Limited-edition player whiskies, uniquely
crafted to celebrate each of the featured Alumni greats
TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2019 /CNW/ - J.P. Wiser's scores a
hat trick with its third installment of the Alumni Whisky Series:
The Captains Line. Just in time for this season's puck drop, this
lineup includes some of the game's greatest who wore the captain's
badge: Mark Messier, Yvan Cournoyer and Dave
Keon.
As with the previous releases in the Series, each of these
whiskies have been meticulously blended to celebrate the featured
Alumni and their profound impact to the game:
- Mark Messier: Arguably
one of the game's best captains, Mark led his teams with a
combination of skill and strength. This bold & tenacious
3-grain whisky is skillfully blended to deliver on Messier's
strength at 47% ABV. Aged 11 years in Speyside Malt barrels, this
whisky celebrates #11's impact on the game.
- Yvan Cournoyer: Aged 12
years to honour Yvan's playing number, this whisky was inspired by
Cournoyer's game-winning pass to Paul
Henderson in the Canada
1972 Summit Series. Much like Cournoyer's smooth hands led to the
gritty game-winning goal, this complex liquid is a smooth 3-grain
blend with gritty rye flavours.
- Dave Keon: With a 45% ABV
to celebrate the 45-points Dave scored in his 1st
season, this well-balanced whisky compliments his offensive and
defensive abilities on the ice. To truly pay homage to this hockey
legend, this whisky is aged 14 years for Dave's playing number and
uses 4 different barrels to commemorate his 4 Cup wins.
Whether you are a fan of the sport, grew up watching these
players, or simply appreciate genuine Canadian spirit, this
collection is for you. Not to mention, part of the proceeds from
this whisky collaboration go back to the NHL Alumni Association
("NHLAA") to help support their social ambitions.
"We are proud to partner with the NHLAA, and with proceeds from
this collaboration, knowing that we have a role in supporting their
ambition of helping retired players, the hockey community, and
celebrating a sport loved by so many Canadians. With an extensive
pool of retired players to work with and a talented whisky team
able to deliver great liquids, the sky truly is the limit." said
Vanessa Clarke, Senior Brand
Manager, Corby Spirit and Wine Limited.
The Alumni Whisky Series is a one-time-only player whisky
release. This 3rd lineup of premium, collectible player
whiskies will be available this season in select stores across
Canada.
About Corby Spirit and Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer,
marketer and distributor of spirits and wines. Corby's portfolio of
owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in
Canada, including J.P. Wiser's®,
Lot 40®, and Pike Creek® Canadian whiskies, Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice®
vodka, McGuinness® liqueurs, Ungava® gin, Cabot Trail® maple-based
liqueurs and Chic Choc® Spiced rum, and Foreign Affair® wines.
Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., a global leader in
the spirits and wine industry, Corby also represents leading
international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal®, The
Glenlivet® and Ballantine's® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish
whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa® liqueur, Mumm®
champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo
Viejo®, and Kenwood® wines. Corby is a publicly traded company
based in Toronto, Ontario, and
listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbols
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