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Canadian Club Classic 12 year
I got together with my favorite father and did a little Pre-Father's Day tasting on Canadian Club's Reserve 10 Year, 12 Year, and their 150th anniversary 30 Year whiskies. I have to say, this was probably one of my favorite tastings. It was great fun and was really surprising.
Founded by Hiram Walker, Canadian Club Whisky celebrated is 150th anniversary in 2008. It was once called “Club Whisky”, named after the gentlemen's clubs it was served in. The name changed to what it is today in the 1890's when American distillers assuming Americans wouldn't buy foreign whisky, sought legislation to have Club Whisky state it's country country of origin on the label. Their efforts were in vain as the newly named Canadian Club Whisky sold better than it ever had before.
The Canadian Club Reserve 10 year yielded the most surprises. I have had the 10 year in the past and I thought it was good, however once I sat down and paid attention to its complex nature I can say I became a fan. Given its cost of around $17, I expected it to have a young and slightly rough taste. My preconceived notions couldn't have been more off the mark.
Just because something isn't expensive doesn't mean it isn't good. I can't tell you how many times I have tried a high-end, expensive spirit and been extremely disappointed. Don't believe me? Canadian Club Reserve 10 year won Gold medals in the 2006 and 2007 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
My tasting notes are a little different than Canadian Club's official notes, but personally I like that. I think each drinker brings a unique palate to any tasting. I love tasting notes, but to me they are like recipes. I use them as guidelines, but I don't necessarily follow them. I think they are fun to have, but ultimately I like to form my own opinions and I always encourage my readers to, as well.
Here are Canadian Club's tasting notes on their Reserve 10 year:
Color: Bronze gold
Aroma: Toffee and toasted, creamy and complex
Body: Full and firm
Taste: English toffee, rich, mellow oak with soft nutmeg and clove
Finish: Warn and lingering dry finish
My notes on the Reserve 10 year:
Suggested Retail- $17
Color: Carmel, golden brown
Aroma: Carmel, wood, vanilla, sugar
Body: Full
Taste: Toffee, rick oak, ginger, cinnamon finish
Finish: Lingers and warm, lasting finish
My notes on the Classic 12 year:
Suggested Retail- $22
Color: Dark Amber, honey
Aroma: Creamy, toffee, dark chocolate, citrus, slight alcohol
Body: Full and firm
Taste: Oak, chocolate, sweet, sugar, toffee, dry tannin, and vanilla
Finish: Warm and lingering, cedar oak stay strong
My notes on the Canadian Club 30 Year Old Reserve Whisky
Suggested Retail- $200
Note: This was a limited edition release last year, Only 3000 bottles were made, but if you are a Canadian whisky super fan, it is well worth trying to find a bottle.
Color: Dark, golden amber
Aroma: Carmel and light floral, fills nose, hint of smoky
Body: Full and firm
Taste: Carmel, not too sweet, strong oak, decadent, smoky,clove, rich and creamy
Finish: Long, full, and rich
Here is a great recipe for the Reserve 10 Year (don't dare mix with Reserve 30 Year!)
Whisky Sour
- 2 oz Canadian Club Reserve 10 Year
- 3/4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white
Mix all in an ice filled shaker. Strain over ice in an ice filled rocks glass.
Cheers!
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