The Classic single malt is primarily ex-bourbon barrel, regular range proof, and we received 5 malts that fit in this category. They hailed from coast to coast to coast, representing the Yukon, Newfoundland, BC and Alberta!
Two Brewers Release 35 was built from 8 and 11 year old liquids, this was a Gold Medal Winner at the Canadian Brewing Awards 2023.
This <3yr malt was aged in virgin oak and ex-bourbon, and around now it is hitting 3 years old. When released it will be the first whisky released that was fully produced in Newfoundland! (PS. check out our visit to the NFLD distillery last year!)
This 5 year old malt from Okanagan Spirits was aged in virgin white oak casks and made from 100% British Colombia barley!
An Loy from Macaloney’s Island Distillery was aged in 60% ex-bourbon, 15% STR Portuguese wine, 15% Oloroso and 10% PX casks.
This malt from Bridgeland distillery was made from barley sourced from a single farm & field, aged in both new and used American white oak casks.
WINNERS – CLASSIC MALTS
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