Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye

I have to admit that i went into this one a bit skeptical on if i would like it. I was quite pleasantly surprised. This is the 132 proof bottle ao not aure whizh batxh off the top of my head. The nose is extremely good. You know its a rye but its not that botanical nose that you get off some lesser expensive rise. This definitely has more of a apple note on it and even at 132 proof you do not get any ethanol on the nose which again was a very pleasant surprise.  The taste is excellent as well with some light rye and those apple notes coming through. Very warming and you know you are in Hi proof territory but not in a bad way. You definitely get some warming in the chest, but there really is not a big burn so the Finish really compliments, the taste. At around 70 bucks this is a definite buy. The closest thing I can think that someone else may have had is barrel seagrass. They taste very similar, and would be an interesting side by side. I have had rare perfection, which I believe is also Canadian rye, and this is much better.

Du lourd! Poires, pommes epicées, grosse chaleur éthylique et finale vanillée. J'ai bien apprecié.

I’ve had my eyes on this for a while, but was always skeptical to buy it. I generally find Canadian whiskey a bit too mild, and as if they simply just need more time in barrel. The ones I did enjoy had more oomph and swagger, but I find those far and few. This was one generously sent by @pkingmartin. Aroma of green apple, vanilla pudding. Solid grain backbone. Taste is not as spicy as I expected…mild almost. Maple, rye bread. Not showing it’s 65% at all. Overall, a solid offering. Middle of the road for me. I’d not go out hunting for it , but given it’s just under $40, you simply can’t go wrong. At that price, it beats the competition. Thanks @pkingmartin for the pour!