This spirit was aged a minimum of 18 months and is bottled at 94 proof. I witnessed Eddie the Eagle many times at the old Chicago Stadium. I am a fan of both hockey and Ed Belfour and now whiskey. In total, he broke 61 records in the NHL during a dazzling, 20-year career.Thank you for the great review of Belfour Spirits. To date, his Red Cask Canadian Whisky is probably the best-known product.Yvan Cournoyer’s whiskey is aged 12 years, to reflect his number with the Montreal Canadiens. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review.. Ed Belfour and I were both in Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Olympics.I was a reporter for The Boston Globe, working on a story about then-Olympic CEO Mitt Romney. A retired one, but he will always be the best goaltender in history. (Tasted neat from a Norlan Glass) Color. WOOF.Originally a gift for the lady, who likes the Stars much more than i do. 92 proof bourbon finished with Texas pecan wood. Belfour Spirits is a true family-run, premium spirits company led by Hockey Hall of Famer Ed Belfour. Not only that, but he did it four times. It's tasty, don't get me wrong, but the thing is like $80. “Both Dayn and I have been hands-on right from the beginning. It isn’t “was a goaltender”. Glad to hear it’s tasty. We’re 100% into this.”Final Thoughts: “The majesty of a 300-year-old, oversized pecan tree on the old Belfour ranch in North Texas inspired this unique spirit,” Belfour Spirits says in its tasting notes. Over the years, we have seen some fine examples of how these two things go together perfectly. He IS a goaltender.
Hard pass at that price point.Supposed to expand distribution to Canada this year. Select to filter reviews with 3 stars. 15 15 reviews with 5 stars. I see it all over town.But $80 for 1.5 year old 92 proof bourbon? Belfour Spirits is an ultra-premium whiskey producer known for its stunning packaging and even more impressive smooth flavor.
The Belfour Rye Whiskey has a mash bill composed of rye, corn, and malted barley. We look forward to entertaining people when they come see us.”As of this writing, the Belfour whiskies are available only in Texas and Illinois. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review. Belfour Spirits Hockey-related whisky can also be seen with The Spirit of Champions TM from the Belfour Spirits brand. I may break down one of these days as well. Review: Belfour Rye Whiskeys and Pecan Finished Bourbon May 11, 2020 Belfour sounds like a ritzy, old-school name from the deep south, and I was surprised to find that the brand was founded and is operated by Ed Belfour, a legendary Canadian hockey player who’s now making whiskey in Louisville, Kentucky. This had led to the introduction of bottles honoring the following three players: Mark Messier, Yvan Cournoyer and Dave Keon.I got an autographed bottle of Belfour for Christmas. Some "premium" whiskeys really are quite terrible, while some mass market products are good enough to pour into a decanter and serve to the Duke of Edinburgh.It isn’t “was a goaltender”. This is your whiskey for all the moments worth celebrating.From the design of our rye and bourbon bottles to the Jazz Age exuberance visitors will feel when visiting our future distillery home, the hallmark of the Belfour Spirits brand is attention to detail and a focus on excellence.This is the ultimate whiskey experience…one that embodies the finest ingredients and hand-crafted processes with the accountability, camaraderie and electric personality of a winning team.The wonder of a 300-year-old, oversized pecan tree on the old Belfour ranch in Van Alstyne, Texas, inspired this unique spirit. It was inspired by this famous game-winning pass to Paul Henderson in the Canada 1972 Summit Series.The following indicators should be taken as only a guide and not a set of hard and fast rules.