J.P. Wiser’s wins Canadian Whisky of the Year award

J.P Wiser's whisky. (Source: Corby Spirit and Wine Limited)

Windsor-made whisky collected some hardware at the 2026 Canadian Whisky Awards.

J.P. Wiser’s 24-year-old whisky was named Canadian Whisky of the Year.

Adding to the momentum, Pike Creek 22-Year-Old PX Cask earned two major category wins: Best Limited Expression and Best Aged Whisky Over 15 Years.

“These awards are a meaningful recognition of the passion and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle we create,” said Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender at Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery. “Each distinction reflects what makes Canadian whisky so special: patience, precision, and deep respect for the grains, barrels, and people behind the process. From long-aged expressions to bold finishes and rye-forward styles, these wins speak to what’s possible when you give whisky the time, and the attention, it deserves.”

Full award results include the following medal-winning expressions and category distinctions:

Gold

• J.P. Wiser’s 24-Year-Old
• Pike Creek 22-Year-Old PX Cask
• Lot No. 40 Dark Oak

Silver

• J.P. Wiser’s 10-Year-Old
• J.P. Wiser’s 15-Year-Old
• Pike Creek Double Barreled

Bronze

• J.P. Wiser’s Deluxe
• J.P. Wiser’s 18-Year-Old
• Lot No. 40 Single Copper Pot Still
• Lot No. 40 Oloroso Cask
• Gooderham & Worts

Crafted in Windsor at the historic Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery, the company says these award-winning whiskies reflect a legacy that has helped define Canadian whisky for generations.

Held annually in conjunction with the Victoria Whisky Festival, the Canadian Whisky Awards recognize the best Canadian whiskies and encourage distillers to maintain the highest quality standards.