Spice box: a guide to alcohol
Briefly about the drink
Spicebox - is an almost standard blended whiskey created from malt and grain distillates that have been aged in oak barrels for three to six years. Produced by the Canadian company Maison des Futailles, an important player in the Quebec alcohol market. The company has 85 years of experience in satisfying the most demanding requests of wine and other alcoholic beverages lovers.
This whiskey is "almost standard" due to its features and history, which began during the American Prohibition, when the importation and consumption of alcoholic beverages were prohibited. Then an enterprising Canadian came up with a way to transport alcohol in boxes labeled "Spices". At that time, such cargo was not inspected by customs, so whiskey was safely transported across the border.
In barrels with spices, whiskey inevitably changed, which later resulted in the emergence of a new style of Canadian whiskey - spiced whiskey. Various recipes were developed, the Spicebox line expanded and today offers a product for any occasion.
Types of Spiceboxes
Spicebox Spiced, vanilla
Whiskey is aged for at least three years in an oak barrel, its strength is 40%. Spicebox Spiced is infused with vanilla bean, nutmeg and other secret spices. Vanilla, as well as caramel and spices, come to the fore. The aroma has notes of apple pie with spices, a little smoke. Vanilla is clearly felt in the taste, the aftertaste is long and fruity.
Spicebox Pumpkin, pumpkin
Aged for at least three years in oak barrels, 35% alcohol content. Infused with pumpkin, vanilla bean, nutmeg and other spices. The bouquet of the whiskey is extremely bright, filled with aromas of pumpkin pie and baked pumpkin, complemented by nutmeg and hints of toffee. The taste is very mild, not burning, pumpkin, ripe fruit and ginger are felt, with a rich aftertaste of vanilla, nutmeg and spices.
Spicebox Cinnamon, cinnamon
Aged for at least three years, 35% alcohol content. It is infused with vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, red hot pepper, cloves and other spices. The aroma is very rich, associated with the New Year, creates a festive atmosphere. The aroma is filled with cinnamon and cinnamon baked goods, followed by notes of pepper and cloves. The taste is soft and enveloping, spicy, sweet and intoxicating, full of bright spicy cinnamon hints.
Spicebox Chocolate, chocolate
Aged for at least three years, 35% alcohol content. Infused with vanilla, nutmeg, coffee, cocoa beans and other spices. Has a rich flavor with bright accents of spices, chocolate and toffee. The taste is mild, filled with notes of spices and chocolate.
Spicebox Gingerbread, ginger
Aged for at least three years, 35% strength. Infused with vanilla, nutmeg, ginger root and other spices. The aroma is rich in spices, notes of creamy toffee, pastries and gingerbread. The taste is sweet, the alcohol is set off by notes of nutmeg, allspice, fresh ginger.
How to drink Spicebox
Spicebox is recommended to be consumed neat, optionally with ice. The drink itself should not be chilled in the freezer, it is better to serve it at room temperature.
It will set off other ingredients in cocktails, so if you don't like strong alcohol, you should try diluting it with tonic. However, remember that Spicebox itself has a mild flavor, which is further softened by sweetness and spices.
According to the laws of the Russian Federation, Spicebox is not called whiskey, but spirits. You should not be afraid of this phrase on the Russian counter-label and price tag, because it is just a flaw in the Russian classification. Pay attention to the "native" Canadian label, Spicebox - whiskey itself.
Update: 23.06.2021
Category: Whiskey and Bourbon