Reifel Rye
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May 18, 2024

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Reifel Rye honours George H. Reifel, the legendary master distiller who was instrumental in establishing Alberta Distillers’ house style more than 75 years ago.
TL;DRÂ This spicy, fruit-forward rye is great value for price point.
Review: Flavor Camp Team
Photo: Andy Chan | @andychanmedia
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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
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