classé JD 92 | JS 94 | WA 92 “This is one of the great successes of the vintage. However, those with modern day tastes for soft, easy-going, supple wines may not enjoy the 1975 Leoville Las-Cases. Why? It is a tannic, backward, old style wine cut from the mold of such vintages as 1948 and 1928. The color is a dark ruby/garnet with a hint of amber at the edge. The nose offers up distinctive mineral, lead pencil, sweet, blackcurrant scents with flinty overtones. Full-bodied, thick, and concentrated, as well as atypically muscular and powerful, this should prove to be one of the longest-lived wines of the vintage. There are sensational levels of richness and intensity. While the vintage's tough tannin level ensures another 20-35 years of longevity, the wine may dry out by that time. I thought this wine would be at its peak by the mid-nineties, but it still needs another 5-8 years of cellaring. It is a very impressive, albeit backward and hard wine.” February 1996 (RP – Wine advocate)

Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend 75 cl / France / 13% ABV -2eme Grand Cru Classe JS 99 | VN 98 | WA 97 | WS 100 | W&S 98 “This is a prodigious effort. A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Merlot and Cabernet Franc (only 37% of the crop qualified for Las Cases), this dense ruby/purple wine has a stunningly pure bouquet of dark fruit, wet rocks, graphite, and subtle background toast/vanillin. Full-bodied, masculine, and very deep and concentrated, this titanic effort is at least 8-10 years away from its plateau of maturity. The Delon family have produced another legend. Anticipated maturity: 2023-2050+” June 2015 (RP – Wine Advocate)

...Selection (2 Bottles) Château Leoville-Las Cases Grand Vin de Leoville’ 2009 Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend 2eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV DC 97 | JA 98 | JD 98 | JS 99 | VN 97 | WE 98 | WS 98 "Let yourself go and sink into this deep dark chasm that will swallow you whole if you let it. Enormous concentration, but every bit as much finesse, the finish extremely long and fine. And this is just beginning to give its best! 99" February 2019 (James Suckling) Château Leoville-Las Cases Grand Vin de Leoville’ 2012 Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend 2eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV FS 93 | JL 93 | RP 95 | WE 96 | WS 94 "Tobacco, cedar wood, blackberries and fresh herbs create the nose. On the palate, the wine delivers a classic blast of fresh, concentrated, cassis, salty, mineral driven tannins and a chewy, long, cassis filled finish. This will be better with a decade of age. 93" July 2015 (Jeff Leve, Wine Cellar Insider)

Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend 2ième Cru Classé du Medoc 730 ml / France / 11.5% ABV

Château Léoville Poyferré 2000 Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 13% ABV -2ième Cru Classé du Medoc DC 92 | JD 97 | VN 92 | WA 97 | WS 95 “The plushest, most ostentatious and dramatic of all the Leovilles in 2000, this wine is already sumptuous, displaying some nuances in its huge nose of vanilla bean, black chocolate, jammy black cherries, cassis, and graphite in a flamboyant style. Opulent, savory, rich, and full-bodied, it is a head-turning, prodigious wine and a complete contrast to the extracted behemoth of Leoville Barton and the backward, classic Leoville Las Cases. The Poyferre’s low acidity, sweet tannin and an already gorgeous mouthfeel make it a wine to drink now as well as over the next 25 or more years.” June 2010 (RP – Wine Advocate) Château Léoville Poyferré 2005 Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV -2ième Cru Classé du Medoc DC 97 | JS 96 | ST 93 | VN 95 | WA 93 | WE 94 | WS 92 “Léoville Poyferré’s dense ruby/purple 2005 is soft, round and juicy, with lots of blackcurrant fruit, plum and Asian spice. It is medium to full-bodied and, along with Léoville Las Cases and Saint-Pierre, probably one of the best St.-Juliens I tasted in this retrospective. It is surprisingly supple and accessible.” June 2015 (RP – Wine Advocate) Château Léoville Poyferré 2008 Saint-Julien, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV -2ième Cru Classé du Medoc ST 89-92 | WA 92-94 | WS 90-93 This powerful, dense, full-bodied 2008 is still backward and unevolved, but it possesses a dense purple color as well as sweet aromas of creme de cassis, vanillin, crushed rocks, and flowers. With high but ripe tannin and a long finish, this wine will benefit from 5-8 years of cellaring, and should keep for three decades thereafter.” April 2009 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV -5eme Grand Cru Classe WA 99 VM 96 JS 94 “The 1989 has taken forever to shed its formidable tannins, but what a great vintage of Lynch Bages! I would rank it at the top of the pyramid although the 1990, 2000, and down the road, some of the more recent vintages such as 2005, 2009 and 2010 should come close to matching the 1989's extraordinary concentration and undeniable aging potential. Its dense purple color reveals a slight lightening at the edge and the stunning bouquet offers classic notes of creme de cassis, subtle smoke, oak and graphite.” Aug 2011 (RP - Wine Advocate)

Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 5eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 13% ABV JS 95 | VN 94 | WA 97 | WS 96 “Beginning to open magnificently, the still dense purple-colored 2000 reveals a blossoming bouquet of blackberries, cassis, graphite and pen ink. Full-bodied with velvety tannins that have resolved themselves beautifully over the last eleven years, this wine is still an adolescent, but it exhibits admirable purity, texture, mouthfeel and power combined with elegance. One of the all-time great examples of Lynch Bages, the 2000 is just beginning to drink well yet promises to last for another 20-25+ years. August 2011 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 3ième Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 14% ABV WA 96 “An inky/purple color is followed by notes of Asian plum sauce, forest floor, creme de cassis, black raspberries and a floral component that is unusual for a Margaux. A wine of exceptional intensity and purity with a full-bodied, sumptuous texture, lots of fresh vibrancy and excellent definition, this beautiful 2009 exhibits high but sweet tannin. It is more sexy than the 2005 was at a similar age, although their level of extract and concentration is relatively equal. Something about the 2009 reminds me of a Margaux version of St.-Julien's Leoville Poyferre ... if that makes any sense. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040. This is another fabulous effort from an estate that has been doing extraordinary work over the last 10-15 years. I enjoyed the 2009 as much as the 2005, perhaps even slightly more because while it has structure, the tannins are less aggressive and there is more succulence, flesh and texture in the 2009.” December 2011 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 3ième Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 14% ABV JS 95 | VM 93 | WA 95 | WS 94 “Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Malescot St. Exupery wafts gracefully out of the glass with scents of potpourri, raspberry coulis and kirsch over a cassis and warm plums core with a touch of pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with juicy red and black fruits, sporting a firm, fine-grained texture and oodles of freshness. It has a good, long and remarkably pure finish.” March 2020 (LPB – Wine Advocate)

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 3ième Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 14% ABV JS 92-93 | RP 89-92 | ST 88-91 | WE 90-92 | WS 93 "This is distinctive, with a roasted alder streak running through an enticing core of crushed plum, blackberry and black currant confiture flavors. Long and velvety on the finish, with bay, tobacco and black tea accents checking in. This is suave, with fruit and terroirin spades, particularly for the vintage. Best from 2017 through 2025. 93" January 2015 (Wine Spectator)

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classé 730 ml / France / 12% ABV

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classé 730 ml / France / 12% ABV

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France DC 100 | WA 98 | VM 98 | JS 97 “The 1982 Château Margaux is drinking beautifully today, bursting from the glass with aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, burning embers, loamy soil, dried flowers and subtle hints of cedar. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and complete, it's deep and concentrated, with terrific concentration, beautifully refined tannins and an elegant, harmonious profile. Of all the 1982 first growths, Château Margaux is arguably the least defined by the vintage and the most marked by site and style.” December 2022 (WK – Wine Advocate)

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV JA 98 | JS 98 | VN 99 | WA 97 | WS 98 “One of the wines I opened to celebrate the end of harvest in Burgundy this year was a bottle of the 1983 Château Margaux, and I was blessed with a perfect cork, something that isn't a given with this vintage. Offering up beautiful aromas of sweet cassis, cigar box, petroleum jelly and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and enveloping, with a fleshy core of fruit, melted tannins and a long, aromatic finish. Fully mature today, now is a great time to open bottles.” December 2023 (WK – Wine Advocate)

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV VN 98 | WA 97 | WS 95 “The 1986 Chateau Margaux is one of the dark horses of the vintage. It has an exquisite bouquet that is now fully mature, with a mixture of red and black fruit, violets, pastilles and hints of cold stone. It blossoms in the glass, gaining intensity all the time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a more robust Margaux as you would expect given the vintage, clearly with firm backbone, more straight-laced than the 1985 or 1989. Yet there is wonderful delineation and focus here. If you seek strictness and classicism in a wine, then this is the place to come, plus there is superb mineralité and tension on the ferrous finish. Perhaps a little overlooked in recent years, the 1986 Margaux comes highly recommended for those who love the property. This is a wine finally coming of age.” December 2016 (NM – Wine Advocate)

Saint-Estephe, Red Bordeaux Blend Specially Selected by Berry Bro's & Rudd Ltd. 750 ml / France / 12.6% ABV "One of the oldest estates in the Médoc, Château Meyney sits on a hilltop overlooking the Gironde estuary. The wine is deep red, earthy, and well-structured." - K&L

Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 12% ABV 1er Grand Cru Classé JS 95 | WA 90 “This wine has finally begun to reveal some potential. It has been closed and frightfully tannic for the last decade. The wine exhibits a good dark ruby/garnet color, a sweet nose of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices, good ripe fruit and extraction, and a weighty, large-scaled, tannic finish. Although still unevolved, it is beginning to throw off its cloak of tannin and exhibit more complexity and balance. I remain concerned about how well the fruit will hold, but this wine will undoubtedly hit its plateau around the turn of the century. Putting it in the context of what is a largely disappointing range of Mouton-Rothchilds in the decade of the seventies, great bottles of the 1970 are superior to the 1975, but this is clearly the second-best Mouton of the decade. Last tasted 12/95.” January 1998 (RP – Bordeaux Book)

Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 11.5% ABV 1er Grand Cru Classé DC 97 | JS 100 | VM 98 | WA 100 “This wine remains one of the legends of Bordeaux. It has thrown off the backward, youthful style that existed during its first 25 years of life, and over the last 4-5 years has developed such secondary nuances as cedar and spice box. The creme de cassis, underlying floral note, full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Château accomplished in 1982. The wine is still amazingly youthful, vibrant, and pure. It appears capable of remaining fruity and vibrant in 2082! Thank God it is beginning to budge, as I would like to drink most of my supply before I kick the bucket. This is a great, still youthful wine, and, on occasion, one does understand the hierarchy of Bordeaux Châteaux when you see the complexity and brilliance of this first-growth.” June 2009 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 11.5% ABV 1er Grand Cru Classé DC 97 | JS 100 | VM 98 | WA 100 “This wine remains one of the legends of Bordeaux. It has thrown off the backward, youthful style that existed during its first 25 years of life, and over the last 4-5 years has developed such secondary nuances as cedar and spice box. The creme de cassis, underlying floral note, full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Château accomplished in 1982. The wine is still amazingly youthful, vibrant, and pure. It appears capable of remaining fruity and vibrant in 2082! Thank God it is beginning to budge, as I would like to drink most of my supply before I kick the bucket. This is a great, still youthful wine, and, on occasion, one does understand the hierarchy of Bordeaux Châteaux when you see the complexity and brilliance of this first-growth.” June 2009 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 11.5% ABV DC 93 | JG 94 | JS 99 | WA 93 “What an awe-inspiring nose of currants, shaved lead pencil, white truffles and earth. It's full-bodied and enveloped by silky tannins that lead to an earthy, long finish. Old, traditional Bordeaux with soul and remarkable complexity. Sensational.” Oct 2015 (James Suckling)

Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classe 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV DC 90 | JS 90 | WA 90 | WS 90 “The 1993 is a beautifully made wine which could be considered a sleeper of the vintage. The wine boasts a dark purple color, followed by a sweet, pain grillee, roasted nut, and cassis-scented bouquet that is just beginning to open. In the mouth, the wine may not possess the body and volume of a vintage such as 1990 or 1989, but there is more richness of fruit, a sweet, ripe, pureness to the wine, as well as medium body and outstanding balance.” February 1997 (RP – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classe 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV DC 90 | JS 90 | WA 90 | WS 90 “The 1993 is a beautifully made wine which could be considered a sleeper of the vintage. The wine boasts a dark purple color, followed by a sweet, pain grillee, roasted nut, and cassis-scented bouquet that is just beginning to open. In the mouth, the wine may not possess the body and volume of a vintage such as 1990 or 1989, but there is more richness of fruit, a sweet, ripe, pureness to the wine, as well as medium body and outstanding balance.” February 1997 (RP – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 3eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 11.5% ABV WA 90 “The 1975 Palmer has consistently been one of the top wines of the vintage. The color remains a dark ruby with no signs of amber. The wine reveals plenty of sweet fruit in the fragrant bouquet. Although more tannic than most top vintages of Palmer, this is a full-bodied, rich, concentrated wine with the vintage's toughness and high tannin well-displayed. Yet I believe it possesses enough sweet fruit and extract to stand up to the tannin. Shockingly, the most developed bottle of 1975 Palmer I have tasted was from an Imperial several years ago. From my cellar, the wine is still very young, and in need of another 5-7 years of cellaring. It has another 20+ years of evolution.” February 1996 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 3eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 12% ABV DC 97 | JG 92 | ST 93 | WA 92 | WS 90 “Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the magnum of 1982 Château Palmer is one of the best examples that I have tasted, even if it is no match for the 1983. It is a little curmudgeonly at first, perhaps slightly pinched, but it unfolds nicely and reveals quite mineral-rich, soy-tinged black fruit interlaced with graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannin lending this backbone. It is missing some weight towards the finish, but as it opens in the glass, it reveals hidden facets such as tobacco and tertiary notes, allied with poise and finesse. Granted, it falls short of what could have been given the benevolent vintage and quality of its peers, however this magnum suggests that in larger formats might be worth seeking out.” May 2016 (NM – Wine Advocate)

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 3eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 12% ABV DC 100 | JD 96 | JG 96 | JS 98 | WA 98 “Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, this was the finest 1983 Château Palmer that I have encountered. The nose is ethereal with wonderful definition: mint-tinged red berry fruit, cedar, dried rose petals and very subtle acrid tang of a November bonfire. It is the definition and purity that is beguiling and yes, it is reminiscent of the 1961. The palate is beautifully balanced and lithe in the mouth. Like previous bottles, there is a Burgundy-like sensibility about this Palmer, sensual in the mouth with a crystalline finish that will have you reaching for the glass for another sip. Robert Parker stated that the 1983 was the best vintage following the epochal 1961 and I completely concur. This 1983 Palmer is probably at its peak now, although I have no doubt that it will continue to cruise at high altitude for many years.” May 2016 (NM – Wine Advocate)

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 3eme Grand Cru Classe 750 ml / France / 12% ABV WS 90 “Aromas of coffee bean, tobacco and plum follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a long finish. A little rustic, but rich and youthful. Chewy.” June 2009 (Wine Spectator) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

...(2 Bottles) Château Palmer 'Alter Ego' Margaux Médoc 2005 Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 13% ABV DC 90 | WS 92 "Dark in color, with intense, very ripe aromas of raisin, tar and licorice. Full-bodied, with loads of ripe tannins, wonderful dried fruit character and a long, superfruity finish. A lovely second wine from Palmer. 92" March 2008 (JS - Wine Spectator) Château Palmer 'Alter Ego' Margaux Médoc 2009 Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 13% ABV DC 93 | JS 93 | RP 91 | VN 93 | WE 91-93 | WS 90 "Very ripe fruit aromas. The palate is almost velvet in texture, smooth and rich, fruits packed with black berries and sweet plums. A charming, delicious wine. 91-93" March 2011 (RV - Wine Enthusiast)

Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux Blend Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 14% ABV JA | 93 | VN 93 | WA 94 | WE 92 | WS 92 “From a cool terroir on clay and limestone soils (the perfect scenario for producing great wine in 2003), the 2003 Pavie Macquin is composed of 84% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, and achieved 13.8% natural alcohol. Full-bodied, young and vigorous, the wine exhibits a dense blue/black color to the rim along with a stunning nose of asphalt, truffle, blackberry, cassis, lead pencil shavings and forest floor. The super-complex aromatics are followed by an opulent, majestic 2003 with a finish that lasts nearly 45 seconds. Bravo!” August 2014 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux Blend 1er Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 14.5% ABV JD 100 | JS 100 | RP 100 | ST 96 | TWI 100 | VN 97 "Even more flamboyant and sexy than the 2000, the 2005 Pavie has everything you could ever want from a wine. Deep, inky purple-colored, an awesome perfume of cassis, blackberries, toasty oak, graphite, and incredible minerality, full body, sweet tannin, and a blockbuster finish all make for an extraordinary Saint-Emilion. It’s still a baby but offers incredible pleasure today. It’s going to last for another 3-4 decades." August 2018 (Jeb Dunnuck)

Sainte-Estephe, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 12% ABV

... 1978 (6 bottles) Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 11.5% ABV 2ième Cru Classé WA 93 “Tasted at the Fine Wine Experience’s Pichon-Lalande vertical in London. This has a very expressive nose, a touch of greenness but ebullient black fruits, tar, graphite and cedar all with very fine definition. The palate is medium-bodied, quite sweet and silky on the entry with good acidity, notes of black cherries, iodine and an almost sorbet like character towards the finish that shows a surprising amount of glycerine. This is certainly a great success for the vintage, kudos to the late-Michel Delon for fashioning such great wines in modest growing seasons. Drink now-2025. Tasted December 2008.” September 2009 (NM – Wine Advocate)

Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 2eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 13% ABV DC 95 | JA 95 | JD 93 | JS 92 | ST 92 | VN 93 | WA 93 | W&S 93 "A very successful effort for this vintage in the Medoc, this deep ruby/purple-colored Pauillac exhibits class/nobility/breed along with black currant liqueur, licorice, and incense notes. Sweet, expansive, fleshy, and medium to full-bodied, with good structure, ripe tannin, and a long, 30-35 second finish." June 2004 (RP - Wine Advocate)

Pauillac, Bordeaux Blend 5eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 13% ABV JD 98 ST 95 VN 96 WA 97 WE 94 WS 96 “Tasted at the Pontet-Canet vertical in London, the 2005 Château Pontet-Canet has long been one of the stars of the vintage and this might well be the best of over a dozen showings of this wine. However, do not expect ostentation on the nose. This is 2005 and like many wines of this vintage, even with considerable decanting, it remained broody and introspective on the nose, as if it is checking you out and seeing if you are worthy. Once you have been accepted, then it swings the doors open to reveal gorgeous scents of blackberry, briary and cassis fruit, perhaps a little more sous-bois than I have noticed compared to previous bottles. The palate is medium-bodied, but dense and structured—certainly a more masculine Pontet-Canet built for long-term ageing. Yet it retains marvelous freshness and vitality all the way through to the pencil-lead, quite saline finish. I suspect that the 2009 Pontet-Canet is more approachable than the 2005, so heeding Robert Parker's sage advice, afford this up to ten years in your cellar and then reap the rewards of patience. Tasted February 2016.” July 2016 (NM – Wine Advocate)

Pauillac, Red Bordeaux Blend 5eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 14.5% ABV WA 100 | WE 98 | WS 97 | JS 100 “The 2010 Pontet-Canet offers a very deep garnet color. Whoa—the nose explodes with a vast array of black fruit preserves and savory nuances: plum preserves, blackcurrant cordial, black cherry coulis and licorice with wafts of dried lavender, melted chocolate, charcuterie, black olives, truffles and camphor plus a hint of sandalwood. The full-bodied palate is completely filled with black fruits, exotic spices and earthy nuances with a firm foundation of ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. So much more expressive and seductive than a lot of 2010s at this stage, and yet it is still incredibly youthful!” May 2020 (LPB – Wine Advocate)

Pauillac, Bordeaux Blend 5eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV DC 97 | JD 95 | JS 98 | RP 97 | VN 97 | WE 97 | WS 94 "So much floral and dark-fruit character with almonds and walnut shell. Full body and ultra-fine tannins. Powerful. Classic style with a harmony and energy. Goes on for minutes. A superb wine with great fruit. Real Bordeaux. 98/100" January 2018 (James Suckling)

Pauillac, Bordeaux Blend 5eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 14.5% ABV DC 98 | JA 98 | JD 98 | JS 97 | VN 99 | WE 100 | WS 95 "A voluptuous wine, this is rich and fruity yet properly balanced by a magnificent structure. Pure, crisp and packed with a black currant flavor, this will be a remarkable wine as it develops. Still young, it needs many years to develop. *No. 2 Top Cellar Selections of 2019* 100" May 2019 (RV - Wine Enthusiast)

Château Pontet-Canet 2005 Pauillac, Bordeaux Blend 5eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 13% ABV JD 98 ST 95 VN 96 WA 97 WE 94 WS 96 “Tasted at the Pontet-Canet vertical in London, the 2005 Château Pontet-Canet has long been one of the stars of the vintage and this might well be the best of over a dozen showings of this wine. However, do not expect ostentation on the nose. This is 2005 and like many wines of this vintage, even with considerable decanting, it remained broody and introspective on the nose, as if it is checking you out and seeing if you are worthy. Once you have been accepted, then it swings the doors open to reveal gorgeous scents of blackberry, briary and cassis fruit, perhaps a little more sous-bois than I have noticed compared to previous bottles. The palate is medium-bodied, but dense and structured—certainly a more masculine Pontet-Canet built for long-term ageing. Yet it retains marvelous freshness and vitality all the way through to the pencil-lead, quite saline finish. I suspect that the 2009 Pontet-Canet is more approachable than the 2005, so heeding Robert Parker's sage advice, afford this up to ten years in your cellar and then reap the rewards of patience. Tasted February 2016.” July 2016 (NM – Wine Advocate) Château Pontet-Canet 2014 Pauillac, Bordeaux Blend 5eme Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 13% ABV JD 96 | JS 98 | RP 94 | VN 95 | WE 96 | WS 93 "2014 marks the first vintage the estate was Demeter certified. Everything here is classic in style starting with the nose and all of its tobacco leaf, cigar box, herbs, smoke, currants, and peppery spices. There is freshness, as well as sweetness to the berries. The fruits are clean, earthy, bright, and chewy, leaving you with a healthy wave of currants, blackberries, salty rocks, and a touch of creaminess in the finish. 95" July 2022 (Jeff Leve, Wine Cellar Insider)

Pomerol, Red Bordeaux Blend 730 ml / France / ABV Not Indicated

Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 2eme Grand Cru Classe 750 ml / France / 11.5% ABV "Classified as one of the fifteen esteemed estates to earn Second Growth status, Château Rauzan-Gassies was once part of a larger estate encompassing Château Rauzan-Ségla, Château Desmirail, and Château Marquis de Terme. 1978 was a "four star" vintage according to Decanter: "An excellent year for both red and white wines...While they never had the pretensions of '70 or '75, (they) have probably given more pleasure for longer than either." -K&L

Cru Artisan, Margaux. 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV

Châteauneuf-du-Pape OWC (6 Bottles) Red Rhone Wine, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 750 ml / France / 15% ABV JD 95 | RP 96 | ST 94 | VN 91 | 93 WS "A blockbuster-styled effort, the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de La Reine des Bois doesn’t pull any punches and gives up rocking aromas and flavors of black raspberry, cassis, graphite, spice-box, lavender and herbs. Possessing full-bodied richness, sweet tannin and thrilling purity, it can be enjoyed now for its exuberant character, but will also evolve gracefully going forward." August 2014 (JD-Wine Advocate)

Gigondas, Red Rhone Wine 750 ml / France / 14.5% ABV CT 90 | ST 93 | WS 95

...(3 Bottles) Gigondas, Red Rhône Blend 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV "Flavours of black and red berries are enveloped in soft yet powerful tannins, mingling with scents of provençal wild herbs (thyme, laurel and rosemary). It produces an aromatic bouquet, building to a long and spicy finish seasoned with black pepper." - Pierre Amadieu

Château De Flaugergues Cuvée Sommelière 2002, La Méjanelle (2 Bottles) Ac Coteaux Du Languedoc, Red Blend 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV Domaine La Colliere Rasteau Les Touilleres 2012 (2 Bottles) Appellation Rasteau Contrôlée, Red Wine 750 ml / France / 15% ABV

