Forty Creek Barrel Select

Great every day whiskey

Still trying to figure this one out. It smells more like brandy, or sherry than really any whiskey I am familiar with. Sweet vanilla, citrus zest, plums maybe. First sip brings vanilla, fruit, citrus peel. Following sips are gentle, sweet, vanilla whiskey, the sherry is present, but not overwhelming. The finish lingers longer then expected, peppery, and orange peel with a very little bit of pith. smell: 18/20 First taste: 25/30 Following taste and finish: 21/25 Experience: 16/20 Total: 80/100

Nothing too exciting on the nose mostly spice, it gets better on the palate. Sweetness hits you first, then some creamy vanilla or butterscotch type notes with a little fruit. Spice comes in at the end and stays for the shortish finish. Nice and dangerously smooth.

To start with I like Forty Creek Barrel Select it is an easy-drinking and smooth Canadian whiskey. It is affordable at around $20 a bottle and it mixes well with coke and such. The in the glass I like the darker color. On the nose however it has too much ethanol for my liking. The body is a very typical Canadian whiskey in that it is fairly thin but I do taste some wood notes and a little vanilla sweetness. The finish is somewhat dry but not bad. This mixes well with most things but it is thin. Overall I believe this is a good value but it is not good for me as Rich and Rare Reserve and it is more expensive in my area. While not bad it is not a game-changer. Enjoy.