Whiskey - Canadian rye whisky
ReferenceAlberta (Alberta Distillers), Ontario (Hiram Walker), Manitoba (Crown Royal)
Famous For
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Manhattan
Whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters. The cocktail that built the cocktail bar.
Sazerac
New Orleans named it the official cocktail of the city in 2008 but it had been running the town since the 1850s.
Vieux Carré
Rye and cognac split-base stirred with vermouth and Benedictine. The Quarter's finest export.
ABV40-60%. Standard at 40%, cask strength releases at 55-60% (Alberta Premium CS).
Sub-styles
Tasting Notes
Rye spice, dried fruit, caramel, lighter body than American rye, smooth and approachable spiced finish.
Brand Guide
Well
Entry
Crown Royal. Call/
Mid
Wiser's Special Blend, Forty Creek
Premium
Lot 40, Alberta Premium Cask Strength. Top Shelf/Craft: Pike Creek Double Barreled, Gooderham & Worts
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The Story
Northern rye with Canadian restraint. Spice and fruit from cold-climate grain.