Domaine Follin-Arbelet Corton Grand Cru 2000 Burgundy, Pinot Noir 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV M. Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie 1995 Rhone Valley, Syrah 750 ml / France / 12.8% ABV E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie 1997 Rhone Valley, Syrah 750 ml / France / 13.8% ABV Reine Pedauque Crozes-Hermitage 1995 Rhone Valley, Syrah 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV

Château Ferriere 1982 Appellation Margaux Controleé, Grand Cru Classé 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV Château Trotte Vieille Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux Blend First Growth B. Premier Grand Cru Classe B. 730 ml / France / 12% ABV "Characterized by a unique terroir and a very significant percentage of Cabernet Franc, TrotteVieille produces exceptional wines recognized for their typicity and great minerality." -Château Trotte Vieille

Château Saint Andre Gigondas 1980 Côtes du Rhône, Red Rhône Blend 750 ml / France / 13% ABV Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas Gigondas 1985 Red Rhône Blend 750 ml / France / 13% ABV

Château Branas Grand-Poujeaux 2010 Grand Vin De Bordeaux 750 ml / France / 14% ABV JS 92 | RP 92 | VN 90 | WE 93 | WS 90 "From a 30-acre property next to Château Chasse-Spleen, this 2010 is solid, dark and rich, typical of the vintage. There is a veneer of smooth new wood that opens to reveal firm, solid tannins. This is big, structured and ready for long-term aging. *Cellar Selection* 93" February 2013 (RV - Wine Enthusiast) Château Cantenac Brown 2010 Troisième Grand Cru Classé Margaux, Red Bordeaux Blend 750 ml / France / 13.5% ABV JS 94 | RP 94 | ST 90 | WE 95 | WS 92 "One of the finest wines to come from Cantenac Brown for many years, this is powerful and dense, dominated by Cabernet Franc tannins and fruits. The structure has a smooth, polished character that locates it firmly in Margaux, giving elegance and discreet fruitiness. Age this fine wine for many years. *Cellar Selection* 95" February 2013 (RV - Wine Enthusiast) Château Chantecler Pauillac 2009 Grand Vin De Bordeaux 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac 2005 Vignobles Dourthe Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 750 ml / France / 14% ABV CT 87 | JG 90 | WS 88 Château Saint-Mambert Pauillac 2005 Grand Vin de Bordeaux 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV

Château d'Elle Vendanges Manuelles Pécharmant 2010 La Briasse, Red Wine 750 ml / France / 14.5% ABV Chateau Lagrezette Malbec ACC 2010 Cru D'Exception 750 ml / France / 14.5% ABV Cava de la Roque 'Bandol' 1985 Portrait de La Fayette 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV Domaine de l'Ameillaud Cairanne 2001 Côtes du Rhône, Red Rhône Blend 750 ml / France / 14% ABV Alain Jaume & Fils Domaine Grand Veneur Lirac Clos de Sixte 2003 Côtes du Rhône, Red Rhône Blend 750 ml / France / 15% ABV

Pol Roger Extra Cuvee de Reserve Brut N.V. Champagne, Chardonnay/Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier 750 ml / France / 12% ABV Pol Roger Extra Cuvee de Reserve Brut N.V. Champagne, Chardonnay/Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier 750 ml / France / 12.5% ABV Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

...Champagne 1996 Blanc de Blancs, Champagne 750 ml / France / 12% ABV BH 97 | DC 100 | JG 96 | JS 98 | RP 99 | WE 97 "A warm, even hot, spring with no real change during the summer, conditions that allowed the grapes to gorge themselves on sugar while preserving good acidity. Harvest began on 23 September. Hazelnut, spices, flowers form part of the remarkable aromatic complexity of this Champagne that also has also remarkable depth of character. Perhaps the most impressive Salon of the tasting. On the palate, a sensation of flesh and opulence, but also the telltale precision and erect backbone of racy acidity, and an enthralling finish ending on a refreshing note of salinity. A truly great Salon that leaves one speechless. 100\100" January 2020 (YC - Decanter) "Mind blowing juice! If you have a special occasion that calls for a heart stopping bottle of Champagne, this is the bottle to pop. The bubbles are silk, the acidity delivers the perfect amount of lift, there is a purity of fruit, balanced by fresh baked brioche characteristics and the finish just keeps on going. 98 Points" December 2016 (JL - The Wine Cellar Insider)

...Champagne 1996 Blanc de Blancs, Champagne 750 ml / France / 12% ABV BH 97 | DC 100 | JG 96 | JS 98 | RP 99 | WE 97 "A warm, even hot, spring with no real change during the summer, conditions that allowed the grapes to gorge themselves on sugar while preserving good acidity. Harvest began on 23 September. Hazelnut, spices, flowers form part of the remarkable aromatic complexity of this Champagne that also has also remarkable depth of character. Perhaps the most impressive Salon of the tasting. On the palate, a sensation of flesh and opulence, but also the telltale precision and erect backbone of racy acidity, and an enthralling finish ending on a refreshing note of salinity. A truly great Salon that leaves one speechless. 100\100" January 2020 (YC - Decanter) "Mind blowing juice! If you have a special occasion that calls for a heart stopping bottle of Champagne, this is the bottle to pop. The bubbles are silk, the acidity delivers the perfect amount of lift, there is a purity of fruit, balanced by fresh baked brioche characteristics and the finish just keeps on going. 98 Points" December 2016 (JL - The Wine Cellar Insider)

...Champagne 1996 OWC (6 x 750ml) Blanc de Blancs, Champagne 750 ml / France / 12% ABV BH 97 | DC 100 | JG 96 | JS 98 | RP 99 | WE 97 "A warm, even hot, spring with no real change during the summer, conditions that allowed the grapes to gorge themselves on sugar while preserving good acidity. Harvest began on 23 September. Hazelnut, spices, flowers form part of the remarkable aromatic complexity of this Champagne that also has also remarkable depth of character. Perhaps the most impressive Salon of the tasting. On the palate, a sensation of flesh and opulence, but also the telltale precision and erect backbone of racy acidity, and an enthralling finish ending on a refreshing note of salinity. A truly great Salon that leaves one speechless. 100\100" January 2020 (YC - Decanter) "Mind blowing juice! If you have a special occasion that calls for a heart stopping bottle of Champagne, this is the bottle to pop. The bubbles are silk, the acidity delivers the perfect amount of lift, there is a purity of fruit, balanced by fresh baked brioche characteristics and the finish just keeps on going. 98 Points" December 2016 (JL - The Wine Cellar Insider)

Montalcino DOCG 2001 Tuscany, Sangiovese 750 ml / Italy / 14.5% ABV "Compact, intense ruby, concentrated to the edge. Intense, very appealing nose, initially of dark chocolate, lots of cherries, cardamom and blackberries. Rich and compact, opens with fine-meshed, dense tannins, vibrant, rich and long, with fine tobacco notes in the finale." March 2018 (Translated - Falstaff)

Montalcino DOCG 2001 OWC (2 Bottles) Tuscany, Sangiovese 750 ml / Italy / 13.5% ABV ST 92 | WE 91 | WS 94 "Year after year, Banfi delivers the goods with confidence and character. It's a vibrant, ruby-colored wine with cherry, plum, vanilla, coffee, wet slate and a strong mineral component offset by hints of green bean or rhubarb. A full, round wine with silky tannins that will flesh out further in 5–10 years. Imported by Banfi Vintners." January 2006 (Wine Enthusiast)

Tuscany, Sangiovese 750 ml / Italy / 13% ABV

...Montalcino Vignia di Pianrosso 2001 (2 Bottles) Tuscany, Sangiovese 750 ml / Italy / 14.5% ABV RS 93 | VN 91 | WE 91 | WS 92 "The stylish, cask-aged 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso opens with a floral, aromatic nose followed by sweet, perfumed red fruit that blossoms onto the palate with notable expansiveness in a superb display of finesse and elegance, closing with fine, supple tannins. Though tempting to drink today, it will be even better in a few years and will drink well to age twenty. It is one of the vintage’s great wines." December 2006 (AG - Wine Advocate)

... Brunello di Montalcino 1997 (magnum – OWC) Tuscany, Sangiovese 1500 ml / Italy / 13% ABV ST 91 | WA 88 | WS 96 “Dark ruby-garnet. Decadent aromas of blackberry, mushroom and grilled meat. Hints of dried candied fruit. Full and supersilky, with seductive, opulent fruit character. It's so long and caressing. A thoroughly gorgeous bottle. *Highly Recommended, Ranked #8 Top 100 Wines of 2002*” December 2007 (JS – Wine Spectator)

Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Red Wine 1500 ml / Italy / 13% ABV JS 91 "3 Glasses Gambero Rosso! Simply stupendous, complex, earthy, length, aromatic in this elegantly balanced offering from Trentino, we've benefitted from an accountants pen. take advantage of this truly unique wine. Best decanted a couple of hours ahead of time. Aromas of crushed blackberries, with hints of wet earth and black licorice. Full-bodied, with very, very polished tannins and a long, caressing finish. A refined red. Best after 2005. 3,265 cases made." March 2002 - James Suckling

Cerè di Negrar Vineyard, Veneto, Cabernet 750 ml / Italy / 15% ABV DW 97 | RP 97 | WA 97 | WS 93 "Mighty is the best word to describe this wine. This because already its color is mighty, a concentrated ‘Dal Forno-esque’ red, impenetrable yet luminous. The aroma is slightly vegetal, typical of the grapes it is made from, and it is mighty because of the way it explodes into thousands of fruity rivulets with an intensity that would confound even a wine-bomb squad. And the mouthfeel is mighty, puissant, rotund and thick-skinned. Does it have finesse and charm? Perhaps not but after drinking a glass it is best to settle back and forget tasting any other wine until the day after when the memory of this wine has begun to fade." April 2014 (Doctorwine)

Cerè di Negrar Vineyard, Veneto, Cabernet 750 ml / Italy / 15% ABV DW 97 | RP 97 | WA 97 | WS 93 "Mighty is the best word to describe this wine. This because already its color is mighty, a concentrated ‘Dal Forno-esque’ red, impenetrable yet luminous. The aroma is slightly vegetal, typical of the grapes it is made from, and it is mighty because of the way it explodes into thousands of fruity rivulets with an intensity that would confound even a wine-bomb squad. And the mouthfeel is mighty, puissant, rotund and thick-skinned. Does it have finesse and charm? Perhaps not but after drinking a glass it is best to settle back and forget tasting any other wine until the day after when the memory of this wine has begun to fade." April 2014 (Doctorwine)

Cerè di Negrar Vineyard, Veneto, Cabernet 750 ml / Italy / 15% ABV DW 97 | RP 97 | WA 97 | WS 93 "Mighty is the best word to describe this wine. This because already its color is mighty, a concentrated ‘Dal Forno-esque’ red, impenetrable yet luminous. The aroma is slightly vegetal, typical of the grapes it is made from, and it is mighty because of the way it explodes into thousands of fruity rivulets with an intensity that would confound even a wine-bomb squad. And the mouthfeel is mighty, puissant, rotund and thick-skinned. Does it have finesse and charm? Perhaps not but after drinking a glass it is best to settle back and forget tasting any other wine until the day after when the memory of this wine has begun to fade." April 2014 (Doctorwine)

Cerè di Negrar Vineyard, Veneto, Cabernet 750 ml / Italy / 16% ABV CT 96 | VN 97 "The 2006 Alzero is wonderfully alive and vibrant in the glass, with beams of energy that run through its deep frame. Exotic and alluring, the 2006 simply has it all. There is plenty of richness in the black cherry, licorice, smoke, tobacco, espresso and mocha flavors, but 2006 also has an element of restraint that balances some of its more overt leanings. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. When Alzero is on, there is simply nothing else like it." May 2017 (AG - Vinous)

...Classico DOCG Cerè di Negrar Vineyard, Amarone della Valpolicella. Bottle No. 3767/4016 750 ml / Italy / 17% ABV CT 96 | DW 96 | RP 96 | WE 93 | WS 94 "It is amazing how luminous this is, it is as if there was a light bulb in the glass. The color is a fiery, pulsating red. The aroma is very intense, inebriating and intriguing with its oriental scents, sinuous yet rich in nuances, with crushed tobacco, Perigord griottines, licorice and a slight primitive note that recalls antique leather and gives the aroma that enhancing note of austerity. The mouthfeel is sumptuous, broad, rich and opulent, elegant and aristocratic. Its lifespan seems eternal while today it is pure delight." April 2014 (Doctorwine)

