Alberta Premium Rye
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2018
- Episode 50. I finally take a look at a whisky Jim Murray has rated #1 in Canada for many years. Alberta Distillers do make some amazing Rye, but is this it? Well, the short answer is no. However, take a look and tell me what you think of Alberta Premium Rye. (Apologies for the video work too!) #whiskyfabric#whiskytube#whiskyneighbour #whiskyfabric#whiskytube#whiskyneighbour
My Favorite Whiskey (Rye), merci.
Glad you enjoy it!
This is one of my favorites for starting out and calibrating my palate. I always have a bottle because it's pleasant and cheap, and especially for the times when I want a drink, not a challenge, like after work it's just my perfect go to.
foodquig that sounds like a great idea for this bottle, thanks!
It's a stand-by bottle for sure. It's highly underrated on its own for the price. It really shines as a cocktail ingredient or (on a hot day) in a highball with some ice soda and citrus peel. My biggest criticism of it would be to call it "pleasant".
The classic Jim Lahey bottle. I’d love to try one!
It's worth a shot. Also, crazy affordable. Cheers.
were drinking a qaurt of rye Each when they go back to jail
trent let’s head to the LC bud lol
you havent?? its never NOT available in ont . Gibbons finest is another hidden gem .. Especially the bold 8 yr 46%
Absolutely that's why I just bought it! It's pretty good!
i cant seem to get one to Finland. would love to taste this in the honour of late John Dunsworth and the best drunk character ever; Mr. Jim Lahey.
I hope you find it!
This is my favourite at this level, maybe I'm a little biased because I came to Alberta 21 years ago and had no money to buy expensive stuff, but this whisky blew my mind. Out of Canada, I was exposed only to C.C. and C.R. ONLY for Canadian whisky, but now I know and can buy better stuff, but I keep coming back to this one
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Great story, and so glad you still enjoy this. Cheers!
“...enjoy your drink; tell me what you think. I didn’t mean to RYEmmm.” Classic, Jon. Perhaps that should be your trademark closing remark, it’s actually a good one.
Back to business: love the Alberta Premium bottle. It screams Canadian ( not like a Canadian would ever scream, mind you.). The whisky is pleasant enough but just that. Jim Murray is just another guy with an opinion. Granted he may be more qualified, learned and experienced, but ultimately its an opinion he gives. Frankly, I sometimes think he’s been spoiled by years of the good stuff and now sees bottom or middle shelf products as amazing. Similar to how you can convince yourself that a $200 bottle of paint thinner is great. It’s because you’re not used to it, it becomes special.
And, that’s what I think. (there, you have to keep the line now...)
Not sure how I missed the comment. Is that my line? Cool. You are completely right. It is always just an opinion and also, always tired to a personal experience. Cheers!
This bottle looks like what Jim Lahey used to drink
I think you are right!!
It was this and bottles of 83 whiskey
@@kumar5558 the caskstrength is better or at least I enjoy it more.
Whisky Neighbour I’ll been wanting to give it a try
It is!!!! But for copyright purposes, if you catch a glimpse of the bottle on screen; they call it 'Jedore Premium'
Hahah that's $30 Canadian here in Ontario. My dad uses this for making old fashioned and Manhattans. Can't say I find it very interesting to drink on its own. Cheers Jon
It does make a good cocktail, thanks for dropping in!
Jim Murray was tasting and scoring the cask strength version dude. He was not talking about the $18.00 version. Big difference!
Really? Jim Murray had the cask strength? How do you know?
I blacked out of this🤤
Not sure what you mean, but hope you are ok!
My dad used to buy this. Back in the 1970's. Since he looked for the cheap stuff I'm surprised that this is a hot commodity now. Wrong Jim to get a recommendation from, the Trailer Park Boys' resident alcoholic park manager Jim Lahey loved this (RIP).
I still find this regular release only OK, but the caskstrength is fantastic. I mis being able to afford it though. I was recommending it to friends for months for under $50. Now? Can't find it , and if I do, it is at secondary market. I blame Jim.
@@WhiskyNeighbour Listed in Ontario but not available, the cask strength version.
