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For several years now, Canada has stood out for the production of high-quality spirits. Canadian whiskeys are powerful, tasty and refined. For amateurs and purists, Canadian whiskeys 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 celebrations or for any other occasion.

What you need to know about Canadian whiskey

This drink, originally Scottish, is today produced by many countries around the world. It is made from grains transformed into brandy. Canadian whiskey has been produced by numerous distilleries in the country since the 18th century. It is notably characterized by a minimum aging of three years in oak barrels, entirely Canadian production and complies with standard standards for the manufacture of whiskey.

Canadian whiskey with maple syrup 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 appeals to those who appreciate good alcohol.

Canadian whiskeys are drunk very well neat, on ice and you can even make certain cocktails, such as hot butter whiskey, Wapplesky or Quebecois coffee.

Shelter Point

This Canadian distillery created in 2011 specializes in producing 100% local single malt whiskey. It is based in northern Vancouver Island, by the ocean. The influence of marine elements on the barrels and thus on the finished products gives them a characteristic taste. The Shelter Point Distillery celebrates local and terroir ingredients, using malt from British Columbia. The locality is of particular importance for the brand which uses copper stills from Forsyth's and other equipment produced on the island. The spring water used in the manufacture of its products is taken from 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 uses a traditional process of slow fermentation and double distillation to produce an alcohol full of flavors and perfectly suited to maturation. The spirits are finished with several years of aging in Canadian and American oak barrels. All these processes bring complex notes to the final product, between marine elements and touches 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 Whiskey encapsulates the excellence of Canadian production and demonstrates the country's know-how. It is a product full of refinement. When tasting, we detect touches of honey, fruit and caramel. Its rich and perfectly balanced taste will certainly please connoisseurs.

Spicebox

The Spice Box distillery is one of the Canadian leaders in the production of spiced spirits. Originally, its creation was inspired by Canadian entrepreneurs from the Prohibition era. They smuggled contraband alcohol in barrels labeled as containing spices, and which had actually contained spices before. The alcohol thus infuses, producing a whiskey with an original and complex taste.

The distillery's spiced whiskey is a spirit that is both smooth and powerful. It is made from a rye whiskey, 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 completely balanced. Discover it in our merchant store.

The Boiler Room

located on Cowie Street in Granby in the province of Quebec, on the banks of the Yamaska River, in the formerly industrial district of the city. The distillery is also 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, whiskey and vodka. You will find La Chaufferie products on our e-commerce site.

Rye Sugar Shack bla whiskey flavored with maple syrup - blend of corn, rye and barley - 40% of alcohol content - fruity and spicy on the palate - packaged in a 750 ml bottle which 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 whiskey, gin, vodka and rum. This distillery has received several international awards for its products.

Coureur des Bois Canadian Whiskey with maple syrup is a whiskey liqueur. It is produced by combining quality maple syrup sourced from Quebec with a blend of locally produced peated and aged single malt whiskey - this product is packaged in a 750 ml bottle. He has been awarded several times in Canada. Other products from the Spiritueux Ungava distillery are also available in our merchant store.

Mariana

Created in 2014, the Mariana distillery produces Quebec spirits, such as gins, rums, liqueurs and whiskey. It celebrates the local terroir and Canadian know-how through quality products reflecting the richness of the country.

Grands Voyageurs is a Canadian maple whiskey. 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 e-commerce site.

Spell

There Sortilège distillery is based in Montreal in the province of Quebec. We offer several whiskeys and whiskey liqueurs from the Sortilège distillery on our e-commerce site. Find there, for example, the Prestige Whiskey with 7-year-old maple syrup, the Whiskey Sortilège Prestige gift box and many others.

Do you want to discover or offer Canadian whiskeys for the holidays? We offer you a selection of these authentic Canadian products on our website. As a reminder, alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. To consume with moderation.