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Lot No. 40 Dark Oak

May 18, 2024

Canadian Whisky Rye Spirits Whisk(e)y
2 min reading time

TL;DR If you’re a fan of black coffee or dark chocolate, this is the whisky you need to try.

Lot 40 Dark Oak is a premium Canadian whisky known for its robust and complex flavour profile. Aged in new oak barrels, it boasts rich notes of smoky oak, spices, and a hint of sweetness, making it a surprising Canadian Whisky that punches far above its weight class for the price point.

Flavor Camp Taste Profile

Overall Rating

Total Score: 45/50

Aroma: 8/9
Taste: 8/9
Finish: 4/5
Distinctiveness: 5/5
Overall Drinkability/Balance: 8/9
Value for Price: 8/8
Appearance: 4/5

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Dark Tawny
  • Aroma: Dark chocolate cake and roasted coffee beans. Slight hint of liquorice, cola spices, with a slight hint of menthol. There are also subtle floral notes.
  • Palate: Burnt chocolate brownies, gingery spice, menthol, leather, cinnamon, clove, marzipan, astringent but mouth watering.
  • Finish: Long, mouthwatering, pleasant, cola.
  • Distinctiveness: This definitely stands out as distinctive - between the higher ABV, 100% rye mash bill and use of new American Oak (x2) this is unique and a flavor journey!
  • Overall Drinkability & Balance: Very intense and rich; if you like sugarless chocolate cake or black coffee, this is the whisky for you.

Product Details

  • Distiller: Hiram Walker Distillery
  • Type: Canadian Whisky (Rye)
  • Age: No Age Statement
  • Still Type: Pot Stills
  • Cask Type(s): Char Level 2 New American Oak Barrels then finished in Char Level 4 New American Oak Barrels
  • Origin: Windsor, Ontario
  • Composition: 100% (Unmalted) Rye
  • ABV: 48.0%
  • # of Distillations: 2
  • Price: $55-60ish CAD
  • Other Notes: 2021 World's Best Rye at the World Whisky Awards; Best New Whisky 2021 (Canadian Whisky Awards)

Comments / Conclusions:

Great for cocktailing or for drinking on its own! Check out one of our signature cocktail recipes using Lot 40 Dark Oak.

  • Crushable / Daily Drinker
  • Cocktail Worthy
  • Special Occasion Sipper Only
  • Weird & Wonderful
  • Skip It
Food

Food Pairing Recommendations: Bleu Cheese Filet Steak

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