@@secordman not any more. After Jim Murray tagged it as whisky of the year, all the sources dried up!
would really like to see you review Benchmark bourbon, which is my to-go bottom shelf whiskey here in the States. Let me know if you have difficulty getting it, I'll hook you up
I think I have seen it around here. Maybe in a few months. I have lots of bottles on the go right now. What would you compare it too?
pretty sure Murray was talking about the Cask Strength stuff and not the basic stuff though... I honestly prefer Wild Turkey over plain old AB premium but I guess I like burbon a bit more than canadian whiskey.. even as a mixer with gingerale... sure I like it over CC but compared to Northern Harvest or Wild turkey I definitely will choose those over AB Premium.. I did really love their Dark Horse though.. they just dont make it anymore... god I loved Dark horse
At this time, he was talking regular AP. I love their cask strength though. Say, I just heard they released a new Rye. Have you had it?
@@WhiskyNeighbour nope, I want to try the cask strength but its nowhere to be found... the regular AB premium is not even a great mixer like Canadian Club... honestly I keep going back to wild turkey for my mixer, it pairs really well with gingerale and a twist of lime, I got tired of beer so have turned on to whiskey and ginger lately.... I really miss AB premium Dark Horse though... that was so good especially for the price
@@Zokambaa It was. For a long time you could still find a dusty on the shelf. Been a while since I've seen it now.
This stuff is shockingly expensive here in the US , it's about $25-30 for a 750 at most places. Often I'll find Johnnie Walker black label for less. It looks like it's imported by Alberta Distillers' owner, Beam Suntory.
That is surprising as it is very affordable here. Well, maybe not surprising as it is made here! Still a descent Rye I think. Love their caskstrength
I'm in Alberta and it's about $23-$25 CAD now in 2022 but it's still the best cheap whisky in my opinion. I think that's just the rapid COVID inflation
RIP John Dunsworth
sadly I did not watch the show, but at least I know the reference! Do you enjoy the regular Alberta Premium?
Great whisky especially for the price
Thanks for dropping in. I do like Alberta Premium, but I really want to try their 25 or 35 year old that came out a while ago. I missed it and now seem to always be on the hunt.
I’m only 20 and I only had 2 drinks of it and I was loaded
Strong stuff for sure. Assuming you are in Alberta.
Where does he buy it for $17 Canadian? A 40 oz bottle like he shows is $40.90 in Ontario.
Here: it is on for $17.95 right now! www.sierraspringsliquor.ca/flyer-specials
375 Molson in bc wad like 18 bucks
@@arctic_shadow578 it does fluctuate, but over all it remains a good deal. IMO
Alberta premium was my first alcohol ever March 6 2:50 pm 2019 In vancover
Cool you remember that date and time!
Good review Jon. For Canadian whiskey I tend to lean more towards gibsons or 12 year Canadian club small batch. Liquor must be a lot cheaper where to live since that bottle of Alberta perineum is over 27 bucks in nova Scotia. I am thinking of purchasing a higher end scotch soon and was wondering what are your thoughts on Oban? Keep up the good work.
Andrew Macgibbon well, admittedly it was in sale. I think it sits at $22 regularly. I have only had Oban 14 and then only twice this year at bars. I liked it a lot and thought it was balanced with smoke and gentle sweetness. I have been looking for a bottle on sale but so far no luck.
Solid honest review. Can’t ask for any better, thanks Jon. I had not tried this one yet and was hoping it was good for the price.
Gary Trakalo I was hoping for so much more from this Rye.
Alberta Premium Rye vs Canadian Club 100% Rye in your opinion ?! I've only tasted the CC Rye and it my opinion on it pretty much matches what you think about the Alberta Premium : very smooth/light and not so much mixable, but very good for the cheap price.
I have not tried them head to head, but I would suggest they are similar. Good, even great for the price!
@@WhiskyNeighbour That's what I would have thought, thanks!
This is the cheapest stuff you can get In western Canada at least but I like it anyway, its a littel better than CC in my opinion not counting CC 100% rye.
for the price, it really is hard to beat. However, I really like their cask strength releases more, so I prefer to save up and then buy them. Thanks for sharing!
Nice to encounter a Canadian
Glad you found me!
