week of November 11

Forty Creek Double Barrel rye – “Forty Creek Double Barrel has a wonderful golden roasted aroma filled with deep vanilla notes and highlighted with toasted spice, pecan and walnuts. There is a caramelized creaminess to the flavour with a rich spice that lifts it off the tongue. The finish is very smooth, mellow and extra […]

Kokomo Pinot Noir 2008 (USA)

“This Russian River Pinot Noir is a blend of five different clones, each of which addes to the elegance, balance and complexity…  The nose has hints of earth, sage, cherry and spice with a noted minerality.  Juciy cranberry and Bing cherry on the palate finishes with great acidity.”  (winemaker’s notes) When looking at the Kokomo […]

week of Nov 4

Cruzan 9 Spiced rum – “…aged rum combined with a unique mix of 9 spices, including allspice, vanilla, pepper, ginger, mace, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & juniper berry….The taste incorporates complex layers of vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, warm spice and toasted wood. ”  (website) Spicebox Canadian spiced whisky  – “Brilliant amber with gold highlights; very pronounced vanilla bean […]