Seagram's VO 6 años Bottled 1940s

Seagram's VO

You can't get a more basic standard Canadian whisky. A light amber colour, medium bodied, with a buttery aroma of fruit. A light rye taste, with a buttery, spicy mouthfeel. A little too sweet for my tastes. A short but spicy finish. Nothing to get excited about.

Score 65/100

Seagram's VO

Nose: Light, with some rye spice and light oak drifting in and out of the background. It's a bit sour, with some light fruitiness. A bit bitter. I find as the nose opens it improves, with some custard, bourbon aromas, and vanilla. I find this one noses a bit better in a wide-nosed glass too. 80% Taste: Nice viscosity, with some light, rye-tinged...

Score 83/100

Seagram's VO

Seagram's VO blended whisky was like a "good" B class movie: everyone knows it's actually not that good but some elements make it above the average. Seagram's VO had the character of an usual, decent blended whisky but the fairly good nose and the creamy palate made it stand out from the other "bulk stuff". Seagram's VO is...

Score 70/100

Seagram's 1974 Seagram's V.O.

A couple of years ago I scored a very interesting bottle from Scotch Whisky Auctions - an old bottle of Seagram's V.O. with a 1974 tax stamp. Although the SWA website says it was bottled in 1974, I believe the tax stamp actually refers to the year it is put in oak. Since the label says this is six years old, this must have been bottled around...

Score 93/100