Yukon Jack (liqueur)
Canadian alcoholic drink
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Yukon Jack is a liqueur, made from Canadian whisky and honey. It is named after the pioneer Leroy Napoleon 'Jack' McQuesten.[1] In Canada it is 40% alcohol by volume (or 80 proof), and in the United States it is 50% ABV. The origin of the liqueur, which was advertised in Maryland in the United States as early as 1946, is unknown.[2] later imported by Heublein Inc in the 1970s. It is owned by the Sazerac Company.
| Type | Liqueur |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sazerac Company |
| Origin | Canada |
| Alcohol by volume | 40% (Canada), 50% (USA) |
Product classification
Although Canadian whisky regulations allow for the inclusion of a small percentage of non-whisky alcohol in a blend as an additional flavouring,[3] Yukon Jack includes non-alcohol flavours, and is therefore labelled as "Canadian liquor" instead of Canadian whisky.
History
Yukon Jack was first recorded when it was imported into the United States by Heublein Inc. Heublein was responsible for the advertising of Yukon Jack and its popularisation in the United States. The brand was later taken over by Diageo plc., a British drinks company. In 2018, Diageo sold Yukon Jack along with 18 other alcohol brands to the Sazerac Company for $550 million.[4]
