Forty Creek Single Grain Whisky

Forty Creek is a Canadian whisky brand and distillery founded in 1992 by John Hall, a former winemaker, in Grimsby, Ontario. Known for its innovative approach to whisky making, Forty Creek employs unique production methods including separate distillation of individual grain whiskies (corn, barley, rye) and meticulous blending, similar to winemaking techniques. The brand gained critical acclaim for its complex, flavorful expressions that challenged traditional Canadian whisky conventions. In 2014, Forty Creek was acquired by Campari Group, the Italian spirits conglomerate, becoming a flagship brand in their Canadian whisky portfolio. The distillery continues to produce award-winning whiskies including Forty Creek Barrel Select, Copper Pot Reserve, and Confederation Oak, maintaining its reputation for craftsmanship and quality while expanding its global reach under Campari's ownership.