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Bowmore Darkest 15 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Matured in Oloroso sherry casks to impart a spicy and subtle fruit feel. Lingers with toffee and sherry notes. $93.40, LCBO

Wayne Gretzky 99 Red Cask
Starts off with hints of leather, wood and caramel. Sweet on the palate with a lasting finish of stewed fruit and cinnamon. $34.95, LCBO

Glenmorangie Milsean Private Edition Highland Single Malt Scotch
A beautiful champagne colour brings forth a myriad sweet notes from honey to apple pie. It lingers for an eternity, finishing with a hint of spice. $177.95, LCBO

Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey 6 Year Old
So much candy on the nose, complemented by floral and wood tones. It punches hard with a mix of dark chocolate and clove, but it's incredibly balanced. $89.95, LCBO

Hibiki Suntory Harmony
A gorgeous lesson in elegance. As light as a feather on the palate with a mild floral essence and subtle flavors of orange peel. $99.95, LCBO

Bruichladdich Black Art 4
A deeply complex drink, masterfully layering flavours of blackcurrants, other dark berries, honey and toffee. It smells like a sherry at first, with a wave of cinnamon and black pepper to follow it up. $350, LCBO

Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel
A staple for anyone that loves a balanced, expressive whisky. Vanilla and ginger on the nose, with a sweet and long-lasting finish. $155.20, LCBO

Highland Park 18 Year Old
A decadent journey through fragrant flower fields, vats of honey and fruit pies. The kind of whisky that lingers on your palate long after the night is over. $214.95, LCBO

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