Forthwest Whisky Co. Shiny Apple is a flavored Canadian whisky launched by Hood River Distillers in 2023. The whisky is sourced from an unspecified Canadian producer and finished at Oregon's Hood River Distillers with glacier-fed spring water from Mt. Hood. It uses a 3-year-old Canadian whisky base with natural apple flavors and is bottled at 40% ABV for $29.95.
On the palate, a nice balance of sweet and tart notes delivers an appreciable, if still clearly candied, apple experience. The sweetness is just shy of green Jolly Ranchers, but it’s not overly heavy on the tongue.