Hi and welcome to r/whiskey! Kentucky Gentleman. Resolve is nice also. Can agree with that. We killed them at the wake. Forty Creek is known for using thick sweeteners like molasses or maple syrup or at least making their drinks taste like them. Seriously enjoying the Pike Creek 21 Oloroso Sherry Finish. Thick layers of gooey mmmm. by Davin de Kergommeaux . 10. Here are ten great, bartender-approved bottles. I'll have to have a look around. A friend's grandfather was distillery manager at Corby's when it was still in Corbyville. Murray gave the … It is the only Canadian whisky that employs a double cask aging and flavoring method. Yep, forgot that important factor. Confederation Oak was created to commemorate Canada’s 1867 Confederation. Gooderham and Worts is the oldest whisky brand in Canada, if not one … r&r canadian 750ml Canada- Aromas of vanilla buttercream, praline and delicate mocha follow through on a soft, brisk entry to a dry-like light-to-medium body with a … Indeed, from small beginnings more than two centuries ago Canada has become the second largest whisky-making nation in the world, next only to Scotland. to plan meet-ups, discuss whisky from around the world, and bitch about our prices! Stiff competition at that price from Scotch and Bourbons. Ah man I had bear face in my hand yesterday too....grabbed one of the wisers hockey bottles I haven't tried yet instead. I really enjoy Stalk and Barrel red as a regular sipper. Interesting, I've been very curious about the red but the low price ($35) kept me away. The whisky is made in a 12,000 liter copper pot-still and is 100% rye--90% Canadian rye and 10% malted rye. Is there any good Canadian whisky? Get your rye on with these top Canadian whiskies--all containing at least 90% rye! But the best of them usually have a healthy dose of rye, and a flavor that is distinct to Canadian whiskey. Copy Link Facebook Twitter Reddit Flipboard Pocket. Similarly, the Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye was recently named as the best whisky in the world by leading expert Jim Murray. If the Corby/Pernod Ricard portfolio's Wiser's 18 is the lighter classic-style Canadian whisky, then its Lot No. I'm a huge fan of rye based whiskeys. While American rye whiskey, by law, must be made from grains that are at least 51 percent rye, Canadian rye whiskeys — through a loophole in Canadian law — can be made from no rye at all. Press J to jump to the feed. Whisky writer Davin de Kergommeaux at the Highlander Pub in Ottawa. It is produced and distilled in Canada, but bottled by the Hood River Distillers in Oregon. Aug 22, 2017. 13. Is it worth $150 at LCBO? Specifications. 100% Rye whisky bottled at 40% that was creamy smooth with a nice slow spice build, and a long finish. Best is hands down Wiser's 23. Jul 01, 2018. I'd be interested in trying the XR, but I don't know about dropping that kind of money on it. With the recent attention on Canadian whisky, now is the time to give it a try. It is a spicy firebomb though, but IMO more worth it than the CC 41/42 releases. And here’s a link to our post of the Best Canadian whiskies under $65! I'm in BC, so something available from the BCLC would be great. 10 Pendleton 1910 12 Year Rye Whisky 81 Vanilla & Sweet This is a 100% rye whisky. That determination has helped Tangle Ridge land on a number of top Canadian whisky lists but it has another unique quality. Crown Royal XR? A little expensive in BC, but Great Plains (Potters) cask strength 18 year brandy cask finish is excellent, https://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/17544. Soon Canadian whisky was the best-selling whisky … Have not personally tried it, but it's among Crown Royal's top bottle, so it's got to be at least something. Perhaps this person had a bad experience with a cheap flask of rye or maybe there was a pickleback mishap. I really like Bearface for a daily supper. The best whiskey in the world—at least according to Whisky Bible author Jim Murray—is Alberta Distilling’s Premium Cask Strength Rye. Or the premium editions or Gooderham. Canadian whisky product ratings are refreshed daily by assessing the average score from reviews, combined with the average score from whisky cabinet ratings on Canadian whiskies. Here are the best Canadian whiskies to drink now. Pike Creek Oloroso-finished 21 Year Old Named Canada’s Best Whisky A jury of ten independent whisky experts has named Pike Creek Oloroso-finished 21 Year Old Canada’s best whisky at the Tenth Annual Canadian Whisky Awards gala, held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Victoria, BC. The Best Canadian Whiskies Gooderham and Worts Four Grain. I still haven't cracked my Wisers 23 bottle. Those qualities make Canadian whisky work on its own neat, but it also plays well with cocktails. Please consult the guides and rules before posting The last two bottles were passed down to my friend and his sister, after the passing of their Father. Any style goes, including Bourbon, Scotch, Rye, Wheat, Canadian, Irish, White Dogs, and everything in between. The first Canadian contender to earn recognition as the World Whisky of the Year in "Jim Murray's Annual Whisky Bible 2016," Gimli, Manitoba's Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye not only boasts oak and vanilla notes, but also butterscotch and peppery hints that end with an almost creamy finish. Distillery: Barton 1792 Distillery (Sazerac Co.) ABV: 40% (80 … Millstone Rye 100. 