Pair holiday traditions like fireside chats, bonfires, or festive dinners with Gibson’s Finest, an award-winning Canadian whisky that’s full of character.
Indulge in flavour and treasured traditions this holiday season! Festive cheer fills the air, it’s that magical time of the year when twinkling lights, heartwarming gatherings, and cherished customs take centre stage. This season, add an extra ounce of character to quintessential festive rituals with Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky. Picture your favourite holiday traditions like heartwarming fireside chats, cozy outdoor bonfires, entertaining movie marathons, cheerful tree decorating or festive holiday dinners with your finest friends and family.
Embrace the holiday spirit by pairing timeless traditions with classic yet simple holiday-inspired mixed drinks. Sip on a refreshing Gibson’s Winter Sour as a companion to unforgettable fireside chats. Gather around a roaring bonfire with the warmth of a Gibson’s Sterling Hot Toddy or cozy up on the couch with the effortless Gibson’s Holiday Cola for a movie marathon evening. Add an extra layer of excitement to the art of gift-wrapping with Gibson’s Revolving Door or indulge in a holiday classic Gibson’s Finest Egg Nog while you hang ornaments and untangle strings of light. Lastly, complement your festive dinner with the timeless flavours of Gibson’s Apple Pie Old Fashioned.
“There is no better way to savour age-old traditions than with classic drinks made with Gibson’s Finest®, a whisky that celebrates traditions and embodies timeless character,” comments David Hudyma, Spirits Specialist with Gibson’s Finest®. “Gibson’s Finest® is aged for a smoother, richer taste, making for the perfect Canadian whisky to chase away the chill.”
Canadian whiskies only need to be aged for three years. Gibson’s Finest® is aged for well over three years to achieve its refined flavour and distinct character. The award-winning Canadian whisky range of 4 variants ensures there is a flavour profile to suit every taste palate, ranging from sweet and silky to vibrant with vanilla. The four variants include Gibson’s Finest® Sterling, Gibson’s Finest® Bold aged for 8 years, Gibson’s Finest® Rare aged for 12 years, and Gibson’s Finest® Venerable aged for 18 years.
Cozy & classic winter-inspired drink recipes made with Gibson’s Finest® Canadian Whisky.
Gibson’s Winter Sour
Ingredients:
• 2 oz Gibson’s Finest Rare 12-Year-Old Canadian Whisky
• 4 oz fresh lemon juice
• 3 oz simple syrup
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• 2-3 dashes cranberry bitters (optional)
• Rosemary sprig
Instructions:
1. Mix all ingredients into a shaker and shake dry. Add ice and shake again hard. Strain into rocks glass. You should get a small amount of foam even without egg whites.
2. Alternatively, add egg whites into the shaker with the rest of the ingredients for a thick foam.
3. Garnish with rosemary sprig.
Gibson’s Sterling Hot Toddy
Ingredients:
• 1.5 oz Gibson’s Finest® Sterling Canadian Whisky
• 0.5 oz honey
• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
• 2-3 oz of hot water to taste
• Cinnamon stick to garnish
Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients to a mug and top with hot water. Stir with cinnamon stick.
Gibson’s Holiday Cola
Ingredients:
• 1.5 oz Gibson’s Finest® Bold 8-Year-Old Canadian Whisky
• 4-5 ounces of cola, to your preference
• 2-3 drops of vanilla extract
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• Fresh or dry cranberries
Instructions:
1. Pour 1.5 oz Gibson’s Finest® Bold Canadian Whisky over ice into a tall glass. Add 2-3 drops of vanilla extract to taste. Top with cola, and leave room in the glass for cranberry juice. Top with 1oz of cranberry juice. Stir with a bar spoon.
