Gooderham & Worts Three Grain Little Trinity 17 Year

I planned to review this Canadian whisky, the first of five limited releases from last year, in time for Canada Day. It’s over a week late, but I’ve finally gotten to one of my samples, and it’s excellent. The aroma shifts between its constituent parts, sometimes presenting as rye, then a smooth bourbon or a grain-based cereal. The taste begins with a spicy rye character before developing into sweet, creamy notes. The finish harmonizes all the elements - extended, zesty, smooth, sweet. These aren't subtle, gentle flavors; they deliver a surprising impact given the alcohol content and age. Truly great and a solid value at its initial cost of C$80. If you know of a more accessible bourbon with a similar profile, please share the information.

Oh my - this is excellent stuff. The whisky begins with a very agreeable nose. I continued to swirl the dram and take successive sniffs for several minutes before actually tasting. Very pleasing aromas reminiscent of baking spices and rye bread. The flavor was absolutely delicious - full, yet also very clean, refined, and balanced. If you appreciate the G&W Four-Grain offering, you will LOVE this whisky. The manager at the LCBO mentioned that he considered it the best whisky he had ever had. I believe it's difficult for any drink to meet that level of hype, but this whisky is certainly in that conversation for me.

This is a mature, excellent Canadian Whisky. The aroma entices with toasted sugars or sweet caramel complemented by light fruit and a touch of orange. A sip begins sweet, light, smooth with honey and cereal, then transitions to pepper and spice. The finish is long, warm, and reveals oak and bitter orange. This Whisky is a pleasure and can display different characteristics with time or when enjoyed with different foods. (4.5 stars)

Nose: very "bourbon like", which I like. Palate: smooth and slightly oily with mild fruit and grains. Finish: ends too quickly, unfortunately, leaving me anticipating a conclusion that never arrives. This isn't necessarily negative; I just expected more impact. Overall, an excellent, easy-to-drink Canadian whisky. If you desire something with more intensity, Lot 40 Cask Strength is an excellent option when available.

Hard to rate whether I like this or one vs this year's 11 souls; I think 11 souls is my fave though! This was a little more oaky. I liked it on first sip! The finish is maybe not as long as the other. Excellent whiskey, blended perfectly; rye, almonds, oak, caramel! Maybe a little more buttery corn than 11 souls, a little less complex than 11, so close, so good:)

This offers considerably more complexity and richness than the standard G&W. It starts smooth and sweet with pronounced notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, rye spice, and a hint of leather. Like the standard G&W, its dry, slightly bitter finish holds it back somewhat. Nevertheless, it remains one of, if not the best Canadian whiskies I've experienced. Priced at $80 in Ontario.