Hiram Walker

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Elects Michael Hoffman and Michael Keyes to the Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Michael (Mike) Hoffman and Michael (Mike) Keyes to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Michael (Mike) Hoffman and Michael (Mike) Keyes to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Mike Keyes and Mike Hoffman to our Board of Directors," said Anne Marie Dougherty, Chief Executive Officer of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
  • Dave Woodruff, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of the Bob Woodruff Foundation said, "Mike Keyes and Mike Hoffman will significantly add to the Bob Woodruff Foundation Board.
  • Mike Keyes and Mike Hoffman join the Bob Woodruff Foundation's current Board of Directors:
    GEN Martin Dempsey, 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, United States Army, Retired

The Spirit of York welcomes Gooderham & Worts "Home for the Holidays"

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - This holiday season please join the Spirit of York as it invites Gooderham & Worts home to its historic roots in Toronto's Distillery District.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - This holiday season please join the Spirit of York as it invites Gooderham & Worts home to its historic roots in Toronto's Distillery District.
  • Distinct in character, Gooderham & Worts golden/amber whisky is a blend of corn, rye, wheat and barley and bottled at 44.4% ABV.
  • Keeping up with Canadian whisky tradition, Gooderham & Worts keeps all its grains separate throughout the distillation and aging process.
  • Gooderham & Worts Four Grain was founded by William Gooderham and James Worts in 1832 in the town of York, which is now Toronto.

J.P. Wiser's introduces new 10-Year-Old, Triple Barrel Whisky to its Canadian whisky family

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

J.P. Wiser's 10-Year-Old Whisky is a great gift for any whisky enthusiast or the perfect addition to your home bar cart.The 750 ml whisky is available in liquor stores across Canada.

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  • J.P. Wiser's 10-Year-Old Whisky is a great gift for any whisky enthusiast or the perfect addition to your home bar cart.The 750 ml whisky is available in liquor stores across Canada.
  • And never miss J.P. Wiser's news by signing up for the newsletter or by joining The Drop Collective , our exclusive whisky club.
  • Established in 1857, J.P. Wiser's Whisky isone of Canada's oldest continuously produced Canadian whiskies.
  • 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies as well as Lamb's rum, Polar Ice vodka, McGuinness liqueurs, and Ungava gin.

CORBY SPIRIT AND WINE AND HIRAM WALKER SUPPORT BIODIVERSITY BY BUILDING AND DONATING BEEHIVES FOR 10TH ANNUAL RESPONSIB'ALL DAY

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

"Our company mission is to unlock the magic of human connection by bringing good times from a good place.

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  • "Our company mission is to unlock the magic of human connection by bringing good times from a good place.
  • Responsib'All Day is a perfect demonstration of how we bring this to life with our employees around the world," said Nicolas Krantz, President, Chief Executive Officer of Corby.
  • As Crateurs de Convivialit, we all have a role to play in building a more sustainable and responsible world."
  • Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer, marketer and distributor of spirits and wines.

Three Golds for Corby at International Wine and Spirit Competition

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ -Corby Spirit and Wine has earned some new decorations for several of its brands.

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  • TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ -Corby Spirit and Wine has earned some new decorations for several of its brands.
  • At the 2022 International Wine and Spirit Competition , gold medals were adorned on Corby's Lot No.
  • Corby was also awarded two silver medals and three bronzes at the annual awards that set the international benchmark for quality.
  • "That we have also placed two Polar Ice Vodka products on the podium is a testament to the quality and diversity from the Corby Spirit and Wine roster.

Corby's Premium Whiskies Honoured at Annual Canadian Whisky Awards

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2022 /CNW/ -Two premium Canadian whiskies from the Corby Spirit and Wine J.P. Wiser's brand have been selected as Connoisseur Whisky of the Year at the 2022 Canadian Whisky Awards.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2022 /CNW/ -Two premium Canadian whiskies from the Corby Spirit and Wine J.P. Wiser's brand have been selected as Connoisseur Whisky of the Year at the 2022 Canadian Whisky Awards.
  • "The results of this year's Canadian Whisky Awards underscore the quality of the premium Canadian whiskies Hiram Walker is distilling in Windsor," says Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender at the Hiram Walker and Sons distillery.
  • "Corby has worked hard to develop a strong portfolio of Canadian whisky across several brands.
  • 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.

