TORONTO, April 2, 2020 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit
and Wine Limited has once again shown its expertise in crafting
fine Canadian whisky, having been adorned with four notable awards
and a number of gold medals at the 2020 World Whiskies Awards.
On the strength of the four awards — led by J.P. Wiser's Alumni
Series Whisky crafted in honour of Hockey Hall of Famer
Darryl Sittler, named the World's
Best Canadian Blended Whisky — Corby / Hiram Walker & Sons
was also named the Distiller of the Year in the Icons of Whisky –
Rest of World category.
"Corby continues to establish itself as Canada's premier crafter of fine whisky," says
Keeshan Selvakumar, Brand Director,
Canadian Whisky. "We are proud of the strong portfolio of
exceptional whiskies we have developed across our brands. They are
a clear reflection of the passion and innovation that happens in
our distillery, resulting in a beautiful whisky in each
bottle."
Presented by TheDrinksReport.com, the World Whiskies Awards
select the very best whiskies from around the world among the
internationally recognized styles. Judging was conducted in early
February by 50 industry experts from around the world. Recognition
by the World Whiskies Awards rewards and promotes the world's best
whiskies to consumers and trade across the globe.
TheDrinksReport.com is the world's no.1 online resource for
drinks professionals.
In addition to the formal awards, Master Blender Dr.
Don Livermore was given a "Highly
Commended" designation in the Master Distiller/Blender of the Year
for the Rest of World region.
"Canadian whisky is the most innovative, adaptable and creative
style of whisky in the world," Dr. Livermore said. "Like the
country they come from, Canadian whiskies are diverse. We start
with quality ingredients from our farmers then our team comes
together to make it a great whisky. We have done it a lot over the
years, and I am proud of the work we do."
The 2020 World Whiskies Awards winners from Corby are (with the
judges' notation):
Best Canadian Blended — J.P. Wiser's Alumni Whisky Series:
Darryl Sittler
"Dark amber in colour. Nose is
quite oaky, herbal, lots of tobacco. Palate is dark caramel. Very
little spice. Pleasant. Finish is medium length, peppery. Semi
sweet on the nose with a vanilla backbone. Integrated and smooth on
the palate. Very good rye notes, grassy on the finish with a splash
of citrus."
Best Canadian Blended Limited Release — J.P. Wiser's 23 Year
Old Cask Strength Blend
"Bright amber colour. A
polished nose with beautiful rye grains, burnt caramel, mint and
clotted cream. The palate brings toffee, more mint and dark
chocolate, with a late blast of chest-warming spices. Finish is
long and spicy. Very well balanced."
Best Canadian Corn — J.P. Wiser's 18 Years Old
"Medium golden colour. Wood
smoke, barbecue, corn on the cob. Delicious palate, full bodied
with rich maple sugar. Bright, buttery. Spicy flavour but not
overly complex. A well-balanced sweet corn whisky."
Best Canadian Rye — Lot No. 40 Cask Strength: Third
Edition
"Dark amber colour. Aromas of
rum and raisin. Lots of rye character that is polished on the nose
but sizzles on the palate. Dates, dark rum, fruitcake, rye spice
and brown sugar. Finish is oaky."
Gold Medals
Canadian Blended (12 Years & Under) – Alumni Whisky Series:
Paul Coffey
Canadian Blended (No Age Statement) – J.P. Wiser's Triple Barrel
Rye
Canadian Blended (No Age Statement) – Gooderham & Worts Four
Grain
Canadian Blended Limited Release (13 to 20 Years) – Gooderham
& Worts 49 Wellington
Canadian Blended Limited Release (13 to 20 Years) – Pike Creek
21 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Canadian Rye (No Age Statement) – Lot No. 40 Cask Strength:
Third Edition
Canadian Rye (No Age Statement) – Lot No. 40
Corby's Canadian whisky brands are produced at the Hiram Walker
& Sons distillery in Windsor, Ont. Corby's
award-winning whiskies are entirely Canadian-made from local
grains.
For a complete list of winners in the 2020 World Whiskies
Awards, please visit
http://www.worldwhiskiesawards.com/winner/Whisky/2020/taste.
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
CSW.A and CSW.B. For further information, please visit our
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