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Schenley OFC Whisky

by Darcy O'Neil on March 2011

Schenley OFCSchenley OFC was first made in 1955 at the Schenley distillery in Valleyfield, Quebec. According to the manufacturer/distributor Schenley OFC is the most decorated Canadian whisky. It has won 25 Gold Medals for product excellence in 27 Monde Sélection competitions. In Canada Schenley OFC is an 8 year old whisky, where as in the US it is a 6 year old whisky, so taste profiles may vary between the two. Originally, like many Canadian whiskies, it was bottled at higher proof (86.6) but now it is bottled at the standard 80 proof. Currently, Schenley OFC sells about 75,000 cases per year.

Schenley OFC Review

Appearance: Golden. Very similar in colour to Crown Royal with the Schenley OFC being slightly lighter.

Nose: The nose is very smooth with a sweet aroma. A little bit of vanilla, corn and oak.

Palate; Smooth with a soft start. Mid palate has some spiciness and is fairly dry. Finishes with oak and a bit of rye.

With Water:

Schenley OFC opens ups with a small amount of water. The nose is more prominent and aromas of caramel and vanilla are more obvious. The whisky still retains it smooth start but the mid palate really opens up with a nice spiciness. The oak is more apparent and the flavour is a little sweeter than when served neat. The finish smooths out, but still has a nice pleasant lingering of oak and maybe a little rye.

Summary

Not as sweet as the nose would indicate. This is a very smooth whisky and doesn’t have the sweetness of a standard Canadian whisky, nor does it have that characteristic butterscotch flavour. When compared to Crown Royal, Schenley OFC is smoother and doesn’t have the all- round flavour profile that Crown does. But, so far, Schenely OFC is closest in flavour to Crown Royal. If you want something a little lighter than Crown Royal, but still has a drier flavour with a little spiciness, the Schenley OFC is a good choice. Overall a pretty decent Canadian whisky.

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26 Comments on Schenley OFC Review

By Jim Weeks on August 19, 2006 4:58 PM

I like OFC and buy it in the 1.75L bottles. The one I currently have open says, "Aged for three years." I don't think I've ever seen it of any greater age.

By marilyn dyck on September 8, 2006 9:50 PM

We just viewed a Gibsons' commercial while watching Canadian football tonight. Not sure who was hired to put the commercial together but tackling 'old people??We felt it was inane, cheap humor, distasteful and just plain boring. What were they thinking???

By Joe Donoghue on October 9, 2006 9:25 PM

I have a 4/5qt Schenley OFC from 1964. The date is stamped on the IRS red seal over the cap. Never been opened. Can I drink it? Is it worth anything?

By Jeff McDonald on November 22, 2006 10:31 PM

I would like to purchase a bottle of the Shenley OFC. Does anyone have any idea where this can be acquired. I live in Florida and haven't been able to find a place that carries this brand.
Any information as to where I can buy or purchase on-line would be greatly appreciated especially if I can find it before Christmas. Thanks

By Jim Tierney on December 8, 2006 12:56 PM

I can help you with this. I have family in St. Augustine. My father wants to sell 2 bottles he has. Both are aged and unopen. Tax stamps and seals in place.

By Brian on December 17, 2006 2:24 PM

I have an unopened bottle of Schenley OFC with an age certificate on the back that states that is was in white oak casks since 1959 and aged until 1966. I've been looking at the bottle for many years wondering how it will taste if ever opened. The certificate is numbered imported and bottled in New York.

By Paul Tyson on January 10, 2007 8:08 AM

I have several unopened bottles of Schenley OFC (imported and aged 6 years) that were taxed in 1983 -- are they of any more value than what I can buy today? I also have a bottle of Schenley Reserve American whiskey but it does not have a tax label.

By john on March 31, 2007 9:43 PM

i just recently purchased a bottle of ofc(6 year) that has been sitting on the shelf gathering dust at the liquor and wine store i work at.
the date of price tag is 96 so i might be safe assuming this is 17 years old. smell is delicious and the taste was markedly smooth.

By misha on May 20, 2007 10:15 PM

I have a bottle from 1951 that we opened--you say that 1955 was the first date of bottling. Do you know how much it is worth unopened?

