Canadian Club 30 Year Reserve
Celebrate 150 Years Of Delicious Whisky
One of the perks of working at Gear Patrol is the steady stream of great spirits we either receive or purchase for testing imbibing. What man doesn’t want to “have to try” another great drink?
Recently we got our hands on a bottle of Canadian Club 30 Year Reserve in celebration of Canadian Club’s 150th anniversary. It’s not cheap, rolling in at around the $200 mark, but that’s to be expected for 30 year vintages and a limited production at that (3000 bottles total).
Long story short, it’s delicious.
I’m a bourbon man myself, but always appreciate a great whisky(ey) or scotch. Over the past few weeks, I’ve taken some time to share the Canadian Club 30 Year Reserve with several friends to get a round of opinions. I’ll let their (and my) words speak for themselves after the jump.
Tasting Notes:
Joe: Damn, this is really smooth… Wait, this is Canadian Club? Actually, I think I prefer the finish more than the initial bite. It lingers in a good way, unlike cheaper whiskeys - especially at 80 proof.
Tim: It’s richer than I expected. Perfect for the weather. I love how smooth it is though, I’m surprised its this refined actually. Wait, Eric, you didn’t get this because you love Mad Men so much did you?
Eric (author): The fruit and spice work here. It’s distinct and letting the ice melt for a minute or two makes it perfect.
Michelle: Hmm… I’m not so sure I like the oak, but the spice is somehow smooth. Reminds me of Crown Royal, just a whole lot nicer.
Cost: $175-$200
If post is indicative of what goes on at GPHQ, then I’m tired of telecommuting. I’m coming home to the mothership.
dude that is awesome..i would love to try some of that whiskey..i’m a crown royal fan but this sounds like it must be worth it
If you’re a Canadian whiskey fan, this really is likely to be the best one you’ll find. Very smooth. You’ll find a lot of oak in the flavor, along with some caramel and spice, maybe a hint of vanilla. The scent is so subtle you’ll wonder if you actually have whiskey in front of you. The picture above shows how beautiful the color is.
The problem is, if you’re not a Canadian whiskey fan, you’ll probably find that the price is not worth it. I’m a flavor guy, so bourbon and Scotch are what I like to go for. I generally avoid Canadian because they’re all so similar that I find there’s not much point in trying too many. Canadians mix really well, but as sippers, they tend to lack something.
Fortunately for me, I got to sample a bottle for free because I’ve been running a monthly whiskey club for five years, and they wanted to know what I thought of it. For a more thorough review (along with a few comments from club members) see my review on facebook.