Dr. Don Livermore reports

CORBY SHOWCASES CANADIAN WHISKY WITH THE NORTHERN BORDER COLLECTION RARE RELEASE

Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd. is thrilled to introduce the first annual Northern Border Collection Rare Release, a hand-picked selection from Canada's rarest casks. The range consists of Pike Creek 21 year old, 12-year-old cask strength Lot No. 40, Gooderham & Worts Little Trinity 17 year old three grain and J.P. Wiser's 35 year old. The limited release will be available in Canadian stores starting in October. It is highly possible that this is the finest range of Canadian whisky ever released.

The highly anticipated collection is designed to showcase Canadian whisky and to underline Corby's commitment in driving the reappraisal of Canada's national spirit. The Northern Border Collection (Pike Creek 10 year old, Lot 40 100% Rye, Gooderham & Worts Four Grain, and J.P. Wiser's 18 year old) has already proven it belongs on the world stage by taking home numerous prestigious awards over the last five years and continuing to be unapologetically Canadian at its heart.

To complement the Northern Border Collection, ultrarare expressions will be released in the fall. "This is an extraordinary lineup of Canadian whisky and should be part of any whisky collection," says Dr. Don Livermore, master blender.

Dr. Livermore describes the Northern Border Collection Rare Release selection:

• "Lot No. 40 Cask Strength is a 12-year-old, 100 per cent rye whisky right from the cask. It sits at 55.0 per cent abv, which emphasizes the spicy rye notes and complementing new white oak. Seven-hundred-fifty-millilitre bottle priced at $69.95;
• "Gooderham & Worts Little Trinity is a 17-year-old whisky which is a blend of three grains -- corn, rye and wheat. A nice sipping whisky where each grain will linger across the palate delivering a pleasant finish. This whisky celebrates the story of Little Trinity Church, a church that William Gooderham established in 1842 for his mill and distillery employees who couldn't afford the high pew fees in the area. Seven-hundred-fifty-millilitre bottle priced at $79.95;
• "Pike Creek 21 year old is a unique offering in the Canadian whisky category where it is finished in a Speyside Malt cask. This rare release demonstrates how whiskies from Scotland and Canada can complement one another to give a smooth and round sipping whisky. Seven-hundred-fifty-millilitre bottle priced at $89.95;
• "J.P. Wiser's 35 year old is one of the oldest Canadian whiskies ever produced. It represents a traditional blended rye whisky that has experienced the harsh Canadian winters and warm summers over 35 years in our ageing warehouse." The 750 ml is bottle priced at $164.95.

About Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd.

Corby Spirit and Wine is a leading Canadian manufacturer, marketer and distributor of spirits and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including J.P. Wiser's, Lot 40 and Pike Creek Canadian whiskies, as well as Lamb's rum, Polar Ice vodka and McGuinness liqueurs, in addition to the recently acquired Ungava premium Canadian gin, Cabot Trail maple-based liqueurs and Chic Choc spiced rum. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard SA, a global leader in the spirits and wine industry, Corby also represents leading international brands such as Absolut vodka, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet and Ballantine's Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whisky, Beefeater gin, Malibu rum, Kahlua liqueur, Mumm champagne, and Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate, Stoneleigh, Campo Viejo, Graffigna and Kenwood wines.