Monique scored this wine: 99/100

Full disclosure: Scotland's most northerly distillery - Highland Park - is one of my favourite distilleries in Scotland. Pretty much all their labels have bewitched me. The 25 is just beyond this world! Aromas include: caramel, oak, dried fruit, BIG BAKING SPICES, nutty Oloroso Sherry notes and sweet smoke. The flavours are just sublime, perfectly mimicking the aromas with caramel, maple roasted nuts and Oloroso elements. - Medium-Full bodied - Smooth - Medium finish - Rich & Round Camp *$350.25 @ SAQ

Monique scored this wine: 99/100

My absolute favourite Speyside Scotch! This bottle is a gem for an NAS (no age statement) Single Barrel Speyside Scotch! So complex, so rich, round, and so delicious. Heavenly aromas include: roasted hazelnuts, almonds, salted caramel, apricot jam, vanilla, baking spices (nutmeg, all spice), baked apple, and candied orange peel. When cut with a few drops of water (remember its 60% folks!) you'll find flavours of sweet cereal, pralines, orange peel, Oloroso Sherry, and somewhat of a buttered raisin bread. The layers of flavours go on and on! - Full Bodied - Smooth alcohol integration (with water) - Long Finish (cereal, candied orange peel, and pralines) - Rich & Round Flavour Camp

Monique scored this wine: 98/100

A benchmark Chardonnay hailing from from the Niagara Escarpment. This wine upholds classic aromas of fresh apples, stone fruit, mineral and butterscotch (just the perfect hint of oak) . On the palate some creamy, yet luscious characters comes through along with the zesty lemon and green apple flavours. This wine is a hefty medium to full bodied wine with lasting finish. Pair with roasted poultry: chicken, turkey, cornish hens; or with fatty seafood: seared halibut, swordfish, crab, lobster.

Monique scored this wine: 96/100

What a superb NAS whiskey from Glenmorangie! This single malt is, however, blended partly from casks aged 30+ years. Aromas include: caramel, dried apricot, BIG BAKING SPICES, toasted hazelnuts and a pleasing candied orange peel character. The flavours follows the aromas to perfection right through to a cinnamon, clove and candied orange finish. - Medium-Full bodied - Smooth - Medium-Long finish - Rich & Round Camp

Monique scored this wine: 96/100

Glorious! Rich, deep, complex with layers upon layers of texture. Flavours seamlessly contour on top of each other. Dominant notes include orange peel, apple, pear, honeydew melon, a touch of white pepper and minerality. Pair it with itself! Enjoyed every sip of this in Oct 2016. @sommsosa | bespoketasting.ca