LCBO Product Updates

[Megawatt]

Wow, that is what, the third Doublewood price increase in the last two years? I will always respect Doublewood for turning me on to single malts but at that price you can get Cragganmore, Talisker, Glenkinchie...

[Megawatt]

The Arran Malt 10 year old is back in stock at last. Anyone try this? I like Arran and this one is reasonably priced.

[Canucklehead]

The first time I've seen it at the LC.

POWERS GOLD IRISH WHISKEY
Ireland | Irish Distillers International Ltd.
LCBO 230839 | 750 mL | $ 31.95

[Frodo]

It used to be around 7-8yrs ago. VERY modest price hike from the old price point of $28+...

[Yello to Mello]

After it appeared the havana club barrel proof stocck was dwindling, there has been more stock that emerged and queens quay jumped on most of it

[Yello to Mello]

When I was at SoT, I mentioned how I was enjoying my Redbreast 15 and apparently it is slated for a fall release. With an LCBO employee I mentioned the range of bourbons and the sazarac presence and there is more expected.

[Zunak]

Only about 30 bottles of the Uigeadail left.

[mfurman]

GLENMORANGIE SONNALTA PX appeared at Queens Quay LCBO (still $99)

[Yello to Mello]

Got the drinkvine email for that glenmo, I'm gonna check it out in a couple hrs

[Zunak]

Got the drinkvine email for that glenmo, I'm gonna check it out in a couple hrs

So I assume that means inventory is down to 3 now.

[Yello to Mello]

Yes, yes it is. There are 3 left in the spirits cabinet in the vintage section at the back.

[Yello to Mello]

Oh yeah, while I was there I seen some Indian whisky I never seen before. I forgot the name of it right now. Its not a single malt and couldnt sort 'India' in the LC's serch engine. Its wedged between the Canadian and Bourbon whiskies.

[Zunak]

Yes, yes it is. There are 3 left in the spirits cabinet in the vintage section at the back.

I have an ISD pending on one of those but I doubt I'll get it. There should be more coming, just nice to have the bird in the hand.

[Smithford]

Oh yeah, while I was there I seen some Indian whisky I never seen before. I forgot the name of it right now. Its not a single malt and couldnt sort 'India' in the LC's serch engine. Its wedged between the Canadian and Bourbon whiskies.

I believe that would be the Desert Queen Reserve. When it first arrived, I did some Google searching but couldn't find a review anywhere from a reliable source. Considering the price and the look of the bottle, I passed on it. I'd be interested to know if anyone here dared to try it.

[bebdo]

I believe that would be the Desert Queen Reserve. When it first arrived, I did some Google searching but couldn't find a review anywhere from a reliable source. Considering the price and the look of the bottle, I passed on it. I'd be interested to know if anyone here dared to try it.[/quote]

"Desert Queen Reserve"! I too came across this brand when I was looking for another offering from the same company that made this. I was researching "Amber's Salsa Fenni" which is a regional drink from a state in India called Goa.

Unlike the rest of India, Goa was a Portuguese colony and I read somewhere that the cashew fruit was brought to Goa from Brazil by the Portuguese. I have never heard of an alcoholic drink from Brazil made from the cashew fruit but did see cashew fruit juice (tetra pack) from Brazil in a local Portuguese grocery store in Mississauga last year. Feni is distilled from the fermented juice of the cashew fruit (top pulpy portion of the cashew nuts that you snack on) - something like a pear with a nut attached to the bottom instead of inside the fruit. Google it if interested! I'm mentioning this as no one in my office had a clue about where the cashew nut came from or what the fruit looked like. Not stating this to ridicule anyone - I had no idea "beaver" meant something other than the "beaver" before I moved here 12+ yrs ago! LOL!! Back to feni - it's an acquired taste - same as Tequila I guess ... gave 200cl samples to a couple of my white friends (you can have it neat or with 7up/Sprite/coke) ... they said it wasn't bad!! I'm guessing they won't be picking up a bottle anytime soon! The feni from this company was excellent and I picked up 4 more bottles as they don't show up at the LCBO often (2nd time I've seen it in the last 12+ years). I only wish the presentation was better - labels peeling off and screw cap is not nearly tight enough. etc. Looks like a bottle you picked up from your neighborhood "bottle your own wine store"! Have to drink these fast as alcohol might all evaporate!

