Whiskey review: Gibson’s Finest 12 Canadian Whiskey with Willett Rye/Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Comparison

Today we taste and review Gibson’s Finest 12 Canadian Whiskey and attempt A recreation with Willett Rye/Tullamore D.E.W. 12.
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[@tanisha5709]

On Saturday we had a party of 30 come into the restaurant I work at, and almost all of them got drinks so I had to make about a million margaritas and mai tais. And then, at the end of the ticket, right as I was losing my faith in humanity, I saw that one gentleman just wanted Laphroaig 10, our only Islay. I was so grateful for this man that I poured him doubles all night, and he ordered three more. At the end of the night as they were all leaving the restaurant, he came over to the bar and bought me a Laphroaig 10, and left a generous tip. So essentially not only did I mooch a whiskey, but I was paid to do so. I never learned that gentleman's name, but he was a magnificent bastard in my eyes. (PS - it was my first taste of an Islay and I was surprised by how much I loved it. Must now try them all.)

[@WhiskeyVault]

*wipes tear* such a beautiful story...

[@ericschwab409]

Yes, what a beautiful end to your hard day! That gentleman who ordered the Laphroaig 10 was sent but the whisky gods to initiate your assimilation. This how the celestial whisky vortex works......you never know how, when, or where you shall be sucked in. Just sit back, marvel at your luck, and enjoy the ride!

[@tanisha5709]

The whisky gods are indeed smiling on me this week, I have since mooched 3 more Islays and am in love with them all. I feel like I've found what I was missing in all the friendlier whiskys! They've been a little boring to me lately. That gentleman was a true godsend. The celestial whisky vortex is my home now.

[@ericschwab409]

Tanisha Damn! Sounds like you are ready for Lagavulin 16 YO or perhaps even a Spring Bank......

[@Shanonmcnab576]

The best tasting whisky IMO. I'd swim in the bottle if I could. I love that stuff. My late father in-law introduced me to this Whisky and I've tried many but this Whisky I fell in love with its a great tasting whisky.

[@MrMLZee]

Gibson's bold is worth a try too, only 8 years old, but has a higher ABV 46%

[@newzanadian-tom7996]

I love when you guys do Canadian whisky! The best part is I haven't tried a lot of these because you review the higher end-ish ones but it really makes me want to try them. Cheers!

[@christosdoukakis301]

I owe you guys a huge thanks. When I first found you a year ago, I was looking for the best bottom shelf whiskey I could find. But over the course of the past year, I've learned that spending a little more on a good whiskey helps me to slow down and appreciate it. Now I'm drinking less, enjoying it more, and I'm even saving money in the long run! Keep up the good work, you magnificent bastards!

[@WhiskeyVault]

heck yes! Glad you joined us

[@corrda1993]

I love Gibson 12, its pretty much all I get.

[@BrianPellerin]

I have just bought Gibson’s Finest 12. Not a whiskey drinker yet but I’m trying to get over the alcohol flavour and pick out the more subtle notes. Your videos help. Thanks for the tip about beginners try a whiskey over a few days to get used to it’s flavour patterns.

[@patsorohan6792]

I work at a whiskey bar and an Irish that was finished in rye barrels recently came in that I was very impressed with. If you can find Prizefight, I highly recommend it

[@jayc3484]

As a Canadian I'm glad you Reviewed a Canadian whisk(e)y you enjoyed you magnificent bastards. Just curious as to what is on the list of the glorious Canadian whisk(e)ys we keep for ourselves that you would like to try?

[@Mylatestdram]

Glen Breton is great. But Gibsons is paintcleaner.

[@thewhiskycouch7886]

Great video! Loved the comparison with Willet Rye/Tullamore DEW. Great fun 😃🥃!

[@akillersandwich8360]

You guys need to come to Canada...for nothing else other than learning what maple is. Molasses is the byproduct of turning brown sugar into white sugar, nothing like maple. Treacle, as far as I can tell, is just a British term for molasses...sort of a biscuit/cookie situation happening there...

[@ericschwab409]

aKillerSandwich Treacle is indeed molasses and comes in a lighter version called “golden syrup” and a darker version called “dark treacle” or just treacle. Dark treacle is what Americans would call blackstrap molasses. Nice and sugary, but not my favorite. Give me real maple syrup or a nice raw wildflower honey instead. 👍

[@johnpilon]

THANK YOU! FFS he's a somm... you think he'd learn the flavours. Caramel not maple you hobbit bastard! 😂

[@the-chillian]

"Drink more." OK. It'll be hard, but I think I can do it.

