Canadian whiskies, despite their quality and historical significance, remain underrated compared to other whiskey types like Tennessee, Irish, and Scotch varieties. The affordability of Canadian whiskies is attributed to their less stringent regulations. To be classified as Canadian whisky, only three criteria must be met: distillation from cereal grain, aging for three years in wooden casks, and a minimum of 40% alcohol by volume. The '9.09% Rule' allows the inclusion of additives, which affects the perception of quality but also contributes to lower prices for consumers.
Canadian whiskies often fly under the radar, despite having centuries of experience and a track record of award-winning bottlings.
In Canada, liquor only has to meet three criteria to be classified as 'Canadian whisky': distilled from mashed cereal grain, aged in wooden casks for at least three years, and bottled at a minimum of 40% alcohol by volume.
The infamous '9.09% Rule' permits Canadian distillers to add up to 9.09% of additives to the final liquor, impacting perceptions of quality.
The savings that Canadian distillers gain from less stringent regulations and fewer required tests result in more affordable prices for consumers.
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