Canadian whisky

J.P Wiser's Gives Canadians a Second Shot at Celebrating Moments Missed During the Pandemic

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Canadian whisky, J.P. Wiser's Whisky

J.P Wiser's hopes to inspire Canadians to reconnect and celebrate their own missed moments with the Second Shot Campaign.

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  • J.P Wiser's hopes to inspire Canadians to reconnect and celebrate their own missed moments with the Second Shot Campaign.
  • Launched on June 28th, it features real people getting a second shot at reconnecting and celebrating major missed moments with their friends and family.
  • Like Jimmy, a new Canadian who received his second shot at celebrating his citizenship ceremony and Katie, whogot a second shot at her doctorate grad ceremony.
  • J.P Wiser's hopes to inspire Canadians with the 'Second Shot' campaign to reconnect and have their own second shot at celebrating the moments they've missed.

The Best Scotch Whiskies of 2021

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Companies, Canadian whisky, Corby Spirit and Wine, Aberlour, Pernod Ricard, Corby, Scotch

TORONTO, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine Limited's strong portfolio of Scotch whiskies through its strategic partnership with Pernod Ricard got a big boost at the 2021 International Spirits Challenge.

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  • TORONTO, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine Limited's strong portfolio of Scotch whiskies through its strategic partnership with Pernod Ricard got a big boost at the 2021 International Spirits Challenge.
  • Judges awarded 18 medals to Scotch labels distributed by Corby in Canada, including Double Golds for Aberlour 18 Year Old and Aberlour 16 Year Old.
  • "We are proud to offer Scotch drinkers some of the best Scotches on the market," says Maritza Noriega, Senior Brand Manager, Prestige Brands.
  • "Nuanced and flavourful, Corby's portfolio of Scotch is the finest available in Canada."

Forty Creek Unveils Foxheart, An Extraordinary Rum-Infused Whisky

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Canadian whisky, Campari Group, Forty Creek, Whisky

Forty Creek Foxheart is the latest innovation from Forty Creek, which was named Whisky Maker of the Decade by the Canadian Whisky Awards in 2020.

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  • Forty Creek Foxheart is the latest innovation from Forty Creek, which was named Whisky Maker of the Decade by the Canadian Whisky Awards in 2020.
  • Foxheart is the product of Ashburn's greatest passions: a love for blending best-in-class whisky and breeding champion hunting dogs.
  • I've been in pursuit of the perfect heart to the whisky for decadesand in Foxheart, we've found just that.
  • This produces a complex variant with a well-rounded taste experience an exceptional quality whisky that no other Canadian whisky can offer.

Pernod Ricard North America Appoints Lani Montoya as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Companies, Absinthe, CAC 40, Pernod Ricard, Canadian whisky, Ricard, Corby Spirit and Wine, Malibu

NEW YORK, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pernod Ricard North America today announced the appointment of Lani Montoya, a company veteran who has held leadership roles in both the U.S. and Paris, as the Chief Human Resources Officer on its executive team.

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  • NEW YORK, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pernod Ricard North America today announced the appointment of Lani Montoya, a company veteran who has held leadership roles in both the U.S. and Paris, as the Chief Human Resources Officer on its executive team.
  • She will succeed Paul Holub, who is retiring from his role as Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services after a 25-year career with Pernod Ricard North America, Corby Spirit and Wine and Hiram Walker & Sons.
  • Previously, Montoya served as HR Director for the Pernod Ricard Americas Travel Retail division, and as an HR Manager for Malibu-Kahlua International.
  • Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.

Canada's Lot No. 40 Dark Oak Whisky Named World's Best

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Whisky, Canadian whisky, Liquor, Food and drink, Laboratory techniques, Separation processes, J.P. Wiser's Whisky

40 Dark Oak Whisky , distilled by Corby Spirit and Wine, has taken the top spot in the 2021 World Whiskies Awards.

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  • 40 Dark Oak Whisky , distilled by Corby Spirit and Wine, has taken the top spot in the 2021 World Whiskies Awards.
  • 40 Dark Oak was named by a panel of global judges to be the World's Best Rye.
  • 40 Dark Oak beat out rye whiskies from the United States, Australia, Germany, England, Denmark and Ireland for the prestigious designation.
  • 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.

Canadian Club 43 Year Old Named '2021 Canadian Whisky of the Year'

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Canadian whisky, Beam Suntory, Whisky, Canadian Club, Canadian culture, Food and drink, Alcoholic drinks, J.P. Wiser's Whisky, Forty Creek

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 10, 2021) - Canadian Club 43 Year Old was awarded the top honour at the eleventh annual Canadian Whisky Awards, earning the title of '2021 Canadian Whisky of the Year,' along with three additional accolades, including 'Connoisseur Whisky of the Year.'