[@GordonAtkinson]

LOVE that Rex is turning a little into a rye guy. Same shit happened to me. Over time I just got to love the crazy spicey weirdness of rye.

[@1LRLRG]

Canadian Club is for mixing, I like the JP 18.

[@pcmacintyre]

Gotta love the close up of the top Rex's head as Daniel did his nerd spiel. A preview of Daniel's "World's Sh**iest Toupee."

[@robertboileau9401]

My dad keeps bottle of Gibson 12 on hand. It's okay. A great CND whisky is Forty Creek Confederation Oak. I'd love to see you guys review that.

[@mattwynette2434]

The confederation oak was good but very pricey considering it is only aged 6 years I believe

[@InvntdXNEWROMAN]

I'm right there with RoughNeck. Most Whiskeys I can pull different flavors out of, but Scotch is still kicking my ass with either the peat smoke or the alcohol burn.

[@khali33]

Just tried this for the first time. Pretty damn good! It doesn’t dethrone Lot 40 as by go to under $40 Canadian whisky but I could see someone preferring this one.

[@paullind1281]

I host a whiskey gathering once a month we just recently did Canadian and it was unanimous that the Crown Royal reserve was everyone's least favorite

[@alexsmith2885]

@James Norton I disagree. Crown Royal is for mixing or pouring down the drain. So is the reserve

[@alexsmith2885]

I believe it...gross

[@mikefenton5634]

Holy crap a Canadian whiskey they actually like and didn't shit all over. Wonders will never cease lol.

[@marshalldyck7085]

I find in a lot of Canadian whiskey i pick up the flavour of maple its actually one of the reasons i dont drink much Canadian whiskies even though they are many around me and the cheapest. Gibson i actually found reminded me of a thanks giving dinner the first time which was wierd but its not bad, i have a bottle in the collection.

[@patmcdermott8547]

Worked my way through the Highlands and Speyside, ended up with Laphroaig 10 tonight. I was expecting to experience all the Bandaids and charcoal and instead found smoky velvet in a glass. More Islay!

[@ThatManitobaGuy]

My go to whisky at the Liquor Commission. Glad to see you gentlemen enjoyed it.

[@dannym2359]

I love the look of desperation and defeat from Rex when Daniel continues with his historical information after Rex is done listening to it

[@ericschwab409]

Danny M I’ve seen the same sad look in the eyes of my neighbor’s dog when said neighbor is too trashed to shut up and continue walking the dog....... frequently, 7&7 seems to be the culprit.

[@robertjordan1569]

Comparing Wiser's 18 to Gibson's 12 is not a fair comparison. Wisers 18 will destroy Gibson's 12. Compare Wiser's 18 to Gibson's 18, much more interesting comparison.

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

I agree as a Canadian viewer

[@johnpilon]

As a Canadian I will say Gibson's is very similar to Crown Royal. I know that's blasphemous to say because everyone "hates" Crown Royal for being so huge... But I'm calling it like it see it

[@James-qu6ul]

@@johnpilon Gibson's is smoother than Crown Royal.

[@andrewpage6029]

Great review. You should put a link to your Patreon page in the description of these videos like you do on Whiskey Biscuits (also include it in the first few sentence since many viewers probably never click on 'show more').

[@llvllayhem69]

Stay safe guys! Travis county in the news!

[@newtduke420]

Tried a bottle of gibsons finest was really good but drunk seemed weak compared to Wisers rye

[@trustkill7809]

You should try Pike Creek 21 finished in speyside casks!

[@austincook3769]

This may have already been suggested or mentioned at some point but i kind of like the idea of a whiskey tribe notebook for aspiring somms who like to pretend they know what they are talking about. I know you guys have talked about how you have a lot of ideas backed up and this may be one of them and if not ill happily add another item to the pile.

[@trapperkcmo3460]

good show, great toast. you guys are doing it right. post script: opened a bottle of knappogue castle single malt irish 12 year old for st paddy day. tons of butter on top of biscuits smothered in butter on top of fresh out of the oven biscuits. did i mention dripping with butter? try it youll like it. im gonna mix a little with some jim beam rye i have standing by here to see what the canucks are keeping from us. my first bottle of R&R in alaska back in 82 told me those bitches were holding out on us.. cheers.