...Superiore Selection (3 Bottles) Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2005 Cerè di Negrar Vineyard, Classico Superiore 750 ml / Italy / 15.5% ABV Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2009 Cerè di Negrar Vineyard, Classico Superiore 750 ml / Italy / 15% ABV Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2010 Cerè di Negrar Vineyard, Classico Superiore 750 ml / Italy / 15% ABV "One of the titans of the wine world and the undisputed Maestro of the Veneto, Giuseppe Quintarelli is responsible for crafting some of the greatest wines the world has known, period. While he is revered for his Amarones and his Alzero Cabernet Franc, he has also built a superlative reputation for his Valpolicellas. The Classico Superiore is a blend comprised mostly of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. Half of the fruit is pressed immediately and half is dried for 2 months. After maceration and primary fermentation, the juice is then racked onto the Amarone lees for a ripasso run. The wine then spends seven years in large Slavonian oak before release. This beautiful library vintage example shows just why the man is so revered, and just what his wines could achieve during the time when he was operating at the peak of his wisdom and skills." - K&L

...(2 Bottles) Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi Veneto IGT 2005 Cerè di Negrar Vineyard, Blended Red 750 ml / Italy / 15% ABV CT 93 | RP 95 | WA 95 "The 2005 Rosso del Bepi is made with the same blend of grapes found in the Valpolicella Superiore. Only in the case of this wine, the entire mass of fruit sees a four-month appassimento cycle. The wine is aged in large oak casks for eight years. A severe hail storm in 2005 reduced yields. The fruit was good in that vintage, but not good enough to become Amarone. All that potential got locked into this wine instead. Despite its age, the Rosso del Bepi offers surprising freshness and crispness with delineated tones of dried cherry and pressed rose. This wine has more decades of cellar aging locked within." May 2017 (ML - Wine Advocate) Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi Veneto IGT 2008 Cerè di Negrar Vineyard, Blended Red 750 ml / Italy / 15.5% ABV CT 93 | WA 93 "This wine reflects the ideals of a classic blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella (with a smaller percentage of other varieties mixed in for good measure), although you do feel some of the extra heat of the vintage, with some lingering sweetness on the close. The wine registers at 15.5% alcohol, and there are ripe nuances of dark fruit, sweet cherry and jammy blackberry. The wine is immediately open, accessible and beautiful, but like all of Quintarelli's releases, it would also benefit from additional aging." August 2019 (ML - Wine Advocate)

...(3 Bottles) Lamberti Recioto della Valpolicella Amarone 1975 (2 bottles) Casa Vinicola Lamberti Spa, Lazise Sul Garda 750 ml / Italy / 14% ABV Lamberti Recioto della Valpolicella Amarone 1979 Casa Vinicola Lamberti Spa, Lazise Sul Garda 750 ml / Italy / 14% ABV

...2007 (2 Bottles) Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico Blend 750 ml / Italy / 15.5% ABV WE 89 | WF 93 "This is a hearty and determined wine that is characterized by a sweet vein of raspberry jam, candied fruit, cinnamon and Christmas spice. It feels soft and velvety on the close and would pair with a fragrant meat dish such as caramelized onion and sausage with fennel seed." January 2011 (Wine Enthusiast)

Bolgheri, Italian Blend 750 ml / Italy / 13.5% ABV ST 90 | RP 92 "The 2000 Paleo, a classic Bordeaux blend in this vintage, shows a high toast, vanilla-laced nose of cassis, blackberries, and Cabernet Franc herbs, and a supple, well concentrated palate of ripe fruit, minerals, and tar. The depth and intensity of 1999 are not here, but no one else achieved them in 2000 either." April 2004 (Wine Advocate)

... (magnum - OWC) Bolgheri, Red Bordeaux Blend 1500 ml / Italy / 14% ABV DC 93 | WA 96+ | WS 93 | W&S 92 “Of the wines in this flight, the 2001 Bolgheri Guado al Tasso gave the most immediate pleasure. This wine is seductive, supple and soft thanks to its dark cherry, ripe fruit, exotic spice, cassis, grilled herb, crushed mineral and sweet chewing tobacco. The blend is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (with smaller parts Merlot and Syrah). It shows integrity, conservation and purity. In fact, this edition of Guado al Tasso tastes a bit younger than it really is. There's nothing to not like here. The quality of fruit is forceful but pristine, and the mouthfeel is nicely layered and long in length. In the greater scheme of things, Antinori's landmark wine is slightly less complex than some of the great wines also presented at this Masterclass--but that gap is minimal. This is an impressive wine and if you have bottles in your cellar, you can count on it to award great pleasure and overall satisfaction.” January 2016 (ML – Wine Advocate)

Tuscany, Super Tuscan Blend 750 ml / Italy / 12.5% ABV VN 93 “There is a lot to like about the 1993 Solaia, most notably its combination of fruit and structure. At twenty years of age, it is a gorgeous wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Stylistically, the 1993 is similar to the 1991, but it has a little more fruit, some of that a reflection of the year and its relative youth.” December 2013 (Vinous Media) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley. Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

Tuscany, Super Tuscan Blend 750 ml / Italy / 13.5% ABV DC 96 | JG 92 | VM 96+ | WA 94 | WS 94 “Power and structure are the hallmarks of the 1999 Solaia, a wine that will drink well for another 15-20 years, if not longer. The firm, structured style will thrill classicists. In a flight of standout vintages, the 1999 truly excels. For years, the 1999 was very tight. It finally seems to be blossoming.” December 2013 (AG – Vinous Media)

Tuscany, Super Tuscan Blend 750 ml / Italy / 13.5% ABV DC 94 | VN 95 | WA 96 | WS 93 “The 2001 Solaia, far superior to the overrated 1997 (to which I also prefer the 1999 and 1994) is a classic example of central Tuscan Cabernet at its best, ruby-purple in color, warm and explosive in its expression of black currant fruit, tobacco, tar, and graphite, superbly concentrated and dense on the palate but balanced and shapely at the same time and with a noble austerity and grip on the finish which resembles the best of Bordeaux.” April 2006 (DT – Wine Advocate)

Tuscany, Super Tuscan Blend 750 ml / Italy / 12.5% ABV WA 92 | WS 93 “The 1982 Tignanello is a mature and evolved wine that gives a good sense of the wine’s aging trajectory. This is a backwards looking wine with a bouquet that gives its best right now but that is unlikely to see any further evolution in the future. The bouquet offers tons of cured meat, savory spice, tar, old leather and dried fruit or prune. The acidity is still very much intact, and this is what gives the wine its current staying power and tonic appeal. Silky tannins characterize the smooth finish.” October 2015 (ML – Wine Advocate)

Tuscany, Super Tuscan Blend 750 ml / Italy / 12.5% ABV "Tignanello is produced exclusively from the vineyard of the same name, a parcel of some 140 acres (57 hectares) with limestone-rich soils and a southwestern exposure at 1150-1325 feets (350-400 meters) above sea level at the Tignanello estate" -Marchesi Antinori

Tuscany, Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc 750 ml / Italy / 12.5 % ABV WA 91 Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

Tuscany, Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc 750 ml / Italy / 12.5 % ABV WS 90 “Marked by earth, iron and savory flavors, this is firm and a bit more rigid than the 1993, emphasizing the Cabernet Sauvignon component. A layer of tannins lines the lingering finish.” (BS, Web-2020) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

Tuscany, Super Tuscan Blend 1500 ml / Italy / 13.5% ABV DC 90 | VN 92 | WA 93 | WE 93 | WS 95 | W&S 92 “The 2001 Tignanello is an object lesson in how to make Cabernet work with Sangiovese, the two varieties balancing and enhancing one another in admirable symbiosis. (The percentage of Cabernet, in fact, was reduced from the previous 20% to 15% in this vintage, an important sign - I hope - of how the wind is blowing.) A blackish ruby, its perfectly focused plum and cassis fruit, given an additional complexity by notes of sweet herbs and saddle leather, is fully and completely shaped in flavors of impeccable volume, roundness, and depth, caressing and powerful and with an additional power on the close which promises another 15 years of gratifying drinking.” April 2006 (DT – Wine Advocate)

Tuscany, Super Tuscan Blend 750 ml / Italy / 12.5% ABV JS 93 | RP 94 | WE 94 | WS 93 "The 2008 Tignanello is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. The 2008 isn’t a huge or obvious Tignanello, rather it is a wine that impresses for its sublime elegance and precision. Understated layers of fruit caress the palate like cashmere in this impeccable, soft wine. There is not a hard edge to be found. Black cherries, tobacco, smoke and licorice are some of the notes that come through on the finish. The flavor profile is decidedly on the dark side, but the wine’s structure is medium in body and intensity. In 2008 the Tignanello has more energy, focus and length than the Solaia. It is a fabulous achievement! The 2008 Tignanello is 80% Sangiovese aged in 300-liter French oak barrels (1/3rd new), 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, both aged in 100% new 225-liter French oak barriques." August 2011 (AG - Wine Advocate)

... Superiore 2010 (25th Anniversary Bottling) Tuscany, Bolgheri Superiore 750 ml / Italy / 14.5% ABV JS 95 | VN 97 | WA 97 | WE 97 “Poured from the special anniversary bottle, the 2010 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a truly outstanding wine that leaves a lasting memory for those who are lucky enough to enjoy it. What stands out is the absolutely seamless-seamless-seamless (yes, it's worth repeating three times) integration of its many moving parts. The wine magically transitions from cherry, spice, chocolate and espresso in one melodic and continuous loop. It exudes balance and elegance over long, delicious minutes. It is profoundly impressive. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030. Of all the grapevines planted on the Ornellaia estate, the 2010 vintage showed best results with Merlot, says Leonardo Raspini. Because the harvest was later than usual, the early-ripening grape enjoyed a slow and steady evolution. This year Ornellaia celebrates the 25th anniversary of its flagship wine, the eponymous Ornellaia (1988-2013). General Director Leonardo Raspini and his team decide to celebrate with a commemorative edition of the wine packaged in an etched bottle with gold lettering.” August 2013 (ML – Wine Advocate)

Bolgheri, Merlot Blend 750 ml / Italy / 14.5% ABV WA 95+ | WS 90 “The 2002 is another eye-opening wine. The year is mostly remembered for its cool, wet summer and a number of dilute, uninteresting wines. Not here. The 2002 Masseto will go down as one of the handful of truly great wines made that year. I imagine in ten or twenty years it will be fascinating to taste alongside Miani’s Merlot, Soldera’s Brunello Riserva and Conterno’s Monfortino. There is no question the wine is in that league. Today the 2002 remains a baby, with tons of depth in its dark fruit. Hints of rose petal and spice develop in the glass, adding further complexity. There is plenty of structure underneath, suggesting the 2002 will be a very long-lived wine. Today, it is a knock-out. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022.” November 2011 (AG – Wine Advocate)

Bolgheri, Super Tuscan Blend 750 ml / Italy / 12% ABV DC 94 | WA 91 | WS 90 “The 1995 Bolgheri Sassicaia still holds court, thank you very much. It reminds me of a grande dame, or a woman of influence and sophistication who lights up the room thanks to her expertly delivered, albeit antiquated charm. The wine's aged evolution is evident as the bouquet releases sure aromas of dried fruit, old spice, saffron and cola. I can't say the aromas reach perfect equilibrium, because they don't. There is a muddled fruit note in there too that subtracts from its purity. The mouthfeel is svelte and lean with finely polished and silky tannins. In fact, the wine's texture shows precision and elegance. Pretty menthol notes appear on the long finish. Drink through 2025.” April 2017 (ML – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

