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Gooderham & Worts Eleven Souls Canada

Tasting Notes: With it being Canada's birth month, I'm choosing a favourite Canadian whisky of mine. If you've been hesitant to try Canadian whiskies, this one is definitely sure to win you over. Gooderham & Worts has an inspiring story on the back of the bottle about William Gooderham adopting 11 children whose parents died during a migrating voyage. This delicious bottle is a tribute to those families and has been finished in 11 different barrels. The abv sits at 49%. It's got beautiful colour and flavour making it a perfect little Canadian to bring to your celebrations. Cheers!

Price: $110.99

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Toki Japanese Whisky Japan

Tasting Notes: Toki Japanese Whisky by Suntory sits at 43% abv. It's a a delicious introductory if you're looking to expand your whisky prowess into the Japanese style. Very soft and easy to drink. In Japan, soda cocktails are gaining in popularity and this one would be a perfect mix.

Price: $65.99

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Pike Creek 10 Year Old Canada

Tasting Notes: Have I mentioned how much I like Canadian whisky? It's innovative, creative and adaptable. Pike Creek is a great example and sits at 42% abv. This one has been aged in rum barrels for 10 years making it sweet enough to sip neat but also great in an old fashioned.

Price: $39.99

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Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Liqueur USA

Tasting Notes: Wondering what to get your honey for Valentine's Day? I'm thinking this sweet honey liqueur is the perfect sweet for your sweet and lasts much longer than flowers. JD Honey sits at 35% abv and is great over ice and even better in a delicious hot toddy. Boil 3/4 cups water, add 2oz of JD, 2 tsp lemon. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. If a sweet little Tennessee hug doesn't win over your Valentine...add more whiskey. Cheers!

Price: $41.99

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Arran Robert Burns Single Malt Scotland

Tasting Notes: It's Robbie Burns month so of course I had to pick a scotch bearing my favourite exciseman's name. This single malt from the Isle of Arran sits at 43% abv. It's light and fruity with notes of vanilla. Not overly complicated if you're a beginner scotch drinker but complex enough if you have a more versed palate. This one is a definite must have for January 25! Cheers

Price: $53.99

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Blanton's Bourbon Mini USA

Tasting Notes: Not only are Blanton's Mini bourbons the cutest little stocking stuffer for your whiskey lover but they fit perfectly in that stocking's toe! Wishing you the merriest Christmas despite this year's trials and tribulations. Cheers

Price: $24.99

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Alberta Premium 20 Year Whisky Canada

Tasting Notes: I'm sure most whisky lovers have heard Jim Murray's Whisky Bible has recommended Alberta Premium's Cask Strength Whisky. I'm picking Alberta Premium's 20 Year Edition because I think this makes more sense for the average whisky drinker. This bottle is just as special as the Cask Strength Edition as it's been aged for a whopping 20 years. It also has a more palatable 42% abv for the average whisky drinker compared to the Cask Strength Edition which is 65.1% abv. The best part about the Alberta Premium 20 Year Edition...it's actually still available at Aligra! Cheers

Price: $91.99

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Ace Pumpkin Cider USA

Tasting Notes: If pumpkin is your thing, this cider is a delicious treat. So sweet & tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass. It's sitting at 5% abv and has a nice orange colour to it. It isn't filling...so you'll still have room for eating all that Thanksgiving pumpkin pie! Cheers

Price: $4.29

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Four Roses Bourbon U.S

Tasting Notes: It's my birthday month and these are definitely my favourite roses. Four Roses is a low priced bourbon that is perfect all neat and delicious in an old fashioned cocktail. I read a review describing it as "the little black dress" of bourbon in that you can dress it up or just throw it on. You really can't go wrong with this choice. Cheers

Price: $44.99

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Founders Original Old Fashioned Premix 200 mL U.S

Tasting Notes: I know I'm choosing another premixed old fashioned but I just tried this one and WOWZA it packs a punch. It's sitting at 40% ABV and has delicious baking spices, cherry, citrus and vanilla flavours. The bottle claims to serve 3 cocktails and it sure does. This is the perfect little bottle if you're going to social distance in a friend's backyard. Cheers!

Price: $15.99

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JP Wisers Old Fashioned CANADA

Tasting Notes: This month's pick is JP Wisers Old Fashioned. I love an old fashioned and I think this one is the best premix I've tasted so far. It has fantastic orange notes and is great simply served over ice. Inexpensive and an easy crowd pleaser.

Price: $36.99

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Alberta Premium Cask Strength Canada

Tasting Notes: Just as it’s important to support small business, it’s also important to support Canadian made products. This isn’t your usual Alberta Premium as it’s not only cask strength but also a limited release. It sits at 65.1% abv and isn’t for the beginner whisky drinker. It has delicious notes of spicy oranges, oak and caramel. Cheers

Price: $65.99

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Writers Tears Single Malt Irish Whiskey IRELAND

Tasting Notes: Want the luck of the Irish? Writers Tears Single Malt is a tasty choice that won't leave you feeling unlucky. This Irish whiskey is named for the Irish writers and playwrights of the 19th century who used to seek solace at their local watering holes. This expression sits at 46% abv, is triple distilled and matured in oloroso sherry casks. It has a beautiful red colour which attributes to its name - Red Head. The tasting notes are raisin, pineapple and creamy melted chocolate. Although it packs a little bit of heat, the notes are subtle. Slainte

Price: $80.99

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Eagle Rare U.S

Tasting Notes: This is my first staff pick and, since it's the also the month of February, I thought I would choose a whiskey that made me fall in love with bourbon. Eagle Rare is made by the Buffalo Trace distillery and aged for 10 years. It delivers nice, feisty peppery notes. Great served neat and a special treat in an old fashioned cocktail.

Price: $70.99

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