Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye

COLOUR: Dark bronze. LEGS: Very thin clothesline; micro-beads consolidated into bigger drops on the line; then gentle and slowly rolled down the glass like Empress Carlotta's necklace. NOSE: Moderate (3/5); rye spice; some acetone (Sharpie marker); sweet vanilla, caramel & butterscotch; sour green apples; black pepper; herbal dusty hay; drying wood; slightly earthy and rubbery. Not particularly enticing or special. Does not smell like 65% ABV. WITH WATER (10 drops into 15mL): no difference; 10 more drops causes it to fade quite a bit. Score 7/10 TASTE: Hugely powerful (5/5) & richly flavoured; lots of sweet vanilla & caramel; giant hit of rye spice; a massive explosion of flavour in the mouth; very drying; all fruity, sweet & spicy; vanilla & butterscotch; black pepper & cinnamon; herbal and woody. Now you can taste the full 65% ABV. Huge & flavourful mouthfeel; very very tasty, but a but rough on the edges due to youth. WITH WATER: a little tamed and more manageable; fruity spice elevates; still very drying; 10 more drops brings forth some gentle creaminess, which is quite nice; always the burning spicy rye though. Score 9.5/10 FINISH: Long and numbing; sweet spice lingers. WITH WATER: dryer and longer. Score 9/10 OVERALL: Really excellent, strong, fruity, sweet & spicy dram; my tongue is numb! Get as many bottles as you can. (2021-10-02) First impressions: really strong and flavourful; like a sherry bomb (think Glenfarclas 105) with maple syrup and toasted rye bread; needs a loooong time in the glass to open up its flavours; first sip is devastating on the senses but subsequent sips are excellent; I didn't even need to add water; the best of the first three batches by far. Weighted Score 8.7/10 IMAGERY: I'm in the back of a barn just after harvest time; the barn is full to the rafters with fresh grain and dust; there is a chill in the air, but I don't care, coz this bottle is keeping my nice and warm while I goof off and avoid my chores.

This 2021 release is bottled at 63.7% AVP. The nose is loud and pleasing. Rich bold snaps of spice, pepper, and Carmel. Very pleasant. Finish lingers long. Enjoyable. Oh Canada! I’m pouring more!!!

Initial sweetness with caramel flavors and yeah, a subtle banana hint. Nice job here.

Sweet, hot with spice and for a height ABV Bourbon, very smooth.