40 is the complete opposite. Alberta Premium 20yr old can be had for about $80- amazing value. This whisky is a bit of a re-make of a re-make. Its production is overseen by master blender Dr. Don Livermore. I was thinking an older Wisers, something from Gooderham & Worts or the Forty Creek Resolve. Courtesey. W hisky lovers are often amazed when they learn that Canadian whisky is the best selling whisky style in North America. Favourite Canadian regular sippers, value edition(under $50): Lot 40, Gooderham and Worts, Crown Royal Blender Select, Alumni Series Wendal Clark, Alberta Springs 10 year, 40 Creek Double Barrel, and just sneaking in under $50 is Wiser's 15. Taking a Fresh Look at Canadian Whisky . It's $170 you're right about the generation thing I think. Courtesy of Drizly. Even better, all are under $50 (or 33 toonies). Toasted caramel and birthday candles. Something like Wiser’s 18 or even 35 might be more up their alley. Really like Shelter Point's Artisanal Single Malt for a special occasion. What's The Best Rye Whiskey American or Canadian - The boys compare 8 Rye from Canada and the USA and guide you which one is the top recommended rye whisky. What price are you looking to pay? I don't know if it's a generational thing, like there were not many options for Canadian whisky before, but I know several friends of my parents who swear by Crown Royal. We recommend these picks to get you better acquainted with the category. The Rankings: All 13 Bourbons, Ranked From Worst to Best. I think its quite tasty. The Best Canadian Whiskeys To Try In Fall 2020 10. There’s a wide world of whiskies from the Great White North, most sold without a purple bag! VICTORIA — The 2019 Canadian Whisky Awards were held in January at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria as part of the Victoria Whisky Festival. For me lot 40 cask strength (2018) is one of the best I've had. 10 years ago when I thought of top Canadian Whisky, I thought of Crown Royal. -Shelter Point Single Grain Rye - A lovely Rye. The lot 40 2018 was my favorite too. I'll give stalk and barrel red a shot. The largest local whisky sub in the Reddit Whisky Network, this is the destination for Canadian fans of whisky (not just fans of Canadian whisky!) Cask Strength is not common, especially for Canadian whiskey, so might not be ideal for someone who’s daily drinker is basic Crown or Canadian Club. I've come across the 22, can't say I've seen the 23. While there are a number of great Canadian whiskies on the market, Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve is one of the best best-rated releases. For the second consecutive year, […] After seeing a wonderful post by the Scotch Club YEG a couple of the members of TWS started debating what the best scotch options were at the LCBO (the options available at $80 sadly could not justify a list here).. Click here to see our post for the Best Bourbons/American Ryes under $61 here! One of the most flavorful yet elegant Canadian whiskies in decades, the release of this corn and rye blend brought near riots to normally somnolent government liquor stores. Wait... APCS is ~$150 there now?! The Forty Creek Heritage Canadian Whiskey is considered one of the best new whiskeys in the market. It is a subtle, smooth, and mixable 80-proof whisky. 40 Cask Strength 12 year old—94 points, $70 Cask strength Canadian whisky is rare, so this hard-punching all-rye flavoring whisky is not to be missed. Although the Wiser’s 22 (or 23) is a great whiskey, I don’t know if it’s for everyone. