Alberta Premiun Whiskey

Alberta Premium Whisky is made in the standard Canadian way, via blending. The blending process consists of using a base whisky that is double distilled to about ~190 proof. The second whisky, or flavouring whisky, is single distilled to only 130 proof. Both distillates are aged in either new oak, or bourbon barrels, which held bourbon for no more than four years. They are then blended together and bottled. For Alberta Premium rye, the minimum age of the whisky is 5 years, however older whiskies may be also used to ensure that the product remains consistent. The Alberta Springs rye whisky uses the same process, but the minimum age of the whisky is 10 years Appearance: GoldenNose: The nose early on is dry with hints of rye. There isn’t a lot going on and the alcohol is even subdued. Aside from the rye, there are some very subtle floral notes. After a minute the rye become more apparent and some of the sweetness starts to come out. After 3 minutes the nose doesn’t change much. Unlike other Canadian whiskies, there isn’t that characteristic toffee aroma. Palate: On the tongue the rye is apparent and provides a good bite. A lot of the flavour happens on the back half of your tongue. There isn’t an exceptional amount of flavour in this whisky, but it does have rye characteristic and a slight sweetness that is pleasing. It is a very clean whisky. Over all the Alberta Premium is smooth with a good clean finish, with some warmth. With Water: with a little water the nose becomes a little sweeter and the rye less pronounced. Upon tasting the whisky, it becomes very smooth, but also dilutes out some of that rye bite. With the water a little more of the oak comes out. It still tastes like rye, but because it is a very smooth whisky to start, the water only makes it smoother. Which can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on what you are looking for in a whisky.