TORONTO, March 30, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada's Lot No. 40 Dark Oak Whisky, distilled
by Corby Spirit and Wine, has taken the top spot in the 2021 World
Whiskies Awards.
Distilled in a pot still and aged in new oak barrels, Lot No. 40
Dark Oak was named by a panel of global judges to be the World's
Best Rye. A style of whisky commonly associated with Canada, rye whisky is produced around the
globe. The Lot No. 40 Dark Oak beat out rye whiskies from
the United States, Australia, Germany, England, Denmark and Ireland for the prestigious designation.
"Canada is renowned for its
whiskies, and Corby continues to cement its reputation as the
premier crafter of fine whisky, not just in Canada but in the world," says Scott McCreary, Brand Manager of Craft Whisky
for Corby Spirit and Wine. "Corby has built an exceptionally strong
portfolio of whiskies, and we are particularly proud of the Lot No.
40 Dark Oak. It is a big, bold expressive whisky."
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.
The judges said of Lot No. 40 Dark Oak: "Grassy leafy aromas
kick off the nose, with earthy sweetness and toasted bread.
Flavours of clove, fudge, caramel and hot spice take over the
palate. A little sweet and fruity with powdered candy and barley
sugar. A spicy and sweet finish."
Corby Spirit and Wine also took home the award of Best Canadian
Blended Limited Release for J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Old Cask Strength
Port Cask Finish, and won three silver and two bronze medals at the
Awards:
- Silver — Pike Creek 10 Year Old Whisky; J.P. Wiser's
Apple Whisky; and J.P. Wiser's 15 Year Old Canadian Whisky
- Bronze — Lot No. 40 Rye Whisky; J.P. Wiser's Triple
Barrel Rye Whisky
The top-winning Lot No. 40 Dark Oak was originally aged in char
no. 2 level barrels to impart the whisky with notes of vanilla and
caramel to complement the rye spice. After the initial aging, it
was finished in a char no. 4 barrel to enhance the flavours of
charred oak, toasted sugar and deeper colour. The bold and intense
rye whisky is finished by bottled at 48 per cent ABV.
Lot No. 40 Dark Oak delivers a full and complex drinking
experience when consumed neat or on the rocks, but it is also gives
added punch to classic whisky cocktails.
Lot No. 40 Dark Oak is currently available in limited quantities
in Ontario and British Columbia, but will become more widely
available across the country in the coming months.
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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