TORONTO, Jan. 23,
2024 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine's flagship brand
was awarded the prestigious Corn Whisky of the Year award for J.P.
Wiser's 18-Year-Old, Best Limited Expression award for J.P. Wiser's
13-Year-Old Hickory and a gold medal for J.P. Wiser's 10-Year-Old
at the 14th annual Canadian Whisky Awards.
"This recognition by the Canadian Whisky Awards not only
highlights the dedication and passion we pour into each of our
blends, but also fuels our excitement for a future where Canadian
whiskies are globally recognized for their excellence," says Dr.
Don Livermore, Master Blender at the
Hiram Walker and Sons Distillery in Windsor, ON. "From grain-to-glass, every team
involved in making these award-winning blends played a crucial role
in crafting exceptional whiskies for our consumers and
customers."
Held annually in conjunction with the Victoria Whisky Festival,
the Canadian Whisky Awards recognize the best Canadian whiskies and
encourage distillers to maintain the highest quality standards -
becoming the first stop for whisky producers, distributors,
retailers and fans looking for the very best. 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.
In a new category introduced this year, the Business and Media
Awards recognize individuals employed in the Canadian whisky
industry who have accomplished something remarkable over the past
year. Dave Mitton, Global Brand
Ambassador for Corby, won Brand Ambassador of the Year for the
tremendous work he has done in leading the charge in education and
advocacy on a global scale.
"While I am incredibly honoured to be the first recipient of
this award, this is a celebration for all of us who have been
raising the bar, pushing boundaries, and breaking down barriers so
every enthusiast, novice or connoisseur has the opportunity to be
part of this community," added Dave
Mitton. "Cheers to this continued journey we are all on of
shaping a better tomorrow where that is reinforced by knowledge,
compassion and innovation."
Corby's Canadian whisky portfolio rounded out the night by also
receiving multiple medals during the gala:
Bronze
Silver
- J.P. Wiser's 13-Year-Old Black Walnut
- Lot. No 40 100% Pot Still Rye
- Lot. No 40 Dark Oak
- Lot. No 40 Port Cask Strength
Gold
- J.P. Wiser's 18-Year-Old
- J.P. Wiser's 13-Year-Old Hickory
- J.P. Wiser's 13-Year-Old Japanese Oak
- Pike Creek 10-Year-Old Rum Barrel Finish
J.P. Wiser's, Lot No. 40 and Pike Creek are available for
purchase at your local alcohol retailer, or online for residents of
Ontario at jpwisers.com.
J.P. Wiser's Deluxe
Our signature whisky, J.P. Wiser's Deluxe is an award-winning,
full-flavoured Canadian rye whisky. The sweetness of caramel,
toffee and vanilla is balanced with toasted grains and oak to
create a complex aroma and body. The perfect introduction to the
J.P. Wiser's line, it's a great gift for the whisky novice – and is
also right at home on your bar cart as a standing favourite.
J.P. Wiser's 10-Year-Old
The perfect drink when you want to unwind or treat yourself with
a classic and traditional Canadian whisky. J.P. Wiser's 10-Year-Old
is an impressive gift for a whisky enthusiast or an enchanting
addition to your home Bar cart. Aged 10 years and Triple barrel
distilled, this whisky has aromas of caramel, honeycomb toffee,
vanilla, dried fruits and rye spices with subtle tasting notes of
green apple and pear drops.
J.P. Wiser's 18-Year-Old
That golden hour, when you uncork the J.P. Wiser's 18-Year-Old
Canadian Whisky you've been waiting to savour. Aged to develop the
smoothest of finishes, you'll sample pine, spice and oak notes
along with the crispness of autumn florals and the bright acidity
of green apple.
Lot No. 40 100% Pot Still Rye
Lot No. 40 is crafted in small batches using 100% rye grain in a
single copper pot still. This concentrates the spicy rye notes,
while retaining the fruity and floral notes from fermentation. The
whisky is then aged in virgin white oak barrels to bring forth
notes of vanilla, caramel and toffee, resulting in a complex and
bold whisky.
Lot No. 40 Dark Oak
Lot 40 Dark Oak is a bigger, bolder version of Lot 40 rye
whisky. Maintaining the core essence of Lot 40 – 100% rye,
distilled in a pot still, aged in new American Oak barrels – Dark
Oak is finished in a second new oak barrel, this time heavily
charred. This finishing in a new, char no. 4 barrel adds even more
notes and colour from the barrel, resulting in a bolder and more
intense rye whisky which is then bottled at an ABV of 48%.
About Corby Spirit and Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer,
marketer and distributor of spirits, wines and ready-to-drink
(RTD). 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® liqueur, Chic Choc® Spiced rum, The
Foreign Affair® wines, and Ace Beverage Group's Cottage Springs®,
Cabana Coast®, Liberty Village®, and Good Vines®. 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, Skrewball® whiskey, Jameson® Irish
whiskey, Código 1530® and Olmeca Altos® tequilas, 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
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