Canadian Whisky Awards

The Canadian Whisky Awards were held last night in Victoria, with Lot No. 40 taking home the title of “Whisky of the Year” for the second time. 

Canadian whisky, having oft been overlooked in the whisky world, was no shrinking violet last night. As new whiskies and old standby’s alike were recognized for their achievements. A few notables were:
 
Canadian Whisky of the Year – Lot No. 40
Sippin’ Whisky of the Year – Canadian Club 100% Rye
Award of Excellence – Best New Whisky – Gooderham & Worts
Award of Excellence – Innovation – Wiser’s Hopped Whisky
Award of Excellence – Canadian Whisky Profile – Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye
Award of Excellence – Line Extension – Canadian Rockies 21
Award of Excellence – Artisinal Distillery of the Year – Still Waters
Canadian Whisky Profile – Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye
Connoisseur Whisky of the Year – Domestic – Gooderham & Worts
Connoisseur Whisky of the Year – Export – Crown Royal Hand Selected Barrel
Connoisseur Whisky of the Year – Multi-market – Lot No. 40
Sippin’ Whisky of the Year – Domestic market – Canadian Club 100% Rye
Sippin’ Whisky of the year – Export – Crown Royal XO
Sippin’Whisky of the Year – Multi-market – Forty Creek Copper Pot Reserve

Canadian whisky has been in the spotlight since Jim Murray named Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye his choice for “world whisky of the year”. Hopefully canadians and non-canadians alike continue this trend of exploring this exciting and innovative genre of whisky.

For a full list of winners please click here.