Northern Eyes Whisky
The Pride of Edmonton
As far as aged whisky goes, three years may not seem like a long time. However, in Edmonton’s very new craft distilling industry, three years is not only significant – it’s historic!
Handcrafted by distiller Kris Sustrik using 100% Alberta rye, and aged for three years in a single American oak barrel.
Proofed down to 43% ABV
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Pear, leather, and tobacco
- Palatte: Savoury and spicy with notes of dark caramel, mild vanilla, black pepper, and caramelized banana.
- Finish: Crisp with spiced pear while the barrel char and mild tobacco notes linger long afterwards
Hansen Distillery is delighted to share our second expression of Northern Eyes Whisky.
Northern Eyes 5 Year Whisky carries on the tradition of single barrel, 100% Alberta rye whisky. It is aged in our signature new American oak casks and bottled at 100 proof, in combination with pure Alberta spring water.
Easy on the eyes, the hue is reminiscent of golden raisins. The nose presents warm vanilla, fresh baking spices, and rye stone fruit. Upon first sip, you’re greeted by rich butterscotch and a decadent vanilla custard. The finish features notes of warmed black pepper and the familiar Northern Eyes tobacco and oak tannins.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Golden amber
- Nose: Vanilla, baking spices, stone fruit
- Palatte: Butterscotch, vanilla custard with notes of pepper and tobacco
- Finish: Charred oak finish with a hint of wild tart cherry
seven year whisky
Never shying away from a bold whisky, this latest Hansen Distillery Northern Eyes release is a 7-year, 100% Alberta rye whisky, aged in a single cask of new American Oak. This beautiful, golden amber spirit has aged on Alberta soil, with our temperature fluctuations from minus forty to plus thirty, bringing out a uniquely Albertan whisky that reflects the best we have to offer.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Baking spice and caramel, layered with warm apple crisp and cinnamon, reminiscent of an Alberta evening harvest.
- Palatte: Creamy toffee unfolding into early-season stone fruits.
- Finish: Well-rounded finish with notes of baking spices, reminiscent of a lingering, warm apple pie fresh from the oven.
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