By David on July 25, 2007 4:04 PM

I have a bottle of O.F.C Schenley 8 years old. Stamp date is 1953 Is it worth anything or should I open it and try it

By jorge ramirez on August 19, 2007 5:29 PM

Hi:
I have and O.F.C 132 months old #24185375,(square bottle) 4/5 quarts .In the sticker I read Special bottling in Conmemoration of Schenley's 25th Aniversary 1957.86.8 Proof.
I want to know if I put in sale how much somebody can offer for this bottle.Thanks

By Nicolas on August 27, 2007 1:23 AM

I have a 1968 8 year old whisky, not opend(shenley o.f.c. ) certifie with the number in red- S229942 J. Is it worth anything?

By Nicolas on August 27, 2007 1:26 AM

I have a 1968 8 year old whisky, not opend(shenley o.f.c. ) certifie with the number in red- S229942 J. Is it worth anything?

By Jason on October 14, 2007 1:00 AM

i have several bottles of schenley one of them is bottled in 61 aged 15 years certificate No P84527 4/5 quart is this worth anything ? if so feel free to email me ... this bottle is unopened and still with orginal seals

By Joanne on October 17, 2007 10:45 PM

I have an un-opened bottle of 8 year old O.F.C. Schenley Canadian whiskey with the original red seals dated 1955. Any idea what this is worth? Please email me. Thanks.

By Janice Cobb on October 29, 2007 10:08 PM

WE JUST OPENED A BOTTLE OF SCHENLEY OFC 1971 AND IT IS FABULOUS. HOWEVER, WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE MARKET VALUE OF WHAT WE ARE DRINKING. ANYONE HAVE A CLUE?

By Kathie on December 1, 2007 9:46 PM

I, too, have a bottle marked 1951, and mine is unopened with the seals intact. Is this worth anything?

By Bill on December 13, 2007 3:19 PM

I have a bottle of Canadian Schenley O.F.C. unopened with a 1981 seal..serial # A76464972..

Would it still be good to drink??

By Kenth Tornberg on December 24, 2007 9:09 AM

Hi, I have an un-opened bottle of 8 year old OFC Schenley bottled 1963. No. 0611381.
Is it worth anything? I received it 1963 from my uncle living in US Montana. He was visiting us in Sweden 1963.

By Matt on December 24, 2007 3:27 PM

Yes I agree with Misha above. I have just come across several bottles (in gold gift boxes) that are aged 8-years old, 86.8 proof with tax stamps from 1952, that are from Valleyfield. So it must have been bottled earlier then 1955. The bottle is a rectangular shape with a twist effect on the glass.

By Tim finan on March 25, 2008 5:19 PM

I have a OFC Schenley aged 12 years certificate no.E411181 bottled in 1961 it is unopened and still in the box. What is it worth?

By John on April 10, 2008 8:11 PM

Always wondered what OFC stood for beside "Only For Catholis"

By Jody on June 8, 2008 8:39 PM

I have a bottle of O.F.C. 3.76L, unopened with seal dated 1969. aged 8yrs. cert#G223625. is it worth anything? Please email me asap. Thank you.

By michael francolini on June 23, 2008 8:34 PM

i have a couple bottles of schenley ofc aged 8 yrs. from 1967, bottled in 1975, # f3481156, is it worth selling or just crack it and enjoy? thanks mike

By Dan N on October 8, 2008 7:12 PM

My bottle is 15 year old, placed in casks 1958 and bottled in 1973. Unopened No. U811369. 25 oz.
Any monitary value? If so how would I go about selling it?
Thanks, Dan

By Van on August 16, 2009 4:46 PM

My brother-in-law gave me a bottle of Schenley OFC with a seal dated 1967. He'd had many beers at a birthday picnic and I'm not sure he meant to. I never considered leaving it unopened and cracked it about a week later. Now I get the sense he didn't remember giving it to me. The whiskey is excellent, very smooth and pleasant. I have 1/3 left and will be sad when it's gone. I keep telling my wife, it's worth $100 per drink. If it was sealed in 1967 and aged 8 years, the math shows 1959. Fifty (50) years ago. Let's drink to that!

Schenley OFC Whisky