87 / 100
The appealing tension here is between the sweet, grain-led palate and the firmer rye spice. Toasted rye bread gives the grain character a clear place, while vanilla, caramel and brown sugar bring a softer counterpoint. The finish sounds more challenging at first, with dryness and oaky bitterness, but persistent fruit sweetness and soft spice keep it connected to the palate. A layered, warmly spiced Canadian whisky, with enough contrast to make the details interesting.
Reviewed by silver_pebble
- Nose
- Caramel, Vanilla, Candied cinnamon, Oak, Dried banana chips
- Palate
- Vanilla and caramel, Cinnamon, cloves, ginger and black pepper, Toasted rye bread, Brown sugar
- Finish
- Initially dry, with oaky bitterness, Persistent fruity sweetness, Soft rye spices, Minty, coppery tang