Canadian Whisky Grabs the Spotlight 

Those who still doubt that Canadian whisky is back in the connoisseur’s glass should note that Clay Risen begs to differ. In a feature published in The New York Times on-line edition on January 11, Risen traces the rise on Canadian whisky in post-Prohibition days, its decline in the eighties and the current resurgence in popularity of new, robust Canadian bottlings.

Risen’s in-depth article appears just as Canada prepares to name the best whiskies of the year at the Canadian Whisky Awards. Held annually at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, BC, 2018 marks the eighth year for the awards. Among others, past winners include Forty Creek, Wiser’s, Lot No. 40, Collingwood, Masterson’s, Crown Royal and Canadian Club.

The Canadian Whisky Awards kick off the annual Victoria Whisky Festival (Jan 18 -20 this year) so we don’t have long to wait to see which whisky the eleven judges vote as the best of the year. Meanwhile, why not check out what The New York Times has to say about the comeback of Canadian whisky. CLICK HERE