This rare oak is sourced from the renowned Vosges region in France, known for its meticulously manicured forests and ideal climate that create the straightest and tightest grain. Once harvested, the oak is open-air seasoned for two years to transform the wood and set the state for the final two-step fire toasting. These precisely toasted new French oak barrels allow us to impart our iconic blended Canadian whisky with rich dark notes of caramel, vanilla and fruit along with a body and structure that can only be achieved through French oak.