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FORTY CREEK PORT WOOD RESERVE -
RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! |
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| TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION OF PORT WOOD - CLICK HERE |
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Back by Popular Demand!.
Bottle reservations for the 2012 Limited Release of Port Wood will open on Monday, May 7th, at 12:00 pm (noon).
We are very excited to announce that the 2012 Forty Creek Whisky limited release will be Forty Creek Port Wood Reserve.
2012 marks the sixth special release. There are only 6,600 bottles of Port Wood available.
Once again, for a limited time, we are offering Canadian Whisky lovers an opportunity to reserve their own bottle number of Forty Creek Port Wood Reserve. Customers can reserve any number between 0003 and 6,600 (bottle # 1 and # 2 as always, are already reserved for you know who?)
Reservations for numbered bottles are only being offered between, noon on May 7 to 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2012. Reservations and general sales of Port Wood will be available for pickup in September, 2012. Definite date to follow.
Port Wood Reserve will retail for $69.95.
Choose a number that has special significance – a birth year, an anniversary, a lucky number.
Numbers are reserved on a first come, first served basis until June 7, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.. Due to provincial and federal regulations, we cannot ship bottles. They must be purchased and picked up at the distillery in Grimsby, Ontario.
Returning customers, please note that we have automated the system for bottle reservations this year. This should make it easier to confirm your number request. Please follow the instructions closely, as the format has changed.
For more information about Forty Creek Port Wood Reserve click here
Please come back at noon on May 7th when reservations open! |
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| February 22, 2012 |
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An Exceptional Performance
Forty Creek Gold Rush Continues
At the 2012 International Review of Spirits held by the Beverage Testing Institute Forty Creek Whiskies dominated the gold medal wins for the third consecutive year. This time capturing 4 out of the 5 gold medals that were awarded. The ratings were based on a 100 point scale and any whisky achieving 90 points or more received a gold medal and declared exceptional.
Forty Creek Barrel Select
Amber colour. Delicate aromas of macadamia nougat and spun sugar with a silky, soft, fruity-yet-dry medium-body and a smooth, grain, wet stone and warming peppery spice finish. Nice gutsy flavour and balance; will shine as a sipper or in cocktails.
International Review of Spirits Award: GOLD MEDAL Rating: 90 points (Exceptional)
Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve
Bright amber colour. Bold aromas of toffee, pickling spices, sandstone and sandalwood with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a raisin cake, roasted nut, and lush brown spice finish. Rich and layered.
International Review of Spirits Award: GOLD MEDAL Rating: 91 points (Exceptional)
Forty Creek Confederation Oak Reserve
Aromas of chocolate covered coconut macaroon, grainy cereal and angel food cake with a satiny, fruity-yet-dry medium-full body and a long rum barrel, pecan pie, mineral and spice finish. Excellent smoothness and elegance with an intriguing añejo rum like quality.
International Review of Spirits Award: GOLD MEDAL Rating: 93 points (Exceptional)
Forty Creek John’s Private Cask No. 1
Deep amber copper colour. Bright caramelized nut, roasted grain, malt-o-meal, and peppery spice aromas have a nice mature bourbon barrel quality with a supple, satiny dry-yet-fruity full body and a long layered, nut pie, cocoa, mossy stone, and spice finish. A contemplative sipper.
International Review of Spirits Award: GOLD MEDAL Rating: 92 points (Exceptional) |
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Canadian Whisky Awards 2011
Forty Creek John’s Private Cask No 1 takes home three prestigious awards at the Canadian Whisky Awards.
John's Private Cask No. 1 was a three-time winner, earning Whisky of the Year, Best New Whisky, and Connoisseur Whisky of the Year. In announcing the awards, Chairman of the Judges, Davin de Kergommeaux, dubbed it "a real spice monster."
John Hall, recipient of the three awards was delighted. "Forty Creek fans expect innovation and excitement. I try not to disappoint." |
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Image with caption: "Whisky Maker, John Hall, of Kittling Ridge Estate Wines and Spirits receives his award for Canadian Whisky of the Year from Chairman of the Judges, Davin de Kergommeaux. Hall won the awards for his Forty Creek John's Private Cask No.1.
Additional awards for Forty Creek include three Silver medals for Forty Creek Barrel Select, Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve and Forty Creek Confederation Oak.
