The 2025 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 Glen Moray Smoky Classic, Crowned Best Whisky in Canada at The Whisky Explorer Awards
Congratulations to Glen Moray Smoky Classic, crowned the Best Whisky in Canada for 2025!This exceptional Speyside Single Malt from Scotland has captivated whisky enthusiasts and judges across the country, setting a new standard for excellence.From the first sip, Glen Moray Smoky Classic takes you on an unforgettable sensory journey. The nose opens with luscious pear wrapped in sweet peat, leading to a harmonious blend of honey, vanilla pudding, and biscuity undertones. On the palate, a silky mouthfeel introduces waves of sweet smoke and soft peat, unfolding into layers of rich, earthy sweetness intertwined with barbecued fruit, a touch of brine, and whispers of seaweed. The experience culminates in a long, luxurious finish. An exquisite interplay of honeyed smoke and delicate peat that lingers beautifully.The judges were unanimous in their praise, exclaiming “SUPERB!”, “WOW!”, and “I can’t wait to find out what this whisky is!” A testament to its remarkable complexity and balance. Let’s raise a glass to the Smoky Classic, the Best Whisky in Canada at the 2025 Whisky Explorer Awards!
THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
| Best Whisky Club in Canada | Québec Whisky |
| Epic Whisky Festival in Canada | Banff Whisky Experience |
| Influential Whisky Guru in Canada | Nicolas Hardy |
| Outstanding Brand Ambassador in Canada | Ray Daniel American Whiskey Ambassdor in Canada, Suntory Global Spirits |
| Premier Whisky Shop in Canada | Kensington Wine Market, Calgary, Alberta |
| Top Whisky Agency in Canada | Les Frères Spirit |
| Unbeatable Whisky Bar in Canada | The Caledonian, Toronto, Ontario |
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| Best Irish Whiskey in Canada | Dunville’s 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey |
| Best Scottish Whisky in Canada | Glen Moray Smoky Classic |
| Best American Whiskey For Canada | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
| Best Canadian Whisky in Canada | JP Wiser’s 28 Year |
| Best World Whisky in Canada | Seven Seals Port Wood Finish |
CATEGORY WINNERS
| BEST WHISKY IN CANADA | Glen Moray Smoky Classic |
| Best Single Malt Whisky in Canada | Glen Moray Smoky Classic |
| Best Cask Strength Whisky in Canada | Glenallachie 10 Year Batch 10 |
| Best Straight Rye Whiskey in Canada | Old Ezra 7 Year Straight Rye |
| Best Whisky 10 Years and Under in Canada | Glenallachie 10 Year Batch 10 |
| Best Whisky 11-17 Years in Canada | Springbank 15 Year |
| Best Whisky 18-24 Years in Canada | Glenlivet 18 Year |
| Best Whisky 25+ Years in Canada | JP Wiser’s 28 Year |
| Best Single Barrel Whiskey in Canada | Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage |
| Best Finished Whiskey in Canada | Seven Seals Port Wood Finish |
| Best No Age Statement Whisky in Canada | Glen Moray Smoky Classic |
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Best Canadian Whisky
JP Wiser’s 28 Year
Best Single Malt Canadian Whisky
Gold - Two Brewers Classic Release 42
Silver - Magnotta Distillery 271 10 Year
Bronze - Glen Breton 10 Year
Best 100% Rye Whisky in Canada
Gold - Wayne Gretzky Signature Rye 5 Year
Craftsmanship Series
Silver - Lot 40 Dark Oak
Bronze - Canadian Club 100% Rye
Best Blended Whisky in Canada
Gold - JP Wiser’s 28 Year
Silver - Alberta Premium 10 Year Batch 10
Bronze - JP Wiser’s 42 Year
Best Canadian Whisky 10 Years and Under
Gold - Alberta Premium 10 Year Batch 10
Silver - JP Wiser’s 10 Year
