Canadian Mist uses the finest white oak barrels available, which are charred to impart a smooth vanilla flavor. Each barrel is filled and stored in a special temperature-controlled facility - this means the whisky can mature year-round rather than in the springs and fall only. As a result, Candian Mist is fully matured and smoother in taste than many of its competitors; this is also what allows Canadian Mist to be so versatile, regardless of whether you are mixing with it or consuming over ice with water. Canadian Mist's most recent accolade is the Gold Medal at the 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.