Name: Gooderham & Worts Four Grain Canadian Whisky
Brand/Distillery: Gooderham & Worts (produced at Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.)
Region: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Age Statement: No Age Statement (NAS)
ABV: 44.4%
Mash Bill: Blend of corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley
Cask Types: Aged in a combination of new and used oak barrels
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: Bright amber
- Nose: Complex interaction of red apples, dried spices, honey, subtle raisin bread, almonds, and baked vanilla
- Palate: Red apples followed by fresh bread and barley malts, slowly opening to a distinct oak character
- Mouthfeel: Smooth and viscous
- Finish: Warm, lingering rye spices
Food Pairings:
This whisky pairs well with roasted meats, aged cheeses, and desserts like apple pie or bread pudding.
Ideal Serving Suggestions:
- Neat: To appreciate its complex flavors
- With a Drop of Water: Opens up the fruity and spicy notes
- On the Rocks: Mellows the flavors and enhances sweetness
- Cocktail: Ideal for classic whisky cocktails like a Manhattan or Old Fashioned
Overall Impression:
Gooderham & Worts Four Grain Canadian Whisky offers a harmonious blend of four grains, providing a rich and complex flavor profile. The combination of both pot and column still whiskies results in flavors both light and heavy—modern, bold, and complex.