The_Rev
Alberta Rye Dark Batch Whisky
Canadian — Canada
Reviewed
April 7, 2017 (edited June 19, 2017)
The makeup of the bottle alone makes it worth sampling - a blend of two different ryes make up 91% of the content, with some bourbon and actual added sherry. Not just sherry finishing in a cask - actual sherry. It's also bottled at 45% abv, which might help explain why this seems notably more rich and full than the average Canadian bottling. And, it IS rich and lush, with appropriately dark notes given the name of dried fruit and nutty grains. I'm reminded of whole grain flapjacks topped with a pat of butter and dried dark fruit simmered in maple syrup. Or maybe I'm just jonesing for some breakfast food - we report, you decide. Regardless, the sherry influence alongside the spicy-smooth, nutty rye base, with that hint of maple, is pleasant...until the rather bitter finish, which takes the edge off of an otherwise enjoyable whisky.
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We have finally found a (huge) divergence in taste and preference! Bound to happen. At least Pranay still agrees with me :-)