Canada
Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Ninety Nine Proof Canadian Whisky
Ripe red fruit and caramel open with toasty new oak, vanilla and almond. The palate is bold and spicy, layering peanut brittle and dried fruit over a firm grain-driven structure. A hundred-day finish in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels adds wine-toned richness without turning the whisky sweet. The finish is warming and persistent, leaving dark fruit, dry hardwood, caramel and lively spice.
Macaloney’s Peated Mac Na Bràiche Single Malt Spirit
Medium peat smoke and wood ash open the aroma, joined by heather, lemongrass and warm baking spice. The palate is creamy and smooth, with waves of smoke framing tropical fruit and juicy malt. Floral nectar, coconut and a light saline note add contrast before a dry malt sweetness emerges. The finish is long, smoky and gently warming. Serve neat.
Macaloney’s Caledonian Mac Na Bràiche Single Malt Spirit
Ripe red berries and tropical fruit lead a generous aroma, followed by toffee, toasted oak and warm wood spice. The palate is smooth and creamy, layering fruitcake, honey and citrus over juicy malt. Dark chocolate and a faint saline note bring definition before a long, oak-led finish. Serve neat, allowing a few minutes in the glass before adding water.
Poplar Grove 2014 The Legacy 750 mL
Black fruit opens with a supple, almost voluptuous texture, followed by dried leaves, liquorice and sagebrush. The blend is savoury and layered rather than heavy, with Cabernet Franc bringing aromatic lift and the supporting varieties adding shape and depth. Fine tannins keep the generous palate composed. The finish is stylish and persistent, balancing ripe fruit with mature herbal and earthy detail.
Summerhill 2016 Ner Tamid Magnum
Dark cherry and blackcurrant lead an elegant, full-flavoured red, with gentle cedar, dried herbs and warm spice adding savoury detail. The palate is polished rather than heavy, its ripe fruit held by fresh acidity and fine, measured tannins. Composed and persistent, it suits roast lamb, braised beef or mushroom dishes.
Bittered Sling Orange & Juniper Bitters 120 mL
Fresh orange peel and herbaceous juniper lead, sharpened by bright green cardamom and the clean bitterness of turmeric and cinchona bark. A few dashes bring aromatic lift and structure to gin, whisky, tequila, pisco, vermouth or sparkling water without overwhelming the base. It also works neatly in tea, cider, sparkling wine, hollandaise and citrus-led desserts.
Macaloney’s Invernahaven Single Malt Canadian Whisky
Plum and raisin lead with warm spice, expressive malt and seasoned oak. The palate is rich and creamy, its dried-fruit depth framed by structured tannins and a quiet nutty note from the sherry casks. Oak adds shape without becoming dry. The finish is long and layered, leaving dark fruit, malt, spice and a light saline impression.
Macaloney’s Caledonian Invermallie Single Cask Island Single Malt Whisky
White and black pepper open with fresh mint, delicate flowers and a cool herbal edge. The palate is lively and precise, with white grape and light malt framed by measured oak and clean spice. A faint dark-chocolate note adds depth without heaviness. The finish is crisp and warming, leaving mint, pepper, grape skin and gentle oak.
Collingwood 21 Year Old Canadian Rye Whisky
Dark rye bread opens with herbs, spring flowers and freshly turned earth. The palate is sweet and full, bringing hot white pepper, liquorice and creamy milk chocolate into balance with a pithy bitterness and quiet root-beer spice. Maple-cask influence adds gentle warmth. The finish is persistent and savoury, leaving rye, pepper, herbs and dark chocolate.
Pike Creek 21 Year Old European Oak Finish Canadian Whisky
Berries and green fruit open with pineapple, kiwi and cool spearmint. The palate is generous but precise, bringing caramel, nutmeg and candied fruit into balance with vanilla, pepper and firm seasoned wood. Cedar and char add a savoury edge. The finish is long and clean, leaving applewood, spice, caramel and a quiet touch of tobacco.
Foxtrot 2014 Chardonnay Magnum
Leafy green herbs, lemon skin and lemon oil lead into soft white peach and restrained barrel spice. The palate is rounded without losing its line, balancing creamy texture and subtle toast with clean citrus freshness. Mineral detail keeps the finish precise, giving the wine composure and quiet maturity rather than overt richness.
Forty Creek Confederation Oak Special Edition Canadian Whisky
Strawberry, butterscotch and flambéed banana open with honeyed grain and a firm oak presence. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, bringing almond, walnut and a touch of leather around a rounded malt core. Maple sweetness softens the wood without masking it. The finish is crisp and structured, leaving toasted nuts, honey, oak spice and a gently savoury edge.
Henricsson Vineyard 2018 Kajsa Chardonnay 1.5 L
Full-bodied and lush, the palate has a broad, generous texture and substantial presence from the opening. Its expansive, rounded shape carries evenly through the middle, giving the wine depth without unnecessary ornament. The concentration feels composed rather than cumbersome, with a steady sense of richness throughout. The finish remains full and persistent, extending the same plush, measured character.
Forty Creek 2014 Evolution Special Edition Canadian Whisky
Blackberry preserves and fig lead a mellow, aromatic opening, with clove, cinnamon, dark chocolate and red grape adding depth. The palate begins buttery and smooth before warm spice gathers through the middle. Nutmeg and tree fruit broaden the profile without obscuring its balance. The finish is long and composed, fading through berries, oak, chocolate and gentle spice.
Mt. Boucherie 2017 Summit 3 L
Black cherry, cassis and dark plum form a generous core, layered with anise, cigar leaf and measured oak spice. The palate is full and concentrated, yet fresh enough to keep the ripe fruit and velvety tannins in balance. Structured for further development, it is equally compelling now beside roast beef, lamb, venison or a deeply savoury mushroom dish.
Mission Hill 2020 Oculus Okanagan Valley
Cassis, dark cherry and blue fruit lead into spice, cocoa and a subtle leafy note. The palate is powerful yet nuanced, with dense fruit supported by long, silky tannins and a fresh, measured line of acidity. Chocolate and dark berries carry through the persistent finish. Decant generously and pair with roast beef, lamb or wild mushrooms.
Mission Hill 2016 Oculus Okanagan Valley
Blackcurrant and ripe blackberry form a vivid, concentrated core, lifted by a subtle floral note. Layers of earth, cigar box and liquorice add savoury complexity as the palate develops. Fresh acidity and firm tannins bring definition, carrying the dark fruit into a long, rich finish. Decant and serve with roast lamb or beef.
CheckMate 2020 Opening Gambit Merlot Magnum
Black cherry, cassis and blueberry lead, lifted by violets and savoury spice. The palate is rich yet energetic, layering raspberry, blackberry and tart cranberry with dark chocolate, tobacco, clove and black pepper. Fine, polished tannins give the wine firm shape, while lively acidity and a subtle saline note carry the finish.