Learning About Whisky from the Best

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Monday, November 1, 2021

The book charts the lives of early Canadian whisky barons, industry consolidation during the wild Prohibition years and the industrialization and modernization of Canadian whisky post-Prohibition.

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  • The book charts the lives of early Canadian whisky barons, industry consolidation during the wild Prohibition years and the industrialization and modernization of Canadian whisky post-Prohibition.
  • Meticulously researched and lushly illustrated, this book highlights Dr. Don's 25-year contribution to the Canadian whisky industry, including how he has helped reshape early 21st century whisky production.
  • J.P. Wiser's launched "Blend Your Own" whisky classes to help consumers better understand the distinctive characteristics of more than140 different styles of Canadian whisky.
  • The Canadian Whisky Master Class pairs perfectly with J.P. Wiser's Blend Your Own Whisky kits, a unique idea that gives whisky lovers the chance to play the role of the Master Blender.

Play the Role of the Master Blender

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2021 /CNW/ - At the J.P. Wiser's Brand Centre, the Whisky Blending 101 class with Master Blender Dr. Don Livermore is a hit.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2021 /CNW/ - At the J.P. Wiser's Brand Centre, the Whisky Blending 101 class with Master Blender Dr. Don Livermore is a hit.
  • J.P. Wiser's is introducing a Blend Your Own Whisky kit this holiday season, a unique idea that gives whisky lovers the chance to play the role of the Master Blender.
  • "Our whisky blending kit really gets to the DNA of Canadian whisky," says Dr. Don.
  • The kit available this holiday season emphasizes barrel quality, with different mini bottles presenting a different barrel quality particularly spicy, smoky and wine.

Polar Ice Vodka Awarded Gold at The Spirits Business Vodka Masters 2021

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Friday, October 1, 2021

TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Just in time for International Vodka Day on October 4th, Canadian vodka brand, Polar Ice, has been awarded two Gold medals at The Spirits Business Vodka Masters 2021.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Just in time for International Vodka Day on October 4th, Canadian vodka brand, Polar Ice, has been awarded two Gold medals at The Spirits Business Vodka Masters 2021.
  • The awards recognize Polar Ice and Polar Ice Arctic Extreme for their pure and smooth taste, in the categories Vodka Base Corn and Vodka Base Grain, respectively.
  • Held annually, the Vodka Masters is a well-respected blind-tasting competition which has consistently awarded Polar Ice for its commitment to quality and innovation.
  • We are proud to receive Gold from The Spirits Business in their annual Vodka Masters competition, and congratulate our distillers on perfecting their craft in Polar Ice and Polar Ice Arctic Extreme, both outstanding examples of Canadian innovation."

Hiram Walker & Sons Limited and Unifor Local 2027 reach 4 year agreement

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

WINDSOR, ON, July 15, 2021 /CNW/ -Hiram Walker & Sons Limited is pleased to announce a four-year collective agreement has been ratified between the Company and Unifor Local 2027, which represents its 153 production and skilled trades workers in Windsor, Ontario.

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  • WINDSOR, ON, July 15, 2021 /CNW/ -Hiram Walker & Sons Limited is pleased to announce a four-year collective agreement has been ratified between the Company and Unifor Local 2027, which represents its 153 production and skilled trades workers in Windsor, Ontario.
  • The new agreement was reached six months before the current agreement was due to expire.
  • "We are very pleased to have come to a new four-year collective agreement with Unifor.
  • This provides a strong and positive foundation for continued growth at Hiram Walker & Sons," says Angelo DeMarco, Senior Director of Human Resources, North American Operations.