Forty Creek Whiskey Barrel Select 10 Yr. and Charleston Sercial all eerily

and Charleston Sercial all eerily resemble vintage Madeiras -- thanks to the inclusion of wines ranging in age from 30 to 60 years old in the blends

6-7 years old

Savory notes on the nose

Freshly ground pepper

A return to the nose brings in notes of vanilla and nutmeg

Forty Creek Whiskey Barrel Select 10 Yr. and Charleston Sercial all eerilyFrom Ontario. 40% abv. Rye, corn and barley are fermented, pot distilled, then aged separately for 6 to 10 years. White oak barrels with different char levels are used. Finished for 6 months in sherry butts. The different grain whiskies are then blended at the end. The sherry really comes through in the nose, with rum raisin aromas as well as some butterscotch and caramel. Nice light texture. Terrific value.