Corby Spirit and Wine's whiskies earned top
accolades at this year's virtual Canadian Whisky
Awards
TORONTO, March 1, 2021 /CNW/ - For the fourth year in
a row, the Hiram Walker & Sons distillery in Windsor has been named the Distillery of the
Year at the 11th annual Canadian Whisky Awards.
The historic distillery, which has been producing Canadian
whiskies longer than Canada has
been a country, is where the Corby Spirit and Wine portfolio of
Canadian whiskies is produced under the watchful eye of Master
Blender Dr. Don Livermore.
"This is an incredible distinction for the dedicated and
passionate team at Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery that has
driven Corby whiskies to the top of the Canadian whisky charts,"
says Dr. Don Livermore. "But this
iconic facility is more than just a distillery. It is a centre of
innovation that is reflected in the quality, award-winning brands
in the Corby family."
As an example of the innovation that comes out of the Hiram
Walker & Sons Distillery, J.P. Wiser's Old Fashioned, a
ready-to-drink pre-mixed iteration of the classic cocktail, was
named Flavoured Whisky of the Year at the Canadian Whisky Awards,
one of five Corby brands to take home top honours.
Other notable awards:
- Sipping Whisky (Export): J.P. Wiser's Triple Barrel
- Award of Excellence Line Extension: Lot 40 Dark
Oak
- Best Cask Strength: J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Old Cask
Strength Port Cask Finish
- Best Blended Highly Commended: J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Old
Cask Strength Port Cask Finish
Six Canadian Whisky Awards Gold Medals were also draped over the
bottles of six Corby whiskies: J.P. Wiser's Old Fashioned, J.P.
Wiser's Alumni Whisky Mark Messier, J.P. Wiser's Alumni Whisky Yvan
Cournoyer, J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Old Cask Strength Port Cask Finish,
J.P. Wiser's 23 Year Old and Lot 40 Dark Oak.
The Canadian Whisky Awards recognize the best Canadian whiskies
and encourage distillers to maintain the highest quality standards.
To qualify, a whisky must be distilled and matured in Canada. Winners are selected by an independent
panel of whisky experts in blind taste testing.
This year's event was conducted virtually. For a full list of
2021 winners, please visit canadianwhiskyawards.com.
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, The Glenlivet®,
Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa®
liqueur, Mumm® champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Stoneleigh®, and
Campo Viejo®. 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 website or
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SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications