3/3/2023 0 Comments Canadian whiskey![]() ![]() Described by Davin de Kergommeaux, head judge and founder of the awards as a ‘truly stunning whisky” that is “incredibly complex, flavourful and well-balanced” the Nobel Collection Winter Wheat starts sweet, features a peppery spice in the middle, before finishing with a bitterish pith. ![]() The biggest winner of the night, Crown Royal Nobel Collection Winter Wheat was named Canada’s best whisky, Canadian Whisky of the Year, Best Blended Whisky and Sippin’ Whisky of the Year. Image: Crown Royal Canadian Whisky of the Year – Crown Royal Nobel Collection Winter Wheat Here are some highlight winners from the event. The results from the twelfth annual Canadian Whisky Awards confirmed that while new players have entered the scene, Crown Royal remained the country’s top dog. While most people are looking for a chaser to follow their whisky, fans of top shelf spirits will try to savour the heat and/or flavours.Ĭanadian Whisky Awards 2022 Winners – Highlights Finish – Finally, the finish describes the after taste of a whisky.This taste is derived mainly from the ingredients used, but can also come from the barrels where the whisky was aged, or other factors in the distilling and manufacturing process. Palate – Palate is the term used when describing the first initial taste of a whisky.This can range from sweet to burning the nostrils. Nose – Nose is the term used to describe the smell of a whisky (yes, you’re reading that right, not everyone enjoys their spirits as shots).The judging comes down to three tasting notes The 2022 Canadian Whisky Awards are judged by nine independent whisky experts, who precise over 150 entrants from across the country. From there, the distiller is free to experiment with blending options to create a more flavoursome final concoction. As a result, Canadian whisky is characterised as being largely corn-based with some rye grain added to the mash bill, so much so that the terms Canadian whisky and Canadian rye can be used essentially interchangeably.įrom a basic perspective, Canadian whisky is otherwise made of wheat, corn, and barley, with each component being mashed, fermented distilled and aged separately to reach their best individual potential. Whisky rose to popularity after local distillers made the bold decision to increase volumes of rye to their mixes, resulting in a stronger, spicier taste. While you could argue that the Canadian whisky market is heavily influenced by its neighbours to the south, the reality is far more ingrained. Image: Shelter Point Canadian Whisky: At a Glance
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