Canadian whisky is undergoing a renaissance despite a slightly confusing rye labelling issue. In Canada, whisky must be aged three years, and any Canadian whisky may be referred to generically as rye. In the US, a rye whiskey must have a rye content of 51% but the age requirement is only two years for a whisky to be called a straight rye. Read More »
Fireball is made with Canadian whisky and natural cinnamon flavours. It's certainly very cinnamon-y (if that's a word), and it's not too sweet, which is a plus. A very popular shot drink on the other side of the pond, Fireball was awarded 87 points from the Beverage Tasting Institute, and a Silver Medal from the International Review of Spirits.
A giant of Canadian whisky, created in 1858 and spending six long years in oak before bottling for the smoothest possible flavour. Web-Exclusive Price!
Good quality budget rye from Seagram, (now owned by Pernod Ricard), notable a) because it's Canadian 'rye' that actually has rye as the principal grain and b) because it calls itself 'whisky' not 'whiskEy'.
A light, elegant blend perfect for easy drinking straight up or with mixers. Excellent quality for the money, Royal Canadian is a great intro to the delights of Canadian whisky.
Windsor is a long running Canadian whisky brand often exported to the USA. Easy drinking, as demonstrated by its old Mountie laden advertising campaigns - The smooth Canadian.
The revived version of the famous blend from the now-deceased Seagram's conglomerate. The 'VO' apparently stands for 'Very Own' as the blend was initially conceived for the private use of the Seagram family.
Created to celebrate a visit from King George VI & Queen Elizabeth in 1939, Crown Royal is full-bodied, yet delicately smooth and creamy, with hints of oak and vanilla.
Aged for 12 years - the extra 6 years maturing in wood produces a darker spirit with more of the traditional characteristics of aged whiskies and a richer, more aromatic flavour.
A blended Canadian whisky, with 10% of the mix being from Still Waters Distillery and the rest sourced from other producers. This whisky scored a stunning 91 points at the 2012 Ultimate Beverage Challange in New York and was Runner-up for the Chairman's Trophy.