TORONTO, ON - Canadian Club is pleased to announce the release of Canadian Club 43 Year Old, Canada’s oldest aged whisky and the third edition of the Chronicles Series. Paying tribute to its legendary role during Prohibition, Canadian Club has dubbed this limited-edition expression ‘The Speakeasy.’
Batched and barrelled in 1977, Canadian Club 43 Year Old boasts notes of oak and leather on the nose, while delivering nutmeg and dried fruit on the palate, with a lingering mouth feel. The spirit’s subtle spice and sweetness are perfectly balanced, a true testament to the distillery’s masterful craftsmanship that has be tirelessly honed for more than 160 years.
“It is just incredible,” says Canadian Club Brand Ambassador Tish Harcus. “When I tried Canadian Club 42 Year Old, I thought we couldn’t do any better, but then I tried this – it is absolutely stunning.”
Harkening back to its underground roots during Prohibition, Canadian Club 43 Year Old’s moniker ‘The Speakeasy’ honours the whisky brand’s role in supplying secretive speakeasies, including one such illicit watering hole in the distillery’s own basement. During this time, a notable sea captain, Bill McCoy, demanded that only Canadian Club whisky be stocked in such clandestine bars, as he knew patrons could trust the high-quality liquid. Ever since, all things authentic came to be known as ‘the real McCoy.’
“Canadian Club is a leader in the whisky industry, always has been,” says Senior Brand Manager Deepti Gurkar. “We were evolving the brand and building a Canadian Club portfolio long before the rye whisky renaissance even started. As a result, we get to offer consumers a showstopping, beautiful whisky, the Canadian Club 43 Year Old. It’s spectacular. It is the epitome of the Canadian Club brand and its dedication to perfection.”
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: Toasted oak with hints of brown sugar and rich leather
Palate: Nutmeg spiciness balanced with a subtle sweetness and a touch of dried fruit; complex but smooth and satisfying
Finish: A warm and lingering sweet oak finish
Canadian Club 43 Year Old is set to hit shelves across Canada this autumn in very limited quantities. At a suggested retail price of $319.99 / 750 ml, with an ABV of 45%, this highly collectible marque will be coveted by whisky enthusiasts ahead of the holiday season.
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Canadian Club is an iconic brand that has propelled the Canadian whisky category to fame around the world for almost 160 years.
Canadian Club’s success and longevity can be attributed not only to the brand’s renowned history, but also to the quality of the product inside its bottles. We have always prided ourselves on making a superior whisky accessible to everyone who wished to enjoy it.
This is what has allowed our award-winning whisky to endure the test of time, throughout history and changing trends and tastes. Today, Canadian Club continues to be the choice of savvy drinkers who are looking for a classic cocktail, or simply a great tasting whisky served neat.
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