Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Red Cask Whisky
Canadian
Wayne Gretzky // Ontario, Canada
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Cost
The Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery has recently drafted distilling to its lineup. The first release is this small batch Canadian whisky blended by Master Distiller, Joshua Beach. Aged rye, malted rye and corn whiskies were individually mashed, fermented and distilled, then brought in house to be finished in the wineries red wine casks. Availability limited to Canada and, as of February 2018, the Chicago, Illinois area and Missouri.
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ageNAS
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abv40.0
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CanadianDISTILLED IN CANADA AND AGED IN BARRELS FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS; OFTEN (BUT NOT ALWAYS) CANADIAN WHISKIES ARE BLENDS OF CORN, BARLEY, AND RYE WHISKIES WHICH WERE DISTILLED AND MATURED SEPARATELY. TRADITIONALLY, CANADIAN WHISKEY IS CALLED “RYE”, ALTHOUGH NO MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF RYE-GRAIN WHISKY IS REQUIRED IN A BLEND.
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Cask Typeex bourbon and red wine casks
Tasting Notes
"This whisky has a distinct bouquet like when you open a new box of skates. It’s a blend of leather, fabric solvents and lace. Rum-like brown sugar skillfully deke into the palate where it’s a hat-trick of sandalwood, caramel, and sweet spices. The superb rich flavors glide to a gentle finish with just a splash of citrus assisted by grape tannins. The Great One has scored a goal with this whisky without having to strap on some skates. "
Reviewed by
Blair Phillips