Canadian Whisky reviews

I have a couple of new Forty Creeks lying around, both of which I had tasted before but come from (I think) different batches. Let's compare each to the standard Barrel Select.The Double Barrel, like…

Nose: at full strength, somewhat closed. I get aromas of creamy caramel and vanilla, fairly typical of Canadian blended whisky. Opens up with the addition of water to reveal herbal rye notes, especially…

Nose: a surprising aroma of bitter oranges. Not a bad start, though quite hot with alcohol fumes. Water brings out an odd astringency. Taste: light-bodied and rather flat until the bitter, hop infused…

Let's be honest, the regular Crown Royal or even the black is just mediocre at best, but this is on a whole other level. I mean Jim Murray gave this 2016 whisky of the year, so how could this be bad.…

Nose: a gentle intermingling of butterscotch and vanilla, along with damp wood. Deeper down I find a leafy/earthy note. With time, hints of orange or lemon zest emerge. Quite mellow yet complex enough…