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Whisky Review: Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye

We review Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye Whisky. It's bottled at 127 proof.

OVERALL RATING

9
$79.99
  • Charles Steele is an attorney and whiskey enthusiast with a penchant for the peculiar.
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Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye 2022

Tasting Notes

About:

2022 release. MSRP $79.99. 63.5% ABV, 127 proof.
Appearance:
Golden wheat field, even legs.
Nose:
I would shy away from sticking your nose straight in the glass, as the high ABV might just fry some of your senses. When I carefully nosed this and pushed past the alcohol, I was greeted with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, green tea, and baking spice. It’s just a great rye whiskey smell. As your hands warm the glass and the alcohol evaporates off, you will fill whatever room you’re in with the smell of this.
Palate:
Upon first impression I found a nice punch of whisky. It is nice and dry across the palate, with a texture that clings to the teeth. It gives way to lemon zest and rye berries with honey accompaniment. I found some subtle hints of vanilla and dark sugar. There is some nice complexity with this one, but with patience you can pick the notes apart. The finish was lovely; warm and spicy with deep, dry oak. Despite the high ABV it doesn’t have a harsh warming sensation.
Finish:
Comments:
I’m not sure how the standard offering Alberta Premium and this bottle are related, but they are. This hits all the notes that were missing in the standard offering. The rye pops, and the high ABV allows you to temper the whisky with a little water. You can really explore this whisky and all it has to offer. I enjoyed how long this lingered on the tongue. You are going to want to be a rye fan, I think, to appreciate what’s happening here.rnrnSome people will adore this whisky straight, others will really love opening it up with a drop or two of water, while many others will probably love this in a nice mixed drink. It has the pop you want, the flavors are there, and it’s just excellent.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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