Forty Creek Barrel Select Whisky
There are very few independent Canadian whisky distillers left, but Forty Creek is one of them, and a good one at that. The Forty Creek distillery is located between Toronto and Niagra Falls, Ontario. It is operated by John Hall who has been a wine producer for over 20 years, and to scratch an itch, he began making whisky in the early 1990's. When he started to think about making a whisky, he looked at it from the knowledge he already had and that was making wine. Mr. Hall likes to state that he follows tradition, but is not bound to it, which is great because it makes for a quality product. Tasting Notes:Nose: Quite to start with subtle floral hints and a slight sweetness. After a few minutes this whisky really opens up. Nose of dark fruits like plums and a sweetness that’s hard to place. Very nice though. Very smooth.Palette: Smooth start, with a fruitiness and a subtle attack from the wood and spice. Nice clean finish with a slight bite. Great balance between sweetness. With Water: A splash of water opens up the nose and showcases the Canadian vanilla and toffee nose. The floral hints are still present, but only in the background. The addition of water makes for an exceptionally smooth drink. The attack from the wood and spicy notes disappears, but the finish is still present and lingers gently for a few minutes
There are very few independent Canadian whisky distillers left, but Forty Creek is one of them, and a good one at that. The Forty Creek distillery is located between Toronto and Niagra Falls, Ontario. It is operated by John Hall who has been a wine producer for over 20 years, and to scratch an itch, he began making whisky in the early 1990's. When he started to think about making a whisky, he looked at it from the knowledge he already had and that was making wine. Mr. Hall likes to state that he follows tradition, but is not bound to it, which is great because it makes for a quality product. Tasting Notes:Nose: Quite to start with subtle floral hints and a slight sweetness. After a few minutes this whisky really opens up. Nose of dark fruits like plums and a sweetness that’s hard to place. Very nice though. Very smooth.Palette: Smooth start, with a fruitiness and a subtle attack from the wood and spice. Nice clean finish with a slight bite. Great balance between sweetness. With Water: A splash of water opens up the nose and showcases the Canadian vanilla and toffee nose. The floral hints are still present, but only in the background. The addition of water makes for an exceptionally smooth drink. The attack from the wood and spicy notes disappears, but the finish is still present and lingers gently for a few minutes
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