Whiskey Canadian Club gained fame in the second half of the XIX century thanks to its creator - American Hiram Walker. This hardworking man through lengthy experiments and innovative methods has created a unique elite Canadian whiskey. Currently, the brand has received worldwide recognition and has received a lot of awards among recognized experts.
History tour
The history of the creation of Canadian Club whiskey began in the second half of the XIX century, when the owner of the grocery store Hiram Walker, after numerous experiments with creating his own kind of cider, decided to start making whiskey.
To do this, the American decides to move to Canada, Ontario, and buy a piece of land on the banks of the Detroit River for the construction of a distillery. The move was fully justified, which was explained by a significant difference in the price and quality of raw materials for the production of whiskey, and at that time preparations were also underway in America for the introduction of the so-called Prohibition.
The American decides to call his whiskey factory "Hiram Walker and Sons." It is worth a separate comment that distillery eventually becomes a city-forming enterprise and exists to this day. Hiram Walker not only cooked excellent bourbon, but also was engaged in the improvement of the city. He built a mill for the needs of citizens, arranged roads and maintained a farm. Thanks to joint efforts, the city soon had its own infrastructure.
In this photo Canadian Club whiskey in a traditional bottle.
At the beginning of its existence, whiskey was consumed mainly in closed men's clubs in the USA and Canada, and the drink was called the Walker Club. In the future, after the introduction of the law on the need for a country of origin on the label of imported goods, Hiram decided to change the name and the famous "Canadian Club" appeared.
An entrepreneurial American conceived his enterprise as a family enterprise, so after it it passed to his sons and grandchildren. But at the moment, the Walker family no longer owns a distillery. The rights to it belong to a large holding Beam Suntory.
Beverage technology
Hiram Walker's innovative idea was to make the drink ripen in oak barrels for at least five years, which was not accepted in those years. Whiskey was then aged only a year and sent to the counter.
It is worth noting that the Canadian Club contains several cereal crops at once: corn, barley and rye. Mixing these alcohols for a long time gives the very soft and balanced taste of the drink, and also gives a tart woody aroma, which is so to the taste of real connoisseurs of whiskey.
Thanks to the entrepreneurial American, now the aging of bourbon in oak barrels for five years or more has become a tradition.
Types and description of Canadian Club whiskey
Distinguish whiskey of this brand exclusively by years of aging of the drink, which ranges from five years (the most popular whiskey) to twenty (collection). We will talk more about all types and characteristics of Canadian Club whiskey.
Five-year-old Canadian Club is the most popular type of whiskey from the entire line. It has a mild flavor and a light aroma of meadow herbs.
Canadian Club ten-year-old - this whiskey has a darker color and rich taste, which is dominated by woody notes and spices. The aroma of the drink has a creamy tint.
Twelve-year-old Canadian Club is a drink of a beautiful dark color with a light woody aroma. The taste characteristics are spicy shades of vanilla and cinnamon. The aroma of this whiskey is tart, woody with creamy notes.
Canadian Club Whiskey Sherry Cask - This drink was released for a female target audience. But quickly became popular among connoisseurs of whiskey. This drink is aged eight years and is available in a limited edition. The color of whiskey is golden amber, in the taste and aroma there are pronounced fruit shades.
Also among the distillery products there are clearly collectible products, for example the Canadian Club, twenty and thirty, which are produced on the anniversary of the enterprise and are usually bought by residents of the Far East and Asian countries.
In general, the whiskey of this brand has gained wide popularity not only in America and Canada, but also in the world. The drink of the Canadian Club brand was marked by many awards among experts, including such eminent persons as Queen Elizabeth II, King George V, Queen Victoria and many others.
Whiskey Canadian Club: reviews
The Canadian Club is the first bourbon to begin its rich history in Canada. Among the clear advantages of this elite drink, consumers distinguish a noble rich taste, which is revealed gradually. At first, notes of spices are felt, then a woody shade appears, and at the end rye notes complement the composition.
All connoisseurs of Canadian Club whiskey invariably emphasize the softness of taste and the long dry and tart aftertaste characteristic of this brand.
In general, the drink makes a favorable impression on consumers with its consistent quality and taste characteristics. Some connoisseurs note that they enjoy the smell of this whiskey more than taste, but they definitely highlight the advantages of this bourbon.
Interesting Facts
The rich history of Canadian Club whiskey has an interesting episode. Rumor has it that the great Italian himself - Alfonso Gabriel Capone, who operated in America in the first half of the 20th century, was smuggling this famous bourbon during the so-called Prohibition. It is known that whiskey was transported from Canada to the United States. For safety, all labels on the bottles were re-glued. On this basis, the famous mafiosi had many clashes with other clans.
Among the interesting facts, you can highlight the whole museum, which is located in the distillery. It consists of more than one and a half thousand copies of fake whiskey bottles of this brand. Employees of the enterprise willingly demonstrate it to everyone.
Consumption culture
The famous whiskey of this brand with a rich history and noble mild taste, experts advise to use in its pure form, without adding ice. Just pour the drink into the glass and let the bouquet open, for which you can add a drop of mineral water to the bourbon. But, if you really want to experiment with cocktails, then the Canadian Club of five years exposure is most suitable for this purpose.