Sam Barton 5 Year Canadian Whisky

For a whiskey under 12€, one doesn't anticipate perfection. The aroma is dominated by alcohol. On the palate, notes of vanilla and grains are rather unsubtle, masked by a strong alcoholic scent. The finish is dry, with that harsh alcoholic return in the mouth. Best used in cocktails to finish the bottle.

Honey, vanilla, and oak. It's quite straightforward and very sweet, but acceptable given the price.

Vanilla, banana, apricots, rye spice. Straightforward, but pleasant for its cost.