Canadian whisky, chosen well.

Canadian whisky guides

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1. 01

   Choosing a gift

   Which Canadian whisky should you give?

   A bottle for their taste, a story for the occasion. Choose between Highwood 5, 15 and 25 with a few useful clues.

2. 02

   Choosing a gift

   Canadian whisky for client and team gifts

   A client thank-you, a team milestone, a retirement. Choose the bottle around the person, then make the order straightforward.

3. 03

   Reading the label

   What does a whisky age statement tell you?

   Five, fifteen, twenty-five. What the years mean, what they leave out and how to use them when choosing a bottle.

4. 04

   Understanding whisky

   Is all Canadian whisky rye? A guide to the grains

   Canadian whisky can be made from different grains. Read past the category name to understand the bottle you are choosing.

5. 05

   Enjoying whisky

   How to drink Canadian whisky: neat, water and ice

   Start with the whisky, then find the serve you enjoy. A practical guide to tasting, water and ice, with examples from Highwood.

6. 06

   Enjoying whisky

   Does whisky go bad? How to store your bottle

   What changes after opening, where to keep a bottle and why a whisky's age does not increase on your shelf.

Written by Highwood Whisky, in High River, Alberta. Our buying recommendations feature our own range; factual references are listed with each guide.