Matured for 21 years, this rye whisky was finished in toasted casks coopered from Canadian maple trees.
Collingwood 21 Year Old Rye Whisky is crafted exclusively from rye grains harvested in Ontario's fertile farmland. Once the grains are harvested, they are milled and mashed before being fermented with a proprietary strain of dry yeast. Then, the wash is distilled thrice through the distillery's copper stills. After distillation, Collingwood 21 Year Old Rye is matured for 21 years — it is legally old enough to drink itself — in oak casks. Following its initial beauty rest, the whisky is double-barreled, or finished, in toasted casks coopered from Canadian maple trees. Maple trees have a unique natural chemistry that helps Collingwood Rye maintain an "exemplary taste," says Chris Morris, Canadian Mist's master distiller. Unlike other sources of wood, maple has only trace amounts of calcium, potassium or tannic acid — all of which react harshly with the natural acids found in rye whiskies. In addition, the flavorful maple trees contribute a slightly sweet yet authentic flavor profile to the whisky.…