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Canadian Whisky
Although it shares certain characteristics with Scotch whisky and bourbon, Canadian whisky has a style all its own, thanks to a unique means of production and the influence – sometimes subtle, sometimes obvious – of rye. And if Prohibition nearly killed American whiskey, it helped Canadian distillers to thrive.

The two most obvious factors shaping the history of Canadian whisky are Prohibition and rye, but one dates back nearly a century and the other is used less than many people think. Beneath these headlines, Canadian whisky is altogether more complex affair than it looks.