As Canadian as hockey and the military, Howitzer whisky gives a nod to the sports slang for a booming slap shot and the weaponry. Distilled mainly from corn, it mellows for five years in American oak barrels. With aromas and flavours of vanilla, dried apricot and caramel and a smooth finish, it begs to be enjoyed neat. As Canadian as hockey and the military, Howitzer whisky gives a nod to the sports slang for a booming slap shot and the weaponry. Distilled mainly from corn, it mellows for five years in American oak barrels. With aromas and flavours of vanilla, dried apricot and caramel and a smooth finish, it begs to be enjoyed neat. 750 mL bottle