Bronze - Magnotta Distillery 271 10 Year
Best Canadian Whisky 15-20 years
Gold - Canadian Club 18 Year
Silver - Wiser’s 15 Year
Bronze - Wiser’s 18 Year
Best Canadian Whisky 21+ Years
Gold - JP Wiser’s 28 Year
Silver - JP Wiser’s 42 Year
Bronze - Alberta Distillers Rare Batch 23 Year
Best Overall Canadian Whisky in Canada
Gold - JP Wiser’s 28 Year
Silver - Two Brewers Classic Release 42
Bronze - Alberta Premium 10 Year Batch 10
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Best Irish Whiskey in Canada Dunville’s 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey
Best Single Malt Whiskey Ireland in Canada
Gold - Bushmills 12 Year
Silver - Dunville’s Irish Whiskey PX Cask
Bronze - Bushmills 10 Year Single Malt
Best Single Pot Still Whiskey Ireland in Canada
Gold - RedBreast 12 Year
Silver - Blue Spot 7 Year Cask Strength
Bronze - Red Spot 15 Year
Best Irish Whiskey Blended in Canada
Gold - Dunville’s 1808
Silver - Writer’s Tears Tequila Cask Finish
Bronze - Jameson Black Barrel
Best Overall Irish Whiskey in Canada
Gold - Dunville’s 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey
Silver - Bushmills 12 Year
Bronze - Dunville’s Irish Whiskey PX Cask
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Best Scottish Whisky in Canada Glen Moray Smoky Classic
Best Single Malt Whisky 10 Years and
Under from Scotland in Canada
Gold - Glenallachie 10 Year Batch #10
Silver - Meikle Toir The Sherry One 5 Year
Bronze - Ardbeg 10 Year
Best Single Malt Whisky 11-15 Years and
under from Scotland in Canada
Gold - Springbank 15 Year
Silver - Highland Park 12 Year
Bronze - Glenallachie 15 Year
Best Single Malt Whisky 16+ Years and
over from Scotland in Canada
Gold - Lagavulin 16 Year
Silver - Glenlivet 18 Year
Bronze - Jura 18 Year
Best No Age Statement Single Malt Whisky
from Scotland in Canada
Gold - Glen Moray Smoky Classic
Silver - Isle of Raasay Batch R-02.2
Bronze - Kilkerran Small Batch
Best Overall Scottish Whisky in Canaada
Gold - Glen Moray Smoky Classic
Silver - Glenallachie 10 Year Batch 10
Bronze - Meikle Toir The Sherry One 5 Year
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Best American Whiskey in Canada Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Best Overall American Whiskey in Canada
Gold - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Silver - Penelope Architect
Bronze - Rabbit Hole Dareringer PX Cask Finish
Best Bourbon 10 Years and Under in Canada
Gold - Penelope Architect
Silver - Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage
Bronze - Rebel 10 Year Single Barrel
Best Cask Strength American Whiskey
Gold - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Silver - Old Ezra 7 Year Straight Rye
Bronze - Rossville Union Barrel Proof Straight Rye 7 year
Best Bottled in Bond American Whiskey in Canada
Gold - Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled in Bond
Silver - Evan Williams Bottled in Bond
Bronze - Rittenhouse Rye Bottled in Bond
Best Small Batch American Whiskey in Canada
Gold - Proof & Wood The Representative
Silver - Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch
Bronze - Larceny Small Batch Wheated Bourbon
Best American Straight Rye Whiskey in Canada
Gold - Old Ezra 7 Year Straight Rye
Silver - Rossville Union Barrel Proof Straight Rye 7 year
Bronze - Elijah Craig Straight Rye
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Best World Whisky in Canada Seven Seals Port Wood Finish
Best Single Malt Whisky World in Canada
Gold - Seven Seals Port Wood Finish
Silver - Nikka Single Malt 10 Year
Bronze - Nikka Single Malt Yoichi
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