Oh, the weather outside is frightful...so I guess I'm stuck inside with a few 50ml samples to try. First up: Canadian blend J.P. Wiser's Rye. It's your standard 80 proof and looks really clean in the Glencairn. I'm not sure what a full bottle costs, but I doubt it's really expensive.
The nose consists of everything you expect from a blended, rye whiskey: oak, peppers and a hint of vanilla. No surprises here, except maybe that they are all a bit muted.
On the tongue it's quite enjoyable, especially for a rye (not my favorite style of whiskey by a long shot). There's lots of vanilla and oak present, while the pepper and cinnamon notes take a back seat. The finish is quick and to the point. Smooth and creamy with no kick.
Very seldom do I find myself enjoying rye (or Canadian) whiskies. It seems like I always end up recommending them as mixers and that's about it. This one actually stands up on its own when neat and I can really appreciate that. This might be my favorite Canadian whiskey to date. Cheers.
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Another rye plug: Try the Jim Beam Pre-Prohibition. Great stuff, and I really appreciate that it's not bourbon-sweet. Makes a fantastic old-fashioned too!
I have to give a plug for Rittenhouse Rye. Temper it's high ABV with a bit of water and you'll find a very nice dram. And at $27 a bottle , it's a great bargain.
I just landed a bottle of Midwinter Night. I was able to try a small sample back in late spring and absolutely loved it. It's also become a difficult one to obtain without paying through the nose. I'm looking forward to drinking that one through the cold weather months. Cheers.
I've become a huge fan of rye. Try High West Midwinter, and Crown Royal Cornerstone. Both are excellent, with Midwinter being just superb