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Glen Breton Wins Prestigious Awards
Glen Breton Wins Prestigious Awards

Glenora Distillers, producer of Canada's Most Famous Single Malt Whisky has been accorded highest awards in a series of recent international competitions.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauMay 25, 2011
Canadian Club Whisky for the King of Tonga?
Canadian Club Whisky for the King of Tonga?

Queen Elizabeth II of England was the fifth in her line to grant a royal warrant (now withdrawn) to Canadian Club whisky. Will King George V of Tonga restore this honour to the much-storied distillery with his warrant?

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauApril 12, 2011
Canadian Club Hide a Case in Tonga
Canadian Club Hide a Case in Tonga

Eight adventurers set off for The Kingdom of Tonga with leader and thirsty traveler Kevin Brauch in search of a case of Canadian Club whisky hidden there as part of the 'Hide A Case' brand promotion campaign.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauApril 9, 2011
Alberta Premium aged 25 years (40% alc./vol.)
Alberta Premium aged 25 years (40% alc./vol.)

Sweet vanilla pods and fresh-cut lumber. A complex mosaic of flavours from cedar to tropical fruit set on a creamy base with hot pepper and a delicate underlying citric zest. Rich & Oaky. ★★★★★

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauMarch 25, 2011
Forty Creek Gold Rush continues
Forty Creek Gold Rush continues

Forty Creek whiskies continue their winning streak with double gold at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Whisky maker, John Hall calls this his Forty Creek Gold Rush.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauMarch 13, 2011
Wiser’s Legacy wins in World Whiskies Awards
Wiser’s Legacy wins in World Whiskies Awards

Wiser’s Legacy has won Canadian Whisky of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s fifth annual World Whiskies Awards.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauMarch 3, 2011
Introducing Collingwood Canadian Whisky
Introducing Collingwood Canadian Whisky

Introducing Collingwood Canadian Whisky, the only Canadian whisky mellowed in toasted maple wood. New from Brown-Forman February 2011.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauFebruary 13, 2011
Canadian Club aged 15 years (40% alc./vol.)
Canadian Club aged 15 years (40% alc./vol.)

Creamy smooth and full-bodied. Peppery with subtle, understated fresh cedar, black fruits, caramel, musty corn, citric zest, and pith. Soft Corn. ★★★★☆

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauFebruary 7, 2011
Gibson's Finest Rare Bourbon Cask (40% alc./vol.)
Gibson's Finest Rare Bourbon Cask (40% alc./vol.)

Creamy, soft, round and smooth. Fresh-cut wood, caramel, and vanilla. Hot peppery spices, a slight saltiness, and gentle citric zest. Mildly floral and fruity. Soft Corn. ★★★★

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauJanuary 17, 2011
Canadian Club 30 year old (40% alc./vol.)
Canadian Club 30 year old (40% alc./vol.)

Fragrant and flavourful with sweet dark fruit, loads of fresh-cut wood, hot pepper, and recurring rich tobacco notes. Deceptively complex and surprisingly lively. Rich & Round. ★★★★★

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauJanuary 13, 2011
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010

The Canadian Whisky Awards recognize the very best Canadian whiskies of 2010, including Wiser's Legacy, Forty Creek Confederation Oak, Caribou Crossing, Canadian Club, Crown Royal Black, and White Owl Whisky.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauDecember 31, 2010
Malt Maniacs, Canadian Food Blog Awards, & Happy 2011
Malt Maniacs, Canadian Food Blog Awards, & Happy 2011

Canadian Whisky has been nominated for a 2010 Canadian Food Blog Award in the Wine & Spirits category. So have Billy's Best Bottles, Cellar Door, Vin Arts Enterprises, and The Jolly Inebriate. The winner is announced, January 31!

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauDecember 28, 2010
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Canadian Whisky Profile
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Canadian Whisky Profile

Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Award of Excellence - Canadian Whisky Profile. Beam Global, Canadian Club.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauDecember 24, 2010
Canadian Whisky Feature in Whisky Magazine #90
Canadian Whisky Feature in Whisky Magazine #90

Western Canada whisky tour to Shelter Point, Victoria Spirits, the ghosts of Potter's and Canadian Club west, Okanagan Spirits, Black Velvet, Highwood, Alberta Distillers, and Gimli

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauDecember 5, 2010
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Innovation
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Innovation

Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Award of Excellence - Innovation of the Year. Highwood Distillers, White Owl Whisky.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauDecember 5, 2010
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Brand Extension
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Brand Extension

Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Award of Excellence - Brand Extension. Diageo Canada, Crown Royal Black.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauDecember 5, 2010
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Connoisseur Whisky, Multi-Market
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Connoisseur Whisky, Multi-Market

Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Connoisseur Whisky of the Year, Multiple Markets. Forty Creek Confederation Oak Reserve.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauDecember 5, 2010
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Connoisseur Whisky, Domestic
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Connoisseur Whisky, Domestic

Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Connoisseur Whisky of the Year, Domestic Market. Wiser's Legacy.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauDecember 5, 2010
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Connoisseur Whisky, Export
Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Connoisseur Whisky, Export

Canadian Whisky Awards 2010 - Connoisseur Whisky, Export Market. Caribou Crossing Single Barrel.

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News & UpdatesJessica RousseauDecember 4, 2010
Royal Velvet (40% alc./vol.)
Royal Velvet (40% alc./vol.)

Pine pitch, Canada balsam, butterscotch, clove oil, dusty rye, pickle juice, hot pepper, flowers, and assorted fruits all neatly stitched into one. ★★★★☆

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Whisky ReviewsJessica RousseauOctober 25, 2010
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