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Canada has stood out for several years now for the production of high-quality spirits. Canadian whiskies are powerful, tasty and refined. For enthusiasts and purists, Canadian whiskies are spirits of great interest. They are complete and produced by very promising young distilleries. They are a great gift idea for the end-of-year holidays or for any other occasion.
What you need to know about Canadian whisky
This drink, originally from Scotland, is now produced in many countries around the world. It is made from grains transformed into brandy. Canadian whisky has been produced by many distilleries in the country since the 18th century. It is notably characterized by a minimum of three years of aging in oak barrels, an entirely Canadian production and in compliance with the standard standards of the manufacture of whiskey.
Canadian maple syrup whisky is a pure Canadian product that combines the power of alcohol with the sweetness of maple syrup. The result is a very special product that pleases those who appreciate good alcohol.
Canadian whiskies are very good drunk neat, on ice and you can even make certain cocktails, such as hot buttered whiskey, Wapplesky or Quebec coffee.
Shelter Point
This Canadian distillery created in 2011 specializes in the production of 100% local single malt whisky. It is based in the north of Vancouver Island, by the ocean. The influence of the marine elements on the casks and thus on the finished products gives them a characteristic taste. The Shelter Point distillery celebrates local and terroir ingredients, and thus uses malt from British Columbia. The locality is particularly important to the brand, which uses copper stills from Forsyth's and other equipment produced on the island. The spring water used in the production of its products is drawn from the natural reserves located on the distillery property.
With Chef Marinus James as head distiller, the distillery combines coastal elements and a rich agricultural tradition through its production. It employs a traditional slow fermentation process and double distillation to produce a spirit full of flavour and perfectly suited to maturation. The spirits are finished with several years of aging in Canadian and American oak barrels. All of these processes bring complex notes to the final product, between marine elements and hints of caramel, vanilla and even fruit.
This distillery has won numerous awards for its quality products, both in Canada and internationally.
Shelter Point Single Malt Whisky encapsulates the excellence of Canadian production and is a testament to the country's expertise. It is a product full of refinement. When tasted, it reveals hints of honey, fruit and caramel. Its rich and perfectly balanced taste will certainly please connoisseurs.
Spicebox
The Spice Box Distillery is one of Canada's leading producers of spicy spirits. Its creation was originally inspired by Canadian entrepreneurs during the Prohibition era. They smuggled moonshine in barrels labeled as containing spices, and which had actually contained spices before. The alcohol infused, producing a whisky with an original and complex taste.
The distillery's spiced whisky is a spirit that is both smooth and powerful. It is made from a rye whisky, aged in bourbon barrels for several years. It is then flavored with a range of spices all from Canada. The result is full-bodied, but perfectly balanced. Discover it in our merchant shop.
The Boiler Room
located on Cowie Street in Granby in the province of Quebec, on the banks of the Yamaska River, in the former industrial district of the city. The distillery is located on the site of the former factories of the “Mine Rubber Company and the “Esdmond Mill”. The name of the distillery comes from the location where it is currently located: an old boiler room was installed there for the needs of the Imperial Tobacco company at the time. The building of The Boiler Room is one of three remaining Imperial Tobacco
Today, the La Chaufferie distillery produces quality gin, whisky and vodka. You will find La Chaufferie products on our online store.
Rye Sugar Shack bla whiskey flavored with maple syrup - blend of corn, rye and barley - 40% alcohol content - fruity and spicy on the palate - packaged in a 750 ml bottle that is reminiscent of Moonshine
Ungava Spirits
This distillery is located on Miner Street in Cowansville, in the Estrie region of Quebec. It favors artisanal production in limited quantities and the use of local ingredients in order to preserve quality. Ungava Spirits offers whisky, gin, vodka and rum. This distillery has received several international awards for its products.
Canadian Whisky Coureur des Bois with Maple Syrup is a whisky liqueur. It is produced by combining quality maple syrup sourced from Quebec with a blend of locally produced peated and aged single malt whisky - this product is bottled in 750 ml. It has won several awards in Canada. Other products from the Spiritueux Ungava distillery are also available in our online store.
Mariana
Created in 2014, the Mariana distillery produces Quebec spirits, such as gins, rums, liqueurs and whisky. It celebrates local terroir and Canadian know-how through quality products that reflect the country's wealth.
Le Grands Voyageurs is a Canadian maple whisky. Powerful and warm, it expresses all the strength of the Canadian terroir. Find it, as well as many other products from the Mariana distillery, on our merchant site.
Spell
There Sortilege distillery is based in Montreal in the province of Quebec. We offer several whiskeys and whisky liqueurs from the Sortilège distillery on our online store. For example, you can find the 7-year-old Prestige Whiskey with maple syrup, the Sortilège Prestige Whiskey gift box and many others.
Are you looking to discover or offer Canadian whiskies for the holidays? We offer you a selection of these authentic Canadian products on our site. As a reminder, alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Consume in moderation.
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