[@karl_alan]

The way you say treacle, made me think...when you said "remember that fiasco," I was wishing you were going to say, "remember the treacle debacle," and the rhyme made me laugh a bit.

[@stairesmusician]

Long time lurker...first time commenter. Am I the only one here jonesing for a stand alone Willett Family Estate Rye review? Also, Rex’s “metaphor” at the end was a terrible metaphor...because it was a simile.

[@savannahp6359]

the way you guys describe tasting alcohol, reminds me of heavy metal. At first all you hear is a bunch of white noise and things you can't comprehend, but with time and pondering of all the noise you begin to hear more and more. The more you listen, the more you actually hear.

[@Fidasaind]

Daniel will probably be able to pull off that Canadian Mounted Police look... once Rex makes him that wig.

[@jacobmaine1777]

Love the videos guys, I've been watching for a while now but only recently subscribed. As a point of reference red cedar, which thrives here in East Tennessee, smells a lot like juniper berries (it is a kind of juniper actually) without the sweetness you get from the berries. It's also the wood they use to line hope chests, wardrobes, and the like to keep moths and mold out if you've ever smelled that herbal woodsy smell you get inside some furniture.

[@WhiskeyVault]

yes! Juniper family is what our trees are as well.

[@ranjdall]

Canada here, this is my go to mixer, splash of ginger ale in a glass of rocks. Not terrible neat though.

[@WhiskyCanuck]

I've been to a couple of tastings led by Davin, he's a cool guy.

[@sproutingresilience4787]

This mixes really well with a little ginger ale

[@ericschwab409]

Rex, jumping into cold water only leaves me with one thought........shrinkage. You couldn’t have said luke warm water or anything like that could you? No of course not! Lol!

[@Newfoundland-and-Labrador]

You guys are awesome! Like Tim and Al from Home Improvement but funnier. I am new to whisky. In fact, I just bought my first bottle earlier today. Decided to go with Gibson's Finest Rare, thus my reason for dropping by to watch your review. Was wondering if you could also recommend a mixer for Gibson's Finest? Ginger ale? Strawberry ice-cream?

[@drewsmith3673]

"I'm getting notes of burnt toast." - Daniel stroking out

[@davidfgilbertsr4342]

I am truly enjoying your reviews and the education I am gaining, who said learning is boring? Once I leave the sands of Saudi Arabia behind I plan to start my very own collection of Whiskeys. I will be sure to grab a good bottle of Scotch in the duty-free shop in London. Do you have any recommendations, as I am limited to one liter I beleive.

[@henryprater703]

Question for Coffee nerd Daniel (finally caught up on episodes this weekend): what kind of grinder do you use. I’m a French press guy and really enjoyed the coffee episodes of dry week.

[@WhiskeyVault]

right now, the The Capresso 565

[@henryprater703]

Nice, I have a hand mill burr grinder that I’ve been using for the last couple of years. I enjoyed seeing you nerd out on the coffee like you do whiskey, often I find a enjoy a good cup of coffee as much as a whiskey.

[@CastironWhisky]

Guess I'll have to pick up a bottle at some point!

[@dougallen6978]

If you guys could find that Gibson's in the U.S. it would be a sub $20 bottle of whiskey. If that matters for your review. Like how good it is for the price.

[@GordonAtkinson]

Oooh. That's interesting me. Not that it matters SINCE I CAN'T FUCKING GET IT. But I like the idea of spicy rye with Irish

[@brandonbeddows5101]

Ahhh as a fellow Canadian you sir Daniel shoud have poured the JP wisers 18 i would like to know if its worth its price tag lol

[@Ike113]

Gibsons 12 is very much my favourite canadian rye. My go to, as it were

[@elite2397]

Can we get more "poor man's" whiskey blends? I'm a broke college student and I like good whiskey. Also re-watching Rex week was fantastic. Poor man's macallan 18?

[@blairmitchell7419]

Try dalmore... priceless!

[@nicholasedel]

What is the most bourbon-like scotch and the most scotch-like bourbon? Please keep your selection relitivly available.

