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Lot No. 40 Dark Oak, New American Oak & Char No. 4 Cask, 2020, 48%
Lot No. 40

Lot No. 40 Dark Oak, New American Oak & Char No. 4 Cask, 2020, 48%

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TypeRye Whiskey
MRI
MRI 14
Average Score
Avg 82
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Description

Lot No. 40 Dark Oak is a 100% rye Canadian whisky from Corby Spirit And Wine Ltd., distilled at Hiram Walker Distillery in Windsor, Ontario. This expression is known for its bold character, being aged first in new American oak barrels (char #2) and then finished in heavily charred new oak barrels (char #4) to impart deeper, darker, and more intense flavors. Bottled at 48% ABV, it is a non-age statement release that has received critical acclaim, including being named World's Best Rye at the 2021 World Whiskies Awards.

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Region
Ontario
Age
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Vintage
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Bottled
2020
ABV
48%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Lot No. 40
Origin
Canada
Cask type
New American Oak & Char No. 4 Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
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Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
100% unmalted rye
Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
Dr. Don Livermore
Master distiller (distillation)
Dr. Don Livermore
Limited edition
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Bottle count
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Has box
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Closure
Cork
Presentation
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Series highlights
Part of the Lot No. 40 line-up, described as a 'bigger, bolder version' of the original Lot No. 40 Rye Whisky.
Historical context
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Special release
Initially introduced in British Columbia, Canada, then Ontario and the UK, and later to US markets.
Allocation
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Nose
Aromas of caramel, oak spices, vanilla, honey, and tree fruit (pear, apple, apricot, cherry). Also notes of sourdough rye, liquorice, cola spices, menthol, and subtle floral notes. Some mention of black cherry, wine gums, toasted sesame bagel, nutty, malty, and lightly smoky notes.
Palate
Bold flavors of heavy rye spices, white pepper, clove, and toasted sugar. Sweet and soft with oak notes, barrel char, and vanilla. Hints of citrus, caramel, walnuts, marzipan, and menthol. Some describe it as robust and challenging, with a tingling mouthfeel, ginger, and canned peaches.
Finish
Long, sweet, and spicy with lingering notes of oak, caramel, and fruit (cherry cola, pomegranate, apples). Menthol, clove, and tobacco smoke are also present. Described as drying with a pitchy tone and hot peppers fading into barley sugar sweetness.
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