TORONTO, April 10, 2017 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and
Wine Ltd. has once again proven that its Canadian whiskies are
truly world-class! Six prestigious honours were awarded to
J.P. Wiser's and Gooderham &
Worts Canadian whiskies at the World Whiskies Awards, which
took place in London, England on
March 30th. These top
industry nods closely follow the national recognition that
Corby's whiskies earned in January at the Canadian Whisky
Awards.
"2017 marks 160 years that we've
been in the business of making great Canadian whisky," says
Chris Bhowmik, Brand Director,
J.P. Wiser's, "and we are absolutely
thrilled that our products have been ranked among the best in the
world once again. The passion and dedication of our employees goes
into every single bottle that we produce, and these awards are a
true reflection of their spirit. On behalf of all of us, I can say
that we are honoured to share it with the world."
The World Whiskies Awards are the culmination of 3 rounds
of blind judging conducted by an international panel of experts.
Collectively, Corby's whiskies took home the following
awards:
J.P. Wiser's Double Still
Rye – Best Canadian Rye
A masterful blend of copper pot distilled rye, and copper column
distilled rye, that results in a bold yet smooth whisky.
J.P. Wiser's Hopped
– World's Best Flavoured Whisky & Best Canadian Flavoured
Whisky
An innovative blend of whisky, hops, coffee and chocolate
extracts that delivers a rich taste reminiscent of stout-style
beer.
J.P. Wiser's Dissertation
– World's Best Blended Limited Release & Best Canadian
Blended Limited Release
A soon-to-be-launched LCBO exclusive, this whisky is the thesis
of Master Blender Dr. Livermore, for which he earned his PhD in
Brewing and Distilling. This rye-forward whisky is the result of
his studies to draw out the richest notes of vanilla, toffee and
spice through the quality of barrels.
Gooderham & Worts – World's Best Canadian
Blended Whisky
A blend of pot distilled and column distilled rye, wheat,
barley and corn, which brings out flavours both light and
heavy – modern, rich and complex.
"Canadian whisky belongs on the world stage, and we are proud to
be leading the way," says Don
Livermore, Master Blender. "This dynamic category allows us
the freedom to produce creative new products such as
J.P. Wiser's Hopped and bold
limited releases like J.P.
Wiser's Dissertation. It's a wonderful feeling to know
that our ongoing commitment to innovation and quality has been
validated yet again with such prestigious international
acclaim."
About Corby Spirit and Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian marketer and
distributor of spirits and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of
owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands
in Canada, including J.P. Wiser's®, Lot No. 40®, Pike
Creek®, and Gooderham & Worts® Canadian whiskies as well
as Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice® vodka,
McGuinness® liqueurs, and the recently acquired
Ungava® gin. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A.,
a global leader in the spirits and wine industry, Corby also
represents leading international brands such as
ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal® and The
Glenlivet® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish whiskey,
Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa® liqueur,
Mumm® champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Stoneleigh®, Campo
Viejo®, and Kenwood® wines. In 2016, Corby was named one of
the 50 Best Workplaces in Canada by The Great Place to
Work® Institute Canada for the fifth consecutive
year, and was also listed among Greater Toronto's Top 100
Employers for the third time. Corby is a publicly traded company
based in Toronto, Ontario, and listed on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the trading symbols CSW.A and CSW.B. For
further information, please visit our website or
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SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications