The 2024 winners!
Discovering the Best Whiskies Available in Canada: The Whisky Explorer Awards
The Whisky Explorer Awards are a celebration of excellence in the world of whisky. As we embark on this journey of discovery, we invite you to raise your glasses and join us in honoring the finest whiskies available in the Great White North.
The Best Whisky in Canada
Celebrating Excellence: The Glenallachie 10 Year Cask Strength, Batch #8, Crowned Best Whisky in Canada at The Whisky Explorer Awards
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we congratulate The Glenallachie 10 Year CS, Batch #8 for its outstanding achievement as the Best Whisky at the prestigious Whisky Explorer Awards. Selected by Canada’s Whisky Ambassador, Mike Brisebois, and an esteemed panel of leading whisky enthusiasts, The Glenallachie 10 Year emerged victorious amongst a stellar lineup of whiskies available for purchase in Canada. As we raise our glasses to toast The Glenallachie 10 Year, we also extend our gratitude to all the distilleries, brands, and individuals who participated in The Whisky Explorer Awards. Your commitment to excellence and innovation enriches the whisky landscape and inspires enthusiasts around the world. To all whisky enthusiasts across Canada and beyond, we invite you to raise a dram and join us in celebrating The Glenallachie 10 Year’s well-deserved victory. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or embarking on your whisky exploration journey, The Glenallachie 10 Year represents a pinnacle of taste and craftsmanship that is sure to delight and inspire. Congratulations once again to The Glenallachie Distillery on this remarkable achievement. Here’s to the spirit of exploration, innovation, and excellence in whisky!
THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
| Best Whisky Club in Canada | Québec Whisky |
| Epic Whisky Festival in Canada | Victoria Whisky Festival |
| Influential Whisky Guru in Canada | Sean Kincaid |
| Outstanding Brand Ambassador in Canada | Bryan Simpson, Glenmorangie & Ardbeg |
| Premier Whisky Shop in Canada | Kensington Wine Market |
| Top Whisky Agency in Canada | PWS Imports |
| Unbeatable Whisky Bar in Canada | Clive’s Classic Lounge |
COUNTRY AWARDS
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| Best Irish Whiskey in Canada | Dunville’s 1808 Irish Whiskey |
| Best Scottish Whisky in Canada | Glenallachie 10 Year CS Batch #8 |
| Best American Whiskey For Canada | Boulder American Single Malt Whiskey PWS Cask #577 |
| Best Canadian Whisky in Canada | Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky Release No. 38 |
| Best World Whisky in Canada | Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky |
CATEGORY WINNERS
| BEST WHISKY IN CANADA | Glenallachie 10 Year CS Batch #8 |
| Best Single Malt Whisky in Canada | Glenallachie 10 Year CS Batch #8 |
| Best Blended Whisky in Canada | MacNair’s Lum Reek Blended Malt 10 Year |
| Best Cask Strength Whisky in Canada | Glenallachie 10 Year CS Batch #8 |
| Best 100% Rye Whisky in Canada | Ezra Brooks 7 Year Rye |
| Best Whisky 10 Years and Under in Canada | MacNair’s Lum Reek Blended Malt 10 Year (peated) |
| Best Whisky 11-15 Years in Canada | Benromach 15 Year |
| Best Whisky 15 Years + in Canada | Glenlivet 18 Year |
| Best Single Barrel Whisky in Canada | Boulder Single Malt American Whiskey PWS Cask #577 |
| Best Finished Whiskey in Canada | Rabbit Hole Dareringer Straight Bourbon Finished in PX Sherry Casks |
| Best NAS Whisky in Canada | Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky Release No. 38 |
Canada
Best Canadian Whisky
Two Brewers Yukon Single
Malt Whisky Release No. 38.
