JPWiser's 18 yo Canadian Whisky

Volume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 40% | Chill filtration: Yes | Colouring: Yes

Special Features:

J.P. Wiser's 18 Year Old combines long maturation with a distinctly oak-driven character. This Canadian blend matures for at least 18 years, bringing together mature oak notes, baked apple, spices and caramel. It is bottled at 40% alcohol in a 0.7-litre bottle.

This whisky was named best Canadian blend in the 13–20-year age category at the World Whiskies Awards 2014 and won double gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2015. Tasting it neat is a good way to get acquainted with it; ice or a few drops of water offer other ways to enjoy it.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Oak and autumnal floral scents shape the nose, accompanied by a hint of fresh pine. Sweet apples, peonies and the scent of autumn leaves add further notes.
• Palate: Sweet caramel spreads across the palate first, followed by dry oak, cinnamon and allspice. Baked apple complements the mature oak and spice notes.
• Finish: The finish is long and soft. Cloves and a light rye note provide spicy accents, while apple and caramel also linger.

Distillery/Bottler:

The history of J.P. Wiser's dates back to 1857. John Philip Wiser, after whom the brand is named, favoured long maturation in white oak casks. Today, the whisky is produced at Hiram Walker & Sons in Windsor, Ontario, which also makes Lot No. 40, Pike Creek and Gooderham & Worts.

At J.P. Wiser's, every production stage from grain to finished whisky takes place at a single site. Different grain distillates and cask finishes give the house flexibility when creating its blends. This approach shapes the range, without every bottling using the same grain proportions or cask types.

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