Forty Creek Copper Bold
43% ABV - Ontario, Canada
Nose: Wheat fields, caramel, cooked rice, spices, and vanilla. Tiniest hints of lemon wood polish.
Taste: Caramel and butterscotch with creamed wheat, taffy, and oak.
Finish: Vanilla, soft fruits, lemon, and spices.
Like a couple of other Forty Creek whiskies that I have reviewed… this was a gift! It was a wonderful surprise and bonus from attending a Trenny & C event featuring Forty Creek Chris. (You can check them out on the socials if you’d like.) The label on this bottle is a newer design and I think it is a big improvement from the previous look. This whisky had previously been named Copper Pot but with the new labels it is sold as Copper Bold—it contains the same juice inside.
Quite a versatile whisky; I think that this is fine for sipping and for mixing (in a spirit-forward cocktail). I think if you are looking for a base whisky, this is a great one to have on the shelf. It is very affordable at $30 CAD before taxes—a steal compared to other whiskies.
Details (Official): Leveraging the same Barrel Select technique of blending individually aged corn, rye, and barley whiskies, Copper Bold takes it one step further with extra oak ageing and a higher proof than many other Canadian Whiskies.
Tasting Notes (Official): Bold aromas of toffee, nuts and spice, with a long, sensual finish.
Tasted 12 June 2024. (Posted 4 October 2024.)
