Tasting Notes

Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Alberta Premium Dark Horse

Country: Canada

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Type: Canadian Whisky

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 45%

Score: 85 Points

Alberta Premium Dark Horse. Image courtesy Alberta Distillers.This whisky won a silver medal in the 2012 Canadian Whisky Awards, and is made with a blend of two different rye whiskies, corn whisky, and a touch of sherry.

The nose has hints of juniper, sawdust, toffee, creme brûlée, and maple syrup. The taste starts off sweet, followed by a good cinnamon burst that fades to reveal grapefruit and ginger notes balanced by a charcoal ashiness and a touch of molasses for a complex and unique palate. The finish is long and smooth with fading spices and a hint of raisins. Very nice.