Canadian Club Chronicles 41 Year Old Canadian Whisky 750ml
The Canadian Club Chronicles series consists of a base of corn whisky to which a small quantity of Cognac, rye and sherry have been added. Under Canadian law, distillers can blend in up to a maximum of 9.09% of other liquids containing alcohol into their whiskies.
The latest release in the Canadian Club Chronicles series which highlights the rich history of Canadian Club. This year’s release was selected from one of two lots of the single grain whisky barrelled in 1977 then masterfully blended with subtle hints of cognac, rye and sherry. Every package has been crafted with attention to detail – the bottle features a sand blasted etching and a custom closure made with natural cork. The label, rope and strip stamp are individually applied by hand and placed in a specially designed carton.
The colour is light gold. On the nose, there is a distinct corn syrup sweetness, along with notes of vanilla, buttery cooked corn, wood spice and milk chocolate. There is a trace of dark dried fruit, primarily raisin and prune, and a hint of fig; as well as some oak. There is a light alcohol note, more like a faint aroma of nail polish remover. As the whisky opens up more pronounced notes of vanilla and butterscotch sweetness emerge, followed by elements of peach and apricot, cotton candy, dried tropical fruit, some oak wood and hints of nutmeg and clove.
On the palate, the whisky is rich, powerful and sweet, with a smooth and creamy texture and with a pronounced oiliness and palate weight. It features notes of vanilla, brown sugar, creamy custard, milk chocolate, almonds and sweet cornbread, followed by notes of golden raisin and some fig, salted caramel, peach and apricot, dried tropical fruits and very slight hints of candied citrus. There is a bit of wood spices of cloves and nutmeg that also emerge, along with some pepperiness and a slight bitter note.
The finish is long, silky, oily and creamy, featuring sweet, cooked, buttery cornbread, milk chocolate, followed by notes of golden raisin, citrus and dried fruit, along with some nutmeg and cloves. There is a noticeable background ginger pepperiness and slight bitter note throughout and a sweet, buttery, caramel note that builds steadily toward the end. The buttery, caramel sweetness persists on the palate for a long time.
Cedar lumber, fresh apricots, hints of bonfire, and sweet applewood on the nose. On the palate it’s butter tarts with vanilla, waves of pepper, pears, peaches, bonfire notes, and hints of pipe tobacco. Crisp, clean, and slightly bigger than Canadian Club 40 year old, the 41 is woodsy, silky, and mouth filling. - 96 Points, Whisky Advocate
The Finer Details
Style - Whisky
Country - Canada
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 45%