PRIMARY FLAVOURS

• Apple Pie
• White Pepper
• Toffee
• Vanilla
• Butterscotch
• Nutmeg
• Clove
• Caramel

Story

Some distilleries make booze. Gooderham & Worts helped build a city. Back in 1832, two Englishmen - James Worts and his brother-in-law William Gooderham - set up shop with a grist mill in what would eventually become downtown Toronto. One thing led to another (grain, steam, ambition, possibly a few well-lubricated business meetings), and by the late 1800s they were running one of the largest whisky operations on the planet. Like, two million gallons a year large. They didn't just shape Canada’s drinking habits - they literally helped shape Toronto.

Of course, no booze empire is safe from history. Prohibition hit, then modernity, and the original distillery eventually shuttered - but not before leaving behind Victorian warehouses, a legacy of whisky excellence, and a Flatiron building that’s still flexing in Toronto’s Distillery District. Today, the G&W brand lives on in partnership with Laird & Company, who’ve revived the name (and the attitude) with a little help from Kentucky’s bourbon country. The result? A heritage-rich spirit that’s as much about craftsmanship as it is about not taking itself too seriously.

The G&W Private Stock Kentucky Sour Mash Bourbon is the kind of whiskey that doesn’t need hype - it just needs a glass. Made with 72% corn and equal parts rye and malted barley, it’s got all the charm: warm, layered, and slightly spicy. The nose is apple pie and vanilla, the palate’s all orchard fruit and butterscotch, and the finish hangs around like your favourite dinner guest - clove, caramel, just enough heat to remind you it’s bourbon. Whether you’re sipping it neat or using it for cocktails - it’s way better than your weird uncle’s bourbon fruit fly trap.

Specs

PAIRING GUIDE

Whether you’re just starting your Bourbon journey or already deep in the dram life, this bold and beautifully layered Kentucky Sour Mash is ready to shake up your food pairings. It plays especially nice with rich, savoury bites - we’re talking homemade pâté (mushroom, smoked salmon, or classic chicken liver all hit the mark), sticky BBQ ribs, or a juicy burger loaded with maple bacon. Want to get a little adventurous? Try it alongside bao buns or teriyaki skewers for a sweet-savoury twist. And don’t forget dessert - this one loves anything dripping in honey.

RECIPE MATCHES

• BBQ Beef Ribs with Béarnaise Sauce
• Bacon-wrapped Fig Canapes
• Teriyaki Mushrooms