Whisk(e)y Reviews
Rupert’s Exceptional Canadian Whisky is made by Eau Claire Distillery in Turner Valley, and its name is a nod to Rupert’s Land, the vast territory…
Shelter Point 10 Year
Made with estate-grown barley, ocean-moderated aging, and solera-style vatting, Shelter Point Single Malt is a coastal Canadian single malt driven by orchard fruit, toasty grains,…
Macaloney Peat Project Single Cask Series Distillery Smoked Sugar Kelp Washington Peat Ex-Bourbon Cask
Macaloney’s Peat Project is an exploration of provenance, how place shapes smoke, sweetness, and structure. This Washington Peat & Sugar Kelp release brings together British…
Rupert’s Exceptional Canadian Whisky
Rupert’s Exceptional Canadian Whisky is made by Eau Claire Distillery in Turner Valley, and its name is a nod to Rupert’s Land, the vast territory…
Wisers 10 Year
For the drinker who wants an easygoing Canadian whisky that still delivers flavor. Perfect for people who love baked, sweet, comforting notes or want a…
Sanctuary Single Malt Signature Edition (2026 Release)
Sanctuary brings a brewer’s curiosity to whisky making. Malted and distilled under one roof, it highlights the natural brightness of locally grown barley rather than…
Lot No. 40 Dark Oak
TL;DR: A twice-charred Canadian rye that delivers bold spice, roasted depth, and serious structure. Built for Old Fashioned lovers and anyone who wants their whisky…
Bearface Triple Oak
Bearface Triple Oak is a study in wood management. Matured in three distinct cask types and shaped by Bearface’s Elemental Aging program in Ontario, this…
Signal Hill Canadian Whisky
Signal Hill is a smooth, approachable Canadian whisky built for easy sipping and classic cocktails, inspired by Newfoundland’s history and finished with a touch of…
The Bitter Battle Manhattan vs. Boulevardier
Few cocktail debates are as quietly divisive as Manhattan versus Boulevardier. Both are spirit-forward. Both lean bitter-sweet. Both have devoted followers who insist their choice…
The Old Fashioned Framework [& 9 Variations on the Classic]
The Old Fashioned is often treated as a fixed recipe, but it is better understood as a framework. At its core, it is simply spirit,…
Smoky Spirits Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Smoke is one of the most polarizing flavors in the spirits world. Some people chase it obsessively, others run in the opposite direction. That tension…
Spirits From Japan Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Japanese spirits inspire obsession, debate, and devotion. This guide focuses on flavor, craft, and character across multiple Japanese styles, because what matters most is what’s…
Scotch Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Whether you’re shopping for the collector who must have the newest limited drop, the friend who always brings a bottle to share, or someone just…
Canadian Whisky Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Canadian whisky is having a moment and this gift guide proves exactly why. From grain-to-glass single malts on the West Coast to bold ryes from…
Port Askaig 8 Year
Port Askaig 8 Year is the quiet overachiever of Islay. It is smoky enough to satisfy peat lovers, gentle enough for newcomers, and blended with…
Glenfarclas 105
Glenfarclas 105 takes its name from the old British proof system, where ABV was multiplied by 1.75 to determine “proof.” At 60 per cent ABV,…
Hollyrood Embra
Holyrood Embra is the “I swear you actually like peated whisky” whisky. Light peat, big personality, triple cask swagger, and yeast experiments galore. It is…
Ardbeg Wee Beastie (5 Year)
A little but mighty, Wee Beastie roars with intense smoky energy, youthful vitality, and earthy grit. Think smoked bacon and tar mingling with grassy bell peppers…
Elements of Islay Sherry Cask
Dark, smoky, and sinfully rich, this sherry-matured Islay blend doesn’t whisper—it broods. Elements of Islay Sherry Cask delivers waves of red fruit, tar, and saline…
Bearface Wilderness Series 03: Wild Air
This isn’t your standard Canadian whisky—it’s a wild creature born from Bearface’s boundary-pushing outdoor aging program. Wild Air harnesses nature's influence in every drop, with…
Ardbeg Smokiverse
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee, Smokiverse blasts off with a high‑gravity mash that turns up creamy tropical fruit amid Ardbeg’s signature intense…
