Welcome to Forty Creek


	WHAT'S NEW!
-	COMING TO A LOCAL LCBO NEAR YOU IN SEPTEMBER, 2010
	Born & Raised in Canada! John K. Hall Confederation Oak Reserve
	RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED
	Introducing Forty Creek Confederation Oak Reserve! Forty Creek Confederation Oak Reserve is truly an iconic whisky. Canadian Whisky aged in Canadian Oak barrels that were harvested from trees that first rooted themselves in Canadian soil, 150 years ago during confederation. It is the fourth and largest of our special releases with 16,800 bottles produced.
	Notes on Forty Creek Confederation Oak Reserve from John K. Hall, Whisky Maker: Over the years, I have worked with many types of oak barrels, first as a wine maker, and then as a whisky maker. Every wood, whether it is from a bourbon barrel, port barrel, sherry cask, French, Balkan or American oak, creates a distinctive taste expression. As a proud Canadian whisky maker, I have always been curious what a Canadian whisky would taste like aged in a Canadian oak barrel, because most Canadian whiskies are aged in American oak.
	To my delight, I discovered some massive Canadian white oak trees that were growing in Brant County only 40 miles from the distillery! They must have started growing just before confederation in 1867 because they were 4 feet in diameter and over 150 years old. The selected trees were harvested from a sustainably managed forest employing the principle of “no tree before its time.” This forest has a mixture of young trees coming up in the understory, mature trees in full reproductive and productive vigor, and old trees whose growth has slowed. These older trees block sunlight and rainfall from the younger trees and when over-matured, need to be removed. I thought I could give them a second career as whisky barrels.




	Canadian and American white oak trees are the same species. However, the cooler growing conditions in Canada makes the trees grow more slowly and, therefore, much more dense than their American counterparts. Consequently, the natural sensory, aromatic and flavor profiles of Canadian Oak are very different due to the Canadian terroir. This is truly an iconic whisky……. Canadian Whisky aged in Canadian Oak barrels that were harvested from trees that first rooted themselves in Canadian soil, 150 years ago during confederation. The lot number of this whisky is appropriately assigned as Lot #1867. Each bottle is individually numbered from 1 to 16,800. Alcohol Content: 40% alc./vol. Retail Price: $69.95 / 750 ml Our whisky release weekend is scheduled for Saturday, September, 18th and Sunday, September 19th, 2010. That’s when you can pick up your special numbered bottles of Forty Creek Confederation Oak. During this weekend I will be more than happy to personalize your special numbered bottle. More details on our Whisky Release weekend to follow. Thank you for your support. John Hall Whisky Maker

	JOHN HALL’S TASTING NOTES FOR CONFEDERATION OAK Taking a meritage of my barrel aged rye, barley and corn whiskies, I finished them in Canadian Oak barrels made from oak trees that first started growing 150 years ago during confederation. The result produced a remarkable & unique whisky. Appearance: The colour of old gold with huge whisky tears indicating a very full bodied whisky. Nose: A big whisky with constantly evolving aromas and flavours. Beginning with a maple-raisin-vanilla-fig, it evolves with hints and layers of praline, banana, butter cream, honeyed nuts, marzipan, spice and orange blossoms. As it lingers dark dried fruits and anise evolve. Palate: A very rich entry; soft, round and dry. Full bodied with vanilla, butter cream and pepper spice which is nicely framed with oak, walnut and smoke. Finish: Great depth. A long lingering finish with fading spice and white pepper. Excellent balance and vibrant flavour. A whisky to sip and cherish.


	KITTLING RIDGE WINS ICONS OF WHISKY CANADA!
	Canadian distiller Kittling Ridge Estates Distillery has been voted the Distiller of the Year, and John Hall has been named Canada’s Whisky Ambassador of the Year in this year’s Icons of Whisky Canada held by Whisky Magazine. Follow this LINK for the complete awards list.

				DISTILLER OF THE YEAR 2008 - KTTLING RIDGE Kittling Ridge Distillery, maker of Forty Creek Whisky, has been voted distiller of the year in this year's Icons of Whisky Canada held by Whisky Magazine.
				AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR 2008 - JOHN K. HALL John K. Hall, Forty Creek Whisky Maker, was voted Whisky Ambassador of the year's Icons of Whisky Canada held by Whisky Magazine.
	The winners, including John Hall & Kittling Ridge representing Canada, will compete in the World Icons of Whisky which include Scotland, Ireland, United States & Japan. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London, England on the 28th of February 2008, held to mark the opening of Whisky Live London. Hall stated, "What an honour to receive two Whisky Magazine's "Icons of Whisky Awards", Distiller of the Year and Ambassador of the Year for Canada, on the eve of celebrating my 15th year anniversary as a whisky maker in Canada and the release of my limited Forty Creek Small Batch Reserve!" "I am especially humbled knowing that I was facing competition from distillers that have all become international giants in the spirits industry. Distiller of the Year is a very prestigious award within the spirits industry and I believe the growing popularity of Forty Creek Whisky has played a large part in receiving this special recognition."