Top Shelf: The Renaissance of Canadian Rye Whisky

Zoomer | September 11th, 2015

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Classic cocktails have made a comeback with the Manhattan, the Old Fashioned and the Vieux Carré appearing in bar menus around the world. These three hand-crafted drinks all have one thing in common, the use of Canada’s signature spirit – rye whisky.

Rye is often preferred by whisky enthusiasts because its distinct character offers a taste that stands out from the others. Distillers like Lot No. 40® are reaping the benefits of the ‘rye renaissance.’

What sets Lot No. 40® apart from the rest? For one, it’s distilled one batch at a time in a copper pot still using the finest locally sourced ingredients. It’s then matured in carefully selected virgin white oak casks. The finished result is a 100% rye whisky packed with a well-balanced blend of dark fruits, vanilla, toffee, and peppery spice.

Try your hand at playing mixologist for the night and channel your inner cocktail connoisseur with this Lot No. 40® Old Fashioned.

Lot No. 40® Old Fashioned Recipe

Ingredients:

2 oz. Lot No.40®
1 raw sugar cube
5 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
Splash of soda water
Hard ice
Mixing glass
Bar spoon
Orange zest

Preparation:

Put the raw sugar cube in a mixing glass
Add 5 – 7 dashes of angostura bitters
Add a splash of soda water
Muddle the sugar into a paste
Add Lot No. 40 Canadian whisky
Add ice and stir (approximately 30 revolutions)
Strain in rocks glass filled with ice
Take an orange zest, quickly snap over the glass to release aromatic oils
Drop orange zest into drink

Please enjoy our products responsibly.

For more information visit, http://www.corby.ca/brands/Lot40