Canadian Hunter Shot

Canadian rye whisky, maple syrup, and apple juice — three of Canada's most iconic natural products combined in a balanced warming shooter.

The Canadian Hunter Shot celebrates the distinctive character of Canadian rye whisky, a spirit with roots in the late 18th century when Upper Canadian distillers began adding rye grain to corn mash to create a spicier, more complex profile that distinguished their product from American bourbon. Canadian Confederation in 1867 consolidated a national identity that became increasingly intertwined with the country's natural resources and culinary traditions — among them maple syrup, harvested from the eastern sugar maple forests that define the Canadian landscape. The Canadian Hunter Shot brings these national flavors together, combining Canadian rye whisky with maple syrup and apple juice or cider to create a shooter that honors the country's two most iconic natural products. The spice of the rye, the earthy sweetness of maple, and the bright acidity of apple create a balanced three-part flavor that functions as an edible postcard of Canadian autumn.