Bottled since 1858, Canadian Club was originally known as ‘Club Whisky’ because of its popularity in gentleman’s clubs. It was prohibition that truly put Canadian whisky on the map. While US spirit production was essentially shut down, Canadian Club boomed in the US as it was smuggled illicitly across the border. Taste: Flavours of rye, rye malt, barley malt and corn marry together, giving Canadian Club its unique, smooth taste.