Canadian Club 100% Rye

For an inexpensive spirit this one definitely goes above and beyond expectations. Rye and spice flavours come out with a smooth complexity. Very nice as an everyday pour

It’s a little too orange in the bottle. Canadian whiskey is allowed colourings and flavourings that are barred elsewhere, so one cannot know where that alarming hue comes from exactly. The nose - honeysuckle with with whiffs of turpentine - is far more authentic and enticing. It sets you up for a pleasant first taste that’s sweet and spicy, with just enough crackly bite that you know it’s 100% rye. A hint of rose water balances out some hefty allspice notes. It’s not the most refined or complex Canadian rye, but it’s a great local alternative to Jim Beam’s Prohibition Rye, for example.

I've got plenty of more expensive ryes on the shelf and when I want something a little nicer I'll pour one of them, but I seem to keep coming back to this one the rest of the time. Enough rye character to make it interesting at a solid price <$20.

just ok prefer knob creek rye

Sipping neat, I was unsure after the first sip or two but found it pleasantly grew on me. Nose a bit heavy on the ethanol, but overall a respectable balance and I enjoyed the mouthfeel.