TORONTO — Corby Spirit and Wine’s flagship brand has been awarded the prestigious Corn Whisky of the Year award for J.P. Wiser’s 18-Year-Old; the Best Limited Expression award for J.P. Wiser’s 13-Year-Old Hickory; and a gold medal for J.P. Wiser’s 10-Year-Old at the 14th-annual Canadian Whisky Awards.
Held annually in conjunction with the Victoria Whisky Festival, the Canadian Whisky Awards recognize the best Canadian whiskies and encourage distillers to maintain the highest quality standards. To qualify, a whisky must be distilled and matured in Canada. Winners are selected by an independent panel of whisky experts in a blind taste testing.
In a new category introduced this year, the Business and Media Awards recognize individuals employed in the Canadian whisky industry who have accomplished something remarkable over the past year. Dave Mitton, global brand ambassador for Corby, won Brand Ambassador of the Year for the work he has done in leading the charge in education and advocacy on a global scale.
“While I’m incredibly honoured to be the first recipient of this award, this is a celebration for all of us who have been raising the bar, pushing boundaries and breaking down barriers so every enthusiast, novice or connoisseur has the opportunity to be part of this community,” says Mitton. “Cheers to this continued journey we’re all on of shaping a better tomorrow where that’s reinforced by knowledge, compassion and innovation.”
Corby’s Canadian whisky portfolio rounded out the night by also receiving multiple medals, including:
Bronze
- J.P. Wiser’s Deluxe
Silver
- J.P. Wiser’s 13-Year-Old Black Walnut
- Lot. No 40 100% Pot Still Rye
- Lot. No 40 Dark Oak
- Lot. No 40 Port Cask Strength
Gold
- J.P. Wiser’s 18-Year-Old
- J.P. Wiser’s 13-Year Old Hickory
- J.P. Wiser’s 13-Year-Old Japanese Oak
- Pike Creek 10-Year-Old Rum Barrel Finish
“This recognition by the Canadian Whisky Awards not only highlights the dedication and passion we pour into each of our blends, but also fuels our excitement for a future where Canadian whiskies are globally recognized for their excellence,” says Dr. Don Livermore, master blender at the Hiram Walker and Sons Distillery in Windsor, Ont. “From grain-to-glass, every team involved in making these award-winning blends played a crucial role in crafting exceptional whiskies for our consumers and customers.”
