JP Wiser's 42 Year Canadian Whisky
$509.99
Shots fired! This is the JP Wiser's 42 Year Old answer to the Canadian Club Chronicles series of 40+ year old Canadian Whisky. Oddly enough, the whisky for both come from the 165+ year old Hiram Walker distillery in Windsor, Ontario. The Wiser's 42 Year Old was distilled in 1982 and bottled at a respectable 52% ABV.
Producer Description
"The new whisky produced back in 1982 was 90 per cent double column distilled grain whisky and 10 per cent single column produced rye. There was nothing unusual there: These were pretty typical, tried-and-true beginnings for a Canadian whisky. But this spirit was destined for greatness thanks to an unusual and special maturation.
First, the sheer length of it is unique. Not many Canadian whiskies have been aged for decades and decades. Wiser’s was doing something long overdue: creating an opportunity to showcase how the greatness of Canadian whisky can reveal itself in a high-aged expression — creating a whisky that’s both ready for the world stage and a source of pride here at home.
Second, the whisky is aged in Canadian oak barrels, ex-bourbon casks and Speyside single malt casks — a recipe for complexity and depth of flavour.
Third, the distillery and aging warehouses stand near the banks of the Detroit River, where climate conditions — the hot, humid summers and cold winters that the Great Lakes region is known for — bring out unique flavours in whisky as it ages."
Pivot Spirits Rye Whisky
$87.99
Made from Rye grown in Lars - the distiller's own farm. Distilled by Pivot Spirits in Rolling Hills, Alberta. Bottled at 46%.
Producer Description
"The modern, high-yielding hybrid rye varieties cultivated by Lars on our irrigation farm yield a true Canadian classic whisky! Velvety, smooth, and mellow, this whisky boasts oak notes and flavours of baking spices and caramel. This nod to Alberta agriculture is the perfect addition to any whisky collection."
About Pivot Spirits
Pivot Spirits was founded in 2018 and resides in Rolling Hills, Alberta — about a 30-minute drive south of Brooks. If you zoom in on Rolling Hills from a satellite image on Google Maps you will see where the name Pivot Spirits comes from: all the fields in the area have the tell-tail rounded and circular shape of pivot irrigation. The distillery is co-owned by Lars Hirsch and Rachelle Fiset. Lars is an irrigation farmer with fields just across the roads from the distillery and the distiller as well. Just about all the grain used at Pivot Spirits uses for making Whisky, Gin, and other spirits comes from his fields. The only exception to this is when Lars uses corn, which he gets from his neighbours. Pivot Spirits does not malt or roast any of the grains it uses — it comes directly from the field, is ground down, and made into a mash.
Eau Claire Stampede Rye
$42.99
An Eau Claire whisky dedicated to/inspired by 'the greatest outdoor show on earth.' I kinda thought that was Andrew mowing the lawn without a shirt on, but hey... what do I know?
Eau Claire has called this whisky their 'nod to our western heritage.' Easy-drinking on its own, versatile enough to mix, and just a bit 'rugged' (their word). Neat little whisky.
40% abv
Producer Description
"A true cowboy-forward whisky with a spicy rye kick. Stampede Rye Whisky is made from the finest ingredients – glacier-fed water, Alberta-grown rye, finished in oak barrels – and inspired by the world’s greatest celebration of the West, the Calgary Stampede. True to ranch life, Stampede Whisky is a no-nonsense easy-sipper you can always depend on."
Sheringham Whisky
$61.99
This Canadian whisky from Vancouver Island has been made with malted barley, wheat, and rye, matured in new American oak casks for at least 3 years before bottling at 45%.
Producer Description
"Jason’s passion for whisky lies in the journey from grain to glass, where slow craftsmanship and traditional methods shape its character. This approach results in a whisky that beautifully marries natural elements with the artistry of its maker. Crafted in Sooke, British Columbia, using BC grain, this whisky’s mash bill of rye, wheat, and malted barley is distilled in small batches and aged for at least three years in new American white oak barrels."
