Canadian Whisky reviews

This whisky is a bit notorious for batch variation, especially given the price. This was from a decent batch. I recently reviewed another batch (which wasn't as good) from 2014 which was worse. This…

I like a lot of Wiser's whiskies for their spiciness and boldness. This whisky is a wonderful example of that. It comes in at a higher strength, 43.4%, compared to the usual 40% which is pretty well…

The first time I had this whisky it was in a liquor store tasting bar, where I tasted some Ardbeg Corryvreckan - one of the biggest, most muscular peaty Scotches out there. I looked at Legacy and thought…

In my exploration of Canadian whisky I have generally tried to sample all that I've been able to get my hands on (other than expensive bottles which aren't that highly regarded) - hence part of the…

Nose: Light, with some rye spice and light oak drifting in and out of the background. It's a bit sour, with some light fruitiness. A bit bitter. I find as the nose opens it improves, with some custard…

This sister whisky to lot no. 40 is 10 years old, finished in vintage port casks, made in Windsor at the Hiram Walker distillery.Nose: Very fruity, contrasted with the dry rye dancing around in the…