Is Forty Creek a good whiskey?

Forty Creek Barrel Select is a highly lauded, highly esteemed Canadian Whiskey by those who enjoy Canadian Whisky. Folks who spend their waking hours exploring this category have given it quite high marks and so it was with bated breath that I opened this bottle to see what magic it held inside.

What is copper pot whiskey?

Copper Pot is created with a blend of single grain rye, malt, and corn whiskies which are then blended together and re-barreled before bottling. Copper Pot comes in at 43%, higher than the nearly ubiquitous 40% for Canadian whiskies – which much better suits this whisky.

What is Forty Creek Copper Pot?

$32.50 – $66.95. A bold whisky with intense spicy flavours resulting from extra oak aging. Truly meant for savouring, this unique, delectable blend is bottled at a higher proof to complement its deep flavours.

What kind of whisky is forty Creek?

blended Canadian whisky
Forty Creek Barrel Select is a blended Canadian whisky, 40% alcohol (ethanol) by volume, 80 proof. It is made with rye, barley and corn (maize). Each grain is fermented, distilled, and aged separately to produce a “meritage” of single grain whiskies.

What is the best Forty Creek whiskey?

Best Overall: Forty Creek Confederation Oak It’s a blended whisky that is finished for up to two years in new Canadian oak barrels, which the distillery says have a tighter grain because of the colder climate. Look for notes of praline, honey and dark fruits on the palate.

How do you drink Forty Creek whiskey?

Combine 2 oz of Forty Creek Copper Pot with three ice cubes in a short glass. Drink. Repeat as necessary.

What Canadian whiskey is best?

Here are the best Canadian whiskies to drink now.

• Best Overall: Forty Creek Confederation Oak.
• Best Budget: Canadian Club 100% Rye.
• Best for Sipping: JP Wiser’s 18 Year Old Blended.
• Best Splurge: Lock, Stock & Barrel 16 Year Rye.
• Best for Manhattan: Pendleton Whisky.

Is Forty Creek made with corn?

This whisky is made from rye, barley, and maize (corn), much like many bourbons on the market.

Can you drink Canadian whiskey straight?

With more and more great Canadian whisky being made available, you can safely put the ginger ale or soda away and drink it neat or on the rocks. But only if you want to. “If you want to drink our spirits neat, the quality definitely holds up there,” says Livermore.

What kind of whisky is Forty Creek copper pot reserve?

This blending of three different whiskies was also done for the Forty Creek Barrel Select, but according to the master distiller John Hall this, the Copper Pot Reserve, is a deeper richer expression of that same triple whisky blend.

Who is the founder of Forty Creek whisky?

In 1992 our Founder John Hall and Master Blender Bill Ashburn joined forces to carve out a bold new path for Canadian Whisky.

What kind of flavor does copper pot reserve have?

The Copper Pot reserve is: Nose: Vanilla (matured in ex bourbon casks), toffee, rye spice and a bit of pepper Palate: Very mellow with a pinch of Rye Spice. The taste is as above with a hit of vanilla, rye and a sweet caramel/toffee note. Not complex but very nice indeed.

Which is better copper pot or stalk and barrel?

This Copper Pot reserve is a full bodied and tasty whisky with a lot of interesting things to offer and helps build a whole new image of Canadian whisky for me. With tasty whiskies like this, Lot 40 and Stalk & Barrel Canada shows they’ve got a lot to offer and have a tasty future ahead of them. Copper Pot isn’t the best 40 Creek rye.