Reifel Rye
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May 18, 2024
2 min reading time
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 Distillers’ house style more than 75 years ago.
Review: Flavor Camp Team
Photo: Andy Chan | @andychanmedia
Flavor Camp Taste Profile
Overall Rating
Total Score: 39.5/50
Aroma: 7/9
Taste: 7/9
Finish: 3.5/5
Distinctiveness: 4/5
Overall Drinkability/Balance: 7/9
Value for Price: 7/8
Appearance: 4/5
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Mahogany; The Bottle itself would stand out on a shelf.
- Aroma: Peppery spice, menthol, dried cranberries, ginger, nutmeg, a Skor bar (toffee, chocolate), wildflower honey, whiffs of tropical fruit.
- Taste & Mouthfeel: Zesty and mouthwatering, prickly black pepper, dark cocoa, charred, bitter oak, leather, citrus.
- Finish: Chalky dark cocoa powder coats the palate and lingers.
- Distinctiveness: It stands out but could definitely be pegged as a high rye Canadian whisky.
- Overall Drinkability & Balance: Great for a sub-$50 whisky! Easy to sip or to cocktail with.
Product Details
- Distiller: Alberta Distillery
- Type: Canadian Whisky (Rye)
- Age: No Age Statement
- Still Type: Column & Pot
- Cask Type(s): New charred American Oak & Ex-Bourbon
- Origin: Windsor, Ontario
- Composition: 90%+ Canadian Prairie Rye
- ABV: 42.0%
- # of Distillations: 2
- Price: $40-45ish CAD
Comments / Conclusions:
Would recommend using for cocktails!
- Crushable / Daily Drinker
- Cocktail Worthy
- Special Occasion Sipper Only
- Weird & Wonderful
- Skip It
Food Pairing Recommendations: Donuts
Cocktail Recommendation: New York Sour
