A typical Canadian whiskey. It has rye and spice, with a less intense 'burn' than some other 'bottom shelf' whiskeys. There's a touch of fruit, apple in the body, and the finish is not too harsh at all!
Hiram Walker Special Old
3.00 Mixed reviews
Whiskey Canadian Whisky Canada No age statement 40% ABV
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Hiram Walker relocated from the United States to Canada, founding Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery in 1858. The company is now one of North America's largest distilleries, producing 180,000 liters of vodka, rum, and whisky daily. Walker's Special Old, a rye whisky available only in Canada, is bottled at 80-proof.
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Much better than the price suggests for a bottom-shelf option. It might be seen as a mixer, but it's surprisingly complex for sipping. Nice product, and I LOVE the retro 1970s bottle.
Pros: smooth. Cons: It's not genuine whiskey, merely an alcoholic drink with a whisper of whiskey and no lingering taste at all.
My second favorite Canadian whisky, very smooth and enjoyable. Its cost-effectiveness in today's market is a bonus.
Very good aroma, a little rough.
Truly awful
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