Whiskey
Browse Our Whiskey Selection
Maker's Mark Cask Strength 750 ml
This Maker's Mark cask strength is bottled straight from the barrel with no added flavors - just the signature oak and vanilla straight from our natural aging process.
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Bulleit Rye 750 ML
Bulleit Rye is the alternative take on Bulleit's classic formula with at least 95% rye grains. It hits immediately with a dry, nutty taste with hints of maple.
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Noah's Mill
Noah's Mill is a robust whiskey with plenty of aromas including coffee, leather, dried fruit, and caramel. It's expertly balanced and never overpowered, making for a slightly sweet and smooth finish.
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Calgary's Premier Whiskey Retailer
S&S Liquor Discounter carries a great range of whiskey and bourbon, including Canadian, Scotch, Irish, American and Japanese whiskies.
Whether you're a long-time whiskey fan or just getting started, our team can help you find the right bottle for the occasion and your budget. Stop by and check out our selection.
What is whiskey and Where Does it Come From?
Whiskey, or whisky depending on the region, is a beloved alcoholic drink no matter where you are in the world. However, the naming conventions are supremely confusing even for individuals who have been partaking for years.
Whiskey in general is a dark alcoholic spirit that's distilled from grain and aged for a set amount of time in specific types of barrels. The flavor is drawn from the barrel over time before being bottled and sold as-is. The type of grain that's used during distillation is known as the mash, and can contain rye, barley, corn, or wheat. Which type of grain or specific formula determines what the whiskey is known as. For example, bourbon is a type of whiskey that must be crafted in the United States with a mash bill of 51% corn.
Other popular styles of whiskey include Tennessee whiskey, rye whiskey, Irish whiskey, Scotch whisky, and Japanese whisky, most of which can be identified by their point of origin. Additionally, whiskey refers to the traditional drinks made in Ireland, whereas whisky was dubbed to differentiate Scotch from the former.
What's the Whiskey Drinking Experience Like?
Most whiskey connoisseurs prefer their drinks neat or on the rocks, though it is also commonly used as a base for various cocktails. Whiskey has a high alcohol proof of anywhere from 80-100, making it a drink meant for sipping and relaxing.
Whiskey taste and smoothness varies greatly depending on the type, making it difficult to provide a general overview of what to expect. Bourbon, popular in the United States, tends to be crafted with hints of vanilla or oak to provide just the slightest natural notes of flavor.
Whiskey is a delightful spirit that almost anyone can enjoy.
Stop by S&S Liquor Discounter
today and browse our selection and talk with one of our team members to discover something new!