Gibson's Finest Bold 8 Year

This is an odd one. On the nose, vanilla and oak, a little hot but mostly pleasant. Taste carries some of the same up front, but has a pronounced medicinal note that throws this off and makes it hard to drink on its own. I do think this would work well in mixed drinks with other strong flavours or a lot of sweetness, as it provides a stronger dose of the classic rye and oak notes... But alone, I wouldn't drink it again.

One of the best low cost canadians. Much better than reg ginsons.

Strong ethanol hit on the nose, followed by rye spice, dill and caraway. Not exactly drawing me in. The palate is a bit confused as well. Not particularly pleasant off the get go, a little bit sour and bitter. As you start to taste the spices it improves a bit. Strong wood tannins, tastes added and not naturally occuring. The finish is fine but fairly short. It at least mellows out the tannic bitterness. Water brings out the sweetness a little bit more but I probably will only be drinking this again in cocktails. Wouldn't buy again. Stick with Wiser's 10 year at this price point. Shot to the heart, and Gibson's is to blame. You give Canadian Whisky a bad name.

Smooth, bodyful and rich dark taste.