It’s a little too orange in the bottle. Canadian whiskey is allowed colourings and flavourings that are barred elsewhere, so one cannot know where that alarming hue comes from exactly. The nose - honeysuckle with with whiffs of turpentine - is far more authentic and enticing. It sets you up for a pleasant first taste that’s sweet and spicy, with just enough crackly bite that you know it’s 100% rye. A hint of rose water balances out some hefty allspice notes. It’s not the most refined or complex Canadian rye, but it’s a great local alternative to Jim Beam’s Prohibition Rye, for example.