@@WhiskyNeighbour I find it kind of rare to find canadians online, glad I could encounter another of my own kind
I Agree with you! You actually verbalized my thoughts. I last tasted it 2 years ago and will not be buying another. Jim Murray, I don't know what to say other than I find his bible wanting. I dont know if he has financial other interests in certain whiskys. I won't be buying any further issues as he might have a good palate but the only palate I have to go by is my own and I find him way off at times, like this time. I find Ralfy much more of value when checking out a spirit. I like his approach and yes I dont always agree with him either.
Thanks for dropping in . I enjoy watching Ralfy talk about whisky too. Certainly more grounded! Cheers.
I found this to be very good, but not quite excellent.
It certainly is a really good value. I continue to love their cask strength, but rarely buy the regular.
My boy Jim lahey go to
Awesome!
I've watched a few of your videos and I don't think you're totally out of your mind, but I honestly you're full of it on this one. I truly don't believe you. I've had Alberta Premium many times and I've never smelled detergent or glue and I've also tried Alberta Springs and I think it's excellent. I don't find either of them lacking for rye or rye flavours. I think what you really want is not a good whisky, but a $50 bottle of over-rated Gooderham and Worts and an feeling of self-satisfaction at being able to afford "better". I'll be happy to drink Alberta Springs and Premium knowing that you're only wasting your money.
Well, that's your opinion. I just picked up a bottle of Rittenhose for $30 on clearance at the new Deep Discount chain in Alberta. It's fantastic, if you like Rye, I would check it out.
What is your favorite rye Jon?
Derek Soucie my current favourite is Lot 40 12yr Cask Strength . If you like big and bold, I think it's a must try.
I've never been a fan of Jim Murray. I started out my whisky journey with Ralfy as my guide and he's been ringing the bell of 'each person's experience is different' and 'intentionally independent from the spirits industry' since the very beginning. They may well be giving Jim Murray a much better sampling. Spirit companies, distilleries, etc... do that with most reviewers, and I'd imagine they'd be especially careful with the samples they give Jim Murray. Just because you don't get all of the nuances and range that Jim Murray finds by following his fastidious routine that most people would never bother with and don't have the time for, doesn't invalidate your experience. It's your money, it's your nose and palate, and it's your whisky. If you don't like it, if you love the hell out of it, or if your experience lies somewhere in between, then that's what's important. Sorry if this a bit rant-y. I'm the president and founder of my whisky club, and I tell the other members of my club this same message all the time. They feel like they're just not good enough to smell and taste all of the nuances that others get. It's about experience, exposure to smells and tastes (i.e. actually finding some violets and finding out what violets smell like), and individual noses and palates. Give it some time, be curious, and trust YOUR nose and palate. You got this John!
Daniel Brown thanks Daniel. Your words are very encouraging!
I just paid 27 at the LCBO.
What do you think?
Just a thought, maybe the reviewer who gave it such good ratings gave it that because he was done with stuff that was big or challenging and likes a nice smooth drink
This is certainly easy to drink, yet makes a nice cocktail. Do you enjoy AP?
@@WhiskyNeighbour no, once I finish off my bottle of crown royal I'll be ordering a bottle though, I'm more if a cocktail guy so smother rye tends to be what I like
One of the very FEW true rye whiskies in Canada, One highly rated Canadian rye whisky has no rye in it at all!!!! My go to whiskey since the time of their "Alberta Sipping Whisky" so many decades ago, I believe it was also 100% Canadian prairie rye & 10 years old and I believe it IS the basis for Alberta Springs Whiskey that they spoiled by adding a small amount of corn whisky making the whiskey overly sweet.
But Alberta Premium in a mixed drink drink is great; for drinking straight go for the 20 year old!!
Canadian Club is the same whisky aged 7 years instead of 5 and aged the last two years in different wood barrels.
Thanks for sharing your insights and your journey with this Rye. I have really been enjoying their Caskstrength releases. Just this weekend I cracked open batch #3. Have you tried them?
Should try the APW Cast strength, about 60~%
I love Alberta Premium Cask strength releases, certainly worth trying!
@@WhiskyNeighbour Glad you like it! May I ask what this Whiskey is good to mix with? And whether it’s better to mix or drink straight
@@alpahanum3862 I have a limited cocktail list I go to. Fairly typical; Old fashioned, Manhattan, etc. I prefer the regular AP mixed, but their cask strength straight or on ice!
@@WhiskyNeighbour Good to know for future reference! Cheers!
