Ontario's premier, Doug Ford, has warned rye drinkers they will need to stock up if they want to keep consuming Crown Royal, as he promised to make good on plans to banish the iconic Canadian whisky brand from his province. Ford has since September been locked in a simmering feud over tariffs and economic nationalism with the multinational spirits maker Diageo plc.
Tart and cloyingly sweet, the martini is made with sour apple schnapps and vodka - meaning the drink also has an alarmingly green color that makes it hard to go unnoticed. Maybe some bartenders are rooting for the punchy drink's return, but the rest of us would welcome the option for something more subdued and sophisticated. That's where the Washington Apple cocktail comes in: A deep reddish-amber color, the apple-flavored martini is the Appletini riff for whisky lovers.
J.P. Wiser's 18 Years Old blended Canadian whisky demonstrated a mastery of blending, showcasing a balanced taste with subtle spice, honeyed sweetness, and undertones of toffee and vanilla.