Tasted on 29th Mar, 2013

Score 81
Average Score 79
Highest Score 83
Lowest Score 74
# of Times Scored 7
This Rye is distilled by UNKNOWN in Canada.
Tasting notes:
Fresh sweet prairie grass with light caramel cotton candy notes on the nose. Well balanced with sweet fresh fruit in a rye syrup.
McLoughlin & Steele Canadian Rye Whisky, 40% abv
Light, honey, sweet gentle corn rye aromas and melons on the nose. Corn and spices mouthfeel. Dry ginger, rye notes, white pepper and a hint of cloves on the palate. Sweet spicy medium finish. Gentle, straightforward.
Tasted on 27th Nov, 2022 · Comments (0)
74McLoughlin & Steele Canadian Rye Whisky, 40% abv
Floral rye cookies, almond varnish on the nose. Sweet tangy spices, oft white pepper on the palate. Medium finish.
Tasted on 7th Aug, 2016 · Comments (0)
79McLoughlin & Steele Canadian Rye Whisky, 40% abv
Floral rye biscuits, spicy perfume on the nose. Gentle, soft fruity vanilla with oak undertones. Well balanced.
Tasted on 21st Jun, 2015 · Comments (0)
80McLoughlin & Steele Canadian Rye Whisky, 40% abv
Fresh vanilla, cherry syrup, spices and minty caramel on the nose. Sweet oak, dry soft cedar with spices on the palate. Medium dry spicy finish.
Tasted on 25th Dec, 2014 · Comments (0)
82McLoughlin & Steele Canadian Rye Whisky, 40% abv
Apple cereal and hint of mint on the nose. Chili butter and caramel notes on the nose.
Tasted on 16th Jan, 2014 · Comments (0)
83McLoughlin & Steele Canadian Rye Whisky, 40% abv
Quite a surprise - not sure why. Light and tending toward sweet rye notes on the nose. Round with lively spices in the mouth. Vanilla and oak notes present. Soft spicy gentle finish. Well balanced. Good value.
Tasted on 10th Aug, 2012 · Comments (0)
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