Tag: Canadian Whisky

  • Canadian Club 20 (2013)

    Overall Character: Sweet soft maple butter and rye spices | Nose: Maple butter, brown sugar and well balanced rye spices. | Palate: More maple butter, along with a nice balance of dry oak and spices. Smooth and sweet and well… Continue reading "Canadian Club 20 (2013)"

    • Score8.9/10.0
    • Recommended ForIf you like Canadian whisky, this is definitely one of the best. It’s perfect for people who like lighter whisky, like Irish and blends.
  • Canadian Mist (2013)

    Overall Character: Balanced, but very young corn and sweet citrus. | Nose: Vanilla, oak and sweet corn | Palate: More sweet corn, some rye spices and sweet citrus. | Finish: Trailing citrus and oak. | Overall: Very young in character.… Continue reading "Canadian Mist (2013)"

    • Score6.7/10.0
    • Recommended ForThis really is for people with very low budgets. I must say that it’s probably the most balanced young and cheap whisky you’ll find, but it’s still young and cheap.
  • Canadian Club Small Batch Sherry Cask (2013)

    Overall Character: Grains and very light berry flavor. | Nose: Grains and oats, some hints of raisin and other tried berries and mild toffee. | Palate: Again some sweetness, but mostly young grains and hints of dried berries and leather.… Continue reading "Canadian Club Small Batch Sherry Cask (2013)"

    • Score6.8/10.0
    • Recommended ForDefinitely not for fans of sherry cask aged, or sherry cask finished whiskey. This is for Canadian whisky fans who want something a bit different. Still, it’s almost no sherry influence, in my opinion. It’s not a bad price though, so get it when you need a mildly unique Canadian whisky to add to your whisky lineup.
  • Canadian Club Reserve 10 (2011)

    Overall Character: Earthy grasses, bitter rye spice, and mild vanilla. | Nose: Some soot, wild grasses, dry spices, honey and hints of vanilla. | Palate: More mild vanilla with bitter rye spice and dryness. Hints of tangerine. More earthiness and… Continue reading "Canadian Club Reserve 10 (2011)"

    • Score7.8/10.0
    • Recommended ForPeople who like sharp rye flavor, but not for those who like spicy rye whisky. It’s also not for people who like smoother Canadian whisky.