Lock down your bottle of the Canadian Club Chronicles 5th and final edition, the 45-year-old bottled at 50% ABV. Over the past 160 years, Canadian Club has been the standard bearer for Canadian Whisky, and the series of highly-limited, perfectly mature Chronicles bottlings have paid tribute to the brand's legacy. The Icon is the fifth and ultimate edition of this acclaimed series.
Distilled in 1977, this 45-year-old whisky represents the pinnacle of the singular quality and style that have defined Canadian Club for more than a century, and savvy aficionados can add it to their collections.
The Canadian Club 45 Year Old, according to those behind it, was batched and barrelled back in 1977. Bottled recently at 50% ABV, it has been named “The Icon” to “to pay homage to a past that is as storied as the characters who have sipped the liquid.” It “has been featured on-screen from the 1960’s to the present day across 50 countries by some of film and television’s most iconic characters and played a prominent role in a number of acclaimed and ground-breaking series, such as Mad Men and Boardwalk Empire, and it is this legendary status that ‘The Icon’ pays tribute to.”
“With more than 160 years of history, Canadian Club is truly the industry leader and an icon in the world of Canadian whisky,” said Senior Brand Manager Deepti Gurkar, in a prepared statement. “Canadian Club 45 Year Old: The Icon pays a nod to the significant role that Canadian Club has played not only in the world of whisky, but in historical events and popular culture.
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Vanillans are notable along with a hint of crystallized sugar and crisp fresh fruit.
Palate: Rich complexity with stone fruits (plum) and dried apricot. Oak is not overpowering considering its age.
Finish: Long and balanced. Beautiful whisky.