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A place where we discuss, review, and read articles about whiskey. I'm thinking around $150, but could go higher if there's a must have. Tempted to buy a second and keep the first! Best, er, Dutch whisky. Lot No. Out of the Canadian whiskies I have tried, there are a couple of standouts : -Lot 40 CS 2018 - That mouthfeel and the flavour... -Lot 40 - A great daily sipper -Alberta Premium Cask Strength - It really hits that Rye note hard and it's really enjoyable. I have a shot once or twice a month. Best I drink "regularly" would be Wiser's Dissertation. You said high end, however having a price would yield some better recommendations. In 1992, Canadian vintner John Hall noticed the supreme whiskies coming out of Kentucky and Scotland, and decided to create a quality Canadian whisky to compete on the global stage. to plan meet-ups, discuss whisky from around the world, and bitch about our prices! Made by Alberta Distillers Ltd who are determined to make a purely Canadian whisky; Tangle Ridge is created with 100% pure Canadian rye. Forty Creek Confederation oak and other offerings are well regarded by many. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of those. The Top Canadian Whiskies Under $50. Forty Creek Heritage is a very thick whiskey. … Now it's mid grade. Bearface was the breakout hit for Canadian whisky in 2019. My dad has a birthday coming up, and I want to get him some high end Canadian Whisky. This is an excellent expression from the Grimsby, Ontario distillery. The largest local whisky sub in the Reddit Whisky Network, this is the destination for Canadian fans of whisky (not just fans of Canadian whisky!) Upon his retirement, he was gifted the contents of a barrel that was laid down the year he was hired. Jump on the bandwagon. Wisers Red Letter, Wisers Legacy and Wisers 18y are good as well. And the market is overflowing with affordable, exciting whisky for … I used to consider regular lot40 my regular sipper too but I feel since 2019 they've changed the overall profile and it no longer tastes the same(I've compared old and current bottles as well). Hey everyone. 40 Canadian Rye Whisky is distilled at the Hiram Walker Distillery in Windsor, Ontario. Buy on Drizly Buy on Minibar Delivery. Cant go wrong with Alberta Premium cask strength. Lot No. The newly launched CC flagship is the longest-aged Canadian whiskey ever released, which qualifies it as an experiment of sorts. I have enough stockpiled to keep going like that for a decade or so before I run dry.. Best I have ever had was a true unicorn. Personally, for ~$150, I'd go with Alberta Premium cask strength and Pike Creek's 20 year olds OR JP Wiser 23. The largest local whisky sub in the Reddit Whisky Network, this is the destination for Canadian fans of whisky (not just fans of Canadian whisky!) I swear it was like $55 in Ontario of all places just before the 'incident'. Origin: … Canadian Mist can stand up to anything you want to mix it with, from cranberry to pear and root beer to ginger ale. What are some of your favourites? Most enjoyable Canadian whisky I've had in a while. The largest local whisky sub in the Reddit Whisky Network, this is the destination for Canadian fans of whisky (not just fans of Canadian whisky!) Can't wait for the next batches to come out! The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. The barrel was filled in 1942, and bottled in 1978. I'd love to get some of the older Pike Creeks, but they seem hard to come by. Wiser's 23 is great but I wouldn't call it a regular drink (unless you hate money). I apparently was not at my best last night, More posts from the canadawhisky community. Daily sippers would be bearface, lot 40, and my go to is Canadian Club Chairman's Select 100% Rye as I am on a very tight budget. Well dang, I best get a bottle of Bearface. It is made from barley, corn, and rye, without any wheat in the mix. to plan meet-ups, discuss whisky from around the world, and bitch about our prices! Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. to plan meet-ups, discuss whisky from around the world, and bitch about our prices! The Best Whiskey In The World Is Canadian, According To The Latest ‘Whisky Bible’ Kate Dingwall Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Best Overall: Forty Creek Confederation Oak . The Canadian whiskeys listed above have at least six reviews and this best Canadian whisky list is refreshed every 24 hours so new review data is included in the formula. Lot 40 is hands down the best canadian rye. For every whiskey lover, there’s a whiskey hater. No, come back… it's good, really! After blind tastings of more than 100 varieties, the competition’s 10 independent whisky experts declared Forty Creek 22-year-old Rye as Canadian Whisky of the Year. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the canadawhisky community. Reliable, affordable, and one of the best whiskies for cocktails, Canadian Mist has a lot going for it. That’s going to be difficult as the BCLC serves lottery tickets, not whiskey. "The best Canadian whisky is as richly flavorful as whisky made anywhere in the world," says Davin de Kergommeaux, single malt expert and author of the new book Canadian Whisky… Caribou Crossing is pretty good, as is Canadian Club 12 year. 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