Signal Hill Canadian Whisky 750ml
Product details
| Management number | 253707929 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$16.00 | Model Number | 253707929 | ||
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Signal Hill Canadian Whisky is a well-crafted, approachable Canadian whisky blending corn and barley with water from Newfoundland, aged in a mix of barrel types, and non-chill filtered to retain rich flavour and texture. It works nicely both in cocktails and neat — a whisky that balances value, flavour, and character.
Key Specs & Origins
| Spec | Detail |
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| Brand / Producer | Signal Hill Whisky, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Grain Bill | Primarily Canadian corn + barley |
| Barrel Aging | Blended aging in three barrel types: ex-Canadian whisky barrels, new white oak, and bourbon barrels |
| Filtration | Non-chill filtered — helps preserve oils, texture & flavour layers |
| Proof / ABV | 0 proof (≈ 40% ABV) |
| Age | No disclosed age statement for the regular expression; reviews suggest ~3-5 years for most of the whisky. |
Tasting Profile
| Element | Notes |
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| Nose / Aroma | Vanilla, dark caramel, sponge toffee; dried fruit; gentle spice (clove, cinnamon); some soft oak influence. |
| Palate / Taste | Smooth entry with sweet corn / toffee / crème caramel; then transitions into darker notes such as molasses, ginger snap, warm baking spice; a touch of oak and dried fruit. |
| Texture | Slightly oily / rich mouthfeel, thanks to non-chill filtration. The grain sweetness and blending of barrel aging give it multi-layered depth. |
| Finish | Medium finish: sweet, with lingering caramel / toffee, a mild dryness from oak, a mild spice kick. The sweetness remains more dominant than bitterness. |
What Makes It Special
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Transparency: Signal Hill is more open than many whiskies in terms of disclosing grain bills, barrel types, filtration methods.
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Non-chill filtration: Helps preserve flavour oils and texture — gives more character than many “mass-market” Canadian whiskies.
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Barrel diversity: Using different barrel types (bourbon, Canadian whisky-used, new white oak) gives more layering: sweetness, oak, vanilla, spice.
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Versatility: Good for cocktails (affordable, flavorful) but also fairly enjoyable neat or with water.
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Offers solid quality for price — flavour, depth, and character without premium pricing.
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The flavour profile tends to satisfy both newcomers and more seasoned whisky drinkers because it balances sweetness, spice, and oak.
Usage & Pairing Suggestions
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Neat or with a few drops of water — to open up oak and spice.
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Cocktails: Works well as a base in whisky cocktails: Whisky Sour, Old Fashioned, Manhattan. The non-chill filtering and barrel diversity help it stand up in mixed drinks.
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Food pairing: Desserts with caramel or toffee, apple-based desserts, baked goods; mild cheeses; also spice-forward dishes that can match its cinnamon / clove character.
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