Lot No. 40 Canadian Rye

Man do I regret this purchase...I like rye's even Canadian sourced WhistlePig 10 year is one of my favorites. I've seen quite a few favorable reviews of this so decided to pick it up on sale at $35 versus the normal $40. It tastes like cheap blended Canadian whiskey, you know the mostly neutral vodka taste with a very light rye taste and spice to it. Palates do differ but if my bottle is any indication I don't get how this receives so many positive reviews. Perhaps I got a bad bottle or something maybe it's the low proof but very underwhelming and not anything like expected for a rye.

Great everyday whisky. I haven’t tried it as a mix but is great on its own.

Good but one dimensional. Some acetone on the nose with treacle, caramel and toffee notes. A modest burn. In the mouth adds just a hint of generic spice. I'm a little reminded of the middle of a Mars bar or other cheap confectionery. If you like peat monsters, walk on by! No real length but thats OK. I like it for a drop not requiring a lot of thought or analysis. Sweet treat!