Tastes

Glencullen 10 Year has a clear, deep gold appearance. The aroma is of honey, fruit, and white bread dough. The flavor is of honey, white bread crust, a touch of fruit, earth, and a hint of nuts. The body is medium, and Glencullen 10 Year finishes long and rich. RJT

The Busker has a clear, golden appearance. The aroma is of grain alcohol and an unusual twang, probably from the marsala and sherry casks. The flavor is of ethanol, honey, white bread, and wine barrel twang. The Busker Triple Cask Triple Smooth is medium bodied and has a dry, lingering finish. RJT

It has a clear, copper appearance. The aroma is of standard, multi-grain whisky. The flavor is of sweet, distilled grain, with overriding caramel corn and a touch of rye spice. Crown Royal Reserve has a medium body and a moderately-long finish. RJT

Dram in a Can has a clear, straw appearance. The aroma is of faint peat smoke, honey, and white bread. The flavor is similar, with more prominent peat smoke. Dram in a Can has a medium body, a silky mouthfeel, no bite, and a moderately-long finish. RJT

Iron Wheel has a clear, amber appearance. The aroma is of corn spirits, nuts, and vanilla. The flavor is of those elements, as well. Iron Wheel has a medium body and a moderately-long finish. For the cheap price, it's quite alright. RJT

Old Charter has a clear, amber appearance, with uniform alcohol legs. The aroma is of sweet corn, charred oak, vanilla, and nectar. The flavor is mild, with notes that follow the aroma. Old Charter has a medium body and a short to moderate finish. RJT

Alberta Premium has a somewhat dark amber, clear appearance. The aroma is off faint grain. The flavor is of mild rye spice and sweetness. The body is medium, and it finishes moderately long. RJT