Might As Well Go for a Whisky: Canadian Whiskies

While the other major whisky-producing countries—Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and the United States—continue to dominate the whisky world, Canadian whisky often gets overlooked. Scotch whisky is enjoying a resurgence, Irish producers are making waves, Japan is innovating, and American whiskey has seen a renaissance. But what about Canada?

Though Canadian whisky shares some historical roots and ingredients with its American counterparts, it is a distinctive spirit in its own right. From its humble beginnings to its unique production methods, Canadian whisky boasts characteristics and styles unlike those from any other whisky-producing nation. It’s a whisky that can stand on its own, rather than just being seen as a "worst-case Ontario" fallback.

Hosted at Metro Liquor to learn about, taste, and celebrate the craft of Canadian whisky, eh? We’ll guide you through the history, the production process, and most importantly, the flavor profiles that make Canadian whisky so special.

Keep your stick on the ice!