Hearach First Fill Oloroso Cask Matured
Lightly peated and fully aged exclusively in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts, this Isle of Harris expression marries delicate smoke with rich, dried-red-fruit sweetness. Versatile and…
Glen Moray Peated
If Bowmore 12 is your go-to smoky dram, Glen Moray Peated deserves a spot in your glass. Mellow smoke, orchard fruit, and a creamy malt…
The Japanese Bitters
The Japanese Bitters is a premium bitters line handcrafted in Japan, blending traditional Japanese ingredients with modern mixology precision. These aren’t just flavor enhancers —…
Shinobu Pure Malt
Shinobu Pure Malt is a Japanese malt whisky blend aged in ex-sherry and bourbon barrels, then finished in Mizunara oak. With notes of vanilla, coconut,…
Sorachi Hinoki Cask
Sorachi Hinoki Cask is a Japanese-made malt blend finished in Hinoki (Japanese cypress) casks, delivering a unique sensory experience that combines malt richness with temple…
Kujira 10 Year
Kujira 10 Year is a grain whisky made from 100% Indica rice and aged in Virgin American Oak casks, delivering a bold, umami-rich profile with…
Okayama Single Malt Triple Cask
A delicate yet complex Japanese single malt aged in three types of oak—sherry, brandy, and mizunara—Okayama Triple Oak brings soft fruit, sandalwood spice, and gentle…
Masahiro Kaijin
Masahiro Kaijin is a maritime-inspired Japanese whisky from Okinawa’s Masahiro Shuzo. “Kaijin” translates to “seaman,” and the whisky pays homage to those who face the…
Taste Profile Comparison: Nikka Malts
Japanese whisky lovers know that Nikka doesn’t just make whisky—they tell stories in glass. Within their core lineup, three distinct voices come through: the bold…
Hibiki Harmony
Hibiki Harmony is smooth, floral, and beautifully blended—a polished introduction to the elegance of Japanese whisky. It’s light enough for newcomers, layered enough for aficionados,…
Suntory Toki
Suntory Toki is a light, bright Japanese whisky built for mixing but smooth enough to sip. With notes of green apple, honey, and white pepper,…
Kirishima Melt Barley
For bourbon drinkers, rum lovers, or shochu fans, Kirishima Melt Barley is a gateway sipper with a twist. Bourbon drinkers will appreciate the caramel, vanilla,…
Nikka from the Barrel
Nikka From the Barrel is a bold, blended Japanese whisky that’s earned cult status among enthusiasts for good reason. First released in 1985, it was…
Taste Profile Comparison: Redbreast 12, 18 and PX Cask
In this edition, we’re diving deep into the sherried, spice-laced world of Redbreast. Known for setting the benchmark in single pot still Irish whiskey, Redbreast…
Tullamore D.E.W.
An OG Irish whiskey, Tullamore D.E.W. blend will have you wanting a triple—triple-distilled, three styles of whiskey, and triple-cask aged creates an effortlessly drinkable dram.
Glendalough Double Barrel
Single Grain whiskey doesn’t get enough love—Glendalough Double Barrel changes that with a smooth, easy-drinking profile and the added depth of bourbon and sherry cask…
Green Spot Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey
Greenspot is a piece of Irish whiskey history—crafted at Midleton, rooted in Dublin’s past, and beloved by those who appreciate a tropical fruit-forward pot still…
Busker Irish Single Malt Whiskey
If you're looking to get into single malts, this is your gateway whiskey. Triple distilled and matured in bourbon and sherry casks, Busker Irish Single…
Two Brewers Release 44
Nestled in the rugged beauty of Whitehorse, Yukon, Two Brewers Distillery is carving out a unique place in the Canadian whisky landscape. Born from the…
Sanctuary Whisky [2024 Release]
On Vancouver Island, where craft beer runs deep, Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. pays homage to its roots with Sanctuary Whisky. Aged in barrels that…
Signal Hill Founder’s Select OP
Riunite Lambrusco Frizzante is a reminder that yes, sparkling red wine absolutely exists and deserves more love. This wine comes from Emilia Romagna, the historic…
Sons of Vancouver Realms of Rye Release #1
Sons of Vancouver Distillery is redefining Canadian rye whisky with their Realms of Rye Edition 1, the first in a series of limited-release 100% rye…
Shelter Point Blacktail Rye
