Forty Creek Barrel Select Niagara Whisky
Canadian Whisky | 40% ABV | 80 Proof | 750mL | Grimsby, Ontario, Canada | Individually Aged Corn, Rye & Barley Whiskies | American Oak Maturation
Process & Profile
Forty Creek Barrel Select Niagara Whisky is the distillery’s original Canadian whisky, first released in 2000. Made in Grimsby in Ontario’s Niagara region, it combines corn, rye, and barley whiskies that are aged individually before blending. This approach allows each grain whisky to develop its own character before becoming part of the finished expression.
Maturation in seasoned ex-bourbon barrels and new American white oak builds a profile of honey, vanilla, toasted wood, and gentle spice. Orange peel and apricot brighten the aromas, while cocoa and nutty notes bring additional depth to the palate.
Bottled at 40% ABV, Barrel Select offers a rounded introduction to Forty Creek’s blending style. Its balance of sweetness, fruit, and rye spice makes it approachable neat or over ice, with enough flavor for simple mixed drinks and classic whisky cocktails.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Honey, vanilla, orange peel, and apricot with toasted oak, black walnut, and spice.
Palate: Vanilla and honey with cocoa, pecan, black walnut, gentle rye spice, and toasted earthiness.
Finish: Smooth and lingering, carrying the whisky’s sweet, nutty, and lightly spiced character.
What Makes It Special
Forty Creek’s original whisky, first released in 2000.
Produced in Grimsby, within Ontario’s Niagara region.
Combines individually aged corn, rye, and barley whiskies.
Matured using seasoned ex-bourbon barrels and new American white oak.
Bottled at 40% ABV for an approachable sipping and mixing strength.
How to Enjoy
Serve neat in a whisky glass to explore the honey, fruit, cocoa, and nutty notes. For a cooler pour, add one large ice cube and let the whisky gradually dilute.
For an easy highball, combine with ginger ale over ice and garnish with a citrus wedge. It also works in an Old Fashioned with aromatic bitters and an orange twist; start with a small amount of sugar and adjust to taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Forty Creek Barrel Select Niagara Whisky made?It is made at Forty Creek Distillery in Grimsby, Ontario, within Canada’s Niagara region.
What grains are used in Forty Creek Barrel Select Niagara Whisky?It combines corn, rye, and barley whiskies that are aged individually before blending.
What does Forty Creek Barrel Select Niagara Whisky taste like?Its profile features honey, vanilla, orange peel, apricot, cocoa, toasted oak, and nutty notes, supported by gentle rye spice.
What is the alcohol content of Forty Creek Barrel Select Niagara Whisky?It is bottled at 40% ABV, equivalent to 80 proof.
Where can I buy Forty Creek Barrel Select Niagara Whisky?You can purchase Forty Creek Barrel Select Niagara Whisky 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap.
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