Courvoisier VSOP ends on a warm note of intense vanilla combining with its signature jasmine, peach and almond.

We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. It comes from the term “rye-flavoured” whisky which is why we Canadians throw the term rye around quite loosely when describing the typical Canadian style of rye-flavoured blended whisky. Courvoisier's delicate XO has three key flavour notes: fragrant iris flower, sweet candied orange and creamy, caramel creme brulee. The team at Courvoisier use their experience to ensure their cognacs are nurtured to deliver exceptional and complex flavour profiles of unerring quality. Highlights of fragrant jasmine, fresh peach and toasted almond work together to deliver a deep and mature flavour.With a heavy cooking spice that reminds me of family dinners of my youth, with a following brown sugar and vanilla, and ending with a pepper spice and slight tannin dryness. Find that place and you’ve found your way to Lot 40 – where we’ve distilled generations of knowledge, passion and hard work into the ultimate expression of Canadian Rye Whisky. Also I’m fairly certain the apparatus details on the label have nothing to do with the equipment used to make the current Lot 40.

MADE FROM 100% RYE –Lot 40 embraces the singular qualities of rye, and compliments the flavour by aging in new American oak, which helps showcase the complexities that 100% rye whisky can offer.

I think I still have a bottle of the original version stashed away somewhere – I must try to find it. Maker’s Mark’s claim to fame is that they distill their bourbon to the lowest proof in the whole of the US. In the case of Lot 40 they do a second distillation in the pot still, so although it’s all pot distilled, it’s not only pot distilled. Go back in time to the downright dirty history of the American speakeasy and you’ll find Angostura Orange bitters in a huge number of different drinks.

In the unlikely event that you're not happy with your purchase, for whatever reason, then please do get in touch so that we can make amends.It is a rich, fruity Canadian whisky with plenty of winter spice flavours, crafted using 100% rye grains to showcase the true complexities of rye whisky from Canada. The driver will input your year of birth into their device and may then require an ID check to complete the age verification process. The only thing I would like more of is a citrus orange peel note, which is there, I just would like more of it. We believe that all the wines in our range are excellent examples of their style, and offer exceptional value for money.