Bolgheri, Super Tuscan Blend 750 ml / Italy / 12% ABV DC 94 | WA 91 | WS 90 “The 1995 Bolgheri Sassicaia still holds court, thank you very much. It reminds me of a grande dame, or a woman of influence and sophistication who lights up the room thanks to her expertly delivered, albeit antiquated charm. The wine's aged evolution is evident as the bouquet releases sure aromas of dried fruit, old spice, saffron and cola. I can't say the aromas reach perfect equilibrium, because they don't. There is a muddled fruit note in there too that subtracts from its purity. The mouthfeel is svelte and lean with finely polished and silky tannins. In fact, the wine's texture shows precision and elegance. Pretty menthol notes appear on the long finish. Drink through 2025.” April 2017 (ML – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2002 Bolgheri, Super Tuscan Blend 750 ml / Italy / 13.5% ABV WA 88 “Oddly enough, this is the first official review of the 2002 Bolgheri Sassicaia in Robert Parker Wine Advocate. Presumably, the wine was overlooked due to the infamy of this widely condemned vintage. However, all is not lost. The wine offers a rather subtle bouquet of dried fruit, autumnal leaf, forest floor, button mushroom, tar and balsam herb. The effect is flat and one dimensional. And, the finish lacks freshness and vigor. What's the upside you ask? The wine seems to have taken on a life of its own. At a plateau now, I don't think it will change much in the coming years. It's a weaker expression of Sassicaia for sure, but Sassicaia it is nonetheless.” April 2017 (ML – Wine Advocate) Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2003 Bolgheri, Super Tuscan Blend 750 ml / Italy / 14% ABV DC 95 | JS 95 | ST 93 | VN 93 | WA 92 | WE 91 | WS 92 | W&S 96 “The 2003 Bolgheri Sassicaia is full of unexpected twists and turns. Oddly enough, this vintage offered more overall freshness and balance than the much-celebrated 2004 edition. We all know that 2003 was a very difficult year with scorching hot temperatures that broke all records. Instead of jammy flavors or overt ripeness, this wine has embraced an all-balsam aromatic profile instead. The bouquet opens to dried cassis or red currant with eucalyptus, cola, grilled rosemary and medicinal herb. The tannins are silky and fully integrated within the wine's thick textural richness. There are areas that feel flat and sedate, but this is an impressive effort overall that shows impressive stability considering the challenges of the growing season. “ April 2017 (ML – Wine Advocate) Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2004 Bolgheri, Super Tuscan Blend 750 ml / Italy / 13.5% ABV JS 94 | ST 97 | VN 93 | WA 93 | WE 97 | WS 94 “The 2004 Bolgheri Sassicaia is the proverbial time capsule wine that takes you back stylistically to a retro winemaking era. These were the years of big extraction, large fruit and power and I can’t help but feel some nostalgia for this era of Baroque winemaking. When I first tasted this wine in 2008, I had given it 97 points and I praised its primary tones of succulent cherry and blackcurrant. I also remarked on what I called its “little teaser” aromas of blue flower, cola and Mediterranean herb. All of those characteristics are happily intact today. In fact, they are remarkably well preserved with the same vigor, suppleness and continuity that I remember. This was a good vintage that saw high crop yields following the unforgettable heat of the previous 2003 summer. Over the years, this wine has fleshed out beautifully and it remains elegantly muscular and toned. The major difference is that the wine’s oak nuances have become more prominent with time. That's why I scored it less this time. The bouquet makes a strong showing of baking spice, cinnamon, nutmeg and spicy tobacco. The tannins are smooth and plump and there is a point of cedar or rosewood sweetness on the finish. The style is full and generous and this wine will continue to hold steady for years to come.” June 2015 (ML – Wine Advocate) Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2006 Bolgheri, Super Tuscan Blend 750 ml / Italy / 13.5% ABV DC 99 | IWR 96 | JD 99 | JS 95 | ST 95 | VN 95 | WA 96 | WE 94 | WS 94 “The Tenuta San Guido 2006 Bolgheri Sassicaia is a timeless classic. This might just be the vintage to photograph in an encyclopedia entry for Sassicaia. This is especially true at this exact moment in its long and promising drinking window. The wine shows less volume compared to some of the more opulent vintages, but it absolutely excels in terms of length and finish. It offers amazing drive and momentum that are fueled by the extremely fine nature of the wine's texture and the seamless unity of its flavors. It treads in light and delicate footsteps that will carry it far into the future. As they say in Italian: "Piano piano si va lontano" (slowly slowly you go far).” April 2017 (ML – Wine Advocate)

...(2 Bottles) Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Blend 750 ml / Italy / 14% ABV

Selection (3 Bottles) Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 1990 Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Blend 750 ml / Italy / 15.5% ABV CT 92 | WS 88 "Very intense ruby red color, the nose reveals intense and clean scents of very ripe cherry, black cherry, wild berries followed by fresh and slightly spicy tones. In the mouth it is dry and soft at the same time, enveloping and of great balance thanks to the excellent balance between acidity and tannins. The whole tasting is embellished with a very pleasant tannic texture, which fades towards a finish of excellent persistence, with light hints of red fruit." - Tommasi Viticoltori Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2001 Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Blend 750 ml / Italy / 15% ABV CT 89 | FS 90 | GOW 89 | WE 92 | WS 87 "The 2001 has an open spicy dried fruit nose with a whiff of vanilla and leather in the back end. On the palate the entry is warm and earthy with a mix of cherries, raisins and prunes all wrapped up in a medium-bodied, traditional Amarone style. Best with cheese or game dishes." March 2009 (ST - Gismondi on Wine) Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2005 Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Blend 750 ml / Italy / 15% ABV CT 89 | GOW 90 | WS 85 "The latest Tommasi Amarone is made with corvina, corvinone, rondinella and molinara all grown on hillside terraces. At picking the grapes are placed directly onto small open racks and air dried until mid to late January typically loosing for 40 to 50 percent of their weight. The 05 has fresh character on the nose with hints of black cherries and spice. The textures are rich and smooth with youthful black plummy fruit, tobacco, pepper, and pruny chocolate flavours and rich but soft tannins. You could serve it now with roasted meats, game dishes or ripe cheeses or cellar for a decade." March 2009 (ST - Gismondi on WIne)

...DOCG (3 Bottles) Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico Blend 750 ml / Italy / 16.5% ABV JS 92 | RP 95 | VN 94 | WE 94 | WS 94 "Zenato's 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a massive, towering wine bursting with black cherries, dried flowers, herbs and leather. The wine’s sheer concentration and richness have been achieved while maintaining considerable grace, even if this isn’t the most subtle Amarone readers will come across. Still, it’s impossible to deny the wine’s personality and class. This is a great effort from Zenato." February 2011 (AG - Wine Advocate)

Bolla Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 1985 Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Blend 750 ml / Italy / 14% ABV Pegaso Amarone Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 1979 Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Blend 750 ml / Italy / 14% ABV Lamberti Corte Rubini Recioto della Valpolicella Amarone 1985 Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Blend 750 ml / Italy / 14% ABV Pasqua Sagramoso Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2001 Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Blend 750 ml / Italy / 15% ABV

Anderson’s Conn Valley “Estate Reserve” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (3 Bottles) Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml / USA / 14.9% ABV Anderson’s Conn Valley “Eloge” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (2 Bottles) Napa Valley, Blended Red Wine 750 ml / USA / 14.8% ABV CT 93 | RP 98 | WA 98 "The 2007 Éloge is a profoundly complex, extraordinary wine that is showing better out of bottle than it ever did from barrel. The final blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot and Merlot reveals an inky/purple color as well as a gorgeous nose of graphite, crème de cassis, cedarwood, Christmas fruitcake, bay leaf and a damp forest floor-like character. It possesses sensational depth, a full-bodied opulence, admirable purity and a skyscraper-like texture and finish." December 2012 (RP - Wine Advocate)

... Sauvignon 1995 (3 bottles) Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml / USA / 13.5% ABV ST 90-93 | WS 91 “This outstanding Cabernet blend shows a supple, elegant band of cherry, currant, anise, sage and tar notes, wrapped in a polished texture, with well-integrated tannins. The finish is long, complex and lingering. Given the suppleness of the tannins. it's drinkable now, or can be cellared through 2005. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. *Spectator Selection*” November 1998 (JL – Wine Spectator) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

...Vertical '90, '92, '93, '94, '95 (5 Bottles) Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml / USA / 13.4% ABV RP 92 | VN 94 | WS 94 "Unlike more recent offerings, the 1990 came from three Napa Valley parcels, the Chabot Vineyard on the east side of Napa, Beringer’s Home Vineyard in St. Helena and the Bancroft Vineyard on Howell Mountain. 1990 experienced one of Napa Valley’s most exceptional growing seasons with a later than usual bud break, and a hot May, which served as a catalyst for early flowering and a large crop set. After some disquieting light rain in late August, dry, warm weather returned in September and October, resulting in ideal conditions for the harvest. The 1990 is fully mature, but it appears to have another decade of aging left. It exhibits terrific fruit intensity with lots of plum sauce, black currants, roasted meats, cedar and cassis. Full-bodied and quite mature (it reveals some lightening at the edge), it is in no danger of drying out or declining." June 2011 - Wine Advocate Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml / USA / 14.1% ABV RP 92 | VN 91 "Although totally dry, it reveals a sweeter style with higher alcohol and glycerin and an impression of unctuosity and viscosity. While it does not exhibit the complexity of either the 1990 or 1991, it possesses a dense purple color along with a sexy, up-front, effusive, flamboyant style." June 2011 - Wine Advocate Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml / USA / 14.1% ABV CG 92 | WA 93 “A more mineral-dominated wine, the 1993 Private Reserve offers notes of cedarwood, black cherries, black currants, damp earth, underbrush and forest floor. It is the product of a lower than normal crop, some shatter during berry set and a general reduction of fruit by nearly 30% in some vineyards. August and September alternated between cool periods and large heat spikes.” June 2011 (RP – Wine advocate) Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml / USA / 13.3% ABV VN 91 | WA 97 | WS 91 “A stunning, seamless Cabernet Sauvignon, it boasts abundant notes of white chocolate, creme de cassis, woodsmoke, spice box, licorice and forest floor, superb concentration, a full-bodied mouthfeel, sweet, integrated tannin and admirable youthfulness as well as freshness. This is one of the most Bordeaux-like wines in this vertical, with the lead pencil shavings and scorched earth characteristics pointing toward a Graves style.” June 2011 (RP – Wine Advocate) Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml / USA / 13.9% ABV RP 96 | WE 95 | WS 92 | VN 93 “Made from Bancroft Ranch (34%), Tre Colline (36%), Chabot (19%) and the rest from the St. Helena Home Vineyard, the 1995 is not as complex as the 1994, but it is loaded with fruit. Still an adolescent in its development, it possesses a dense purple color along with a big, sweet bouquet of blackberries and cassis, a youthful mouthfeel, good acidity, full body, abundant fruit and glycerin and a long, heady finish. This vintage was somewhat forgotten because of all the hype surrounding 1994, but it has turned out to be a great one for Bordeaux varietals in Napa. This stunning Private Reserve should continue to drink well for another 15 or more years.” May 2011 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Carlisle "Two Acres" Russian River Valley 2011 Sonoma County, Red Blend. 750 ml / USA / 12.8% ABV ST 90 | VN 90 "(made only from old vines mourvedre and syrah this vintage, as all of the other varieties planted in this vineyard either failed to ripen or rotted; 12.5% alcohol): Bright ruby. Spicy red berries and cherry on the nose, with lively mineral and floral notes adding vivacity. Lithe and precise on the palate, offering smoke-accented black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that take on weight with air. Finishes brisk and clean, with late-arriving tannins and an echo of peppery spices." May 2013 (ST-Int'l WIne Cellar) Carlisle "Two Acres" Russian River Valley 2012 Sonoma County, Red Blend. 750 ml / USA / 14.8% ABV RP 90 | ST 92 | VN 91-93 | WE 94 "This is a mix of Mourvédre, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, Carignane and Peloursin from a two-acre site planted long ago. Smoky and yet pretty in rose, orange and mushroomy earth, it maintains a steady streak of raspberry, blackberry, leather and licorice. *Editors' Choice* (VB)" May 2015 (VB-Wine Enthusiast) Carlisle "Two Acres" Russian River Valley 2013 Sonoma County, Red Blend. 750 ml / USA / 15.0% ABV RP 92 | WS 90 "One of my favorite wines from Officer is the 2013 Two Acres, an intriguing blend dominated by Mourvèdre (72%), and the rest Carignan, Petite Sirah, Peloursin, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet. Mike Officer has always done an amazing job with this tiny two-acre vineyard planted in 1910, which he calls the products from “lip-smacking delicious.” I can’t really improve upon that description. Using indigenous yeast fermentation and only about 50% new oak, the 2013 Two Acres is a remarkably elegant, Mediterranean-styled wine that is reminiscent of a stylish Châteauneuf du Pape, for lack of a better comparison. The wine has loads of raspberry fruit, vague hints of spice box, pepper and maybe beef, but the floweriness and sweet purity (the wine is totally dry, but the 15% alcohol adds lots of glycerin to the texture) makes for a seductive wine." October 2015 (RP-Wine Advocate) Carlisle "Two Acres" Russian River Valley 2016 Sonoma County, Red Blend. 750 ml / USA / 14.9% ABV JD 94 | RP 92 | WE 91 | WS 93 "A blend of 80% Mourvèdre and the rest an assortment of varieties, the 2016 Two Acres sports a deeper ruby/purple-tinged color as well as a great nose of blackberry fruits, peppery herbs, earth, and hints of crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, concentrated, and impeccably balanced, it's another wine from Mike that has both power and elegance." June 2018 (Jeb Dunnuck) Carlisle "Two Acres" Russian River Valley 2017 Sonoma County, Red Blend. 750 ml / USA / 14.9% ABV JD 93 | RP 90 | VN 90-92 | WS 92 "I’ve always loved the Two Acres cuvée from Officer, and his 2017 Two Acres doesn’t disappoint, although I think it’s a small step back from the 2016. Mostly Mourvèdre from deep loam and clay soils, it offers tons of smoked dark fruits, licorice, olive, and plenty of meatiness to go with a ripe, textured, sexy style on the palate." October 2019 (Jeb Dunnuck) Carlisle "Two Acres" Russian River Valley 2018 Sonoma County, Red Blend. 750 ml / USA / 14.5% ABV JD 94 | WS 92 "I loved the 2018 Two Acres , a Mourvèdre-dominated wine that includes 10% Carignan and 2% Alicante Bouschet. This spicy, meaty wine has beautiful blue fruits, cedar, and earthy notes, medium to full body, a ripe, rounded texture, and present yet sweet tannins. It's beautifully done and, I suspect, one of the top vintages for this cuvée." May 2020 (Jeb Dunnuck)

