Canadian Mist Black Diamond

Richer sweeter (with more caramelized sugars) fruitier and spicier than the standard Canadian Mist (reviewed below). Still I wish it were a bit smoother (especially on the finish) for something I would consider drinking neat on a regular basis. There’s no age statement but a couple more years of aging would be nice. Like the flagship Canadian Mist this whisky still plays it fairly conservatively — not a lot of risk-taking here. But I think it’s slightly better than Crown Royal Black (its logical competitor) which is not as smooth on the finish and you can get Black Diamond for half the price.