Whisky Neighbour, I disagree. I think Jim Murray is spot on with this one. I do agree that they need to get some age statements back out there themselves, we know how much better or lets say different it can be. Keep up the great reviews!
whisky snearson it's great that this one brings flavours you enjoy! Also great to share that. I try to say it all the time, but whisky enjoyment is intensely personal, or at least enjoyment of specific expressions. Love of whisky is something we can share! Cheers on World Whisky Day.
Jim Murray is likely paid big $ to give a rating like he does. There is no way Alberta Premium is a 92/100. I totally agree with you.
I don't know. Not bad, but 92? Not for my palate. I do love their caskstrength though . A lot!! Have you tried it?
@@WhiskyNeighbour No, but thanks for the suggestion, I was wondering what to buy next, was thinking of Bushmills Black, but maybe I will try the caskstrength AP. I would give this Alberta Premium around an 82, there's no way its a 92.
Too good (cheap) to be true it seems. Great review 😊
SOWLEG yep. I was really hoping 😔
So you've probably heard this but Jim Murray didn't rate THIS version of Alberta Premium as #1 - he rated the Cask Strength version as #1, specifically the 65.1% abv version which was Batch 1. This is base level Alberta Premium and is very very different, Somewhat like trying Jack Daniels No. 7 when it was actually the Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof that you meant to try.
Certainly. This was also shot long before Jim Murray rated the CS cask #1 so highly. My comments here relate to how he rated this whisky. I have not checked the dates, but this video was posted about a year before the CS was even released. What are your thoughts on the regular and the CS? I am enjoying the CS third batch almost as much as the first, which I really enjoy!
@@WhiskyNeighbour Hah, I stumbled onto your video about CS #3 shortly after making this comment, so I realized quickly you must already be well aware! While I haven't had Batch 1, I've got Batches 2 and 3, and have to say that I think Batch 3 is the better of the two. A little smoother and less hot (maybe it's the drop from 66% to 63.1%?), and I get some really interesting bubble gum notes from it that I haven't found in any other whiskies I've tried - still relatively new to the whisky scene though. Solid videos - keep up the excellent work!
@@chrisw8494 thanks for sharing a few more thoughts, interesting bubble gum comment. I get a bit of big red gum note. Glad you enjoy dropping in, cheers!
Whisky Neighbour
This is the first pick choice Canadian whisky for normal weekly sipping. Also good paring with a full table spoon of vanilla ice cream topped with home made caramel pecan,, yummmyyyyyy🙄.This whisky does has some vanilla, toffee, rye malt aroma on the nose and the palate, with a good mouth coating feel, and a good tight plastic cap than a chip soft metal one.
Regardless the fact that it is located in the lower shelf choices, it is a very nice whisky.for a wine sipper woman.even like me. Like your lay back and good review. Thanks.
Just cleaning up old comments. Thanks for dropping in!
great review.. I'll just say it, i found this to be just awful.. gag worthy. Off topic question, what do you think of Glenmorangie Quinta ruban?
Thanks. I wish I could give better insight into Quinta Ruban, but I have not brought home a bottle. The Port would likely bring sweet almost sticky fruit . If you are unsure, try to order in a bar or get a taste in the store before bringing it home.
@@WhiskyNeighbour well I inquire becasue I picked one up, although rather pricey, it is hands down one of the best single malts I've ever had. It's dense, malty, sweet, full.. a real treat. Give it a shot sometime!
@@sdljvbnskvdsdvkjva5131 I will! That sounds delicious!
@@WhiskyNeighbour slainta!
Always a popular choice for me, it may not be high but it's mighty. I would like to hear what you think of Dark Horse, Alberta Premium's weird cousin.
Just cleaning up old comments. Thanks for dropping in!
I don't take Jim Murray serious at all. The Canadian Whiskey of the year in 2017 from the proper judges awarded Masterson's 10 Rye Psa3 finish. So in a small way ADL did win but not this bottle. CC 100% Rye is better but it's just a 2-3 year aged longer AP.
Why they don't release some of that high proof aged Rye in Canada is beyond me. The best ADL Rye in the world is this. Incredible stuff.
distiller.com/spirits/hochstadter-s-family-reserve-straight-rye-whiskey
peter white I have head that recommendation before but never seen it where I can taste it! Thanks for dropping in Peter .