Carlisle Russian River Valley 'Papa's Block' Syrah 2007 (2 bottles) Russian River Valley, Syrah 750 ml / USA / 15% ABV RP 94 | ST 92 | WS 98 "This gorgeous Syrah has amazing complexity, depth and concentration, gushing with pure, rich wild berry, blackberry and boysenberry fruit that’s simply delicious right now. Holds its tight focus and gains depth and nuance, with pepper, spice and savory flavors" June 2009 (JL - Wine Spectator) Carlisle Sonoma Valley 'Rossi Ranch' Zinfandel 2007 Sonoma Valley, Zinfandel 750 ml / USA / 15.1% ABV RP 92 | ST 92 | WS 93 "Distinctive and full-bodied, yet balanced with lively acidity. Aromas of black cherry, smoky white pepper and underbrush lead to briary, complex flavors of black raspberry, sage and mocha that finish with zesty tannins." June 2009 (TF - Wine Spectator) Carlisle Dry Creek Valley Syrah 2007 Dry Creek Valley, Syrah 750 ml / USA / 14.5% ABV

...(2 Bottles) Girard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon1987 Magnum Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 1500 ml / USA / ABV Not Indicated Vineyard notes: "Napa Valley hails from select vineyards across the Napa Valley, including sites in St. Helena, Rutherford, Atlas Peak, Yountville, and Mt. Veeder. Girard has over four decades of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon experience and every vintage is an opportunity to explore Napa’s expression of this noble grape." Girard Napa Valley "Reserve" Cabernet Sauvignon1987 Magnum Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 1500 ml / USA / ABV Not Indicated "Pleasantly fruity, with intense ripe black cherry and currant flavors that have a spicy oak edge. Tannic, but with good depth of flavor. Strong fruit flavors come through on the finish." November 1991(Wine Spectator)

... Cabernet Sauvignon 1977 (2 bottles) Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon; bottle No’s. 01909 & 26213 750 ml / USA / 13% ABV JG 93 “The 1977 Heitz Fay Vineyard bottling is a superb example of the vintage that possesses plenty of potential longevity, despite its drinking beautifully at the present time. Like the 1978 Heitz wines, this really still needs some extended aeration before drinking, to allow all of its elements to unlock on the both the nose and palate. After a good thirty or forty minutes of air the wine offers up a lovely, red fruity nose of cherries, quince, blood orange, woodsmoke, a touch of curry, lovely soil tones, mustard seed, and a gentle topnote of the chipotles to come with further bottle age. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, pure and rock solid at the core, with impressively tangy acidity adding further vibrancy to the wine. The finish is very long, still a touch tannic and delivers outstanding length and grip. A very high class bottle of Napa cabernet at its zenith, the 1977 Fay Vineyard bottling is one of the most beautifully balanced examples that I have tasted from this drought vintage.” August 2019 (JG – View from the Cellar)

Napa Valley, St. Helena 750 ml / USA / 14% ABV ST 91 | WA 92 | WS 92 | W&S 92 “The 1998 displays a dark garnet color as well as notes of leafy tobacco, underbrush, black cherries and black currants. An elegant, mid-weight Insignia with sweet fruit, ripe tannin and interesting cedar, licorice and spice characteristics, it is fully mature and is unlikely to get any better. Enjoy it over the next 7-8 years.” November 2013 (RP – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

Napa Valley, St. Helena 1500 ml / USA / 14.5% ABV CG 95 | JS 93 | RP 95 | 97 VN | 93 WS | 93 WE “The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Insignia is a towering, statuesque wine bursting with blackberry jam, tar, spices, leather and licorice. It shows fabulous depth and richness backed up by serious, imposing tannins that suggest it has a long life. Ideally, the 2008 should be purchased by those who can be patient; it is not a wine for those seeking immediate gratification. The blend is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec.” November 2012 (AG – Wine Advocate)

Napa Valley, St. Helena 1500 ml / USA / 14.5% ABV CG 94 | DC 94 | JS 95 | RP 98 | 97 VN | 96 WS | 95 W&S | 98 WE “There were 12,300 cases produced in 2013, and this vintage of Insignia is certainly going to turn out to be one of the great ones. The wine offers a stunning inky blue/purple color, a gorgeous nose of blueberry and blackberry liqueur, pen ink, graphite, new saddle leather and barrique. The wine has fabulous concentration, a full-bodied, multi-layered mouthfeel, and tremendous finish with moderate tannin. It’s interesting to note that the Phelps winemaking staff had been gradually reducing the amount of Merlot in this wine over recent vintages.” October 2016 (RP – Wine Advocate)

...2006 (2 Bottles) Sonoma County, Red Rhône Blend 750 ml / USA / 15.9% ABV "Dark red. Strikingly fresh and pure bouquet of strawberry, raspberry and dried flowers; smells like Pinot Noir. Clean and brisk, with a silky texture, sweet red berry flavors and soft tannins. Becomes chewier on the finish but maintains admirable finesse and clarity, closing with tangy mineral lift. Pretty suave stuff. 92/100" May 2008 (ST - Int'l Wine Cellar)

...(2 Bottles) Knights Valley, Syrah 750 ml / USA / 15.3% ABV "The phenomenal 2006 Syrah Obsidian, from a Knight’s Valley vineyard planted in black marble-like soils, reveals copious aromas of bacon fat, meat juices, blackberry liqueur, smoked herbs, and burning embers. Full-bodied with superb texture and length as well as an amazing 50-second finish, this beauty just goes from strength to strength, admirably displaying the incredible potential of this unusual obsidian soil terroir. 96/100" December 2008 (RP - Wine Advocate)

...(3 Bottles) Sonoma County, Syrah 750 ml / USA / 15.3% ABV CT 92 | WA 93 "The 2006 Syrah Griffin’s Lair is a sensational effort from a cool vineyard in the Petaluma wind gap. Sandy, loamy soil, black olive, roast beef, creme de cassis, and bacon fat characteristics emerge from this full-bodied, rich, intense, complex, long Syrah." December 2008 (RP - Wine Advocate)

Sonoma County, Cabernet Franc 1500 ml / USA / 14.6% ABV RP 93 | VN 91 | W&S 91 "I loved the penetrating aromatics and floral, blueberry, and menthol notes of the deep ruby/purple-colored 2002 Cabernet Franc. The blend is actually 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot. The flamboyant fragrance jumps from the glass of this sweetheart of a wine. There is tremendous concentration and intensity of flavor, yet the wine is light on its feet, with a surreal, ethereal flavor profile. Cabernet Franc can do some special things in California, and it is good to see this wine perform so well." February 2005 (RP - Wine Advocate)

Robert Biale “Napa Ranches” Napa Valley Zinfandel 2004 Napa Valley, Zinfandel 750 ml / USA / 15.8% ABV WA 92 “An outstanding, sexy effort is the 2004 Zinfandel Napa Ranches (15.8% alcohol), which offers up gorgeous scents of black cherries, licorice, smoke, and blackberries. Ripe, pure, and voluptuously textured with well-integrated acidity and wood” June 2006 (WP – Wine Advocate) Robert Biale “Party Line” Napa Valley Zinfandel 2006 Napa Valley, Zinfandel 750 ml / USA / 15.7% ABV Robert Biale “Black Chicken” Napa Valley Zinfandel 2007 Napa Valley, Zinfandel 750 ml / USA / 15.8% ABV "The heart of this wine is sourced from vineyards in the Oak Knoll District, among them the same family vineyard Aldo, Nonna, Bob and the Biale family have farmed their whole lives. Additional sources come from our estate vineyard surrounding the winery, from neighboring growers in the Oak Knoll, as well as from other long-standing winegrowing families in the Napa Valley. Black Chicken stands as the ultimate iconic expression of Zinfandel from the Napa Valley." - Robert Biale Vineyards

Robert Biale Vineyards 'Thomann Station' 2006 Napa Valley, Petite Sirah 750 ml / USA / 15.2% ABV CT 91 | WA 95 | WS 90 Robert Biale “Nonna's Vineyard” Napa Valley Sangiovese 2006 Napa Valley, Sangiovese 750 ml / USA / 14.5% ABV CT 92 | WS 87 Robert Biale “Nonna's Vineyard, Oak Knoll District” Napa Valley Sangiovese 2007 Napa Valley, Sangiovese 750 ml / USA / 14.5% ABV CT 92 | WS 87

... (magnum) Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 1500 ml / USA / 13.5% ABV VN 90 | WA 94 “This wine is just beginning to drink spectacularly well. The rustic, big, thick 1990 is Californian in its orientation. It is loaded with flavor.” August 2002 (RP – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

...1991 Magnum Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 1500 ml / USA / 13.5% ABV WS 91 "Supple, rich yet understated style, with complex herb- and currant-laced flavors that gain momentum and nuance. Offers hints of pencil lead, coffee, dried fruit and spice. Long finish." 2002 (JL - Wine Spectator)

... Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 (3 bottles) Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon. Stags Leap District 750 ml / USA / 13.5% ABV WA 92 | WS 90 “Spicy, cedary, unsmoked cigar tobacco, blackcurrant, sweet cherry and vanillin notes are present in the 1990 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select, along with loads of fruit, a monolithic, plump, rich, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and a good finish.” December 2014 (WP – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

... Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 (5 bottles) Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon. Stags Leap District. 750 ml / USA / 13.5% ABV CG 95 | WA 94 | WS 90 “At the top of this estate's qualitative hierarchy are their Cabernet Sauvignons. The 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is an outstanding wine that is close in quality to the 1992 and 1991. The 1993 boasts an opaque purple color, as well as a sweet, smoky nose of licorice, blackcurrants, minerals, and vanillin. Huge, rich, and full-bodied, with fabulous concentration and extract, but harder tannin than the 1992 or 1994, this is a large-scaled, well-balanced, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon to drink between 2000-2020. Readers may remember my previous lavish reviews of the Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignons. These wines have always been high class, but the quality level since 1991 has pushed Shafer's Hillside Select into an elite grouping of two dozen or so California Cabernet producers. There are 2,000-2,400 cases made of these rich, ageworthy Cabernets. Another of Napa's finest wineries, Shafer has taken full advantage of a succession of superlative vintages during the nineties, producing a powerful portfolio of brilliant wines. Since 1991, just about everything emerging from Shafer Vineyards has been high on buyers' lists. All things considered, Doug and John Shafer are at the top of their game.” December 1996 (RP – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

