Ontario Craft Distillers Association

Epic new whisky

And now for something completely different.

Introducing Rice & Rye whisky, aka, what happens when a couple of unabashed tinkerers are left in the same room together for too long. 5 years ago, Mark Hayhoe, then of (now ) came to Don with a simple question: would wild rice make a good whisky? Don figured there's only one way to find out.

The distillation run was pretty good, but didn't produce enough to fill a cask, so we topped it up with rye, and tucked it away in a #3 char re-charred ex-Bourbon barrel.

After 4 years and 9 months, it's ready for its close up.

55% Argentinian long grain rice, ethically sourced from farms in Cordoba.
45% Ontario rye sourced from small family farms in York and Simcoe Counties.

Dry mouth feel with gentle rye spices and a pleasant afterburn. Easy drinking, and unlike any whisky we've ever tried.

46% abv / $80 / 750 ml

Link to bottle shop in bio.

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CALLING ALL ONTARIO DISTILLERS - 2021 is a time for a change. Momentum is with us and there is a lot to do. Become part of the conversation and help us change the taxation and legislation for a better, healthier industry. Join the OCDA now. https://www.ontariocraftdistillers.com/register/member/

NOTE - you must be an active, licensed distillery with a tasting room / retail store to join. If you are not meeting these criteria but wish to join please contact [email protected].

Welcome to the Ontario Craft Distillers Membership Sign-up Page. | OCDA Welcome to the Ontario Craft Distillers Membership Sign-up Page. To become a member you must have an active SPIRITS LICENSE in Canada and operate a Retail Store in the Province of Ontario. If you do not meet those criteria yet but wish to get involved please become an ASSOCIATE MEMBER. If you do not...

Great article but let’s get distilleries into the conversation CBC!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/alcohol-rules-ontario-pandemic-covid-19-1.6072068?fbclid=IwAR3a2Y1IN61qB2w4pLuvDpsvrDpfzcijwidn_iCv3HXAEA2w7vDN4Ta2Kmc

Ontario has overhauled its liquor laws. Here's what's worked — and what should come next | CBC News CBC Ottawa recently spoke to the owners of three local businesses to get their perspective on the seismic shift the COVID-19 pandemic has produced in Ontario's alcohol regime. Here's what they say worked best — and what they think still needs to happen.

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Find your favorite distillery on the new OCDA Website! https://www.ontariocraftdistillers.com/

Thank you, LCBO for your amazing support

Brand Shop: Ontario Craft Distillers Association Craft spirits are thriving here in Ontario, where innovative distilleries are racking up fans and awards for creating small-batch spirits that are uniquely local.

This was a fabulous day and the very kind of dialog that is happening across the province right now!!