Pike Creek 21y

Pike Creek 21y is a canadian whisky .

Canadian whisky is almost always a blended variety and must of course be produced in Canada. All whiskies are distilled at just one distillery, so in a sense you could call it a single malt.

However, Canadian whisky is generally a blend of two spirits. It is similar to blended whiskies where a more neutral grain whisky is blended with malt whisky.

A neutral whisky is distilled to 95% alcohol and is called the 'base whisky'. This portion has an elegant flavour and can almost be thought of as vodka. The second whisky is called 'flavouring whisky'. This is distilled to a lower alcohol content and is packed with flavour. Both types of whisky mature separately in used and/or new oak barrels.

Canadian whisky is often confused with rye whisky, as rye is the most common grain in the mix of grains for flavouring whisky. Wheat, corn and malted barley are also used.

A few more important facts:

• Canadian whisky can contain a variety of ingredients, from caramel to sherry.
• There are also a few small single malts produced in Canada and, of course, a 'craft-movement' has emerged, characterised by exaggerated facial hair and crafted whisky.

No, Pike Creek 21y is not a no age statement (NAS) whisky. The label explicitly states an age and that age represents the youngest whisky found in the bottle (or in the blend).

No, Pike Creek 21y is not a single cask whisky.

No, Pike Creek 21y is not whisky at cask strength.

Although this Pike Creek 21y is not or does not have explicit gift packaging, it can certainly make an excellent gift. Gift packs are usually taken as a safe choice of gift because brands often combine the most accessible or their most popular whisky combine with a fun accessory in a nice gift pack. But if you are looking for a gift for an experienced whisky-drinker they may not be waiting for yet another glass and then this one Pike Creek 21y might even be a better choice than such a gift pack.

This Pike Creek 21y can be a whisky that suits you if you like a whisky with a woody character. Indeed, this woodiness is quite emphatic in the flavour profile.

However, we recommend that you also check out the rest of the flavour profile, as this is of course only one part of the overall character of this whisky.

No, there is no peat in the flavour profile in this Pike Creek 21y whisky . The absence of any smokiness therefore makes it suitable for those who do not like a peat flavour.

On its own, yes, but this Pike Creek 21y is one whisky with only a slightly spicy flavour profile: the spiciness of this whisky is not emphatic in the flavour profile, but it is there.

The spiciness of a spirit can come about in different ways.

• In whisky, the spicy notes mainly arise during the maturation process in wooden casks. The type of wood used (e.g. American oak, European oak) and whether the casks have been used before (e.g. sherry casks) have a big influence on the spiciness of the whisky that comes out of them.
• With rum, the spicy notes can also come from the barrels used, but in addition there is also a separate class of "Spiced rum" where extra spices are added.
• Gin has a much shorter production cycle and therefore does not usually get its spiciness from wood. Spicy notes in a gin are usually the direct result of the botanicals used to "colour" the gin and give it its own identity.

Yes, Pike Creek 21y is a whisky with a moderately fruity flavour profile: the fruitiness of this whisky will be discernible right from the first sip from your glass.

• Whiskies with a fruity character can range from light and fresh apple notes to deep, ripe stone fruit and exotic aromas. This fruitiness can come from the grains, yeast and fermentation used, the shape of the pot stills and the cask type.
• Rum made from sugar cane or molasses lends itself ideally to fruity notes. From the fresh citrus aromas of a white rum to the deep pineapple and banana notes of an aged variety - fruitiness is an essential characteristic in many rums. Again, the same factors affect fruitiness as with whisky.

Whether you drink this Pike Creek 21y whisky best with or without ice is a personal choice. We have always chosen not to take a stance on adding water or ice to whisky. There are certainly good reasons to add a little water to your whisky, but whether it adds value to you or detracts from your enjoyment is something you should mainly discover for yourself.

The alcohol content of this Pike Creek 21y is higher than what you would expect from an average whisky expect. While not extremely exceptional, a whisky of around 46% is somewhat rarer anyway. Most whisky is usually closer to 40%.

No, Pike Creek 21y is an official bottling of Pike Creek.

To make an Irish Coffee according to the rules of the art, you need an Irish whiskey. Since you are going to mix it with coffee and whipped cream, we recommend using a good, but not overpriced whiskey. This Pike Creek 21y is a whiskey, but because this whiskey comes from Canada it is not the best choice to make a "real" Irish Coffee.

Did you know that the first Irish Coffee was invented in 1942 by bartender Joe Sheridan? He was working at the airport in Foynes, in the west of Ireland. The barman saw some tired passengers and figured they needed coffee with something special. To perk them up, he poured them coffee with a dash of whiskey mixed in and some coffee on top. When asked if it was Brazilian coffee, Sheridon replied, "No, my friend, this is Irish Coffee." And so it was.

According to the data currently available to us, we cannot state with certainty that this product is vegan and this claim is not explicitly made by the brand.

Based on the information available to us, we can conclude that this Pike Creek 21y whisky from Pike Creek is not an organic product.

There are several places in Belgium and the Netherlands where you can whisky can order, but there are some specific reasons why Drankenshop Broekmans is the best place to order these Pike Creek 21y and numerous other Pike Creek whisky order:

• Fair and correct prices
• Up and coming Belgian family business, led by Jan Broekmans and based in Zolder, Limburg, since the beginning
• More than 35 years of experience in our physical shop in Zolder
• More than 8500 references in stock and immediately available: ordered before 10 am, shipped the same day!
• Breakage-free shipping thanks to our own developed packaging
• No rubbish or plastic on delivery: all our packaging and padding can simply be put in the paper bin
• Free shipping from 150 euro
• Customer service readily available via e-mail to help with and answer all your questions, concerns and possible problems you might encounter
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