Local whiskies take top honours at Canadian Whisky Awards

Windsor-made whiskies and the distillery that produces them took home six major awards this month at the 10th annual Canadian Whisky Awards.

The winners included Pike Creek 21-Year-old Oloroso Cask Finish, which was named whisky of the year. Hiram Walker and Sons received distillery of the year honours for the third time in a row, and Dr. Don Livermore was named blender of the year for the second consecutive year.

“To be recognized as the distillery of the year is a tremendous accolade,” said Livermore.

“From grain to glass, there is a dedicated and passionate team behind our whiskies. We all rely on each other to make sound choices and it reflects in the quality award-winning brands that we make. It’s a true honour to be part of the Hiram Walker and Corby family.”

The winners were announced Jan. 16 during the annual Victoria Whisky Festival in British Columbia. The Pike Creek 21-Year-old Oloroso Cask Finish also won for best blended whisky, and connoisseur whisky of the year domestic. J.P. Wiser’s Triple Barrel Rye was named sippin’ whisky of the year export.

“We are beyond proud of our brands and the recognition received this year at the Canadian Whisky Awards,” said Keeshan Selvakumar, brand director for umbrella company Corby Spirit and Wine Limited.

“These awards demonstrate Corby and Hiram Walker’s deep commitment to continue innovating, pushing the boundaries, and producing a diverse range of quality whiskies.”