[@shofindo2350]

Glenlivet

[@Will-dm7nq]

You know that gerbil smell? The bedding wood shavings in the cage? That's the familiar cedar smell.

[@ericschwab409]

William Martin I must admit I’ve never sniffed a gerbil, but for science, I’d do it.

[@iandrago3361]

Wiser”s 18 is one of my favourites

[@rengar56]

@2:00 stand by for Daniels reenactment of Amtrack Cascades passenger train 501 derailment in DuPont, Washington. Rex is holding on for dear life.

[@mrveritas700]

I'm knew to the whisky game. Tried JP wiser deluxe liked it. Tried crown royal didn't like it,but finished it. Tried Forty creek , liked it. Just bought a bottle of Gibsons 12 year today actually, and liked it. Out of the 4 I have tried so far Forty creek is by far the smoothest, and I would say maybe the tastiest. But I really like this Gibsons. I will buy another bottle of this before another. I want to try and stick with one or two whisky brands and enjoy them over the course of this year. Could you guys make some recommendations for this Whisky noob. I live in Ontario Canada.

[@canadianwhiskysmith6453]

That's an intense process...A week! Wow! Hat's off to Davin :-)

[@ericgilbert8114]

Owed by Glenfiddich Grants and source from Hiram Walker's Distillery. To bad Devin didn't bring the 18 year old Gibson's

[@Delta9tetrahydrocannabinol]

As a Canadian Whiskey drinker. Gibson’s finest is my favourite So far!!!

[@Delta9tetrahydrocannabinol]

I’m Canadian btw

[@Scaran1982]

Albertans really love Crown Royal.

[@whiskeygolfer3028]

When you are blending a whiskey and say it’s 15-20% there what is the starting frame of reference? What % would any 2 random whiskeys be when pulled down?

[@Reitzel996]

Well that depends. You said 2 random whiskeys so it could be anywhere from 0 to 100%. I get what you're asking but there really isn't any frame of reference I think.

[@Firesword534]

Hey Guys, Great episode. I'm fairly new to whiskey and have really been enjoying your channel. I really liked the metaphor at the end on how to try and pick up more of the flavors as in the past my brain has usually just said, "I like this, this is good," or "not a fan," without really understanding why. Usually my brain will paint a picture rather than pick up on individual flavor notes. For example I tried Talisker Storm last Christmas and remember it made me think of a lonely weather beaten shack on a Scottish cliff by the sea with pounding surf. Any other advice on how to refine the palate more?

[@WhiskeyVault]

Just keep heading down that path! Listen to your instincts. The next step after "scottish shack" is to start to pick out things you would be smelling while standing there. Salt water, old wood, moss, green grass. Those become the actual tasting notes.

[@charlieghague]

Have u seen this new Berle Barley thing from Bruichladdich? They just came out with it and a new Organic. The Berle is apparently some special type of barely they used to make it. Sounds interesting tho.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Haven't heard of it, but now I need to find it

[@charlieghague]

Whiskey Vault www.bruichladdich.com/article/global-launch-bruichladdich-bere-barley-2008-islay-grown Apparently is some ancient strain of Barley grown on Orkney. It just showed up at the Total Wine by my house recently along with a 2009 Organic. I hadn't heard of it either. Looks good tho. I want to try the Organic too bc haven't been able get my hands on one.

[@jakeboniecki]

Please do glendalough irish whiskey

[@tonycronin3080]

Have you ever had Templeton Rye. It is a big deal here in Iowa. Would love to know your thoughts on it. Am going to pick up the 6 yr next time I get to town. Don’t know if I will ever find the 10 yr

[@alanh8101]

I have to say surprisingly is a really good whiskey for pricing wise between Gibson and bush-mills have to say Gibson is really good!! Alan

[@jamesburnett4113]

I drink this Gibson’s and it is delicious. It smells sooo gooood.

[@RM-dq9ne]

About picking up more and underlying notes in the whisky.. I only drink whisky in the weekend. And only 3 or 4 drams (I only keep 3 bottles open at the same time). Is that enough to improve your tasting skills or do u really need to drink every day or so to see improvement?

[@americanlumberjack8160]

Love the vid can you do a corn whiskey next

[@erickort1987]

i just had some last night at the bar with coke,next time ill have it just on the rocks...very tasty whiskey

[@LordRazia]

Gibson’s Finest 12 is available in oregon so..

