Canadian Club, Rye whiskey distillery in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Canadian Club produces whisky at their facility in Windsor, where rye, corn and barley are blended and aged for several years in charred oak barrels. The distillery uses a multi-stage distillation process that softens the harshness and creates a rounded flavor.
Hiram Walker opened the distillery in 1858 along the Detroit River and soon exported barrels across the border. During Prohibition in the United States the whisky was smuggled, which cemented its reputation as a coveted good.
The name comes from Hiram Walker's idea to create a drink for gentlemen's clubs, emphasizing its social character. Today many Canadians associate the brand with cozy evenings and family gatherings where stories are shared.
Bottles are available at liquor stores and supermarkets across Canada and in many parts of the United States. The standard bottling works well for simple cocktails, while older vintages can be enjoyed neat.
Walker built his own small town called Walkerville for his workers, complete with church and shops. The bottles once bore a green label that earned them the nickname the green stuff in the 1920s.
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