Canadian whisky is a type of whisky made in Canada. Most Canadian whiskies are blended, multi-grain spirits with a high percentage of corn, giving them a lighter and smoother taste compared to other whisky styles.

When Canadian distillers started adding small amounts of flavorful rye grain to their mash, it became popular, and people began calling it “rye whisky.” Today, as it has been for the past two centuries, the terms “rye whisky” and “Canadian whisky” are used interchangeably in Canada. According to Canadian law, they refer to the same product, which typically contains only a small amount of rye grain.