Tastes
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Picked this one up on clearance along with a bottle of their Western Grains offering as well. According to the distillers website, they are no longer producing the 100% rye, so thought I might as well give it a shot. Nose: Classic Canadian whisky notes. Caramel, maple and spicy rye bread. Smells a little young, but not in an unpleasant way. Palate: Watery mouthfeel, starts smooth but the burn starts to pick up as you taste it. There is a really odd, slightly off putting flavour (Id almost describe it as pencil eraser) that dominates initially but thankfully fades to the back. Other cereal notes but the overall taste is disappointing after that nose. Finish: Things pick back up on the finish, with a medium length and some tasty apple, wood and cereal notes that linger. This is the first dram I've really seen such a contrast between the nose and finish (solid) vs the palate (rough and unbalanced). Couldn't finish it neat, so added some ginger ale and ice. It's better but that odd bitter taste still lingers. Guess this was why it was discontinued and on clearance! Hoping the western grains will fare better!
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Beautiful looking bottle. Nose: Classic London dry gin, clean juniper. Smells like a morning walk in the woods here in Ontario. Palate: First sip catches you off guard as you expect juniper, but get herbs, lychee, lemon peel and licorice up front. The juniper then joins the party and balances everything out. Finish: Lengthy with bright citrus and pepper. From start to finish you're struck by how little heat this gin brings. There is nothing groundbreaking here, but it's a really solid and well balanced offering from my home province.
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Patrón Añejo Tequila
Tequila Añejo — Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed December 11, 2023 (edited December 12, 2023)Got a great deal on this one at the Duty Free. Nose is sweet agave, vanilla and peppery salad greens. The first thing you're struck with on the palate is the sliky smooth mouthfeel. You can tell this is made the right way. A little on the sweet side, but not cloying. Vanilla and oak, with a backdrop of mellow agave. The finish completely flips and I'm left with dry chardonnay, celery and green pepper. I'm still a complete tequila rookie, but I'm surprised that people say this one is overrated. There was a lot going on with this one and it was all good to me. Now all I need are some tostadas and pico de gallo.65.0 CAD per Bottlepearson international -
This is my first time trying Sloe Gin. Nose is plums, raspberries, and cherries. Not artificial or cough syrupy at all. The juniper jumps on the palate but quickly fades to being all of those orchard fruit flavours back to the forefront. The finish is surprisingly long and is a dance of fruit and botanicals. This stuff is pretty incredible. Neat you really get the juniper, on ice it's a fruit buffet. Add a bit of soda and it tastes like a cocktail with 10 ingredients.
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Look I'm no professional or anything but even I can tell when a couple of dude's are stroking their ego. This bottle with it's weird name and constant referral to the legends that collaborated to produce it seems a little circle jerky to me. That said, it was $7 off at the bottle shop, so let's give it a go. Nose: Slightly sour, wine forward with oak Palate: A little watery mouthfeel. Not particularly sweet. Concord grape, leather, burnt caramel. The flavours are fighting each other a bit, but that also adds complexity. Finish: Medium length, the clashing flavours mellow a bit to form a slightly bitter but satisfying end. Maybe those pretentious masters know what they're doing after all. There's something here that's for sure. I want to not like it, but it has that quality of something you don't like initially but can grow on you.
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Bulleit 10 Year Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed October 12, 2023 (edited December 12, 2023)The only way this could sound more American is if it were called Gun Bourbon. Strong oak, caramel, and a bit of smoky rye spice on the nose. Very sweet and fruity on the palate. Apples, cherries and peaches. Lengthy, warm finish where the oaks and tannins come back in varying degrees. If you like your bourbon on the sweeter side, this is a good option. It hits all the classic notes and that little bit of extra rye spices things up. The bottle is cool, looks like something cowboys would drink, then throw the glass behind their back and shoot it before it hits the floor. -
Courvoisier VSOP Fine Cognac
Cognac — Cognac, France
Reviewed October 5, 2023 (edited November 25, 2023)Pass the Courvoisier. Strong honey and musty wine cellar on the nose. Fruit forward palate with berries, grapes and oak. Fairly hot with a slightly oily mouth feel. The finish is where this one really shines. It's a full bowl of orchard fruits and just keeps going. It's a nice Cognac but not the best I've tried. Probably tastes better if you've just conquered the Prussian army.
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