HIRAM WALKER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
At Hiram Walker, after quality, innovation is paramount. Our Innovations team is hard at work researching and developing the next new products and flavors to join our family. Consumers continue to demand new, colorful and great tasting cocktails. It is our goal to be the leader in providing new products that meet their needs and generate loyalty between Hiram Walker and our consumers.
HOW SHOULD HIRAM WALKER PRODUCTS BE CONSUMED?
In order to better communicate with you the many ways our products can be enjoyed, we recently launched the HiramWalker.com website. Here consumers can look up easy and creative drink recipes that use our products, and we are looking at other initiatives that will make it easy for consumers to choose Hiram Walker to use in their cocktails.
HOW DO I GET NEW RECIPES WHEN THEY COME OUT?
Hiram Walker has added a feature on the home page – “Register for our e-newsletter.” We will be sending out an email once in while with new recipes and other information on the brand. If you are interested, sign up today.
OPENED SHELF LIFE
Once a Hiram Walker bottle is opened it will usually last for several months without being affected if stored properly (not in extreme temperatures or bright light). Our more light sensitive products are packaged in brown bottles to offer additional protection.
UN-OPENED SHELF LIFE
Once bottled, Hiram Walker products keep their character & flavor as long as the seal remains intact unless subjected to extreme temperatures or bright light for a minimum of 2 years. While the ingredients should not spoil, the profile of the product may change with age and/or be affected by storage temperatures (the color may fade and/or the intensity of the flavors decrease). There may also be oxidation that would be evident as a slight carmel-like taste. We encourage you to utilize your Hiram Walker before this has a chance to occur!
However, should you have any concern about any Hiram Walker product being “too old”; we would advise you not to drink it but rather purchase a new bottle.
HIRAM WALKER AVAILABILITY IN THE US
By law, we cannot supply our products directly to our end users but rather are required to sell through our wholesale distribution partners. These Wholesalers/distributors in turn sell and deliver to your local stores and bar/restaurants. If you are unsure of where to purchase our products in your local area, we can help by providing a retailer search for you based on your zip code. If for some reason the retailers in your area do not stock the product you are looking for, you can request that they order it for you.
HIRAM WALKER DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA OR OUTSIDE THE US
Hiram Walker products are all produced and bottled in our Fort Smith, Arkansas distillery, and this site is run and managed by Pernod Ricard USA. Pernod Ricard also owns the Hiram Walker & Son’s Limited distillery in Windsor, Ontario Canada. Any specific inquiries concerning Canada or Hiram Walker & Sons Limited should link to the Corby’s website at: http://www.corby.ca/content.php?id=18
WHO IS PERNOD RICARD?
Pernod Ricard is Hiram Walker’s parent company headquartered in Paris, France. 98% of Pernod Ricard USA's products are made in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and the United States. The U.S. production itself accounts for 80%.
Pernod Ricard’s US headquarters is in Purchase, NY. The Hiram Walker distillery is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Pernod Ricard USA has sales offices in Southern California, Dallas, Chicago, South Florida, Westchester County and New York City. The company employs over 1,000 US based employees who market and sell some of the world's finest spirits. Our products also impact employment throughout the country such as the beverage Alcohol distribution network, retailers, restaurants/bars/nightclubs/hotels, grain producers, glass and cardboard manufacturers and marketing/advertising agencies to name a few
IS THERE GLUTEN IN HIRAM WALKER PRODUCTS?
Gluten is a class of proteins found in certain cereal grains, particularly wheat, rye, barley and oats. They are chemically volatile and are not distilled into the spirit product. During distillation, any gluten present would remain as part of the spent grains and not in the distillate or finished product.
Bottom line, by the time the product has undergone distillation, maturation, blending and shipment; there is no gluten present in Hiram Walker products.
As gluten intolerance is a medical issue, we recommend consulting a physician before consuming any beverage alcohol products.
SUGARS IN HIRAM WALKER PRODUTS
Hiram Walker Schnapps, Liqueurs and Brandies all have added sugars, which contribute to their great taste. The body will also convert calories/carbohydrates from any alcohol into sugar. Although we are not in a position to provide medical advice, we strongly urge that anyone with diabetic or other related health problems consult a physician before consuming alcoholic beverages.
OLD / VINTAGE BOTTLES
Hiram Walker cannot assign a value to old/vintage bottles. This is not our expertise. Our expertise is in making the best Schnapps, Liqueurs, Triple Sec, and Brandies available in the market.
In the past, the Hiram Walker company also produced other spirits under the Hiram Walker name and other names. While we will attempt to answer your questions about them, this website is devoted to our Schnapps, Liqueur and Brandy line.
You may wish to contact an antique dealer or appraiser in your area or suggest that you seek information from collector organizations or Ebay.
CANADIAN CLUB WHISKEY
As Hiram Walker, the man, began his foray into distilled spirits business making the whiskey that became the Canadian Club brand. If you are looking for information on that brand we would suggest you visit their website at: http://www.canadianclubwhisky.com
PRODUCT DONATIONS
Because of legal restrictions, Hiram Walker does not typically donate product at this time. We suggest that you contact a local retailer for product donation.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Hiram Walker is made with all natural flavors. Please click “here” for our list.
ADVERTISING IDEAS
As with most large companies, Pernod Ricard, which owns the Hiram Walker brand, has established relationships with advertising agencies that are responsible for our campaigns. Our current campaigns are primarily trade-oriented. In order to best utilize our time, we do not accept or consider unsolicited advertising ideas.
SPONSORSHIP IDEAS
Hiram Walker is a brand that is not devoting resources to sponsorships at this time. The sponsorships the brand is involved with are, in general, conceived and implemented by our sales force. We are not accepting unsolicited sponsorship ideas.
EMPLOYMENT
We do not accept applications from this Hiram Walker website. For employment opportunities, please go to www.pernod-ricard-usa.com and then click on
"Careers" and "Submit Your Resume". If you are in Canada, please visit http://www.corby.ca/content.php?id=18 or write to: info@corby.ca.
