Frequently asked whisky questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Canadian Whisky:The mail piles up, often with the same requests waiting for my reply. Sorry, it takes time to respond so here are some of the questions I get most frequently, along with my responses:What is Canada’s best whisky? What is the top rated Canadian whisky? What is the best whisky in Canada? What Canadian whisky has the best ratings? And so on.There are many great whiskies made in Canada. Here are 25 of my favourites (I have plenty more):
- Forty Creek Port Wood Reserve
- Gibson’s Finest Rare 18 Years Old
- Crown Royal Reserve
- Alberta Premium Dark Horse
- Highwood Calgary Stampede 25 Year Old
- Masterson’s French Oak
- Masterson’s Rye
- Lot No. 40
- Wiser’s Legacy
- Alberta Springs 10 Year Old
- Century Reserve Lot 15-25
- Forty Creek Confederation Oak Reserve
- Canadian Club Reserve
- Still Waters 11+1
- Gibson’s Finest 100th Grey Cup Limited Edition
- Wiser’s Small Batch
- Crown Royal Black
- Forty Creek John’s Private Cask No. 1
- Caribou Crossing
- White Owl Whisky
- Canadian Club Twenty Year Old
- Wiser’s 18 Year Old
- Pike Creek
- Danfield 21 Year Old
- Collingwood
I found an old bottle of whisky in my grandfather’s garage. How much is it worth? Is old Canadian whisky worth a lot of money?There is no collectors’ market for old Canadian whisky so no matter how old it is or how good its condition an old bottle of whisky is not worth very much. Probably less than $100. As well, it is very difficult to find a buyer. My advice? Save it for a special occasion and drink it with friends and family. Does Canadian whisky have gluten in it?I am not qualified to answer this. Ask your doctor or a nutritionist.How many calories in a glass of whisky?I am not qualified to answer this. Ask your doctor or a nutritionist.Is there any genetically modified grain (GMO) in Canadian whisky?Probably but who knows? Grain is sold to brokers who store it until they find a buyer. They do not keep individual harvests separate. Distillers buy grain based on price. It is very unlikely that the increased cost of sorting grain and the necessary increase in the price of a bottle of whisky would offset the number of customers who would simply buy other brands that are less expensive.What is the best mixer for Canadian whisky?That is a matter of taste. I like the way ginger ale complements the spicy notes and I like the way a drop or two of maple syrup brings out previously undetectable oak tones.Where can I buy Canadian whisky?I am a whisky writer. I do not make or sell whisky, and I am not affiliated with any whisky brand. So I am sorry, I am not able to help you find a retail outlet for any particular brand. Also, by law, I cannot ship whisky to you. Sorry.How much is a Texas Mickey of Canadian whisky?I am a whisky writer. I do not make or sell whisky, and I am not affiliated with any whisky brand. The prices on my website come from the LCBO at the time the review is published, or from information provided by the manufacturer. Generally, prices listed are for a 750ml bottle. I cannot tell you the price of a Texas Mickey. They are not popular in my area.