ABV 40%
A little one-paced.
Gavin Smith
Caribou Crossing
Brand
Single Barrel
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2012
Year of Bottling
40%
ABV
Canada
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Greaseproof paper, wet ink, a hint of leaf mulch.
Palate: Sweet and spicy, root ginger.
Finish: Relatively long, spice becomes close to chilli.
Comment: A little one-paced.
Score: 7.7
Taster
Nose: Fresh printed magazine, damp wood, forest floors, blackberry jam.
Palate: Warmed gingerbread, buttery sweetcorn, a rye kick, hints of nutmeg and clotted cream.
Finish: Another decent length finish with a great spice kick.
Comment: It is time Canadian whisky was given its proper seat back at the table.
Score: 8.5
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