[@IvanSanchez-ro3fp]

Review of Grand grizzly rye canadian whisky

[@Mtraxxadventures]

Gibson's is one of my favorite go to whisky's for just sipping on when I want something easy going. On another note I had a thought, you guys have a song for bringing a new bottle home and for bottle down but what about a bottle opening song, should there be one for opening a new bottle?

[@WhiskeyVault]

good idea!

[@Mtraxxadventures]

Whiskey Vault can I make a suggestion, either chumbuwumba tubthumpin or spirit of the west- home for a rest. Cheers.

[@TheKeefski]

we got the Flavor Flav of whiskey:), dope more Canadian whiskey reviews

[@1woolfe]

I believe Crown Royal Northern Harvest was the one that was voted best Whiskey in the World in 2015/2016 being a Canadian I wasn't impressed

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

As a Canadian from Manitoba.... It was not impressive !

[@jaskura7799]

Hey guys I tried glenfiddich after watching you guys and wow what a whiskey can't wait to try the 18 year old glenfiddich what else do u think compared to glenfiddich

[@ericschwab409]

Jason Spillane I cut my Scotch teeth on Glenfiddich. Glenfiddich is the top selling single malt I believe. It’s a little light for some people (boring even), but a lot of people who don’t like heavier flavored scotches love Glenfiddich. The 18 YO is very good. I think Glenfiddich is a decent whisky for the money and I keep a couple of bottles in my collection at all times (for everyday use and emergencies and such). I guess there’s a 14 year Glenfiddich now that is intended to suit the taste of the American market. I’ve not tried it yet. I’m happy with the 12 YO and 18YO. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYqlXp-MgJWJmac

[@dlcarrocce5687]

You're fired Dan!

[@jacksonpike5945]

Hey guys, I've been a fan for a couple months and I love your videos! I live in Canada and am still 18 so im not "legal" to drink yet ;) but im turning 19 in just a month and wanted to know your opinions on what a great first bottle to buy would be. I've been introduced to things like Talisker 10, Lagavulin 16 and ... (whispers*) crown royal... most of which were very enjoyable in my opinion, but id really like some insight from people who have real knowledge of a wide range of whisky! Hope to be as experienced as you two one day. Thanks so much!

[@ThatManitobaGuy]

Got to move to a province where the drinking age is 18 my friend. Have you been to Manitoba?

[@alexsmith2885]

@@ThatManitobaGuy Classic Manitoba not bangin on all cylinders...he was a month away from 19 2 years ago, 1 year before your comment ya goof. Why would he need to move? Sorry bud, just bustin your chops. Gday from the east coast

[@shotgunjimmy309]

Where’s the video on Laphroaig Lore? Still gonna review that one?

[@WhiskeyVault]

At some point, yes!

[@lisahoeflinger-bennett94]

Unrelated to the episode. I have a question about a previous episode where they were talking about American peat and it's use in whiskey. I did a quick search & found Minnesota has a hand in peat tech. Which I thought was cool. But, I was looking specifically for whiskeys using American peat. Are there any? I found Westland peated and Kings County, but I don't believe they are using peat in the process, but using previously used peated whiskey barrels.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Not sure on this one yet, but I know Westland is starting to harvest their own peat in the NorthWest!

[@lisahoeflinger-bennett94]

Whiskey Vault I looked up Westland's Peated again and it says they are using a peated malt, but not where it's sourced from. The Kings County site says they have a hint of peat sourced from England & Scotland. I'm back to the drawing board.

[@newtduke420]

Gibsons finest is a good whisky, don't mind a couple straight drinks, but I found the drunk light

[@Jensen_MacD]

Crown is now offering a bourbon, thoughts on that?!? Not on the taste but that they are getting into bourbon. I am yet to find some but plan to try it once my local store has some.

[@lisahoeflinger-bennett94]

Jensen MacDonald I don't particularly approve of the title or the tone of the attached article but it has some interesting things to say about crown royals bourbon mash. As a side note, I bought it and I don't think I will ever drink it again. It tastes like someone took all of their leftover sugary candy and threw it in a barrel to liquify. It was weird. Every drink was like cotton candy, Mike & Ike's, or something like that. I was left confused by the experience. thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/canadian-whiskey/crown-royal-bourbon-mash-canadian-whiskey-wrong-merica/

[@jamesbaird1342]

Google had an article about 2 different Macallan 60 year old bots going to auctions this week expect high 400,00 to 500, 000 dollar mark each because of label art. One artist who did Beatles album covers and an another cartoonist.

