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Whisky Review: GrainHenge Alliance

We review Grainhenge Alliance, a limited edition Canadian whisky that has corn as its dominant grain type.

OVERALL RATING

7
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Grainhenge Alliance review

Tasting Notes

About:

56.6%ABV. Canadian whisky with a mash bill of 72% corn, 17% rye malt, and 11% two-row barley malt. Aged 37 months in a number two char new American white oak barrel (No. 131). 232 bottles available exclusively for Wine and Beyond.
Appearance:
Golden sunset
Nose:
Nosing the glass, it has the aroma of freshly baked cranberry orange scones— almost like shortbread. A second layer comes through similar to cherry cough syrup. The whisky has the sweet scent of butterscotch. However, it is musky at the end.
Palate:
At first, I could only taste sourdough bread and a bit of hickory. It seems subtle to me, but eventually, the flavors come through. The whisky is peppery with chili flake and peppercorn. Then the whisky is layered with fruit. I get strawberry jam and prunes mixed with cardamom and fennel seed. Shortbread comes through the finish and reminds me of vinarterta.
Finish:
Comments:
The GrainHenge Alliance is quite different in comparison to American bourbon. The whisky is rustic with a lovely mouthfeel. Even though it has a high percentage of corn, it isn’t super sweet. I think anyone could try this and have their minds changed about Canadian whisky.

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.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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