John Hansell - Malt Advocate Magazine names John Hall 2007 Pioneer of the Year
"John Hall is probably the most innovative whisky maker I have ever met." Go to full article

Michael Jackson - Whisky Expert, England
“The richest tasting Canadian Whisky I have tasted. Wins points for luxury. The most revolutionary whisky in Canada may well be Forty Creek. It is a delightful and well crafted whisky with international, timeless appeal.” Go to M. Jackson's Tasting Scores

David Broom - Whisky Expert, England
“Silky texture which grips nicely mid-palate. Flavours of honey, violet spices, and soft black fruits. Good balance with lots of extractive flavours. His whisky is made with passion and sensitivity. He is making brave new world whiskies that are cutting edge.”

Jim Murray - World Whisky Writer
“To understand John’s passion, one must patiently wait because rare whisky takes time. His aim has been to produce something entirely different from other Canadian Distillers. And in that, he has already succeeded beyond his wildest dreams.”

Whisky Willie - Whisky Expert, Texas, USA
“One of the smoothest Canadian Whiskies I’ve ever tried. It’s unique and abundant flavours are so rich and bold that I was inclined not to share what I had left in the bottle.” Go to full article

Charles K. Cowdery - Whisky Writer
“Forty Creek Canadian whisky is just about the only widely available, honest to God boutique whisky made in North America. An opperation like Forty Creek is what most people imagine when they hear words like small batch and hand-made. Forty Creek is the real deal, a true craft distillery. May one thousand such flowers bloom.” Go to full article