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Whisky Review: Lord Calvert Canadian Black

We review Lord Calvert Canadian Black, a Canadian whisky released under a brand that was once American.

OVERALL RATING

4
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Tasting Notes

About:

The Lord Calvert Canadian Black Whisky comes in at 80 proof, and is sold in a 750 ml glass bottle with a plastic screw top. A blended mix, the bottle advertises the whisky as aged for 36 months. The bottle sells for approximately $13 dollars.
Appearance:
In the glass the Lord Calvert Canadian Black is a honey amber. The bottle is made of black burnished glass upon which the word “Canadian” is featured – according to this writer’s modest opinion – too many times.
Nose:
The nose is sweet, but a little off… think clover and cough medicine. Part bubble gum, part hand sanitizer.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
Is there a government board somewhere that steps in to make sure all things claiming to represent Canada actually leave a good impression? Because, if so, I think someone’s dropped the ball here. The nose and palate really put me off on this one – too sweet without much by way of redeeming qualities. While the price point looks nice on paper, this is not a whisky I’d recommending sharing with friends as a poster child for Canadian whisky greatness.

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.

Zack Braunstein

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