Canadian Club Chairman Select 100% Rye has been bringing up some solid scores and positive reviews lately. Earlier this year the Canadian 2017 Whisky Awards gave out a gold medal and the title “Sippin’ Whisky of the Year” to JP Wiser’s Double Still Rye. When I sat down to think of some good Canadian rye to put Head to Head, these two came quickly to mind and I’m very glad I did. I enjoy both of these expressions, but find them fairly unique from each other while still providing interesting rye notes. When I approach Canadian Club 100% Rye I find the nose inviting, but subtle. The grain notes are soft, the wood is hardly there, but there are a few sweet notes. Although it is not very floral, there is a little spice and it is interesting enough to start to think of how it might taste. On the palate I find this smooth with a little sweetness of vanilla. The baking spices are there, but also not overwhelming. With time they can become more interesting but if you only have one dram, you...
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