J.P. Wiser’s 18 Year Old Blended Canadian Whisky (750ml)

Another week, another never to be repeated deal in premium spirits…
Generally considered a high point in its genre, certified Malt Maniac, Davin de Kergommeaux, enthuses about Wiser’s 18 in his comprehensive blog www.canadianwhisky.org stating, “The longevity of Wiser’s 18 year old is a testament to its spot at the apogee of Canadian whisky.”
He adds, “Most people would be surprised to learn that a whisky this richly flavourful contains almost no rye or other flavouring whiskies. No, it is almost entirely corn whisky that has been distilled to high proof (94% + -) then left to mature for eighteen years in well-used ex-bourbon barrels. So, most of those wonderful flavours come from the slow oxidation of the spirit in the barrel and from the even slower chipping away at the wood by the ethanol… Look for pencil shavings, fresh-sawn lumber, sweet barrel notes, hot peppers, typical hard crisp peppery rye (from the wood, not the grain), vanilla, sweet fruits (prunes) and sour fruits (limes, kiwis), dry grass, faint pitchy notes and leathery Ontario tobacco. Very complex, and beautifully balanced with no dominant flavours, but a single well-synthesized whole.”

As one of the best selling brands in its home country, it’s no surprise this extra aged Wiser’s has received wide acclaim including a Double Gold at the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Once again, an offer unlikely to ever be repeated, so stock up.