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 10, 2021) - Canadian Club 43 Year Old was awarded the top honour at the eleventh annual Canadian Whisky Awards, earning the title of '2021 Canadian Whisky of the Year,' along with three additional accolades, including 'Connoisseur Whisky of the Year.'
  • Canadian Club 43 Year Old was awarded the top honour at the eleventh annual Canadian Whisky Awards, earning the title of '2021 Canadian Whisky of the Year.'
  • Canadian Club 43 Year Old received three additional accolades: Connoisseur Whisky of the Year Domestic Market, Best Blended Whisky, Gold Medal.
  • Canadian Club 43 Year Old is Canada's oldest whisky and the third installment of Canadian Club's iconic Chronicles Series.

Forty Creek Barrel Select Wins Gold at the 2021 Canadian Whisky Awards

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Whisky, Canadian whisky, Campari Group, Forty Creek, Master blender, Distillation, Food and drink, Alcoholic drinks, Distillers in Canada

TORONTO, March 3, 2021 /CNW/ - Award-winning Canadian whisky Forty Creek Barrel Select took home a Gold Medal and the prestigious Whisky Value Multi-Market of the Year title at the 11th annual Canadian Whisky Awards in Victoria, B.C.

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  • TORONTO, March 3, 2021 /CNW/ - Award-winning Canadian whisky Forty Creek Barrel Select took home a Gold Medal and the prestigious Whisky Value Multi-Market of the Year title at the 11th annual Canadian Whisky Awards in Victoria, B.C.
  • Launched 21 years ago, Forty Creek Barrel Select offers complex aromas and robust flavours of vanilla, honey and cocoa.
  • "Forty Creek Barrel Select is especially dear to me as it's our original Forty Creek Whisky," says Bill Ashburn, Forty Creek Master Blender and the NYISC 2020 Canada Master Whiskey Blender of the Year recipient.
  • To add, Forty Creek took home an additional nine Medals at the Canadian Whisky Awards including two Silver Medals Forty Creek Confederation Oak Reserve and Forty Creek Copper Pot Reserve and seven Bronze Medals Forty Creek Three Grain 2020, Forty Creek Nanaimo Bar, Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve, Forty Creek Cream, Forty Creek Spike, Forty Creek Resolve and The Forager Botanical Whisky.

Hiram Walker & Sons Wins Fourth Straight Canadian Distillery of the Year Award

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Canadian whisky, Scottish malt whisky, Whisky, Distillation, Canadian culture, J.P. Wiser's Whisky, Alcoholic drinks, Distillers in Canada

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.

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  • 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.
  • "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.
  • The Canadian Whisky Awards recognize the best Canadian whiskies and encourage distillers to maintain the highest quality standards.

Crown Royal Leans Into Legacy With Coming 2 America To Launch A Limited-Edition Pack Designed By Oscar-Winner Ruth E. Carter

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Diageo brands, Canadian whisky, Crown Royal, Seagram, Whisky, Crown, Clothing, Alcoholic drinks, Culture

It is through this lens that a truly royal limited-edition pack was created, inspired by the film Coming 2 America.

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  • It is through this lens that a truly royal limited-edition pack was created, inspired by the film Coming 2 America.
  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:
    The Crown Royal | Coming 2 America limited-edition pack is designed by Oscar-winning Costume Designer, Ruth E. Carter and features a bottle of Crown Royal Fine De Luxe Blended Canadian Whisky outfitted in a unique purple + gold stitched bag that ties back to the royal roots of Crown Royal.
  • "The inspiration behind the Crown Royal x Coming 2 America limited-edition package largely ties to royalty.
  • The royal legacy of Crown Royal as well as Coming 2 America.

Canada's Best Whisky Is Canadian Club

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Canadian whisky, Beam Suntory, Canadian cuisine, Canadian culture, Canadian Club, Whisky, Food and drink, Andrew Watts, J.P. Wiser's Whisky

On February 25, 2021, nine independent whisky experts named 43-year-old Canadian Club Chronicles as Canadian Whisky of the Year at the eleventh annual Canadian Whisky Awards.

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  • On February 25, 2021, nine independent whisky experts named 43-year-old Canadian Club Chronicles as Canadian Whisky of the Year at the eleventh annual Canadian Whisky Awards.
  • "Canadian Club has been shortlisted for best whisky in past years, and for 2021, the judges awarded Canadian Club 43-year-old the highest overall score among over 130 Canadian whiskies entered in the competition."
  • About the Canadian Whisky Awards: The annual Canadian Whisky Awards, broadcast online in 2021, are normally held in conjunction with the Victoria Whisky Festival.
  • Operated on a not-for-profit basis, the Canadian Whisky Awards are fully independent of the Canadian whisky industry.