Perth Canadian Whisky Sherry Cask

I didn't realize that Perth, Ontario was once a hub for Ontario whisky production! When I found out, I felt it my Canadian duty to honour that history by tasting Perth Canadian Whisky Sherry Cask Finish. This limited edition is a sherry Oloroso cask small batch release from fall 2020. Post pop, the nose has a bright, cherry candy like sweetness. After ~15 minutes, it relaxes into a mellow sherry and citrus honey bath. Sipping neat, there's a sweet sherry solo at the top that quickly brings spicy back-up singers (not quite the Spice Girls) like green cardamom, white pepper, nutmeg and subtle savory umami for balance. While there's light tingling on my tongue, there's no harshness here. Its general sherry sweetness sunsets to a mild charred campfire wood, warming finish. The palate is not over complicated, but when a sweeter-profile whisky mood strikes, this would be a good option. I could imagine that this whisky would make a great post-meal dram over ice. 7.75/10