Forthwest Blended Canadian Whisky is a smooth, unflavored five-year-old Canadian whisky from Forthwest Whisky Co., bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) in a 700ml bottle made from 100% recycled glass.
Forthwest Whisky Co. was launched in spring 2023 by Hood River Distillers in Oregon, with a blended Canadian whisky alongside three flavored expressions. The label describes it as a blended Canadian whisky with a friendly demeanor, and its motto reads always forward, no matter the direction.
The whisky is aged five years in Canada, then brought to Oregon, where Hood River Distillers finishes it with glacier-fed spring water from Mt. Hood, Oregon's highest peak. It combines classic Canadian whisky-making craftsmanship with a modern, sustainable bottle.
Light amber in the glass, it opens with vanilla and a touch of brown sugar or light maple. The palate is soft, with candied orange and vanilla, and the finish shows hints of stone fruit and a gentle spice.
Forthwest Blended Canadian is exceptionally friendly and well balanced, equally suited to sipping neat, pouring over ice or serving as a smooth base for classic whisky cocktails. Mix it with ginger ale and a lemon wedge for a classic Canadian highball, stir a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned with maple syrup and orange bitters, or build a Whisky Sour with fresh lemon. It also makes a smooth hot toddy on a cold evening. Pair it with smoked salmon, maple-glazed pork, roasted nuts or butter tarts. The vintage-style navy label and recycled glass bottle make it an easy, thoughtful gift for whisky drinkers who value both flavor and sustainability.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Vanilla, brown sugar, light maple.
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Palate: Soft, candied orange, vanilla.
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Finish: Stone fruit, gentle spice.
Specifications
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Producer: Forthwest Whisky Co. (Hood River Distillers, Oregon)
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Age: 5 years
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Water: Glacier-fed spring water from Mt. Hood
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Style: Blended Canadian whisky
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Bottle: 100% recycled glass
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Mix a ginger ale highball, or sip it neat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is it?
Five years old.
Who makes it?
Forthwest Whisky Co., from Hood River Distillers in Oregon.
Is it flavored?
No, it is an unflavored blended Canadian whisky.
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