Shelter Point Distillery, renowned for its exceptional single malts, steps into new territory with Blacktail Rye—a masterful blend of rye and malted barley grains. This…
Stillhead Bartender’s Rye
Stillhead Distillery’s Bartender’s Rye is a true celebration that is grain-forward letting bold, spicy, herbaceous character take centre stage. Designed with mixologists in mind, Bartender’s…
Macaloney An Aba
Macaloney Island Distillery’s An Aba is a testament to the craft and creativity of Canadian whisky-making, rooted in the rugged beauty of Vancouver Island. This…
Forty Creek Foxheart
Forty Creek Foxheart cleverly showcases the creativity allowed under the Canadian whisky 9.09% rule, which permits up to 9.09% of the blend to include non-whisky…
Highland Park Magnus
Highland Park Magnus is an entry-level Scotch designed to offer a smooth, lightly smoky, and approachable introduction to peated whisky, appealing to both new drinkers…
Jura 12 Year
Jura 12-Year-Old is a well-rounded single malt Scotch aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Oloroso sherry casks. It’s known for striking a balance between…
Elements of Islay Cask Edit
With a moderate 46% ABV, Cask Edit embodies the essence of Islay in a way that's versatile and easy to enjoy for both newcomers and…
Torabhaig Allt Gleann
Torabhaig Allt Gleann stands out among peated whiskies by delivering a nuanced smoke that balances intensity with elegance. Sourced from grain peated to 75 ppm,…
The Deacon
The Deacon Blended Scotch Whisky is a cocktail-forward blend that embraces a bold, funky character, making it ideal for both sipping and mixing. This whisky…
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane is a bold and innovative expression that combines peated and unpeated single malts, finished in rum casks. This unique fusion offers…
John Barr
John Barr Blended Scotch is a smooth, no-nonsense whisky that’s perfect for mixing. Crafted from a blend of malt and grain whiskies, it’s got just…
The Hearach Single Malt [Rel 1 HE 00003 23]
Hearach Single Malt (pronounced hare-OCK) offers a compelling glimpse into the distinctive character of the Isle of Harris. This whisky is a masterful blend of…
Glenglassaugh 12 Year
Carefully crafted and cask-perfected at The GlenAllachie Distillery in Speyside, Meikle Toir - The Chinquapin One is named after the unique species of virgin oak…
Glenfarclas 17 Year
Glenfarclas 17 Year is a classic, richly sherried Scotch that has earned its place among tried-and-true single malts. Known for its full-bodied, caramel-forward profile, it…
Glenfiddich 14 Year
Glenfiddich 14 is a smooth, easy-drinking whisky with a nice mix of vanilla sweetness and a touch of spice that’s perfect for Scotch newbies.
The Balvenie 12 Year
The Balvenie 12 Year Old is a quintessential Speyside single malt, known for its rich, honeyed character and artisanal craftsmanship. Aged in a combination of…
Meikle Tòir – The Chinquapin One
Carefully crafted and cask-perfected at The GlenAllachie Distillery in Speyside, Meikle Toir - The Chinquapin One is named after the unique species of virgin oak…
Benromach Contrasts: Double Matured [Chateau Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish]
TL;DR: If you like a contrast of red fruits and moderate smokiness, Benromach Contrasts: Double Matured is for you.Benromach Contrasts: Double Matured expression, is aged…
Ardbeg Spectacular
TL;DR: This expression has a combination of mint chocolate, salted caramel, and a tarry leather notes unlike other Ardbeg - it’s a circus in your…
Traveller Whiskey
TL;DR: We would happily drink this if it was served to us, but it doesn't compare to sister brand Buffalo Trace in terms of value…
Angel’s Envy Rye
TL;DR: This falls in the 'breakfast whisky' category; think of it as the liquid version of Aunt Jemima slathered French Toast.A rye like no other.…
Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye
TL;DR: Michter's US*1 Straight Rye is a must-have on your back bar or home bar. For those who don't like rye, this might just convert…
Reifel Rye
TL;DR This spicy, fruit-forward rye is great value for price point.Reifel Rye honours George H. Reifel, the legendary master distiller who was instrumental in establishing Alberta…
Bearface Wilderness Series 02: Mitlenatch Island Release
Venturing deep into the Canadian Pacific Northwest wilderness, this whisky explores Mitlenatch Island...