If there’s one thing Wattmore have perfected over the past few releases, it’s defying expectation, and their latest single ‘Canadian Whiskey’ doesn’t just bend the rules, it punches them in the ribs. Following a flurry of loveable gems, this track is a masterclass in irreverence wrapped in impeccable songwriting, blending the warmth of classic country with the sharp, unpredictable bite that has become the band’s trademark.
On the surface, ‘Canadian Whiskey’ might read as a conventional country drinking tune, but Wattmore flip the genre on its head. Co-written with Australian songwriting legend Allan Caswell, the track brims with tongue-in-cheek commentary and wry global politics, celebrating everyone from Canada to Ukraine, while slyly nudging us to reconsider the boundaries of country music.
Musically, the song is a vibrant playground of guitar-driven energy. Lindsay Waddington at LWM House Studios captures the brothers’ anarchic charm while keeping everything polished enough to land on the airwaves. The guitars are alive, snarling one moment, soaring the next, backed by a rhythm section that effortlessly balances groove and punch.
Vocally, Wattmore’s delivery rides between deadpan sarcasm and full-throttle conviction, with harmonies and phrasing that elevate the witty lyricism into something genuinely memorable. It’s a song that makes you grin, raise an eyebrow, and maybe even reconsider what “country” can be in 2025.
‘Canadian Whiskey’ confirms what fans and critics have long suspected: Wattmore are unclassifiable, fearless, and endlessly inventive. It’s brash, smart, and mischievous; a perfect cocktail of humour, skill, and heart. Wattmore are doing things their way, and it’s deliciously effective.
