Canadian Club 100 Proof

Canadian Club

Granted I think this whiskey is advertised as a whisky meant for mixing, or at least over ice. But being somewhat of a purist, I am toughing it up and drinking it straight. The nose is alcohol and straw, while the body is light and oily, and the taste is full of alcohol burn, citrus and cherries. The whiskey drinks like a bad vodka with a bit of...

Score 35/100

Canadian Club 6 Year Old

Overall I would say this is an OK blended whisky, probably good with chocolate -- for those who are into that sort of thing -- or being enjoyed on a beach somewhere hot. I'm not sure if I will purchase one of these again because it seems a tad too sweet and fruity for me.

Score 83/100

Canadian Club 20 Year Old

Tonight was Easter Dinner at my parents' house - and as my brother is not a Scotch fan, I thought I should bring something he likes - Canadian whisky. I patriotically try to sample as many varieties as I can, despite the fact that I am averse to the sweeter whiskies. So I thought I would crack open my CC 20 and see how it flies. It's hard to...

Score 89/100

Canadian Club Reserve 10 Year Old

The bottle states that this blended whiskey is matured in white oak barrels for 10 years. Nose: light, sweet, indistinct, honey, caramel Taste: grapes, pears, sweet, a little caramel and honey. There is a lot of spice in the background, but it somehow doesn't seem to integrate with the fruit flavours Finish: the fruits and sweet honey last...

Score 75/100