The astonishingly rich flavours of Reifel Rye demonstrate why Alberta Distillers is the world’s leading producer of 100% rye grain whisky. Peppery but not overly so, in the glass, its broad swaths of flavour transform into a single complex entity with sweet, creamy, fruity, floral tones and that finishing touch of bitter pith that defines great rye.
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Read MoreHowitzer’s aromatic nose shows toffee, caramel, mild wood, a flash of gunpowder and hints of oranges. Bold, sweet and peppery on the palate, with creamy toffee. Lovely bitter pith early on turns spicy, along with more sweetness and something almost citrus. A medium glowing finish fades back into cleansing bitter pith. Not overly complex. A good solid classic Canadian whisky with a bit of oomph.
Read MoreA rich, fruity nose with hints of grape skins jumps right out of the bottle when you pull the cork for the first time. This is single malt whisky and just loaded with undisguised barley malt notes. Then finally, after a few sniffs those luscious Vancouver Island blackberries surge to the fore. Do yourself a double barrel favour and get one today.
Read MoreEven before we sip, the massive nose on this expressive dram tells us that Canada is once again expanding the flavour profile of rye whisky in ever so delicious directions. Sweet mashy notes evolve into roasted grain, light rye bread and mild herbal tones. Hints of mint early on disappear in hard taffy, berries, and then strong sweet fruits, eventually resolving into over-ripe verbena fruit. All works well together, and that’s just the nose.
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Read MoreA combination of great spirits and careful blending, Cooper’s Revival whisky, from Kinsip House of Fine Spirits, amuses the nose and delights the palate with wild herbs and flowers, creamy strawberries and ice cream, bold, spicy rye notes, and a slathering, buttery mouthfeel.
Read MoreThis flavourful blended whisky, rich in malty cereal notes, takes the palate on a journey from one end of the flavour spectrum to the other. Prune juice, fruity pipe tobacco, vanilla, maple sugar, ripe red apples raspberries and scorched applewood saturate the nose, which soon turns to dried fruits, grapefruit juice, sweet sherry and wine gums.
Read MoreRipple Rock, the latest whisky release from Shelter Point Distillery, celebrates the Ripple Rock explosion admirably as peppery spices burst through a solid caramel vanilla crown, clearing the way for the grainy, malty, almost herbal delights that follow. Non-Chill Filtered, 47% ABV and 100% TNT.
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Read MoreEvery now and then Alberta Premium treats its loyal customers to some truly mindblowing sipping whisky. Get ready: Alberta Premium Cask Strength and Alberta Premium Aged 20 Years are on shelves now and going fast.
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