J.P. Wiser's Dissertation 12 Year Old, Virgin Oak & Bourbon Cask, 2017, 46.1%

Name: J.P. Wiser's Dissertation 12 Year Old, Virgin Oak & Bourbon Cask, 2017, 46.1%
Brand: J.P. Wiser's
Rating: 85.3 (4 reviews)

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J.P. Wiser's Dissertation is a limited release Canadian whisky from the Rare Cask Series, inspired by Master Blender Dr. Don Livermore's PhD research. It is a blend of 87% rye whisky and 13% corn whisky, aged for approximately 12 years in virgin oak and refill American bourbon casks, and bottled at 46.1% ABV. This non-chill filtered whisky was an LCBO-exclusive release in 2017 and has received multiple awards, including World's Best Blended Limited Release at the World Whiskies Awards.

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Type: Canadian Whisky
Region: Ontario
Age: 12 Years
Vintage: 2005
Bottled: 2017
ABV: 46.1%
Volume: 70cl
Distillery: J.P. Wiser's
Origin: Canada

Cask type: Virgin Oak & Bourbon Cask
Bottling: Official Bottling
Peated: Unpeated
Single cask: No
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Cask origin: N.A
Cask no.: N.A
Batch: A.A.1260
PPM: N.A
Barley: N.A
Fermentation: N.A
Master distiller (bottling): Dr. Don Livermore
Master distiller (distillation): N.A

Limited edition: Yes
Bottle count: N.A
Has box: N.A
Closure: Cork
Presentation: N.A
Series highlights: Rare Cask Series
Historical context: Dr. Don Livermore's PhD Thesis
Special release: LCBO Exclusive
Allocation: Ontario, Canada

Nose: Complex with notes of rye, vanilla, spice, oak, apple, maple, caramel, cherries, cinnamon, and a hint of nutty, tannic black tea.
Palate: Sweet and spicy, with flavors of fresh and sour cherries, apple, pear, orange peel, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, cloves, and a bourbon-like virgin wood character.
Finish: Long and lingering, with baking spices, oak, dried and candied fruits, nuts, vanilla, and a creamy, smooth, and spicy warmth.

85.3 / 100 · Based on 4 published reviews.

Bbrass_notebook24 Aug

87 / 100

Apple and pear bring welcome freshness to the sweet spice.

cedar_atlas7 Jun

86 / 100

The rye and vanilla give the nose a clear grain-and-oak focus, while cherries and apple bring a sweeter edge. The finish sounds warmly spiced and lingering. There is plenty going on, though the combination may lean quite sweet.

BookshopRover18 Apr

84 / 100

Oak sits alongside fruit and spice, rather than defining the character.

RedkiteRadio12 Feb

84 / 100

The unpeated designation is a useful steer, though the described character centres on fruit, vanilla and spice rather than smoke. That gives it a clear, layered appeal, but it’s not one I’d pick for a smoke-led style.

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