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 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 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 / crme 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

• Transparency: Signal Hill is more open than many whiskies in terms of disclosing grain bills, barrel types, filtration methods.

• Non-chill filtration: Helps preserve flavour oils and texture gives more character than many mass-market Canadian whiskies.

• Barrel diversity: Using different barrel types (bourbon, Canadian whisky-used, new white oak) gives more layering: sweetness, oak, vanilla, spice.

• Versatility: Good for cocktails (affordable, flavorful) but also fairly enjoyable neat or with water.

• Offers solid quality for price flavour, depth, and character without premium pricing.

• The flavour profile tends to satisfy both newcomers and more seasoned whisky drinkers because it balances sweetness, spice, and oak.
  

Usage & Pairing Suggestions

• Neat or with a few drops of water to open up oak and spice.

• 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.

• 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.