Drunk Neat.This is my first Irish whiskey. It is also my first triple distilled, pot-still whiskey.Nose: I could just keep my nose in that glass and be content with it. It is a big smell: fruity and…

Drunk neat.Before I start, I'd like to thank Québec Whisky for the heads-up about the availability of this whisky in Québec. Nose: The oak is strong here, with vanilla and toasted oak arriving first,…

Drunk neat.Nose: Vanilla-dominant with fruitiness that decreases each time it is poured. Some minty freshness in the background. While it sounds nice, this mix unfortunately ends up smelling slightly…

Drunk neat. I find that adding water drowns the rye too easily to put any in this whisky.Nose: Light. Toasted oak and vanilla with a slight prickling of rye spices.Taste: Starts cool and sweet, easily…

I bought this single malt on recommendation of Quebecwhisky.com, who included it in their "Christmas suggestions 2011" here: http://quebecwhisky.com/suggestions2011.shtmlDrunk neat. I tried adding water…

Assay #11F01, Bottle 1068.Once again, I look at High West to try out another whiskey category: this time, the un-aged oak whiskey (admittedly, a rather limited category, but hey! It's available in Québec…

Batch 48, bottle #772.I picked up this bottle because it is the cheapest straight rye whiskey available in Québec, by virtue of being the only one as well. After trying it, I feel I might have to try…

Batch #33. Drunk with water, with a whisky to water ratio between 2:1 and 1:1 (closer to 1:1). The trick to know when I've arrived at the right dilution is when I can see the sherry cask when nosing the…

Drunk neat or with a few drops of water.Since this is a peated whisky, its character will quickly change between the first glass and subsequent tastings. I found it quite harsh at first, but it has since…

Drunk neat.Nose: Quite a sweet nose, made of maple syrup and caramel, with a slight toasted oak in the background.Taste: The arrival is very sweet, very easy to drink. Again, it's caramel and maple that…