Distillery Profile

Hiram Walker

Ontario · Canada · Founded 1858 · Pernod Ricard

One of the largest distilleries in North America and the home of Canadian Club since 1858. Founded by Hiram Walker, the massive Windsor campus produces blended Canadian whisky using column stills. Canadian Club was favored during Prohibition-era smuggling across the Detroit River. Now owned by Pernod Ricard.

Production

How it's made

Founded
1858
Owner
Pernod Ricard
Status
Active
Water Source
Detroit River/Lake St. Clair municipal supply
Production Capacity
45,000,000 LPA

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