I noticed the appearance to be deep honey amber, with little fence board alcohol legs, all lined up. The aroma is of mellow nectar, spearmint, candied dry fruits, and a touch of wood. Taste is of soft wood flavor, a whisper of char, some mint, flowers, and sugar. This is very mellow and mild (as per the tasting notes, on the label). The finish is of a moderate and gradual fade, but it's not lingering and cloying. The 8-year aging seems to bring out the best of the whiskies, blended in this one. I think it's what a bourbon hater will love and what a bourbon lover will hate. It's a jewel, in my booklet. I'm sad that it's going away. RJT
About this bottle
It’s hard to believe, given the runaway success of Crown Royal, that VO was once the cornerstone of the Seagram’s empire. In fact, the Gimli distillery, now dedicated to Crown Royal, was built specifically for VO. Production of VO has since moved to the historic Schenley distillery in Valleyfield, Quebec (Now called Diageo Global Supply, Valleyfield). If VO is a mixer, VO Gold retains the classic Canadian whisky profile, but is made for sipping. This is whisky for when the hard-core VO drinker has a special occasion. Same brand, same whisky, just a lot more of it in each sip.
How it tastes
Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.
Reviews
Showing the most detailed of 5 parsed reviews.
Seagram's VO Gold is a decent whiskey, but its price point doesn't match its quality. While it has a smooth and creamy taste, the short and bitter finish with a lack of depth and complexity doesn't justify its premium price. It is not a great option for mixing drinks due to its neutral taste. Instead, you can go for Crown Royal at the same price, which offers better taste and quality. Or, for a lower price, you can go for Canadian Club Original or Rich and Rare Reserve, which offer better value for money without compromising on the taste.
First things first... I'm a new whiskey drinker. I find this to be very smooth not much bite and goes down warm with the warmth lingering for a bit. Perfect for cold Montana Winters. Delicious!
Exactly what you expect. It’s “7” with a tie on. Worth the upgrade.
This is a good inexpensive sipper!
Tastes like this
Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.