Roughstock Reserve Whisky (75cl, 40%)

Roughstock Reserve is a Canadian whisky from Hansen Distillery in Edmonton, Alberta, bottled at 40% ABV. The current release is a blend of whiskies aged between three and seven years. It is made as a robust but approachable whisky, built around caramelised vanilla and toasted oak with cinnamon, orchard fruit and dark chocolate. The nose is rich, with toasted oak, caramelised vanilla, a little baking spice and sweet grain. The palate is smooth and rounded, with cinnamon, ripe orchard fruit, dark chocolate and seasoned oak. The finish is lingering, with smoky char, maple sweetness, gentle spice and toasted oak.