Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky

Classification: Canadian Whisky
Distillery: Old Montreal Distillery
Mashbill: Undisclosed
Age: NAS
Proof: 80

Caribou Crossing proudly calls itself the world’s first single barrel Canadian whisky, which is kind of like being the first moose to put on a tuxedo — impressive, sure, but also a little unexpected. Bottled by hand at the Old Montreal Distillery, it struts out wearing blue wax and a shiny caribou topper that looks ready to charge straight into your liquor cabinet.

The nose rolls in with sweet waves of caramel, marshmallow, and corn — like a campfire s’mores kit got lost in a cornfield. A touch of oak shows up too, just to keep things classy. On the palate, it’s polite — very Canadian about it. Light vanilla and caramel take the lead, with a faint whisper of grain in the back, as if saying, “Sorry to interrupt.”

The finish is short — not disappointing, just brief, like a polite goodbye at a Canadian dinner party. Vanilla, oak, and a melted marshmallow note linger just long enough to make you think about pouring another.

Caribou Crossing isn’t here to knock your socks off — it’s here to pat you gently on the shoulder and offer you a comfy chair. Easy-drinking, low-proof, and handsome enough to display, it’s a fine way to ease into the world of whisky… especially if you prefer your drams smooth, sweet, and wearing antlers.