Forty Creek

John K. Hall, Double Barrel Reserve

Forty Creek

ABV: 40%

Age: No age statement Years Old

Style: Blended

Country: Canada

Region: N/A

Overall
Score

6.8

Tasting Notes

Nose

Aluminium. Hard rye? Hot soldering iron. Harsh and odd. Has bourbon like\rnotes underneath.

Palate

More promising initially with some perfumed,violet-like notes and glossy\rwood but becomes astringent.

Finish

Metallic.

Comment

Not working for me.

Taster Score

6.0

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