The Canadian Club 42-Year-Old Chronicles Issue No. 2 “The Dock Man,” and Canadian Club 43-Year-Old Chronicles Issue No. 3 “The Speakeasy” were both tasted virtually with Canadian Club Brand Ambassador Tish Harcus. Both versions are, in a word, stunning. The 42-year-old offers up a nose of intense ginger, vanilla, biscuit, butterscotch, citrus fruit, and flower blossom. In the mouth, it shows amazing balance and elegance, with flavours suggesting mild anise, caramel, vanilla bean, and clove. The 43-year-old shows a deeper colour, with aromas of sultana, sandalwood, mocha, and marmalade. Rich, full, and complex, the flavour profile hints at toffee and clove, with a distinct, palate-tingling spiciness. Which is “better” is pretty much a moot question, as both are equally impressive.
The Canadian Club 42-Year-Old Chronicles Issue No. 2 “The Dock Man,” and Canadian Club 43-Year-Old Chronicles Issue No. 3 “The Speakeasy” were both tasted virtually with Canadian Club Brand Ambassador Tish Harcus. Both versions are, in a word, stunning. The 42-year-old offers up a nose of intense ginger, vanilla, biscuit, butterscotch, citrus fruit, and flower blossom. In the mouth, it shows amazing balance and elegance, with flavours suggesting mild anise, caramel, vanilla bean, and clove.
A glorious Cask Strength Rye that has garnered a treasure chest of accolades. A big whisky indeed. At 65.1 per cent ABV, it’s dry, with penetrating, dusty rye flavours and a cayenne pepper-laced finish. With a slight dilution, it’s one of the best songs in the key of rye we’ve experienced. Go Canada!
Aromas of black and blue fruit with some earthy and cedar hints precede a generous medium- to full-bodied palate that continues to open in the glass with cherry, cassis and blackberry notes supported by supple, elegant tannins.
This flagship blend of Cabernet Franc (36%) Merlot (35%) Cabernet Sauvignon (23%) Petit Verdot (4%) and Malbec (2%) is from one of the best vintages on record. It yields cherry, plum and earthy notes on top with blue and black berry fruits leading to a rounded and plush palate of blackberry and cassis with mineral undertones, barrel spice and black pepper. Wrapped in structured, well-integrated tannins though a lingering finish.
Aromas of bright strawberry, cherry and vanilla notes followed by a well-defined varietal palate with savoury hints and some mineral undertones. Approachable, well-integrated tannins supported by spice and oak with good acidity through the close.
Forward deep red berry notes, hints of dark cherry with an entry defined by vibrant and juicy acidity. A light- to medium-bodied palate of strawberry and cranberry flavours with a savoury edge and spicy notes through the close.