TORONTO, March 31,
2022 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine has earned
some new decorations for several of its brands.
At the 2022 International Wine and Spirit Competition, gold
medals were adorned on Corby's Lot No. 40 Dark Oak Rye Whisky —
called "outstanding" by the judges — Lot No. 40 Rye Whisky and
Polar Ice Vodka. Corby was also awarded two silver medals and three
bronzes at the annual awards that set the international benchmark
for quality.
"We take great pride in crafting premium whiskies across our
family of brands, and these IWSC medals are reflective of the hard
work and innovation that goes into each and every batch we create,"
says Dr. Don Livermore, Master
Blender at the Hiram Walker and Sons distillery in Windsor, where Corby's spirits are produced.
"That we have also placed two Polar Ice Vodka products on the
podium is a testament to the quality and diversity from the Corby
Spirit and Wine roster. All of our medal winners have secured
scores that can only be considered as excellent. We are extremely
proud of that."
The IWSC is the beverage alcohol industry's most innovative
awards program, consistently pioneering new categories that are
emerging onto the drinks scene. It is also the most commercially
conscious drinks competition, able to leverage is international
reach on behalf of its winners.
The 2022 competition was the largest in the IWSC's history, with
more than 4,000 submissions in 21 categories, representing more
than 90 countries. All spirits were tasted by the IWSC's carefully
curated panels of industry experts, led by members of its Spirits
Judging Committee.
CORBY GOLD MEDALLISTS
- Lot No. 40 Dark Oak Rye Whisky
Category: Worldwide
rye whisky, unpeated
Score: 96
Judges' Tasting Notes: Expressive aromas of caramel and raw cocoa.
Palate carries sweetness of fudge, butter toffee with a hint of
bittersweet cherry in a very elegant manner. Creaminess of rye
allows smooth dry finish with a long aftertaste. Outstanding.
- Lot No. 40 Rye Whisky
Category: Worldwide rye
whisky, unpeated
Score: 95
Judges' Tasting Notes: Faint aromas with a gentle hint of caramel
develop a complex palate bursting with layers of confected sugar
and jammy purple fruits, developing into notes of cinnamon and
cherry. Well balanced with richness and elegance allowing a spiced
dry finish.
- Polar Ice Vodka
Category: Vodka, neutral, corn,
traditional
Score: 95
Judges' Tasting Notes: Mineral notes on the nose with a touch of
toffee, vanilla and caramel. Herbaceous on the palate with tangy
citrus-driven mouthfeel of apple and pear. Slight hint of black
pepper on the finish.
CORBY SILVER MEDALLISTS
- J.P. Wiser's 10-Year-Old Canadian Whisky
Category:
Worldwide whisky, blended, unpeated
Score: 90
Judges' Tasting Notes: A blend of fresh fruit salad, honey, vanilla
and ginger on the nose. A beautifully warming palate of maple pecan
and coffee delights with a sweet, lingering finish.
NOTE: Currently only available in EU export markets, it will be
launching in the United States
this summer and in Canada in the
fall.
- J.P. Wiser's Red Letter 15-Year-Old Canadian Whisky
Category: Worldwide whisky, blended, unpeated
Score: 93
Judges' Tasting Notes: Fresh citrus and white pepper layer with
soft vanilla aromas enhanced with juicy tropical undertones towards
a candied orange finish.
CORBY BRONZE MEDALLISTS
- Pike Creek 10-Year-Old Canadian Whisky
Category:
Worldwide whisky, blended, unpeated, cask finish)
Score: 89
Judges' Tasting Notes: A bold whisky with maple and vanilla
richness that lifted by a spiced sweetness on the palate.
- Lot No. 40 Rye Explorations No. 1 Peated Quarter Cask
Whisky
Category: Worldwide rye whisky, unpeated
Score: 89
Judges' Tasting Notes: Gently peaty nose belies depth of flavours
on palate where smoke leads the way to pepper heat and
attitude.
- Polar Ice Arctic Extreme Vodka
Category: Vodka,
neutral, corn, traditional
Score: 89
Judges' Tasting Notes: Bags of anise and fennel on the nose with a
full-bodied and spice palate.
About Corby Spirit and Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer,
marketer and distributor of spirits and wines. Corby's portfolio of
owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in
Canada, including J.P. Wiser's®,
Lot 40®, and Pike Creek® Canadian whiskies, Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice®
vodka, McGuinness® liqueurs, Ungava® gin, Cabot Trail® maple-based
liqueurs and Chic Choc® Spiced rum, and Foreign Affair® wines.
Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., a global leader in
the spirits and wine industry, Corby also represents leading
international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal®, The
Glenlivet® and Ballantine's® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish
whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa® liqueur, Mumm®
champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo
Viejo®, and Kenwood® wines. Corby is a publicly traded company
based in Toronto, Ontario, and
listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbols
CSW.A and CSW.B.
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SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications