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I've had Crown Royal a few times and it's just a bit more mild and mellow than I prefer. Same with VO, Black Velvet, and Canadian Club, I regret to say. No offense meant, those just happen to be not my favorites. Maybe I ought to expand my investigation to include Canadian Ryes too.
 
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So glad to see this thread! This is completely audio related because: What do you think I'm drinking while listening to my latest creation?
For the guy looking for mellow Canadian whiskies: Don't forget that Pendleton is made in Canada - not Pendleton OR. Mellow with just a hint of sweetness, Inexpensive, and found everywhere.
 
Now for my :2c::
 
The Islay's (L, T, L, & others), unconditionally, from the northwest.
And Armagnac, the Tenerèze (it means: the nice sucking from under your nails after growling juicy burned meat). From the south west.
Oh, and the fine brandy's from the iberian castle peninsula.
Tawny port from their neighbours.
Cava, Cremant (various regions), Spumante.
Ricard, Vincente, Ouzo.
I enjoy to much, forgot all the other love's.
hiccup... @#&%)&@^$%(
 
Thanks for your Canadian whisky recommendations! Checking with my local liquor stores, these are the ones they carry and I can purchase today (SF Bay Area, USA):
  • Caribou Crossing
  • Ellington reserve
  • J.P. Wiser
  • Pendleton

Since two people recommended J. P. Wiser, I'll try that one. Does anyone have good or bad things to say about the other three?
I discovered Wiser several years ago when working in Canada and have always liked it. More recently, I picked up a bottle of Pendleton 12 Year Old and love it!
 
My go to whisky is Wild Turkey 101 and I typically drink it on the rocks. A close second is Evan Williams Bottled in Bond at about 2/3 of the price in my area. I tend to prefer higher proof whisky with a higher rye content. I don't have a great deal of experience with Scotch, but received a bottle of Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year as a gift and have to say it it delicious!

I love a good Manhattan and prefer a high proof rye as the base. The best Manhattan I've ever had in a bar was at a Marriott Courtyard hotel, of all places. I told the bartender how much I liked it and he was more than happy to share his recipe with me. Everyone I've made one for raves about them.