About North American Whiskies from Canada

About North American Whiskies from Canada
Without question, the most famous spirit from Canada is whiskey. Canadian whiskies, often made from rye, are elegant and lightly spicy, and although they may not rank as highly as single malt scotch, there are some examples that are of exceptional quality. Vodkas are becoming more of a factor in Canada, which should come as no surprise, given the quality of the river and lake water used in production. Yet there are many other notable spirits produced in Canada, ranging from bitters to orange liqueur to aged brandies. The spirits industry in Canada is relatively small, but the products are well worth the search.

Top Picks for Canada

North American Whiskies

Uncle Nearest Single Barrel No. 002 Rye Whiskey
94 points
$89
Hot honey here with sweetness and spicy character all in balance and holding the ABV very well; not for the faint of heart but stellarly executed.
Jefferson’s Ocean Aged At Sea Voyage 26 Rye Whiskey
94 points
$79
A layered and delicious Rye that will benefit from more time in barrel.
Awards: 2022 Top 2 Rye Whiskey
Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey
93 points
$59
A totally toasty, tasty barrel forward Whiskey that deftly hides the higher proof and the rye spice until the finish.
Uncle Nearest Uncut & Unfiltered Straight Rye Whiskey Blend No. 001
93 points
$149
A smooth, long and winding ride down a wide rye road of earthy, grainy, and spicy flavors; pack your bags.
Black Velvet Peach Flavored Canadian Whiskey
93 points
$10
Best Buy
Millions of peaches, peaches for me.
93 points $10 Best Buy
Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve Canadian Whisky
92 points
$40
A rich, grainy, and creamy Canadian Whisky with a lively, tingling finish.
Glen Breton Rare 21 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$326
The barley is prominently featured here but the layers of barrel flavor are harmoniously integrated; seems youthful and vibrant except for the long and luxurious finish with some rancio and oak tannins which speak to some real age here.
Pendleton Midnight Brandy Barrel Finished Blended Canadian Whisky
92 points
$29
A generous and gratifying Canadian Whisky with lovely layers of chocolate, nuts and fruit and a long warming finish.
Pendleton 1910 12 Year Old Canadian Rye Whisky
92 points
$44
This is a beautiful Rye Whiskey that can be enjoyed neat but has the spicy sweet complexity to play in Tiki cocktails.
Pendleton Midnight Brandy Barrel-Finished Blended Canadian Whisky
91 points
$29
A warming, spicy Canadian Whisky that will play nicely in cocktails.