We are pleased to announce our upcoming 2016 Limited Edition: Forty Creek Founder’s Reserve.
As the 10th Annual Limited Edition, Forty Creek is excited to introduce Founder’s Reserve – a special, rare whisky and a tribute to our founder, John K. Hall. John was a pioneer in the Canadian Whisky industry and after 10 years of special editions, it is only fitting we pay tribute to his legacy.
Reserving your special bottle
With only 12,000 bottles produced, we are inviting Canadian whisky lovers, like yourself, the opportunity to reserve your own bottle number. You are welcome to choose any number between 3 and 12,000 and can choose a number that is of significance to you – perhaps a birthdate, an anniversary or even a lucky number.
We will be accepting reservations starting June 2, 2016 at noon and they will remain open until 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 16th, 2016.
As always, numbers are being reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Due to provincial and federal regulations, purchases must be picked up at the distillery in Ontario, Canada. Unfortunately, we cannot ship bottles.
Picking up your bottle at Whisky Weekend
Your special bottle of Founder’s Reserve must be purchased and picked up at the Forty Creek Distillery in Grimsby, Ontario, during Whisky Weekend, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, 2016.
During Whisky Weekend, not only are you able to have your special numbered bottle signed by John K. Hall, but you are also invited to participate at tastings, tours and other interactive activities at the distillery.
We will share more details on our Whisky Weekend festivities closer to the date.
Tasting notes on Forty Creek Founder’s Reserve
Every year, Forty Creek Whisky releases a new, limited edition expression. Carefully crafted over the years, these expressions are Forty Creek’s true passion projects – collectible, small-batch whiskies that express new elements of our fine Canadian whisky. Each whisky has a taste profile of its own, yet remains characteristically true to the Forty Creek family.
Deep amber in colour with rich aromas of apricot and orange, this limited edition exhibits bold flavours of exotic spice with a long, dry finish. This whisky is an artful blend of rye, corn and barley whisky stocks. Barley is the dominant whisky with rye and corn whiskies added for further complexity. The whisky stocks have been aged from four to nine years in a mixture of both lightly toasted and heavily charred American White oak barrels. Forty Creek Founder’s Reserve is blended and bottled at 45% alc./vol. to impart a bold aroma and flavour profile.
