Forty Creek Copper Pot Reserve

Candied orange, hay, banana chip, butterscotch, vanilla, and walnut on the nose. Rich, round mouthfeel. On the palate, more vanilla, butterscotch, and walnut, along with pepper, grass, and cinnamon. Finishes long and smooth. 3.50/5.00 – Impressive (neat)

Pretty pleasant to drink. Sweet a little bit. Not too aromatic, and has hints of spirit. Sweet aftertaste.

Caramel

Great

This is not even close to my first taste of this. Many years ago I ran into a deal at a liquor store. They had put pretty much all of the Forty Creek product at 50% off. Confederation oak at $38, and this pot still reserve for I think $12. I bought as much as I could. This is one of the last two bottles out of the case of this expression I purchased. Tasted neat here and given a few moments rest after the pour. On the nose this is faint honey, butter, toasted bread, and a bit of sweet vanilla. On the palate it follows through with the promise made by its aromas and adds a light dusting of ginger and white pepper. The finish is short, clean, and with a hint of rye spice. This is very enjoyable, and has been a regular staple with soda, or ginger ale, as a long drink for me. Equally nice over some ice cubes for a casual sip, especially in the summer heat when I would like something less challenging. I have not tried this in either a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned, and that's on me. I think it would be a pretty good cocktail mixer when looking for something that approaches whiskey from its sweet and easy side. 43% ABV isn't going to make it crush, but I'm sure it'll show nicely. Recommended as a solid budget Canadian whiskey choice.