Pike Creek Canadian Whisky Finished in Port Wine Barrels

This whiskey has changed. It's now 42%

This should be a 4 star Canadian. This should be a full, rich, beautiful port-finished whisky abounding in berry and dried fruit character, with a hint of nuttiness and sweet vanilla. And, in fact, those things are there on the palate...which, at 40%, is so damn thin that it wastes what could be a outrageously good whisky for the price. I'd kill to have this at 46-48%. Really frustrating to be able to see the Promised Land of whisky perfection from here, but to be kept from crossing over the river.

Very very mild. Carmel-y smell.