Forty Creek Taproom

Forty Creek Taproom is a 2021 limited release that brings hops into Canadian whisky. Forty Creek lent its whisky barrels to Bench Brewing in Beamsville, Ontario, where they held a small batch of Fortified Amber Sour Ale; once the beer was finished, the barrels returned to the distillery and Forty Creek whisky was aged in the beer-washed casks. Bottled at 40% ABV in a 750ml bottle, it combines the Forty Creek house style with bitter hops and notes of citrus and mint.

Tasting Notes: Hops, citrus, mint and spice with a pleasant bitterness.

Nose: Hop-forward, with citrus and mint.

Palate: Spice and hops with an appealing bitterness.

Finish: Lingering and tannic.

Serve: Over ice or in a cocktail.