Baldur's Whisky 003 Bourbon Style
$104.99
Release 003 from Baldur's Whisky/Last Mountain Distillery is a Bourbon Style dram. Made from a mash bill of 68% Corn, 21% Rye, and 11% Malted Barley. It was matured for 6 years in charred new oak casks before being bottled at 45.9%. Only 266 bottles for this batch.
Baldur's Whisky is made by Last Mountain Distillery, which was founded by Colin and Meredith Schmidt. The distillery resides in Lumsden, Saskatchewan. Established in 2010, Last Mountain was the first micro distillery to launch in the province; in a garage no less. The equipment was moved to its current building a year later. Last Mountain creates a multitude of spirits including Gin, Vodka, Rum, and whisky.
Canadian Club 45 Year
$509.99
The Canadian Club 45 Year Old was featured on Day 11 of our 2023 KWM UBER Whisky Calendar. You can read Evan's blog post on this Canadian Whisky here.
The 5th release in the Canadian Club Chronicles range is a 45 year old, bottled at 50%, created from a parcel of stocks laid down in 1977. This is the final release in the series!
Pivot Spirits Triticale Whisky
$87.99
Made from Triticale grown in Lars' own fields! Lars is the proprieter of Pivot spirits, and produces most of the whisky he makes from very own grain. Bottled at 46%.
Producer Description
"Triticale is the result of crossing wheat and rye. We appreciate the impressive yields that the latest Triticale varieties deliver on our irrigation farm. What's even more delightful is the unique flavors that Triticale imparts to our whisky! The sweetness of wheat and the spiciness of rye are beautifully complemented by smooth tones of honey, fruit, and vanilla."
About Pivot Spirits
Pivot Spirits was founded in 2018 and resides in Rolling Hills, Alberta — about a 30-minute drive south of Brooks. If you zoom in on Rolling Hills from a satellite image on Google Maps you will see where the name Pivot Spirits comes from: all the fields in the area have the tell-tail rounded and circular shape of pivot irrigation. The distillery is co-owned by Lars Hirsch and Rachelle Fiset. Lars is an irrigation farmer with fields just across the roads from the distillery and the distiller as well. Just about all the grain used at Pivot Spirits uses for making Whisky, Gin, and other spirits comes from his fields. The only exception to this is when Lars uses corn, which he gets from his neighbours. Pivot Spirits does not malt or roast any of the grains it uses — it comes directly from the field, is ground down, and made into a mash.
Alberta Premium Rye 200ml
$8.59
Origins - From the Producer
Alberta Premium decided to release a Cask Strength in an effort to innovate within the Canadian Whisky category. With a deep history rooted in heritage and quality, Alberta Premium is proud to be a major player in the resurgence of Canadian Whiskies and Alberta Premium Cask Strength is the award winning result. It is a true reflection of what a distillery can be-we laid our cards on the table and delivered a world-class product.
"You may have seen our products all across Canada, from Tofino, British Columbia to our home in Calgary, Alberta, and all the way to St. John’s, Newfoundland, so we are proud that our products are born from the best in Canadian prairie grains, grown by farmers who have worked with us for decades. These grains are carefully blended with water fed from the snow capped
ABV: 40.0%
Park Distillery Banff Rye Whisky
$63.99
While we have seen some small batch and small bottle limited releases of whisky from Banff's Park Distillery in the past, this is the first regular release from them. Bottled at 45%.
Producer Description
"Banff Whisky is a blend of three distinct whiskies made from 100% local Alberta rye aged in new American oak . The five year whisky on the front end adds black currant, candied ginger, and sweet baking spices. The six year on the mid palate contributes cinnamon shortbread and toffee. The seven year whisky on the finish lends rich vanilla and cigar box. These flavors will linger on the palate well after the last sip. The art of the blend is to balance these three distinctly different profiles, resulting in a delicious, layered, and complex whisky."