Winners of the annual Canadian Whisky Awards have been revealed, celebrating the nation’s finest spirits in a blind tasting judged by whisky experts. Nearly 200 whiskies from across the country competed for top honours.
Top whiskies of the year
Canadian Whisky of the Year
J.P. Wiser’s 24 Year Old Canadian Whisky
Canadian Whisky of the Year
J.P. Wiser’s 24 Year Old Canadian Whisky
Blended Whisky of the Year
Wayne Gretzky Distillery Maple Cask Finish Canadian Whisky
Corn Whisky of the Year
Rye Whisky of the Year
Wild Life Distillery Cask King of the North Rye Whisky
Single Malt Whisky of the Year
Macaloney’s Distillery The Peat Project: Harvest Coast
Cream Whisky of the Year
Forty Creek Cinnamon Bun Cream Liqueur
Flavoured Whisky of the Year
Best Barrel Finished Whisky
Bridgeland Distillery Glenbow Single Malt, Porta-Rossa Cask Finish
Category standouts and special mentions
The awards also highlighted exceptional whiskies in specialized categories:
Best Cask Strength Whisky
Sons of Vancouver Distillery ‘The First Crack of a Creme Brulee’ Cask-Strength Wheated Rye
Best Limited Expression & Best Whisky Aged Over 15 Years
Pike Creek 22 Year Old PX Cask Finish Canadian Whisky
Best Single Barrel Release
John Sleeman & Sons Spring Mill Distillery Wine Cask Aged Single Malt
Best Whisky Aged nine to 15 Years
Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky Two Brewers Release 47
Award of Excellence in Product Innovation
Macaloney’s Distillery The Peat Project
Industry and media recognition
In addition to liquid honours, the awards also celebrated contributions to the broader whisky community:
Canadian Whisky Producer of the Year
Award of Excellence in Sustainability
Best Whisky & Spirits Writer
Best Whisky Broadcast/Podcast/Video Series
Canadian Whisky Lifetime Achievement Award
Founders & Chair’s Select Awards
Honourary acknowledgements for long-standing contributions to the Canadian whisky community
Poured Canada congratulates all of the winners and nominees whose dedication and creativity continue to elevate Canadian whisky on the global stage.
