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CARIBOU CROSSING TOASTS THE HOLIDAYS
CARIBOU CROSSING TOASTS THE HOLIDAYS

Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Luxury Canadian Whisky is turning heads in the whiskey world; Gift box makes it ideal for the gift giving season (press release.)

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauNovember 3, 2011
Snake River Stampede 8 year old 40% abv (80 proof)
Snake River Stampede 8 year old 40% abv (80 proof)

Butterscotch, dusty rye, hot white pepper, dark fruits and ginger. Refreshing citric pith and zest. Creamy smooth, then slightly grippy. Spicy Rye. ★★★★

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauOctober 22, 2011
Canadian Club aged 20 years (40% alc./vol.)
Canadian Club aged 20 years (40% alc./vol.)

A weighty, highly integrated, and fruity synthesis of wood, toffee, vanilla, dusty rye, and baking spices, with developing hot pepper, dark fruits, prune juice, and citric zest. Rich & Oaky. ★★★★★

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauOctober 20, 2011
Lot 40 (43% alc./vol.)
Lot 40 (43% alc./vol.)

Rye, rye bread, sour rye, floral rye, hard rye, earthy rye, dusty rye grain, and then sweet citric notes, oranges, hot peppery spices, and tannic wood. Spicy Rye. ★★★★★

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauOctober 18, 2011
Crown Royal Black 45% alc./vol. (90 proof)
Crown Royal Black 45% alc./vol. (90 proof)

Rum-soaked Christmas cake. Creamy, with vanilla, hot pepper, ginger, dark fruit, orange bitters, Bourbon, charcoal, oak, and floral notes. Rich and Round. ★★★★

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauOctober 13, 2011
Glen Breton Battle of the Glen (43% alc./vol.)
Glen Breton Battle of the Glen (43% alc./vol.)

A complex interplay of fresh fruit, spring flowers, nutty grain, and hot white pepper all kept in place by the pith of white grapefruit. Floral & Fragrant. ★★★★☆

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauOctober 12, 2011
Wiser's Legacy: Canadian Whisky Review
Wiser's Legacy: Canadian Whisky Review

Sweet, rich and very spicy with overt rye notes. Cinnamon and cloves, dark fruits, hot peppermint and citric zest. Spectacular. Very highly recommended. ★★★★★

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauOctober 11, 2011
WhistlePig 10 year old Straight 100% Rye Whiskey
WhistlePig 10 year old Straight 100% Rye Whiskey

Dave Pickerell is a true icon of the American whisky industry so when he declares Canada as the source of the world’s very best rye whisky, that’s news to be shouted from the rooftops.

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News & Updates, Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauOctober 7, 2011
Danfield’s Limited Edition 21 years old (40% alc./vol.)
Danfield’s Limited Edition 21 years old (40% alc./vol.)

Classic rye spices—cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and pepper—all brought together in a lumber yard. Sweet, fragrant wood with a tangy citric zest and lots of weight. Rich & Oaky. ★★★★☆

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauOctober 3, 2011
Malt Whisky Yearbook 2012
Malt Whisky Yearbook 2012

The 2012 Malt Whisky Yearbook is rich in the latest single malt whisky information and is beautifully illustrated with more than 500 new colour photos of all of malt whiskydom.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauSeptember 30, 2011
Sazerac Acquires McGuinness Silk Tassel Canadian Whisky
Sazerac Acquires McGuinness Silk Tassel Canadian Whisky

Sazerac Company has agreed to purchase McGuinness Silk Tassel Canadian whisky, from Corby Distilleries Limited.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauSeptember 28, 2011
Sazerac Introduces R&R Reserve Canadian Whisky
Sazerac Introduces R&R Reserve Canadian Whisky

Sazerac Introduces R&R Reserve To Fast-Growing Rich and Rare Line Up -The Way Great Canadian Whisky Used to Taste

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauSeptember 20, 2011
Forty Creek John’s Private Cask No. 1 Review
Forty Creek John’s Private Cask No. 1 Review

Bursting gingery spice bombs, dark fruits, clean sweet wood, and crème caramel. A spice“Monster.” Sultry fruits and dusky rye spices like fireworks in an ancient muggy rainforest. Spicy Rye. ★★★★★

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauAugust 14, 2011
Gibson’s Finest 12 Year Old Wins Gold
Gibson’s Finest 12 Year Old Wins Gold

The 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) honoured Gibson’s Finest with three coveted awards. The Gibson’s Finest 12 Year Old earned the highest rating of all Canadian Whiskies taking home a Gold Award.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauAugust 11, 2011
Still Waters Single Malt Vodka Wins Gold
Still Waters Single Malt Vodka Wins Gold

What? Vodka on a whisky site? Yes, this is Still Waters Single Malt Vodka - it's vodka made from the same spirit that is slowly maturing into Still Waters Single Malt Whisky. We thought you should know. ★★★★★

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauAugust 4, 2011
Lord Calvert Canadian (Seagram's 1970-80s) 40% alc./vol.
Lord Calvert Canadian (Seagram's 1970-80s) 40% alc./vol.

Maple butter, vanilla, and butterscotch. Dry wood, shellac, cedar, apricots and lilacs. Fresh-churned butter. Balanced, simple, and very flavourful. Soft Corn. ★★★☆

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauJuly 18, 2011
Forty Creek John's Private Cask No. 1
Forty Creek John's Private Cask No. 1

It's a September tradition for Kittling Ridge Distillery to release a limited edition Forty Creek whisky and a May tradition for people to visit the Forty Creek website to sign up for a numbered bottle or two. This year's release is called John's Private Cask No. 1.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauJuly 15, 2011
Canadian Club Sherry Cask (41.3% alc./vol.) Batch SC-018
Canadian Club Sherry Cask (41.3% alc./vol.) Batch SC-018

Rich and very fruity– from raisins to peaches to berries. Sweet hot tobacco, black tea, pencil shavings, pepper and baking spices. Fruity & Spicy. ★★★★☆

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauJuly 9, 2011
Canadian Club Reserve 10 years old (40% alc./vol.)
Canadian Club Reserve 10 years old (40% alc./vol.)

Sweet, peppery, and fruity, with a pleasing bitter zest. Hard, flinty, earthy rye tinged with cinnamon and ginger. Nice weight and creamy mouthfeel. Spicy Rye. ★★★★

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauJuly 6, 2011
Canadian Whisky - the Comeback Category
Canadian Whisky - the Comeback Category

With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to get dear ol’ dad some amazing new whisky from a long forgotten category. Think Caribou Crossing Single Barrel and Royal Canadian Small Batch.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauJune 1, 2011
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