St. Francis “Reserve” Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Magnum Sonoma Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon. Signed. 1500 ml / USA / 13.5% ABV RP 91 | WS 93 “An outstanding California Cabernet, this is tightly wound, with firm tannins and good spicy currant, plum and cherry flavors that slowly come shining through the tannic veil. This deeply concentrated wine has lots of pretty oak to show off, too.” June 1996 (Wine Spectator) St. Francis “Pagani Vineyard” Reserve Zinfandel 1994 Sonoma Valley, Zinfandel. Signed. 750 ml / USA / 14.5% ABV RP 92 | WS 92 “The 1994 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch is cut from the same mold as the 1994 Old Vines Zinfandel, with more structure and alcohol. It, too, is fabulously opulent and rich, with the same unctuous texture, thickness, and density of fruit as the Old Vine cuvee. St. Francis is making monster, pedal to the metal, full-throttle Zinfandels that are likely to score last in terms of subtlety, but who can ignore these opulent, lavishly rich, thrilling wines? I am not sure I could sit down and knock off a bottle of either of these wines, but a glass or two sure is enjoyable. These flamboyant, ostentatious Zinfandels succeed in pushing richness and new oak to the limit. If actors Robin Williams and Jim Carrey were winemakers, is this the type of Zinfandel they would produce?” June 1996 (RP - Wine Advocate)

Napa Valley, Grenache 750 ml / USA / 15.6% ABV RP 96 | VN 95 "The 2009 Grenache Upside Down emerges from the glass with layers of dark red fruit as it sweeps across the palate. There is an inner sweetness and sheer depth that make the 2009 compelling. The 11% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre make themselves heard clearly in adding layers of depth and pure richness. Tar, anise and graphite meld together on the rich, dramatic finish. This is a striking wine endowed with tons of pure textural dimension." April 2012 (AG - Wine Advocate)

...'97, '98, '99 (3 Bottles) Turley Estate Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel 1997 Napa Valley, Zinfandel 750 ml / USA / 17.1% ABV RP 95-97 | ST 94-96 "The 1997 Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard is unquestionably a remarkable wine. However, it will be very backward and potentially long-lived. It was only slightly evolved when I tasted it in September, displaying an opaque saturated, thick-looking purple color, and unevolved but promising notes of black raspberry liqueur intermixed with minerals, spice, and cherry fruit. Massive yet phenomenally rich, admirably pure, and representing the essence of this varietal, this wine requires 12-18 months of bottle age; it should drink well for 10-15 years. An extraordinary Zinfandel, with 17.2% alcohol." June 1999 - Wine Advocate Turley Estate Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel 1998 Napa Valley, Zinfandel 750 ml / USA / 16.4% ABV RP 94 | VN 90 "Year in and year out, one of the most concentrated and spectacular Zinfandels produced in California emerges from the old vines St. Helena's Hayne Vineyard. The 1998 Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard (16.4% alcohol) may not be quite as good as the nearly perfect examples from the past, but it is one of the vintage's superstars. Dense ruby/purple-colored, with a flamboyant nose of blackberries, cherries, kirsch, pepper, spice, and earth, this massive, chewy, full-throttle, hedonistic Zinfandel is exceptionally pure, with a finish that lasts for 35-40+ seconds. The emphasis is on super-ripe fruit, subtle dosages of new oak, and spectacular texture. It should drink well for at least a decade." June 2000 - Wine Advocate Turley Estate Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel 1999 Napa Valley, Zinfandel 750 ml / USA / 16.8% ABV RP 96 | VN 93 "Year in and year out one of Turley's superstars is the Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard. The 1999 (560 cases, 16.8% alcohol) is a tour de force in Zinfandel winemaking. The alcohol is totally concealed behind a wealth of glycerin, fruit, layered extraction, and a rich, plush texture. The wine possesses an opaque purple color, marvelous purity, and a minerality that frames its extravagant blackberry, cherry, and currant-dominated richness. The finish lasts for nearly a minute." October 2001 - Wine Advocate

Turley Estate Aida Vineyard Zinfandel 1997 Napa Valley, Zinfandel 750 ml / USA / 16.2% ABV RP 93-95 "The 1997 Zinfandel Aida Vineyard (from 30-year old vines; 16.8% alcohol) is once again the Chateauneuf du Pape of northern California. This wine boasts an herbes de Provence, garrigue, peppery, black raspberry-scented, exotic nose that is eerily similar to a top-class Chateauneuf. The color is a saturated dark ruby/purple, and the wine unleashes its full power with layers of roasted meats, pepper, and jammy fruit flavors. This stunning Zinfandel will overload most tasters' olfactory sensors." June 1999 - Wine Advocate Turley Estate Moore 'Earthquake' Vineyard Zinfandel 1997 Napa Valley, Zinfandel 750 ml / USA / 16.8% ABV RP 94-96 | ST 92-94 "The 1997 Zinfandel Moore (Earthquake) Vineyard (from 91-year old vines; 17.1% alcohol) is spectacular. From its saturated black purple color, to its knock-out aromatics of framboise, raspberries, kirsch (essentially the entire spectrum of red and black fruits seems to be present in this wine), this gorgeous, massively-endowed, jammy yet structured Zinfandel easily disguises its 17.1% alcohol under its remarkable concentration and intensity." June 1999 - Wine Advocate Turley Estate Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel 2007 Napa Valley, Zinfandel 750 ml / USA / 16.2% ABV RP 90-93 | VN 92 "From Napa’s famed Hayne Vineyard, the 2007 Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard boasts a dark ruby/purple color as well as a sweet perfume of spring flowers, blackberries, and truffles. Deep, full-bodied, and rich, it is best consumed over the next 7-8 years. Interestingly, winemaker Ehren Jordan said that in 2007 the natural alcohol levels ranged from a low of 15% to the high sixteens, but the wines were easy to vinify, and the freshness, vibrancy, and excellent focus most possess are vintage characteristics." December 2008 - Wine Advocate

Arnot-Roberts Alder Springs 2006 Syrah Mendocino County, Syrah. 750 ml / USA / 14.8% ABV "The modern style of two decades ago with a subtle feel to it. Dark notes with some herbs. The alcohol and oak are well integrated. There's a good amount of extract and the mouthfeel is velvety. It finishes dry." 91/100 December 2019 (DM Cellar Tracker) Saxum "Bone Rock" James Berry Vineyard 2009 Blend Paso Robles, Blended Red Wine 750 ml / USA / 15.7% ABV JD 97 | RP 94 "The 2009 Saxum Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard is a blend of 57% Syrah, 31% Mourvedre, and 12% Grenache that was fermented with partial stem inclusion and aged for close to 30 months in barrel. More round and supple than the James Berry Vineyard, it really shows its Syrah component and delivers gorgeous aromas of black fruits, smoked meat, charcoal, and hints of chocolate on the nose. This is followed by a full-bodied, decadent wine that is brilliantly balanced, has fantastic purity, and a structured finish." June 2012 (JD - Wine Advocate)

Aubert Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2013 (2 bottles) Sonoma Country, Chardonnay 750 ml / USA / 15% ABV JD 97 | VN 95 | WA 100 “The 2013 Chardonnay Eastside is from a vineyard owned by Ulises Valdez, and planted with the Montrachet clone on the very low-yielding rootstock called riparia gloire. This wine displays terrific intensity, plenty of stony minerality, and great precision in its notes of subtle white peach, pineapple, almond paste, brioche and crème brûlée. This is a killer wine and a perfect example of 2013 Chardonnay at its best. I never thought this wine could hit this peak, but the proof is in the tasting, and the wine, which was somewhat shy and reserved after bottling, has truly come to life over the last three to four months. This five-acre vineyard sits on a west-facing hill on Eastside Road in the Russian River.” December 2015 (RP – Wine Advocate) Aubert Carneros Chardonnay 2013 Carneros Country, Chardonnay 750 ml / USA / 15% ABV

Far Niente “Dolce” Late Harvest Table Wine 1994 (4 bottles) Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Blend 375 ml / USA Far Niente “Dolce” Late Harvest Table Wine 1995 (2 bottles) Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Blend 375 ml / USA / 13.4% ABV Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

Ferrari Carano Winery Chardonnay 1993 (2 bottles) Sonoma County, Chardonnay 750 ml / USA / 13.6% ABV Ferrari Carano Winery Chardonnay 1995 (2 bottles) Sonoma County, 750 ml / USA / 13.4% ABV Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley. Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

Alpha Zeta "A", Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2003 (2 Bottles) Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Blend 750 ml / Italy / 15% ABV "Quite rich dried fruit, with a hint of chocolate and cherry. Smooth, with a long, leathery palate." - Silver, International Wine Challenge Alpha Zeta "A", Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2006 (2 Bottles) Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Blend 750 ml / Italy / 15% ABV CT 87 | WE 90 "Elegant and initially timid, this opens slowly to reveal notes of cinnamon bun, baked cherry, blackberry pie and chopped rosemary. The close is spicy and bright, showing structure and power." January 2012 (Wine Enthusiast) Alpha Zeta "A", Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2010 Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Blend 750 ml / Italy / 15% ABV "Brick ruby colour. Complex vanilla, black fruits, raisins & chocolate on the nose. Soft succulent fruits, long vanilla. Bitter chocolate finish." - Silver, International Wine Challenge Ettore Righetti 'Vigneti di Ettore' Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Blend 750 ml / Italy / 16% ABV

Elderton Command Shiraz 2002 Barossa, South Australia, Shiraz Blend 750 ml / Australia / 14.5% ABV RP 95 | WE 92 | WS 93 "Creamy and intense, with layers of smoke and vanilla over blackberry fruit. Long, with soft tannins." January 2007 (Wine Enthusiast) Elderton Command Shiraz 2003 Barossa, South Australia, Shiraz Blend 750 ml / Australia / 14.5% ABV JO 32 | WE 93 | WS 94 "Despite a tough vintage, this is a lush, complete wine. Vanilla and cedar notes on the nose serve to accent the layers of intense—verging on syrupy—blackberry fruit. It's easy enough to drink now, but rich enough that you may want to hold it another couple of years. Just don't expect this one to age more than a decade." January 2007 (Wine Enthusiast) Elderton Command Shiraz 2004 (2 Bottles) Barossa, South Australia, Shiraz Blend 750 ml / Australia / 14.5% ABV RP 96 | WE 95 | WS 94 "The current release, 2003, is an excellent wine, but this vintage kicks it up a notch. It's brighter, fresher and more vibrant than its amply endowed precursor, bursting with peppery raspberries. Creamy and rich, yet wonderfully balanced, and while you could drink it now, it will also cellar well for 10-plus years." January 2007 (Wine Enthusiast) Elderton Command Shiraz 2005 (2 Bottles) Barossa, South Australia, Shiraz Blend 750 ml / Australia / 14.5% ABV CT 94 | FS 93 | JO 93 | RP 97 | WF 95 | WS 94 "Dark ruby ??garnet, violet reflections, delicate edge lightening. On the nose, sweet herbal spices, candied orange zest, fine nougat, a hint of dill tips and caramel. Juicy, fine roasted aromas, good complexity, ripe dark fruit, chocolaty touch on the finish, a versatile food accompaniment, already at an initial drinking peak." May 2013 (Falstaff)

Barossa Valley, Shiraz 750 ml / Australia / 14.5% ABV CT 93 | JD 96 | JO 96 | RP 96 "Deep, dark and incredibly rich and a definite wow wine, the 2002 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley is still fairly jammy with some noticeable oak. Simply massive and incredibly well balanced with a blockbuster palate and a very long finish." December 2006 (Jeb Dunnuck)

Glaetzer “Amon-Ra” Shiraz 2002 Barossa Valley, Shiraz 750 ml / Australia / 14.5% ABV CT 93 | JD 96 | JO 96 | RP 96 "Deep, dark and incredibly rich and a definite wow wine, the 2002 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley is still fairly jammy with some noticeable oak. Simply massive and incredibly well balanced with a blockbuster palate and a very long finish." December 2006 (Jeb Dunnuck) Glaetzer “Amon-Ra” Shiraz 2004 Barossa Valley, Shiraz 750 ml / Australia / 15.8% ABV JD 94 | JH 95 | RP 98 | VN 95 "Still looking fresh and complete, Glaetzer's 2004 Amon Ra Shiraz is full-bodied, rich and dark-fruited, with black cherry and plum fruit forming the base, while grace notes of baking spices, mocha and cedar play about the edges. Creamy and velvety in texture, with a long finish, it remains at its peak and should continue to drink well for another decade or more." August 2018 (JC - Wine Advocate) Glaetzer “Amon-Ra” Shiraz 2006 Barossa Valley, Shiraz 750 ml / Australia / 15% ABV IWR 96 | JD 99 | JH 96 | RP 94 | ST 93 | WE 95 "The almost perfect 2006 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley is packed with earthy, bright and mineral laced fruit, leather and chocolate ganache flavors that cover the palate. Despite the size, this has fantastic acidity, amazing purity, perfect balance and otherworldly finish." September 2008 (Jeb Dunnuck)