2. Garnish with cranberries on a swizzle.
Gibson’s Revolving Door
Ingredients:
• 2 oz Gibson’s Finest® Bold 8-Year-Old Canadian Whisky
• 1.5 oz fresh lemon
• 1 oz maple syrup
• Cinnamon stick
Instructions:
1. Mix all ingredients in a shaker over ice and stir well.
2. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Gibson’s Finest Egg Nog
Ingredients:
• 2 oz Gibson’s Finest® Sterling Canadian Whisky
• 4 oz of egg nog
• Cinnamon stick
Instructions:
1. Pour all ingredients over ice in a rocks glass or highball. Stir well. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Gibson’s Apple Pie Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
• 2 oz Gibson’s Finest® Rare 12-Year-Old Canadian Whisky
• 1 oz pure apple cider
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• Pinch of apple pie spice
• Apple slices
Instructions:
1. Mix all ingredients in a shaker over ice and stir well.
2. Garnish with apple slices.
TASTING NOTES:
Gibson’s Finest® Sterling Canadian Whisky: The making of Gibson’s Finest® Sterling is a process requiring both patience and uncommon craftsmanship. Master blenders use a unique blend of aged whiskies to create a harmonious, well-balanced Canadian whisky. Masterfully distilled, tenderly aged and blended to perfection. The combination of these aged whiskies results in a superior blend with a unique smooth taste. Gibson’s Finest® Sterling offers consumers a superior quality whisky that appeals to both entry-level drinkers as well as everyday connoisseurs.
NOSE: Sweet and fruity. Mild and slightly caramel notes evolve into sweet lemon candy.
PALATE: Creamy with subtle fruity and citrus notes with hints of vanilla, walnut and black pepper.
FINISH: Medium-bodied finish, of peppery spice and soft caramel notes.
Gibson’s Finest Bold 8-Year-Old Canadian Whisky: We stay true to the time-honoured method of making whisky the right way: we age it longer for better taste. Gibson’s Finest® Bold is a smooth, full-bodied whisky that dares to be different. Aged for 8 years and 92 Proof, Gibson’s Finest® Bold shines brightest when mixed with cola.
NOSE: Vibrant vanilla sweetness with light aromas of maple and delicate oak notes, and hints of fruits and spice.
PALATE: Rich and sweet with a bold rich rye character on the palate.
FINISH: Full-bodied complemented by delicious sweetness and a long, lingering finish.
Gibson’s Finest Rare 12-Year-Old Canadian Whisky:
Master blenders use a unique blend of aged whiskies, the youngest of which is twelve years old, to create a harmonious, well-balanced Canadian whisky. Gibson’s Finest® Rare 12-Year-Old is one of the few whiskies possessing a guarantee of ageing so you can always be sure you are enjoying a smooth, exceptional 12-year-old Canadian whisky. Gibson’s Finest® Rare 12-Year Old is a truly remarkable Canadian whisky that is renowned for its sophisticated character, extraordinary smoothness and outstanding flavour.
NOSE: Fruity with subtle oaky notes. Aromas of caramel custard and butterscotch with a fruity-finished nose.
PALATE: Sweet and silky, with citrus zest, oaky notes, spiced white pepper and hints of zesty ginger. A full-bodied and creamy mouthfeel, with toffee notes and caramelized sugar.
FINISH: Medium to long, warm and peppery, with some sweetness on the finish.
Gibson’s Finest Venerable 18-Year-Old Canadian Whisky:
Gibson’s Finest® Venerable 18-Year-Old is an elegant and sophisticated blend of rare 18-Year-Old Canadian whiskies that is offered in limited edition. It is sweetly aromatic and rich. With a uniquely long velvety finish, this superbly distinctive whisky provides a rewarding experience for discerning rye connoisseurs.
NOSE: Scents of pine sawdust, with loads of oak and the luxurious sweet fragrances of vanilla, toffee, and caramel. Rich yet dry, with lots of spicy rye, fruity rye and dusty rye. A generic sweet rye fruitiness with a contrasting whiff of green wood.
PALATE: The first sip is rich in caramel, toffee, vanilla, and fresh sweet corn until spicy oak and hints of pepper turn quite hot on the tongue. Rich and oaky. After 18 years in wood, an initial flurry of cedar and fresh sawdust resolves into a fragrant base for a whole range of rich and flavourful delicacies.
FINISH: Medium finish. Hot and spicy with fading pepper and zesty bitter lemon. Loads of wood and rye spices, then some sweet fruitiness towards the end.
