If you have been paying any attention, the original Lot 40 Cask Strength 12yr was the darling of Canadian whisky releases last year. A well priced, cask strength 100% rye that was widely available. Also helps it was bloody delicious. I would like to thank Corby/Wiser’s who provided the sample of Lot 40 cask strength 11 year, the bottle of the 12 year I purchased … Continue reading Head-to-Head: Lot 40 Cask Strength 11yr (2018) vs Lot 40 Cask Strength 12yr (2017) Review

Balvenie 17yr Sherry Oak (2007) Review 17 years old 43% ABV 1st fill oloroso maturation   A friend was kind enough to pass on a sample of this older, limited edition Balvenie release. Considering the Toronto Whisky Society is having a Balvenie event tonight, I figured it was an appropriate time to post one of my favourite releases by the distillery.   Nose: Espresso, orange … Continue reading Balvenie 17y Sherry Oak (2007) Review

Heartwood Calm Before the Storm Review     * 66.4% ABV * 7 years old * First-fill ex-Oloroso sherry cask     Well this should be fun, my first Heartwood review. Massive thank you to TOModera for letting me try this.   Nose: Not the most complex, tons of sherry and spice. Raisin, clove, pepper, brown sugar. Oak and leather, some alcohol as well.   … Continue reading Heartwood Calm Before the Storm Review

Aberfeldy 16yr SC (1994 A.D. Rattray) Review 16 year 55.5% ABV Bourbon hogshead So, I saw a single cask release of Aberfeldy at cask strength, matured in bourbon hogshead from A.D. Rattray. Oddly enough, very few reviews posted for cask strength Aberfeldy releases. Being a lunatic, it seemed like a good idea to get a bottle. No idea at all what to expect going into this. … Continue reading Review: Aberfeldy 16yr SC (1994 A.D. Rattray)