Lot No. 40 Canadian Rye Whisky

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A Canadian rye made from 100% rye in a single copper pot still, batch by batch. Bold rye spice with fruit and floral notes, vanilla and toffee.

Details

Brand	Lot No. 40
Distillery	—
Origin	Canada / Ontario
Style	RyeAmerican rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak containers. It tends to be spicier and drier than bourbon.
Age	NAS
ABV	43%
Cask	New oak casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Rye spice with dried fruit and floral notes.
Palate: Bold spice with vanilla, caramel and toffee.
Finish: Dry and powerful, with lasting spice.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
On the rocks
Cocktails

Neat or on the rocks lets the rye character speak for itself. Its spice also stands out in cocktails such as a Manhattan.

Food pairing

Pastrami, smoked meat, peppery meat dishes or rye-bread sandwiches.

Background & production

Made at the Hiram Walker distillery in Windsor, Ontario; the brand is owned by Corby Spirit and Wine.

It is made from 100% rye and distilled one batch at a time in a single copper pot still, which concentrates the spicy rye notes while keeping the fruity and floral notes from fermentation. It is aged in new oak barrels that bring vanilla, caramel and toffee.

Re-released in 2012, it is bottled at 43% ABV.