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J.P. Wiser's Dissertation 12 Year Old, Virgin Oak & Bourbon Cask, 2017, 46.1%
J.P. Wiser's

J.P. Wiser's Dissertation 12 Year Old, Virgin Oak & Bourbon Cask, 2017, 46.1%

4.3/5Expert Rating

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TypeCanadian Whisky
MRI
MRI 20
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

J.P. Wiser's Dissertation is a limited release Canadian whisky from the Rare Cask Series, inspired by Master Blender Dr. Don Livermore's PhD research. It is a blend of 87% rye whisky and 13% corn whisky, aged for approximately 12 years in virgin oak and refill American bourbon casks, and bottled at 46.1% ABV. This non-chill filtered whisky was an LCBO-exclusive release in 2017 and has received multiple awards, including World's Best Blended Limited Release at the World Whiskies Awards.

Overall Rating
85.3/100
Great85.3 / 100

Based on 4 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Complex with notes of rye, vanilla, spice, oak, apple, maple, caramel, cherries, cinnamon, and a hint of nutty, tannic black tea.
Palate
Sweet and spicy, with flavors of fresh and sour cherries, apple, pear, orange peel, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, cloves, and a bourbon-like virgin wood character.
Finish
Long and lingering, with baking spices, oak, dried and candied fruits, nuts, vanilla, and a creamy, smooth, and spicy warmth.

Reviews

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Bbrass_notebook24 Aug
87 / 100

Apple and pear bring welcome freshness to the sweet spice.

Nose: Apple, Cherries, Vanilla, SpicePalate: Apple, Pear, Orange peel, Fresh and sour cherriesFinish: Dried and candied fruits, Baking spices, Oak
cedar_atlas avatarcedar_atlas7 Jun
86 / 100

The rye and vanilla give the nose a clear grain-and-oak focus, while cherries and apple bring a sweeter edge. The finish sounds warmly spiced and lingering. There is plenty going on, though the combination may lean quite sweet.

Nose: Rye, vanilla, spice and oak, Apple, maple, caramel and cherries, A hint of nutty, tannic black teaPalate: Sweet and spicy, Fresh and sour cherries, apple, pear and orange peel, Vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, cloves and virgin woodFinish: Long and lingering, Baking spices, oak, dried and candied fruits, nuts and vanilla, Creamy, smooth, spicy warmth
BookshopRover avatarBookshopRover18 Apr
84 / 100

Oak sits alongside fruit and spice, rather than defining the character.

Nose: No tasting notes yetPalate: No tasting notes yetFinish: No tasting notes yet
RedkiteRadio avatarRedkiteRadio12 Feb
84 / 100

The unpeated designation is a useful steer, though the described character centres on fruit, vanilla and spice rather than smoke. That gives it a clear, layered appeal, but it’s not one I’d pick for a smoke-led style.

Nose: Rye, vanilla, spice and oak, Apple, maple, caramel and cherries, A hint of nutty, tannic black teaPalate: Sweet and spicy, Fresh and sour cherries, apple, pear and orange peel, Vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, cloves and bourbon-like virgin woodFinish: Baking spices and oak, Dried and candied fruits, nuts and vanilla, Creamy, smooth, spicy warmth
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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 12, 2026SGD 68.94
Region
Ontario
Age
12 Years
Vintage
2005
Bottled
2017
ABV
46.1%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
J.P. Wiser's
Origin
Canada
Cask type
Virgin Oak & Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
A.A.1260
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Dr. Don Livermore
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
N.A
Closure
Cork
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Rare Cask Series
Historical context
Dr. Don Livermore's PhD Thesis
Special release
LCBO Exclusive
Allocation
Ontario, Canada
Nose
Complex with notes of rye, vanilla, spice, oak, apple, maple, caramel, cherries, cinnamon, and a hint of nutty, tannic black tea.
Palate
Sweet and spicy, with flavors of fresh and sour cherries, apple, pear, orange peel, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, cloves, and a bourbon-like virgin wood character.
Finish
Long and lingering, with baking spices, oak, dried and candied fruits, nuts, vanilla, and a creamy, smooth, and spicy warmth.
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