Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Red Cask Whisky

Truly surprised. Red wine cask is apparent in flavour profile. Up there with good scotch in my books!

Very sharp oak. No complexity. One note flavour. Tastes very young. Not enjoyable at all. Huge amount of young alcohol burn. Needs to be put back in the cask, possibly aged in a more heavily used barrel. Based on the other reviews, they must be bottling in small batches and the inconsistency is astounding. Would not be as critical if it was half the price. Much better value available on the market.

Tasted Feb 10, 2018. Dad’s bottle, picked up at Sobey’s Emerald Park. Easy pour. Nose dominated by rubber inflatables, vanilla and light spices. Carries to taste with some caramel and dark rum on the tongue. Easy finish. Would pick up a bottle.