Canadian Whisky reviews

Whisky has so many ties with brewing,- being, basically, distilled beer – that it’s really surprising that it’s taken so long for a major whisky producer to develop a hopped whisky. A number of small…

Since whisky is distilled from a "beer"(properly known as wort), doesn't it make sense to try to make a beer-like whisky? Of course, the "beer" that is in the washback at the distillery is not usually…

The nose immediately senses a delicious feast. Huge new barrel influence and a heavy char...rock maple shavings, choc ice-cream and bananas with cherries, a side of paper-thin prosciutto crudo, sweet…

I must first say that Canadian whiskey has come a long way since the days when we were the chief supplier of alcohol during the prohibition era. It’s not just for mixing any more. For some time Canadian…

Crown Royal Monarch is a bottling celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the expression. 75 years ago (sorry, 76 years ago since this came out last year), Sam Bronfman created this blended Canadian whisky…

Well, Canada Day may have come and gone, but I think now’s as good a time as ever to post what I can honestly call my favourite Canadian whisky to date. Here we have Corby’s Lot No. 40. Produced at Hiram…