When your favourite sports team earns a hard fought playoff win, you feel a need to celebrate. In lieu of being around my nearest and dearest, the end of my Gooderham & Worts Four Grain Whisky will do (a little Canadian pride is necessary!). While neat, the nose provides an ethanol, vanilla and orchard fruit trio. First sips bring heat, a dry cereal flavour with a dash of maple. Like an impressive rally in overtime, there's an enjoyable peppery swell that ends on a sweet creamy tone. Much like my other Canadian whiskies, it plays well after a meal. 7/10.