Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky

Product Description

Caribou Crossing: The World's First Single Barrel Canadian Whisky

Caribou Crossing holds a genuinely unique distinction: it's the world's first single barrel Canadian whisky, and the first Canadian single barrel release since the 19th century. Designed by Sazerac to reinvent the Canadian whisky category, it's often described as the "Canadian Blanton's," sharing far more than a passing resemblance to its bourbon sibling. Bottled at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, using the same hand-bottling methods and facilities as Blanton's Single Barrel, each bottle of Caribou Crossing is individually selected, sealed with blue wax, and topped with a distinctive caribou-adorned stopper, a nod to the great caribou that roam the Canadian wild.

Every barrel is hand-selected by Sazerac's Canadian Whisky Master Blender, Drew Mayville, previously the last Master Blender of the Seagram dynasty and a veteran of over 20 years crafting Crown Royal, from an inventory of more than 200,000 barrels of whisky. Aged in oak for years to develop a rich, complex, yet remarkably smooth flavor, Caribou Crossing is bottled just twice a year, each spring and fall, making every release a genuinely limited, individually distinct expression. Because it's a true single barrel whisky, no two bottles are ever quite the same, and once a particular barrel is gone, that exact character can never be recreated.

For Canadian whisky drinkers used to lighter, blended styles, Caribou Crossing offers something richer and more assertive, a genuinely bold departure from category expectations, and a fascinating single barrel counterpart to bourbon for collectors who want to explore beyond Kentucky.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Radiant, golden medium brown.

Nose: Light and sweet, with caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of spice, alongside rye grain, citrus zest, and toasted marshmallow.

Palate: Silky and smooth, with vanilla custard, creme brulee, toasted marshmallow, tangerine, peaches and cream, and gentle rye spice, all clean and well balanced.

Finish: Oak-driven with an orangey tang, closing with cedar and lingering warm spice.

Food Pairings

Caribou Crossing's creamy, vanilla-forward profile pairs beautifully with light, elegant fare. Try it alongside roasted chicken, a citrus and stone fruit salad, or a soft cheese board, or lean into its sweetness with peach cobbler, crème brûlée, or toasted marshmallow desserts.

Serving Suggestions

Caribou Crossing is best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its silky texture and unique single barrel character. Given its rarity and twice-yearly release schedule, it's a whisky worth savoring slowly, ideally shared with fellow whisky enthusiasts curious about single barrel Canadian whisky.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Caribou Crossing unique? It's the world's first single barrel Canadian whisky, hand-selected barrel by barrel from an inventory of over 200,000 barrels, bottled twice a year at Buffalo Trace Distillery using methods similar to Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon.

What is the alcohol content? 40% ABV (80 proof).

Who selects the barrels? Drew Mayville, Sazerac's Canadian Whisky Master Blender, previously the last Master Blender of the Seagram dynasty and a 20-year veteran of crafting Crown Royal.

Why does it taste different from typical Canadian whisky? As a single barrel release, Caribou Crossing skips the blending most Canadian whiskies rely on, resulting in a richer, creamier, more assertive profile than the lighter, blended style the category is generally known for.

How should I enjoy it? Neat, to fully appreciate its silky texture and single barrel character.

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