Back to the whisky ... I had never heard of Amrut Distilleries until about a year ago - but there were lots of amazing reviews online and so far I've tried 3 of their expressions and really loved them (currently enjoying FUSION). For this Desert Queen whisky I too could not find any information on the web ... and with shitty LCBO pricing I'd rather pick up Teachers or Famous Grouse instead! (this should sell for around $10-15 max)

On another note, wanted to try something other than scotch for a change and picked up Rittenhouse 100prrof Rye, Wild Turkey and Buffalo Trace recently. Haven't tried the Buffalo Trace yet ... but finished the Rittenhouse and Wild Turkey and would pick up Rittenhouse Rye again (except want to pick up the Ardmore soon!) Rittenhouse was $34 here - $20 south of the border ... it's and amazing whisky for the price.

ok, it's 12:38 in the morning ... too much whisky (Bowmore Tempest, man this is good BUT hot - requires some water to tame it a bit) ... I would suggest - skip the Desert Queen unless you see it marked down 50%!

good night!

[Megawatt]

It really is pointless to compare our pricing to US pricing. Most of the time you will feel like you're getting ripped off. Better to compare Rittenhouse to whiskies priced similarily in Ontario. Would you take it over Maker's Mark, for instance?

I heard that Desert Queen is hardly better than an entry levekl blended Scotch. From what I understand, many Indian blends are just industrial grain alcohol with imported Scotch malt added.

[Yello to Mello]

Online inventory shows Summerhill has some of the Van winkles in

[mfurman]

Online inventory shows Summerhill has some of the Van winkles in

Thank you.
I am wondering why these new whiskies (I have also Sonnalta PX in mind) are trickling in (so slowly) only to some stores.

[Zunak]

Online inventory shows Summerhill has some of the Van winkles in

Thank you.
I am wondering why these new whiskies (I have also Sonnalta PX in mind) are trickling in (so slowly) only to some stores.

With regards to the Sonnalta and the upcoming Saint Magnus they are set up as Rapid Release. They do not show inventory in warehouses and poke their heads into 1 or 2 stores just before their release. Sonnalta is scheduled for May 28. I am not sure about the Van Winkles but I will find out.

[Yello to Mello]

Only 1 12yo left on the shelf of winkle when I got there....I didn't buy anything

[bebdo]

Comparing Rittenhouse to products in same price range ... I did not care much for Markers mark so have been hesitant to pick up markers 46. FOr 34 bucks this falls in the black grouse/b label, buffalo trace category. I would pick this up against the others as its different not better than the others. As for comparing to prices in the US .. Was just trying to say that it's a damn fine whisking for the price there or even at $34 here.
Just opened B Trace this evening ... Similar to Wild Turkey ... Nose, taste like a typical bourbon ... Not a repeat buy for me.
On another note, I don't much are for Glenlivent 12 but was blown awa by Naddura ... Really enjoyed it. Got the 15yr French Oak as a gift recently ... Enjoyed that too ... Light and buttery mouthfeel ... Reminds me of Stratisla.
anyone care to comment on Bakers vs Bookers (my favorite from bourbons I've tried so far.

[portwood]

While the Auchentoshan 18yo was marked down (see other thread), the 12yo has gone up to $48.60 (from $45), and the Bowmore 12yo to $48.60 (from $46.10)

[Smithford]

Only 1 12yo left on the shelf of winkle when I got there

That's partly my fault. I was there at the crack of noon and grabbed two of them, plus one of the 10yo.

[Zunak]

Van Winkles are indeed slated for Rapid Release on May 28 along with the Sonnalta PX. For info regarding which stores will be stocked call the LCBO info line on Friday and they will be able to advise as to inventory allotments.

[Yello to Mello]

It seems that the listings for the sonnalta and the van winkles are off the site right now