Why We Taste Slowly
Every bottle carries glacier water, dry alpine air and a season’s worth of temperature swings.
Slow tasting reveals each layer.
The Five-Step Ritual
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Rest
Stand the bottle upright for an hour.
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Pour
30 mL in a tulip or Glencairn glass.
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Observe
Hold to light; note colour - all natural.
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Nose
Mouth open; breathe in twice.
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Taste & Note
Sip neat, add a drop of water, log impressions.
The Line-Up
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Tekarra
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Malt / Wheat / Demerara · 48%
Flavour Snapshot
Fruit • Candy • Earth
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Amber Mountain
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Malt / Rye · 46%
Flavour Snapshot
Cracked pepper • Cinnamon • Green apple
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Excelsior
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Peated Malt / Wheat · 48%
Flavour Snapshot
Sweet peat • Creamed honey
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The Beast
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Wildfire Whisky · 58.3%
Flavour Snapshot
Wildfire smoke · Burnt honey · Dark cherry
Tekarra
Grain Bill: Malt, Wheat, Demerara
ABV: 48%
Malt Bill: Pale, Crystal, Dark Crystal, Chocolate, Midnight Wheat
Inspiration: Imperial Porter Grain Bill
Profile Summary
Tekarra is a complex, malt-forward whisky that bridges the worlds of dark beer and bold Canadian spirits. Built with an intricate malt selection and accented with demerara, it offers a deep, layered profile.
Tasting Notes
- Toasted grain, candied citrus, and a hint of molasses.
- Dried fruit and earthy chocolate play with brown sugar and roasted spice.
- Rounded and robust, leaving a sweet, grounded impression.
Character: Rich malt, dark sugar, and earthy sweetness.
Amber Mountain
Grain Bill: Alberta Rye & Malted Barley
ABV: 46%
Profile Summary
Amber Mountain is a confident expression of Canadian craftsmanship, balancing complexity with ease of approach. The blend of Alberta-grown rye and malted barley brings structure, warmth, and nuance to every sip.
Tasting Notes
- Subtle cracked pepper and rye spice lead the way, backed by mellow orchard fruit.
- Cinnamon warmth meets green apple brightness, with the barley lending a smooth, almost silky texture.
- Clean and crisp with lingering spice and a gentle sweetness.
Character: Warm spice, structured grain, and easy-drinking complexity.
Excelsior
Grain Bill: Peated Malt & Malted Wheat
ABV: 48%
Cask: First-Fill Russell Reserve Bourbon Barrel
Collaboration: Kensington Wine Market
Profile Summary
A bold departure from the norm, Excelsior combines sweet peat with the soft elegance of malted wheat. Aged in a first-fill bourbon barrel, this small-batch release is layered and distinctive, offering a textured, smoky sweetness.
Tasting Notes
- Gentle peat smoke with floral honey and cereal grain.
- Creamed honey opens into subtle brine and warm earth, with a rising heat that never overwhelms.
- Long and balanced, with soft smoke and wheat sweetness coasting to the end.
Character: Sweet peat, bourbon warmth, and structured intensity.
The Beast
Grain Bill: Peated Malt (Scotland, smoke-affected)
ABV: 58.3%
Age: 6 Years
Cask: Oak
Profile Summary
Born from the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire, The Beast is a one-of-a-kind whisky-infused with the story of survival, smoke, and community. Salvaged peated malt, naturally smoke-kissed by wildfire, matured into a deep and evocative spirit.
Tasting Notes
- Sweet mint and soft smoke - unmistakably unique and haunting.
- Cherry, burnt honey, and cured tobacco unfold with a dual-smoke profile from both peat and pinewood fire.
- Lingering and contemplative, with echoes of the forest and fire that shaped it.
Character: Smouldering, complex, and unforgettable.
Serving Temperature & Glassware
Best Practices:
- 16-20°C ideal serving range
- Use tulip glass; avoid heavy ice
- For cocktails, keep dilution under 20%
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