South Australia Shiraz 750 ml / Australia / 17.5% ABV CT 93 | RP 96 | WS 93 "The 2005 Alice's Shiraz spent 28 months in seasoned American oak hogsheads. Aromas of smoke, asphalt, meat, game, truffle, and blueberry soar from the glass. On the palate this full-bodied Shiraz is velvety-textured, layered, spicy, and richly fruity. While not quite as riveting as the 2004 edition, it has enough structure to evolve for several years and should drink well through 2025. Greenock Creek Vineyard & Cellars, owned by Michael and Annabelle Waugh, remains one of South Australia's iconic wineries. Start with a great terroir, add in old vine material and meticulous winemaking, and end with extraordinary results." February 2009 (JM - Wine Advocate)

McLaren Vale, Shiraz 750 ml / Australia / 14.5% ABV JH 96 | RP 96 | WE 93 | W&S 91 "Nitpicking Europhiles might find this a touch warm on the palate, but it's a full-bodied, lusty expression of Australian Shiraz, with fruit that kaleidoscopically moves from raspberries to black cherries and on to blackberries, all the while graced with hints of peppery spice that echo elegantly on the long finish." July 2009 (Wine Enthusiast)

McLaren Vale, Grenache Shiraz Blend. 750 ml / Australia / 16% ABV CT 92 | RP 95 | WF 93 Best decanted just prior to serving to leave behind the sediment. Displays a healthy red colour, now showing a little brick in the hue appropriate for its age. Smells very inviting, with sweet berry fruit along wifi vanilla and spice and a touch of cedar from bottle development. A big, soft, generous mouthful (don't serve this too warm 16-18 degrees is ideal). Good length. Very attractive." - Noon Winery

South Australia, Shiraz 750 ml / Australia / 13.5% ABV DC 99 | JH 97 | WA 95 | WS 98 “Deep garnet-brick colored, the 1990 Penfolds Grange has an evolved, earthy character of damp loam, black truffles and tar with an underlying core of figs, dried mulberries, salami and aniseed. There's a good amount of savory flesh supported by a crisp acid line and medium to firm level chewy tannins, finishing long with some smoked meat coming through.” May 2012 (LPB – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

South Australia, Shiraz 750 ml / Australia / 13.5% ABV JD 95 | JH 96 | JS 93 | WA 95 “Medium brick colored with a garnet core, the 1991 Grange has a wonderful perfume of black and red fruits preserves, prunes, figs and plum preserves with suggestions of licorice and dark chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, rich, powerful and spicy right through the long finish, this Grange still has loads of life and should cellar for another 10-20 years.” September 2015 (LPB – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

South Australia, Shiraz 750 ml / Australia / 13.5% ABV JH 96 | WA 92 | WS 94 “This is an excellent Grange that is really coming into its own. The palate is ripe and succulent, with kirsch, menthol and dark fruits bursting from the glass as if they have just been let out of prison. The palate is full-bodied, layers of sweet, ‘slutty’ black fruits that are rounded and caressing in texture. Again there is that hint of menthol, but the overall impression is that this Grange has more to give in the future. Sit on it for a while.” July 2009 (NM – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

South Australia, Shiraz 750 ml / Australia / 13.5% ABV JH 96 | WA 92 | WS 94 “This is an excellent Grange that is really coming into its own. The palate is ripe and succulent, with kirsch, menthol and dark fruits bursting from the glass as if they have just been let out of prison. The palate is full-bodied, layers of sweet, ‘slutty’ black fruits that are rounded and caressing in texture. Again there is that hint of menthol, but the overall impression is that this Grange has more to give in the future. Sit on it for a while.” July 2009 (NM – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

South Australia, Shiraz 750 ml / Australia, 13.5% ABV JH 94 | WA 91 | WS 95 “1993 was a very light harvest because of excessive rainfall and mild growing conditions. This wine performed well, although it would not appear to have the nuances of the finest vintages of Grange. The wine, a blend of 86% Shiraz and 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, has an opaque purple color, a sweet nose of black currants intermixed with cedar, and earthy, almost truffle-like notes intermixed with some camphor. The wine is full-bodied, dense, somewhat monolithic, but very concentrated, powerful, and long.” February 2002 (RP – Wine Advocate) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

Penfolds RWT 1998 South Australia, Shiraz 750 ml / Australia / 12.5% ABV JH 90 | ST 90 | WA 93 | WS 92 “1998 was the 2nd vintage produced of the RWT (standing for Red Winemaking Trial). It offers an evolved, earthy, tobacco and forest floor nose over notes of warm black berries and dried mint. Full bodied, there's a great combination of berry-laced and savory flavor in the mouth supported by firm fine-grained tannins and crisp acid, finishing long.” January 2012 (LPB – Wine advocate) Penfolds RWT 2000 South Australia, Shiraz 750 ml / Australia / 14% ABV WS 95 “Rich in character and aristocratic in structure, a noble red that wears its subtle cherry, blackberry, chocolate, pepper and sweet spice flavors on a polished frame like a bespoke suit, letting them all play out elegantly on the well-buffed finish. *Top 100 Wines of 2006, Highly Recommended*“ September 2003 (HS – Wine Spectator) Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to the benefit of The Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley.

...(2 Bottles) Cafayate, Salta. Vino Fino Tinto. 750 ml / Argentina / 16% ABV RP 92-95 | WE 93 "Renowned French consultant Michel Rolland and his wife, Dany, make this bruiser in northern Argentina, and it's unique to say the least. It sizzles atalcohol, with subdued ink and smoke aromas, fiery flavors of blackberry, licorice and pepper, and firm, probing tannins. Call it a wine warrior's wine, a collector's special; and try to cellar it for several years before drinking." January 2003 (Wine Enthusiast)

Caves Messias Colheita Port 1968 Douro Valley, Port Wine 750 ml / Portugal / 21% ABV Caves Messias Colheita Port 1977 Douro Valley, Port Wine 750 ml / Portugal / 20% ABV Caves Messias Colheita Port 1982 Douro Valley, Port Wine 750 ml / Portugal / 20% ABV

Caves Messias Colheita Port 1985 Douro Valley, Port Wine 750 ml / Portugal / 20% ABV Caves Messias Colheita Port 1994 Douro Valley, Port Wine 750 ml / Portugal / 20% ABV Caves Messias Colheita Port 1995 Douro Valley, Port Wine 750 ml / Portugal / 20% ABV

Duoro, Red Port Blend 750 ml / Portugal / 20% ABV DC 93 | WA 96 | WS 97 “A blackstrap, powerful Port. Black, with intense aromas of raspberries, raisins, flowers and stems. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a long, rich finish. Tannins pull at your palate. A wine for the future.--Dow vertical. Best after 2008.” Dec 1999 (JS – Wine Spectator)

Duoro, Red Port Blend 750 ml / Portugal / 20.7% ABV WA 93 WS 91 “Graham is another great port house, producing one of the deepest-colored and sweetest styles of vintage port. Along with Taylor and Fonseca, Graham has probably been the most consistent producer of great port in the post- World War II era. Their tawnys are quite good rather than exceptional, but their vintage ports are truly sublime and sumptuous.” Jan 1989 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Old Style Bottling, Circa 1960's. Douro Valley, Tawny Port 750ml / Portugal / 20% ABV

Douro Valley, Port Blend 750 ml / Portugal This 1963 vintage port from Real Vinicola is a real rarity. The colour of barley sugar. A faint smell of caramel on the nose. Quite thick and sweet in the mouth. Lots of barley sugar, brown sugar and burnt toffee over the top of bitter orange. Very pleasant.

Limited 150th Anniversary Release Douro Valley, Port Blend 750 ml / Portugal / 20.5% ABV RP 95 | WE 94 | 98 WS "Just re-tasted this at Taylor in late 2017 and it's delicious. Taylor has extensive reserves of very old cask aged Tawny Ports, and beginning with the 1964, have released a series of fifty year old Tawnies as single vintage Colheita, marking the wine's 50th anniversary in barrel. Time mellows all wines, and in this case, intensifies its internal structure. Still potent up front, with salted marzipan, orange, whisky and wood and some ‘spirit’ before the caramelized orange, singed brown sugar, butterscotch, treacle, raisins, honeycomb and pecans finish with great length and warmth. An experience for anyone or any event connected to 1967. 93/100" - Gismondi on Wine

Douro Valley, Port Blend 750 ml / Portugal / 20.5% ABV DC 95 | JG 94 | JS 100 | WA 97 | WS 100 | WE 99 “When tasting young vintage ports, Taylor is always the most backward. Yet potentially, it has the capability to be the most majestic. This classically made, opaque purple-colored wine is crammed with black fruits (blueberries and cassis). It reveals high tannin and a reserved style, but it is enormously constituted with massive body, a formidable mid-palate, and exceptional length. It is a young, rich, powerful Taylor that will require 10-15 years of aging. Compared to the more flashy, forward style of the 1992, the 1994 has more in common with such vintages as 1977 and 1970. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2045.” October 1996 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Douro Valley, Port Blend 750 ml / Portugal / 20.5% ABV DC 95 | JG 94 | JS 100 | WA 97 | WS 100 | WE 99 “When tasting young vintage ports, Taylor is always the most backward. Yet potentially, it has the capability to be the most majestic. This classically made, opaque purple-colored wine is crammed with black fruits (blueberries and cassis). It reveals high tannin and a reserved style, but it is enormously constituted with massive body, a formidable mid-palate, and exceptional length. It is a young, rich, powerful Taylor that will require 10-15 years of aging. Compared to the more flashy, forward style of the 1992, the 1994 has more in common with such vintages as 1977 and 1970. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2045.” October 1996 (RP – Wine Advocate)

Duoro, Red Port Blend 750 ml / Portugal / 20% ABV DC 96 | JS 100 | RP 94-96 | VN 97 | WE 98 | WS 98 "In 2016 Taylor's began picking in Vargellas on 17 September, followed by Pinhão Valley estate on 23 and 26 September. The 2016 Vintage Port has an aristocratic bouquet with tight wound aromas of blackberry, bilberry, crushed stone, black olive and a light, marine-tinged element, perhaps almost peat-like. The palate is just beautiful with fine, chiseled tannins and a perfect line of acidity. There is that almost "arching" structure one always seeks in a great Taylor’s with a gentle but insistent grip towards the finish. It is everything you really want from a Vintage Port." June 2018 (NM - Vinous)

Duoro, Red Port Blend 750 ml / Portugal / 20% ABV WA 94 | WS 95 “#15 Top 100 Wines of 1997 - A great surprise for the vintage. Displays fabulous concentration and complex character with it's layers of very sweet fruit, chocolate and cherry aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins. Long finish with plenty of grip. Beautiful wine.” April 1997 (JS – Wine Spectator)

Fonseca Vintage Port 1994 Douro Valley, Red Port Blend 750 ml / Portugal / 20.5% ABV DC 96 | WA 97 | WS 100 “Hold on to your hat. This is the best Fonseca since 1977, and it's probably even better than that classic vintage--more like the breathtaking 1948. Mind-blowing, with masses of color, aroma and fruit flavor. Smells like fermenting berries, boasting loads of crushed grape, violet and berry character. Big, full-bodied and very sweet, with tons of tannins and a sweet finish. Tannic and huge, it's a long-term, great Port. *No. 1 Top 100 Wines of 1997” April 1997 (JS – Wine Spectator) Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 1994 Douro Valley, Port Blend 750 ml / Portugal / 20.5% ABV DC 95 | JG 94 | JS 100 | WA 97 | WS 100 | WE 99 “When tasting young vintage ports, Taylor is always the most backward. Yet potentially, it has the capability to be the most majestic. This classically made, opaque purple-colored wine is crammed with black fruits (blueberries and cassis). It reveals high tannin and a reserved style, but it is enormously constituted with massive body, a formidable mid-palate, and exceptional length. It is a young, rich, powerful Taylor that will require 10-15 years of aging. Compared to the more flashy, forward style of the 1992, the 1994 has more in common with such vintages as 1977 and 1970. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2045.” October 1996 (RP – Wine Advocate)