[@arnaudmenard5114]

I find Gibson’s 12 is comparable to red breast, but a bit gentler and sweeter.

[@seanmcnally9617]

Jameson 12-year Distillery Reserve

[@FireGuy90]

Where did you get Wisers 18!!?? Its my all time favourite whiskey and It’s been discontinued :(

[@WhiskeyVault]

A Student brought it to donate.

[@akashnba03]

Hey Daniel. Whats the relation between °proof and %alcohol? Is always higher alcohol higher proof?

[@meesternibbles]

Akash Singh double the % is proof

[@WhiskeyVault]

John, nailed it! Proof is always double the ABV

[@ericschwab409]

A bit of history on proofing alcohol......... en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_proof

[@bradchirdaris2190]

Does anybody else get a bit of a Star anise and or clove finish on gibbies

[@johnwallace2319]

oh kanadia oh kanadia, how lovely are your branches?

[@chrisstockley2710]

You guys should try the 8 year old, also very good.

[@Jake0997]

As a disgruntled canadian, at this point my opinion on approaching canadian booze as a whole is 'dont', there is good stuff but sorting the wheat from the chaff is fucking tedious and there is so much subspar beer, whiskey, and wine that its not worth it unless you enjoy putting on your explorers cap and pissing away money looking for the next nugget of quality in the sea of shit. Especially with how establishments like the SAQ and the LCBO aggressively shove, and mostly stock the small brewery/distillery/vineyard stuff because of the tax incentives, and the major large brands because they are safe.

[@JoshuaVanAllen]

I didn't know Rex has firing capabilities

[@thatsgoodgb]

Dalmore is the Pamela Anderson of whisky: Looks good even though it's all fake, aaaand you can really taste the nuts

[@ToMBrlcKeR]

Love the show! My dad doesn't regularly drink liquor of any kind, but he wanted to try the bottle my sister got me from the Blair Athol distillery, so I had him sample Deanston 12 and then we jumped over to Ardbeg 10 for a completely different taste. He seemed to enjoy all of them, but really loved Blair Athol. Have you tried Blair Athol? And if so, do you know of a single malt available in the U.S. that has a similar taste profile to the Blair Athol 12?

[@ericschwab409]

Tom Bricker I’ve not had Atholl, but I’ve read that some spirits from the Blair Atholl distillery are used as a constituent Scotch in Bell’s blended Scotch along with Caol Isla and three or four other whiskies. Bell’s isn’t known for outstanding taste and is a budget whisky. However, I’m assuming that the 12 YO Atholl you had might be much better than the spirit they produce for Bell’s. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIrdaaSblMaZf6c

[@roytyndall6446]

Hey PAY these guys! Get some AMPs and get 'er done! Amped up on Wildspark by MEEEEE too!

[@kqh123]

Holy Chute!!

[@twoscoopsofpig]

When did Rex start being the insightful one? I'm not sure what to do with this information. The Mooch Eagle must be flying high this day.

[@thebototh]

Whistlepig trifecta

[@MrPolitifaction]

I've watched the channel for about a month now, and I have yet to see the forbidden fruit of Fireball sitting on any of the shelves. Does the vault hold an example?

[@meesternibbles]

Notes of sugar, cinnamon, syrup, cinnamon, sugar, and and strong finish of regret LOL.

[@MrPolitifaction]

John Verstraete 6oz of Angry Orchard to 1/2oz fireball makes it a little better. XD

[@ericschwab409]

John Verstraete Amen to the heavy regret.......never get into a drinking contest with an idiot that wants to prove his manhood with Fireball. I won the contest, but paid the price. Cinnamon has never tasted or smelled since.

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Adam Carney By “better” do you mean it improves the industrial grease cutting capacity of this fluid?

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Eric Schwab the combo has a way of making you forget you're drinking an antifreeze additive. Lol!

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I dont like crown royal but I love gibsons, and snake river stampede. All 3 are canadian whiskeys. wonder why I dont like crown royal.