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I'd still love to get some Canadian whiskey that's not part of an international consortium. Grown/distilled/bottled in Canada is all great but... Pernod-Ricard
I do recall you mentioning you liked Forty Creek Canadian whiskey. A good one for it's price.
I didn't know about Pernod-Ricard. Might explain its slightly higher price.
The booze store in our town is rather limited. I normally shop at the store next town, which moved to a different location recently. Practically the same distance from where I live and even more variety at their new store. And I saw this Ninety 5-year-old Canadian rye whiskey for only $36 so I figured why not try it. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was considering the price.
Also, the U.S. requires that in order to call a whiskey "rye whiskey" it must be a minimum of 51% rye mash. The two Canadian ryes linked below surpass that requirement. It's not required in Canada, but some of their "rye" whiskies do meet that measure, many do not. There are others which contain mostly corn, wheat, or barley mash, and are more often referred to as "Canadian whiskey".
I'd still love to get some Canadian whiskey that's not part of an international consortium. Grown/distilled/bottled in Canada is all great but... Pernod-Ricard
Also, the U.S. requires that in order to call a whiskey "rye whiskey" it must be a minimum of 51% rye mash. The two Canadian ryes linked below surpass that requirement. It's not required in Canada, but some of their "rye" whiskies do meet that measure, many do not. There are others which contain mostly corn, wheat, or barley mash, and are more often referred to as "Canadian whiskey".
That dark batch isn't available in my province, although we do get the regular Alberta whisky.
If this Lot 40 ever makes it to the USA, give it a try. A tasty whisky for it's moderate price.
I'd still love to get some Canadian whiskey that's not part of an international consortium. Grown/distilled/bottled in Canada is all great but... Pernod-Ricard
If you're in Canada, look for Alberta Rye Whisky Dark Batch (https://www.reddit.com/r/bourb...). It's what got me hooked on rye, but then they stopped distribution to the US (long before Lord Dampnut imposed his stupidity on the world). Not sure if they even offer it in Canada, as it's possible they only sell to other distillers as part of rye blends. I believe, but am not 100 percent certain, that the Basil Hayden Dark Rye includes it.
That dark batch isn't available in my province, although we do get the regular Alberta whisky.
If this Lot 40 ever makes it to the USA, give it a try. A tasty whisky for it's moderate price.
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Feb 2, 2026 - 6:46am
SeriousLee wrote:
I'll have to try that one if I see it. Whenever we get American liquor back in Canada.
If you're in Canada, look for Alberta Rye Whisky Dark Batch (https://www.reddit.com/r/bourb...). It's what got me hooked on rye, but then they stopped distribution to the US (long before Lord Dampnut imposed his stupidity on the world). Not sure if they even offer it in Canada, as it's possible they only sell to other distillers as part of rye blends. I believe, but am not 100 percent certain, that the Basil Hayden Dark Rye includes it.
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Feb 2, 2026 - 6:17am
SeriousLee wrote:
I like the Angel's Envy. But according to this review, it's overpriced. I did spend a bit more than i cared for. Basil Hayden? Bought it once a few years back, ugh...
Not a bourbon drinker, but my go-to on the rocks sipper in the American-made category is Basil Hayden Dark Rye.
I like the Angel's Envy. But according to this review, it's overpriced. I did spend a bit more than i cared for. Basil Hayden? Bought it once a few years back, ugh...
My favourite. People are shocked that I use it for cocktails because I can't be bothered to keep blended whisky around
tbf I don't make many scotch cocktails
F(orget) those people. Any recipe, from brownies, to a quiche, or just about anything else you mix up, benefits from using top shelf ingredients. Good mixers (with real ingredients, fresh if possible) and top shelf booze can make any cocktail better.
I've ground a nice Rib Eye to make a burger, because that's what I wanted. I would have put a slab of Wagyu through the grinder if I had it on hand.
