Gibson's Finest Whisky Celebrates the 100th Grey Cup With a Limited Edition Release

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 27, 2012) -

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Gibson's Finest has created a rare Whisky with a Canadian twist in celebration of the great Canadian football tradition and the 100^th CFL season. The Gibson's Finest 100th Grey Cup Limited Edition is a smooth and balanced blend of Canadian Whiskies featuring a hint of maple. This quintessentially Canadian spirit features a nuttiness on the nose married with full flavour of vanilla and butterscotch overtones and maple. 

The collector's edition bottle commemorates Canada's most iconic, single day sporting event - the 100th Grey Cup game. The traditional Gibson's Finest unique glass bottle proudly states "Limited Edition" and is decked out with details celebrating the 100^th Grey Cup creating a unique Canadian collector's item for CFL fans and Canadian Whisky enthusiasts alike. The Gibson's Finest 100th Grey Cup Limited Edition is one-of-a-kind and ideal for gifting.

Gibson's Finest Grey Cup Limited Edition will be available in stores across Canada during the CFL season; a special commemorative memento for the 100^th Grey Cup celebrations taking place in Toronto, Ontario November 25^th where the first Grey Cup game was originally held.

"We are thrilled to celebrate this historic event and pay tribute to our Canadian heritage through a specially crafted spirit that embodies Canadian tradition," says Senior International Marketing Manager, Carolyn McFarlane. "Gibson's Finest 100^th Grey Cup Limited Edition was conceived to pay homage Canada's sport and CFL fans across Canada. It's a way for fans to commemorate and celebrate this once in a lifetime Grey Cup event long after the final touchdown."

Gibson's Finest Grey Cup Limited Edition joins the award winning range of Gibson's Canadian Whiskies, IWSC Gold Award Winner Gibson's Finest Aged 12 Years, IWSC Silver Award Winner Gibson's Finest Sterling, and Silver Best in Class Award Winner Gibson's Finest 18 Year Old.

Gibson's Finest Canadian Whisky

Gibson's Finest Canadian Whisky is among the leading brands in the growing premium and deluxe Canadian whisky categories. The brand range consists of Gibson's Sterling, a blend of award winning premium whiskies; Gibson's Finest 12 Year Old, 2011 IWSC Gold Award recipient; and, Gibson's Finest Rare 18 Year Old, Whisky Bibles' Liquid Gold Award winner and aged to perfection. For more information go to www.gibsonsfinest.ca.

Gibson's Finest is a proud sponsor & supporter of the CFL, Title sponsor of Players of the Week, Players of The Month and the Gibson's Finest CFL Player Awards held during Grey Cup Week.

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