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Canadian Club Chronicles 42 Year
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Canadian Club Chronicles 42 Year

4.32 Very good

20 reviews20 ratings

93 critic score Top 9% of whiskey

Whiskey Canadian Whisky Ontario 42 Year 45% ABV

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About this bottle

Canadian Club Chronicles Issue 2, named The Dock Man, is a 42-year-old whisky. It commemorates the Hiram Walker distillery dock workers who loaded freighters with Canadian Club during American Prohibition. Similar to the previous year's 41-year-old Chronicles, this whisky was batched and barreled in 1977. Canada's 9.09% rule was applied to blend ultra-aged corn whisky with 16-year-old rye, 12-year-old pot-distilled rye, and a small amount of brandy. It is available in limited quantities across Canada, the United States, and travel retail.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Rich 50
Spicy 50
Smoky 45
Fruity 45
Full Bodied 45
Sweet 40
Vanilla 40
Oily 30

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 6 parsed reviews.

Deann Wiles 3.5

Was really looking forward to trying this, but it didn't blow me away. The aroma is very rich and sweet but lacks complexity. The palate is similarly very sweet and spice-forward, but not much else is present. I expected the extensive aging to mellow the spice, but it remained quite pronounced. It's a very accessible whiskey. It's straightforward good whiskey. These descriptions are better suited for an introductory whiskey, not one aged 42 years. I'm fortunate to have received a sample from a friend because after tasting it, I doubt I would spend that much to get it. The bottle itself is quite attractive, though.

Dale Allan

This tasted good, but after enjoying so much genuine whisky from Canada lately, I have little tolerance for spirits with added brandy. Combining liquors is what I consider a cocktail, and I enjoy making and drinking them. However, a significant part of appreciating whisky for me is admiring the effects of time and wood. This feels like a shortcut. I don't critique those who appreciate this or other classic Canadian whiskies, but I will reserve my tasting notes and scores for unadulterated spirits.

Elena Dukes 4.8

Excellent. Nose: Sweet vanilla, honey, caramel, spicy pepper, oak, bright lemon, tart cherry, sweet raspberry, juicy peach, rich leather, nutty pecan, sugary cotton candy, citrus orange, cool mint, creamy vanilla, warm cloves, herbaceous dill Palate: Sweet vanilla, tart cherry, fresh grass, juicy peach, caramel, creamy white chocolate, sweet dried fruit, citrus orange, floral notes, crisp white grapes, creamy vanilla Finish: Sweet vanilla, honey, caramel, sugary cotton candy, cherry, rich leather, fresh grass, floral notes

Eddy Dietrich 4.0

Smoother and more intricate than their primary offering. The rye character is prominent. Notes of caramel and oak, with hints of baking spice and char.

Daniela Aldridge 4.5

Subtly sweet with a prolonged finish, hints of chocolate and caramel, nicely balanced rye spice, and a touch of brandy that provides a distinctive character.

Jessie Gillette 4.5

Silky smooth, the finish vanishes quickly, only becoming noticeable after several sips.

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