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| - Today was my first time at this Summerhill location. Pulling in today the parking lot around back may have been a tight squeeze but what awaited me inside was something truly spectacular. Aside from the courteous staff and the seemingly endless rows of alcohol (ya ya, I know standard LCBO stuff) the vintages section here and general architectural layout of this building were mind blowing.
What an experience today! I was invited to this LCBO for an exclusive event hosted by Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch where a bottle of rare Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve 55 Year Old Scotch was unveiled. Unbelievable! The bottle is one of 15 in existence and the 7th of 11 to be auctioned off with all proceeds of this bottles sale going to benefit the Wounded Warriors (a NPO which helps wounded and injured members of the Canadian Forces). This auction takes place at the new Trump Hotel in Toronto on October 19th, 2012 where this bottle is expected to go for over $50,000 (the previous bottle auctioned in the USA sold for $96,000 USD). Ya that's roughly what I make in a weekend...Not!
A Brinks Truck pulled to the front and two armed guards unloaded the bottle from it's rear, a procession of bagpipes and drums lead the bottle to its resting place inside the Grand Hall inside the LCBO (this location is THAT amazing - it's got a GRAND HALL).
Once the procession had ended the bottle was removed from its special case and placed on display. Attendees took their seats and heard speeches from a member of the LCBO, Wounded Warriors and two representatives from William Grant & Sons. The second of two representatives Ms. Beth Havers led us all through a nosing and tasting of Glenfiddich's 12, 21, 30 and 50 year vintages. (the 50 year old is actually sold at this LCBO location and retails for a mere $26,000 - meaning the taste we had was worth roughly $500). I should note I've never eaten a meal worth $500 let alone had a drink worth that much - I felt like a King!
The tasting was followed by an assortment of snacks provided by Rock Lobster a Toronto based Seafood Food Truck. They decided to take inspiration from Scottish Culture for the meal and we were provided with: Lobster Rolls, Oysters on the 1/2 Shell, Scottish Smoked 8 Year Cheddar cheese and a Beef appetizer which had been braised in Glenfiddich 12 year - the taste was unmatched.
While this sort of red carpet experience is not the norm at this location it certainly has quite a few extra elements which cater to this sort of exclusive event. A truly magical and breathtaking experience, one that I am sure to not forget anytime soon. I know where I am going for my bottle of Glenfiddich 50 year the day I win the Lotto 6/49.
However, those of you already able to afford this bottle of pure liquid gold I encourage you to visit this location, and give me a call when you're on your way home so I can share in this unique experience with you...seriously, Call me....please
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