Canadian Club Blackberry 750ML

Canadian Club Blackberry 750ML is a blackberry-flavored Canadian whisky bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml format. Built on the same mashbill used by Canadian Club since 1858, this expression layers bright berry sweetness over the brand's signature smooth whisky base — a combination that leans heavily toward mixing and casual drinking.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Windsor, Ontario, Canada  |  Style: Flavored Canadian Whisky  |  Distillery: Canadian Club (Walkerville), Suntory Global Spirits

Production & Heritage

Canadian Club is produced at the historic Walker distillery in Windsor, Ontario, situated on the banks of the Detroit River. The distillery's roots trace back to 1858, and the core mashbill — rye, rye malt, barley malt, and corn — has remained unchanged since that founding era. Flavoring grains (rye, rye malt, and barley malt) are pot distilled while the corn component is column distilled, a dual-still method that gives the base whisky its characteristic balance of grain sweetness and spice. The Blackberry expression takes that blended whisky and introduces blackberry flavoring, resulting in a fruit-forward spirit designed primarily for mixed drinks.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh and fruity on the nose, with bright blackberry aromas arriving first, followed by warm vanilla and a soft undertone of oak and caramel. The fruit is forward and inviting, with the whisky base making itself known through gentle woody warmth.

Taste: The entry is juicy and sweet, with ripe blackberry flavor taking the lead. Mid-palate, creamy vanilla and light toffee notes emerge alongside subtle whisky spice. The mouthfeel is smooth with a slightly syrupy quality, though the underlying grain character keeps it from becoming one-dimensional.

Finish: Clean and moderately short, trailing off with lingering berry compote sweetness and a gentle touch of warm oak spice. A buttery vanilla note rounds out the close, as noted by Wine Enthusiast critic Kara Newman in her review of this expression.

How to Drink CC Blackberry

This is a mixer-first whisky. While it can be sipped chilled or over ice, its sweetness and fruit intensity are best balanced by a longer drink or a citrus-forward cocktail.

• Blackberry Whisky Ginger: The ginger ale pairing is specifically recommended by Wine Enthusiast — the ginger's dry bite tempers the sweetness effectively.
• Blackberry Smash: Muddle fresh mint and lemon with the whisky; the berry flavor acts as a natural substitute for blackberry syrup.
• Blackberry Lemonade Highball: Top with fresh lemonade and soda water for a low-effort warm-weather drink where the fruit character carries the glass.

Best For

• Casual backyard gatherings where easy-drinking cocktails are the priority
• Introducing whisky-curious drinkers who prefer fruit-forward flavors
• Building a home bar for simple two-ingredient mixed drinks
• Summer entertaining with highballs and lemonade-based cocktails

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CC Blackberry taste like? It delivers a prominently sweet, ripe blackberry flavor layered over creamy vanilla, light toffee, and gentle whisky spice, finishing clean with lingering berry sweetness and soft oak.

How does CC Blackberry compare to Crown Royal Blackberry? Both sit in the flavored Canadian whisky category at similar price points, but Crown Royal Blackberry tends to lean slightly sweeter and more dessert-like, while Canadian Club Blackberry carries a bit more grain spice from its rye-heavy mashbill. Crown Royal Blackberry currently holds a larger market share among flavored whiskies alongside Crown Royal Apple and Peach.

Is CC Blackberry good for cocktails? Yes — this expression is designed primarily as a mixing whisky, and its bold fruit sweetness works especially well in ginger ale highballs, lemonade drinks, and simple smash-style cocktails.

Where is CC Blackberry made? It is produced at the Walker distillery in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on the banks of the Detroit River. The distillery is operated by Suntory Global Spirits.

What foods pair well with CC Blackberry? Dark chocolate truffles complement the berry sweetness without overwhelming it. Brie or camembert with crackers mirrors the creamy vanilla notes. Grilled pork with a fruit glaze echoes the blackberry character. Vanilla bean cheesecake works as a dessert pairing, and a mixed berry tart creates a natural fruit-on-fruit harmony.

What sizes does CC Blackberry come in? The standard widely available size is 750ml, though availability of other formats may vary by market.

Is CC Blackberry worth the price? Canadian Club Blackberry positions as an entry-level flavored whisky, competing directly with other value-tier flavored Canadian expressions — it delivers on its promise as an affordable, fruit-forward mixer rather than a sipping spirit.

Why CC Blackberry?

What separates this expression from generic flavored whiskies is the base spirit underneath. The Walker distillery's dual-distillation process — pot-distilling the rye and malt components, column-distilling the corn — produces a whisky with enough grain character to push through the blackberry flavoring rather than disappearing behind it. The mashbill has been in continuous use since 1858, giving the base spirit a pedigree that most flavored competitors in this price range cannot match. For drinkers who want an accessible, fruit-driven whisky that still tastes like whisky in a mixed drink, it fills that role reliably.