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Wisers is my go-to for Canadian Whisky/Rye. Very smooth and mellow, easy drinking. Alberta Premium is decent as well.

Whiskey is a general term of liquors distilled from the mash of grains. Rye, Canadian Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon, Irish Whisky, is all considered Whiskey. So when you say "I want to expand by experience with whiskeys, much like I'm trying to do with scotch.", it is kind of redundant.

Canadian/Rye whiskey is fairly cheap in BC, relative to others that are waaay overpriced.

For Bourbon, Woodford Reserve is good at around $50. Knob Creek is also good, but is a higher proof with a bit more kick. Bulleit is decent at around $35, but nowhere near as good as Woodford or Knob. Jim Beam Black is surprisngly good for the price ($18 from what I remember), but avoid Jim Beam White, that shit is nasty.

For blended scotch, Johnnie Walker Black is my favourite; very rich and smoky. A bit costlier at around $52. Johnnie Red about half the price, but it's crap. Chivas Regal is a step above JW red for about the same price.

Single Malts are quite expensive locally, only ones I've had are Glenlivet and Glenfiddich. Haven't had much to realy have a preference for either to be honest.

Jameson's is a good Irish Whiskey that is quite mild and goes down smoothly, reminds me of Wisers.

My favourites: Johnnie Walker Black, Wisers, Jameson's, Knob Creek, Woodford Reserve.