About the Canadian Whisky Awards
Each year the Canadian Whisky Awards recognize the very best Canadian whiskies and encourage distillers to maintain the highest standards for making whisky. To be eligible to compete, whiskies must be distilled and matured in Canada. An independent panel of whisky writers, bloggers, and journalists selects the winners after blind tasting each whisky. Operated on a not-for-profit basis, the Canadian Whisky Awards are fully independent of the Canadian whisky industry.
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November, 2011
Forty Creek Whisky featured on CH Morning Live!
Did you know that our region is not only known for its wines, but also for its whiskey. Spirits expert Sylvia Giardino is here with one of the local favorites - Forty Creek Whisky.
Click here to view the CHCH Forty Creek Whisky segment. |
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September 19, 2011
We are also pleased to announce that the second Lot of Confederation Oak:
Lot # 1867-B, will be released in early October. |
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June 7, 2011
FORTY CREEK WHISKY SIGNS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST – DAWSON REIGNS!
Forty Creek is pleased to announce their sponsorship of country music star Dawson Reigns. This sponsorship pairs a rising Canadian country artist with North America’s fastest growing Canadian whisky, bringing Canadian creativity and talent together.
At Forty Creek Whisky, they believe the same patience, passion and creativity that goes into making a quality whiskey is mirrored in a music performer’s creative process. John Hall, Forty Creek Whisky maker explains – “Whisky makers and music performers – we are both artists committed to our craft. Like Dawson, my greatest enjoyment and pride is seeing my product being enjoyed by fans. We are proud to support Dawson in his creative journey and we believe our Forty Creek fans will enjoy his talent.”
On signing this latest sponsorship this is what Dawson had to say – “I am so excited to have Forty Creek be a part of my music career. This is a top notch company with an owner that is dedicated to both his product and all the people who drink it. I was lucky enough to have met John Hall a couple of years ago and it left a lasting impression on me. I had hoped that one day we would be able to work together and that day has arrived! This is a great tasting product and I can’t wait to share it with all my fans. They’re gonna love it!”
For further information on Dawson Reigns please go to: www.dawsonreigns.com/
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The Forty Creek Gold Rush
On the heels of winning three gold medals at the International Review of Spirits in 2010 and gold at the International Whisky Competition and Connoisseur Whisky of the Year - Multiple Markets at the Canadian Whisky Awards, and Canadian Whisky of the Year from Malt Advocate 2010, Forty Creek has continued its quest for gold.
We’ve just won another 3 Gold Medals for 2011 at the International Review of Spirits in Chicago, Top 10 New Whiskies of the Year from Malt Advocate and most recently Double Gold Medal at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2011 for Forty Creek Confederation Oak. The Double Gold Medal is reserved for the whisky that received a unanimous vote for a Gold Medal by all the judges. This year there were 33 judges at the competition. This is the second time Forty Creek Whiskies have won Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition . The 2006 Double Gold Medal was won by Forty Creek Barrel Select.
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Canadian Whisky of the Year
February 19, 2011
Malt Advocate Magazine, during the unveiling of their 17th
annual whisky awards, announced today that Forty Creek
John K. Hall Confederation Oak Reserve has won the
Canadian Whisky of the Year Award.
John Hansell, editor of the Malt Advocate stated “ Forty Creek
Confederation Oak is perhaps the finest Canadian Whisky
I have ever tasted. It is an outstanding whisky achieving
classic status”. Hansell went on to say, “We love the whisky’s
creamy texture, along with its gentle sweetness and lovely fruit.
Both distinctive and very drinkable, it’s an outstanding effort!”
Indeed Forty Creek Confederation received the highest tasting
score ever for a Canadian Whisky.
John Hall, Forty Creek Whisky Maker stated “considering the
1000’s & 1000’s of whiskies that have been rated by the Malt
Advocate, to be ranked as one of the top highest scoring whiskies
in the world is wonderful and receiving the Championship of
Canadian Whisky, the Canadian Whisky of the Year Award, well,
its’ like winning a gold medal at the Olympics of Whisky.”
Both Hall & Forty Creek have been frequent visitors to the podium. In 2007 Malt Advocate awarded Mr. Hall their prestigious Pioneer of the Year Award, in 2008 Whisky Magazine in their Icons of Whisky Competition awarded Hall’s distillery with their
Distillery of the Year and Whisky Ambassador awards. Forty Creek has won countless gold and double gold tasting medals at many prestigious international tasting competitions.
When asked what does it take to make gold medal winning whiskies, Hall candidly states “There are 5 key ingredients, great grains, great stills, great barrels, patience and passion.”
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