Hiram Walker Dream Cask (bottled 23 July 2019)

Hiram Walker Dream Cask (bottled 23 July 2019)

Official bottling
Single malt - Ontario
Dark gold
57% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, marmalade, damson jam, bitter orange, hints of white grapes. With water, marmalade, black tea, bitter orange. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, astringent, slightly sticky, thickens slightly. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Marmalade, damson jam, lemon juice, white grapes, honey, hints of kiwi fruit, hints of milk. With water, vanilla, damson jam, bitter orange, vanilla. 
Finish: Short. Black tea, white grapes, damson jam, vanilla, clotted cream. 

Comments: 

The label says "for testing purposes only". I don't know why it isn't for sale, it's excellent stuff. I only know Hiram Walker through Canadian Club, which, in comparison to this beast, is frankly insipid. There's heaps of fruit in the undiluted spirit, and with water, it opens up to waves of damsons and marmalade. Glorious.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.