Gibson's Finest reviews

One of the lowest scores I've ever given a whisky is to the Gibson's 12 Year Old. Ugh. How could the same distillery that puts out that crap, also release this excellent, classically Canadian whisky? I…

Nose: mild. Candy-ish, with some alcohol. Slightly leafy (dry leaves). Taste: quite smooth, light-bodied but with a silky delivery. Honey, then the tingling bite of hard rye flavour, Canadian-style. Not…

Thanks to @paddockjudge for the reviewed sample, which is marked L12202, HW09155. This Gibson's Finest 100th Anniversary Grey Cup is a special one-time bottling commemorating the 100th anniversary of the…

Hiram Walker & Sons, founded in 1858, is Canada’s biggest distillery. They produce the best known Canadian whiskies such as Canadian Club, Wiser’s and Gibson’s Finest, all famous, but entry level whis…

I am not going to impress you with fancy words or say things like it tastes like "American pancakes in syrup" (yep, saw that in a whisky review somewhere). You want to try a real Canadian Rye whisky, try…

Could very well be the worst whisky I've had. Looks fine with good legs and a light golden colour - but the aroma has no complexity beyond toffee (and, I think, corn - unfortunately). Slight honey taste…

Gibson's Finest Rare 18 yo whisky is produced by William Grant & Sons, Ltd, of Oakville, Ontario. The reviewed bottle is # 419946.Nose: fragrant, sweet, lots of wood, both oak and maple, caramel, a hint…