It was back in 1858 when founder Hiram Walker first opened his distillery in Canada. Canadian Club or "CC" has over 150 years of tradition stored in each bottle.
The brand gained popularity quickly among gentlemen's clubs, so much so that when prohibition hit, Canadian Club became the most smuggled whisky in the U.S.
What made Canadian Club so popular, besides it being Al Capone's favorite? We think it has something to do with Walker aging his spirit in oak barrels for a minimum of five years. At the time, most producers were aged less than a year.
The legend still carries on with Canadian Club Chronicles 42Yr Old Whiskey. This second issue of Canadian Club Chronicles pays tribute to the dock men during Prohibition, distributed Canadian Club and ensured counterfeit whisky didn’t get into the hands of drinkers and bars.
Amber in color, this expression of Canadian Club has robust aromas of rye spice with caramel, oak and a hint of char, which is to be expected from a whisky aged for 42 years. Pleasantly warm and slightly sweet with delicate notes of sugar that are balanced out by oak and spice. Complex and rich, Canadian Club Chronicles 42Yr Old has a lingering finish that boasts of toffee.
Notes: Smooth, medium-bodied. Aromas and flavors of brown sugar, toffee, oak and spice
Parings: Rack of lamb, sweet potato, Dark chocolate
Serving Suggestions: Neat
Region: Canada
Alcohol Content: 45%
The brand gained popularity quickly among gentlemen's clubs, so much so that when prohibition hit, Canadian Club became the most smuggled whisky in the U.S.
What made Canadian Club so popular, besides it being Al Capone's favorite? We think it has something to do with Walker aging his spirit in oak barrels for a minimum of five years. At the time, most producers were aged less than a year.
The legend still carries on with Canadian Club Chronicles 42Yr Old Whiskey. This second issue of Canadian Club Chronicles pays tribute to the dock men during Prohibition, distributed Canadian Club and ensured counterfeit whisky didn’t get into the hands of drinkers and bars.
Amber in color, this expression of Canadian Club has robust aromas of rye spice with caramel, oak and a hint of char, which is to be expected from a whisky aged for 42 years. Pleasantly warm and slightly sweet with delicate notes of sugar that are balanced out by oak and spice. Complex and rich, Canadian Club Chronicles 42Yr Old has a lingering finish that boasts of toffee.
Notes: Smooth, medium-bodied. Aromas and flavors of brown sugar, toffee, oak and spice
Parings: Rack of lamb, sweet potato, Dark chocolate
Serving Suggestions: Neat
Region: Canada
Alcohol Content: 45%