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$91.99
Like the 15 Year Old Canadian Club, this is also part of the Invitation Series and is apparently a limited release. It is bottled at an impressive 58% ABV, which must be the highest proof ever for a bottling of Canadian Club.
Producer Description: "Enjoy the smooth, well balanced taste of CC Classic aged for 18 years, bottled at a higher proof for a full bodied Canadian whisky."
750ml mlEvan's Tasting Note
Nose: Surprisingly big black licorice note up front, along with date bars, butterscotch, orange oils, black forest cake, roasted beets, dusty grain and toasty oak.
Palate: Surprisingly approachable for 58%. Creamy toffee with ginger, wood spice and cinnamon, plus Crème Brûlée, raisins, dried cranberries, butter and brown sugar melting together in a cast iron pan, and Caramilk Bar.
Finish: Candied ginger and Werther's Original candies along with a touch of apple cider on the fade.
Comment: They are onto something with the Invitation Series. I am eagerly awaiting what Suntory Global releases next. This is such a silky and approachable whisky for 58% ABV. This and the Canadian Club 45 make me hope we will see additional higher ABV releases from Canadian Club and Alberta Distillers in the future.
Producer Tasting Note
"With aromas of caramels, toffee, and rich leather tones, a spicy vanilla and rich oak taste, and a butterscotch finish, this high proof Canadian Club will invite your senses to an elevated Canadian whisky experience."