Canadian Club

Canadian Club

So, stuck in the Emirates Business Class Lounge in Dubai for more hours than I care to think about, 15 hours travel under my belt and another 17 to go, I decided to have a proper drink. The choices (for me as a Bourbon fan) were Jack Daniels (sigh) or nothing. Oh, wait- what's that: Canadian Club.....So it's from the right continent. The name...

Score 75/100

Canadian Club

As some of you know, my father died two years ago today. In the time leading up to his death and during the Shiva (mourning period) I consumed no alcohol, because I tend not to avoid alcohol when I'm upset. However, I remember from my childhood that my father used to pour CC on ice when he came home from work. And so on the night after the end of...

Score 100/100

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

This is the Canadian version of the standard bottling - I believe the US "Canadian Club" is a bit different. Intriguing whisky - a bit earthy, dank, spicy, and floral on both the nose and the palate, with some interesting vegetal notes on the nose (celery and green bell pepper) good tingly spice and heat on the palate, and some errant...

Score 80/100