Glen Saanich Batch #7
deVine Distillery
Canada
45%
Mashbill: 100% Vancouver Island malted barley
Barrels used: First fill ex-bourbon barrels
Merry Christmas Eve everyone! We have come to the end of our spirited advent-ure. It’s been such fun sourcing whisky, getting to meet so many new folks, taste along, and share my words with you. Thanks to everyone who has joined in on the fun!
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My heart is so full coming to the end of this project. Thank you for your involvement, dear readers and friends. I hope you continue to follow along for this kind of awesome whisky content! Now let’s get into our final dram!
I chose a special whisky for Christmas Eve. It comes from a distillery that I love dearly and has supported me before I even started my business five years ago. The people that worked there then and now are a part of my whisky family. And they make damn good whisky.
This is their Glen Saanich, batch #7. I’m one of those lucky folks who have got to taste along right from the beginning. Each batch has its own je nais se qu and reasons to love it. This batch blew me out of the water at first sip. Something magical has happened with this one and a new golden era has begun. It’s gentle, but spicy, while balanced and sweet. Vanilla combined with cinnamon brings warmth to the palate. Notes of pears baked with oats in a crumble. The finish lingers, giving away the proximity to the Ocean where the barrels have been aged.
What do you think?
May we all enjoy some downtime with our people using this newfound whisky knowledge to make delicious choices in the New Year! Slàinte Mhath!