Straight whiskey as the higher proof spirit loses most flavoring compounds during the distillation process, and does not gain flavors from barrel aging. Blended whiskey may also contain additives for coloring and flavoring. Canadian whisky, which is typically a blend, also uses straight-whiskey-style spirits as a major flavor component, though Canada does require at least three years of aging (usually in used barrels) to qualify any product as Canadian whisky or as "rye whisky". Straight whiskey Straight whiskey (or straight whisky), as defined in United States law, is whiskey created by distilling a fermented (malted or unmalted) cereal grain mash to create
Niakwa Country Club Niakwa Country Club Niakwa Country Club is a country club and golf course in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The 18-hole course was designed in 1923 by Stanley Thompson, the premier Canadian golf course architect of his time. It is considered one of the most challenging and difficult par 72s in Winnipeg. The Club has hosted several national championship events. In 1946, 1952 and 1960 the course served as venue for the Canadian PGA Championship. The Canadian Open was held at Niakwa in 1961. Niakwa hosted the RCGA Men's Amateur Championship in 1974 and 2011, and the Canadian Ladies' Amateur Champ ionship