| Rating | 95 2022 Top 50 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | Canada |
| ABV | 63.5% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $85.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2022-12-06 |
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye Review
This innovative rye whisky from one of the biggest players in the Canadian whisky market is a must-try. Made with 100 percent unmalted rye, the distillery uses proprietary enzymes to aid fermentation and impart unique flavors to the final spirit. The nose is a mixture of tart berries (cranberry and cherry) with intense oak and sweet maple syrup. The palate is rich, with flavors of sweet baking spices and caramel. This is a distinctive and delicious example of rye whisky, unlike anything you may have tasted before.
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