The smooth, mature whiskies that we start with make an ideal canvas for custom finishing. Unlike some scotch and most bourbon, our whisky has a delicate but still complex flavour that readily picks up the flavour of the finishing barrels. Picking just the right barrels to compliment the taste of the whisky is the secret to perfecting the flavour during finishing. We work closely with our supplier in Europe to obtain unique, freshly emptied barrels from some of the best estates in Spain and France that we know will work well with our whisky. These barrels are typically available in very limited quantities. 

The finishing process begins with baselining the flavour profile of our starting whisky and then pairing it up with a complimentary finishing barrel. Once filled, the barrels go back into the warehouse for additional ageing. We draw samples every few months, trial blend, and then taste test to make sure that the finishing flavours do not overtake the flavours of the original whisky. The result is a perfect combination of the elemental character of Western Canadian grain and yeast, the dry fruit of first use oak, and the polish of the European brandy casks.