J.P. Wiser's Deluxe

Not offensive, easy to sip. Had to look in the glass to see if I actually consumed. Any, that's how light it is. Great starter whisky for those that have always been scared to try it. Fair price.

*Note: the 1.75l bottle I have is probably from the early 2000s. Visual: Honey-gold; thin, quick, erratic legs. Nosing: strong notes of fresh oak, powdered sugar, vanilla and toffee. Oak char hits the back of the nostrils. Floral and decently sweet apple candies. Tasting: sweet with hints of diacetyl (artificial butter). Strong oak and generally smooth. Vanilla, toffee, and a thin caramel come through. Thin-medium body and a quick finish. Reduced Nosing: with added water, artificial caramel comes through. However, stronger vanilla and oak is at the forefront. Nothing much new comes out. Reduced Tasting: sweet vanilla wafer and fresh oak shavings. Definitely better than Crown Royal, that's for sure. There's more complexity here and can be a decent slipper. It's nothing to write home about, but there's MUCH, MUCH, MUCH worse out there.

My favorite Canadian Whisky. It's a good deal more expensive than Special Old or Alberta Premium, so I don't always get it, but it's flawless in my opinion.

On the nose, toffee, oak, dried apricot, and vanilla. Light and mildly oily on the palate. Flavours include more vanilla, oak, and toffee – plus orange peel and a touch of cinnamon. Finish is medium-length and fairly smooth. 2.75/5.00 – Decent (neat)

JP Wiser's Deluxe comes in a newly designed bottle that is visually impressive. However, the whiskey's taste could be improved. While it has a pleasant toffee aroma, the taste is one-dimensional, featuring toffee notes throughout. It is not a great mixer, but it is enjoyable when sipped neat. The whiskey leaves room for improvement, but it has potential. Overall, it is a decent choice for those who appreciate a simple, smooth whiskey.