J.P. Wiser NHL-Themed Canadian Whiskies
A lot of things pair well with whisky: a nice meal, a fine cigar, good company. Canadian distiller J.P. Wiser has a new one: HOCKEY.
Made in partnership with the NHL Alumni Association (NHLAA), these whiskies serve a mission. “This partnership will help the NHLAA’s mandate to support retired hockey players adjust to life after their professional careers end, while also impacting our local hockey communities,” said Glenn Healy, former professional league champion and Executive Director of the NHLAA. These whiskies consist of “unique blends that reflect the playing styles of these alumni hockey players:
Wendel Clark – bold and tenacious. Aged in bourbon barrels for eleven years, this 100% rye whisky is bold and tenacious, just like Wendel’s on ice personality. This whisky features notes of orange honeysuckle and dried fruits with a peppery finish. And, at 41.6%, it truly is a Toronto whisky.
Lanny McDonald – well-rounded and wheat-forward. Whether you have a moustache or not, you can enjoy this 9-year-old, wheat-forward blend. Aged in Canadian and virgin oak barrels, you’ll find notes of apricots and fresh honey for a whisky as well-rounded as Lanny’s game.
Guy Lafleur – smooth, 100% corn, with a memorable finish. For 10 years, this blend aged in Speyside, bourbon and rum barrels, leaving it with a naturally smooth and delicate body reminiscent of “The Flower” gliding through the neutral zone. With 100% corn, you’ll notice honeycomb toffee, caramel and vanilla on the nose. A drink of this, and you’ll be cheering, “Guy! Guy! Guy!”
Paul Coffey – At 48% ABV, this 2-grain whisky is rich & smooth like Coffey’s stride on the ice. Aged in 4 distinct barrels for 7 years, this whisky perfectly pays tribute to #7’s historic 48 goal season.
Larry Robinson – Big and smooth like Larry’s play, this 2-grain whisky is aged for 6 years in 6 different barrels, in commemoration of his 6 championship wins.
Darryl Sittler – Aged in Canadian and bourbon barrels for 10 years, this balanced 4-grain blend is well-rounded, just like Darryl on the ice.”
Mark Messier – Arguably one of the game’s best captains, Mark led his teams with a combination of skill and strength. This bold & tenacious 3-grain whisky is skillfully blended to deliver on Messier’s strength at 47% ABV. Aged 11 years in Speyside Malt barrels, this whisky celebrates #11’s impact on the game.
Yvan Cournoyer – Aged 12 years to honour Yvan’s playing number, this whisky was inspired by Cournoyer’s game-winning pass to Paul Henderson in the Canada 1972 Summit Series. Much like Cournoyer’s smooth hands led to the gritty game-winning goal, this complex liquid is a smooth 3-grain blend with gritty rye flavours.
Dave Keon – With a 45% ABV to celebrate the 45-points Dave scored in his 1st season, this well-balanced whisky compliments his offensive and defensive abilities on the ice. To truly pay homage to this hockey legend, this whisky is aged 14 years for Dave’s playing number and uses 4 different barrels to commemorate his 4 Cup wins.