Best Single Malt Canadian Whisky
Gold – Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky Release No. 38
Silver – Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky Release 39
Bronze – GrainHenge Meeting Creek No. 2 Cask Strength
Best Single Grain Canadian Whisky
Gold – GrainHenge Arrowwood 100% Rye
Silver – LMD Straight Wheat
Bronze – Lot 40 100% Rye
Best Blended Canadian Whisky
Gold – Mister Sam Batch #3
Silver – Wiser's 18 Year
Bronze – Black Velvet
Best Canadian Whisky 5-10 years
Gold – Pike Creek 10 Year Rum Finish
Silver – Hansen Northern Eyes 5 Year Rye
Bronze – Glen Breton Single Malt 10 Year
Best Canadian Whisky 15-20 years
Gold – Wiser's 18 Year
Silver – Wiser's 15 Year
Bronze – Glen Breton Single Malt Whisky 19 Year
Best Cask Strength Canadian Whisky
Gold – Mister Sam Batch #3
Silver – GrainHenge Meeting Creek No.2
Bronze – Hansen Northern Eyes Distillers Edition French Oak & Sherry Cask
Best Cask Finish Canadian Whisky
Gold – LMD Straight Wheat Single Cask Red Wine Barrel Finish
Silver – Pike Creek 10 Year Rum Finish
Bronze – Hansen Northern Eyes Cross Border Edition Bourbon Barrel Finish
Best Single Barrel Canadian Whisky
Gold – LMD Straight Wheat
Silver – LMD Straight Wheat Single Cask Red Wine Barrel Finish
Bronze – Hansen Northern Eyes Whisky 5 Year 100% Rye
Ireland
Best Irish Whiskey in Canada Dunville's 1808 Irish Whiskey
Best Single Malt Irish Whiskey in Canada
Gold – The Quiet Man Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year
Silver – Dingle Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Bronze – The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Best Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey in Canada
Gold – Red Spot 15 Year
Silver – Blue Spot 7 Year Cask Strength
Bronze – Yellow Spot 12 Year
Best Irish Blended Whiskey in Canada
Gold – Dunville's 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey
Silver – Bushmill's The Original
Bronze – The Quiet Man Blended Irish Whiskey
Best NAS Irish Whiskey in Canada
Gold – Dunville’s 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey
Silver – Bushmill's The Original
Bronze – Dingle Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Scotland
Best Scottish Whisky in Canada
Glenallachie 10 Year CS Batch #8
Best Single Malt Whisky Scotland 8-12 Years
Gold – Glenallachie 10 Year CS Batch #8
Silver – Glenallachie 12 Year From The Valley of The Rocks
Bronze – Glenallachie 12 Year Chinquapin Virgin Oak
Best Single Malt Whisky Scotland 13-18 Years
Gold – Benromach 15 Year
Silver – Glenlivet 14 Year
Bronze – Glenlivet 18 Year
Best No Age Statement Single Malt Whisky
Gold – Aberlour A’Bunadh Batch 75
Silver – Glenlivet Founders Reserve
Bronze – Glen Moray Peated Single Malt
Best Blended Whisky No Age Statement
Gold – WaterProof Blended Malt
Silver – Cutty Sark Prohibition
Bronze – Grand MacNish Blended Scotch Whisky
Best Cask Strength Whisky from Scotland
Gold – Glenallachie 10 Year CS Batch #8
Silver – MacNair’s Lum Reek Blended Malt 10 Year
Bronze – Aberlour A’Bunadh Batch 75
Best Blended Whisky 8-12 Years (includes Blended Malt)
Gold – MacNair’s Lum Reek Blended Malt 10 Year
Silver – Islay Mist 8 Year
Bronze – Chivas 12 Year
USA
Best American Whiskey in Canada Boulder American Single Malt Whiskey PWS Cask #577
Best Bourbon Whiskey 6-10 Years
Gold – Calumet Small Batch 8 Year
Silver – Bib & Tucker 6 Year Double Char Bourbon
Bronze – Rebel 10 Year Straight Bourbon
Best NAS Bourbon Whiskey
Gold – Rabbit Hole Dareringer Straight Bourbon Finished in PX Sherry Casks
Silver – Rebecca Creek Bourbon Double Barrel Spanish Oak
Bronze – L’Imposteur Bourbon Rye
Best 100% American Rye Whiskey in Canada
Gold – Ezra Brooks 7 Year Rye
Silver – Rittenhouse Rye
Bronze – Templeton Rye 6 Year
Best Cask Strength American Whiskey
Gold – Ezra Brooks 7 Year Rye
Silver – Rebecca Creek Bourbon Double Barrel Spanish Oak
Bronze – Old Ezra 7 Year Bourbon Whiskey
Best Single Barrel American Whiskey
Gold – Boulder American Single Malt Whiskey PWS Cask #577
Silver – Rebel 10 Year Straight Bourbon
Bronze – Old Ezra 7 Year Bourbon Whiskey
Best Cask Finished American Whiskey
Gold – Rabbit Hole Dareringer Straight Bourbon Finished in PX Sherry Casks
Silver – Gun Fighter American Bourbon Whiskey Double Cask Port Finish
Bronze – Gun Fighter American Bourbon Double Cask Finished in Rum Cask Finish
World
Best World Whisky in Canada
Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky
Best Single Malt World Whisky
Gold – Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky
Silver – Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Whisky
Bronze – Rampur Indian Single Malt Whisky Asava Cabernet Sauvignon
Best "OTHER" Whisky World in Canada
Gold – Bains Single Grain Whisky
Silver – HWAYO X. Premium Oak Aged Rice Spirits
Bronze – Nikka Whisky From The Barrel
