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LET’S CELEBRATE AND FULLY ENJOY THE MOMENT.

FOR EVERY BOTTLE SOLD, HERA IS COMMITTED TO CONTRIBUTING TO LOCAL INITIATIVES THAT WILL HELP WOMEN IN NEED.

LET’S CELEBRATE AND FULLY ENJOY THE MOMENT.

FOR EVERY BOTTLE SOLD, HERA IS COMMITTED TO CONTRIBUTING TO LOCAL INITIATIVES THAT WILL HELP WOMEN IN NEED.

LET’S CELEBRATE AND FULLY ENJOY THE MOMENT.

FOR EVERY BOTTLE SOLD, HERA IS COMMITTED TO CONTRIBUTING TO LOCAL INITIATIVES THAT WILL HELP WOMEN IN NEED.

Story

A CLASSIC REINVENTED

HERA REPRESENTS A NEW ERA.

INSPIRED BY DISCOVERY, PROGRESS AND DIVERSITY, HERA CREATES INNOVATIVE, UNIFYING AND SYMBOLIC SPIRITS WITH LESS ALCOHOL.

THE APPROACH IS SIMPLE: THE USE OF LOCAL, NATURAL AND QUALITY INGREDIENTS MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO REINVENT GREAT CLASSICS ACCORDING TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF SOCIETY.

HERA BELIEVES THAT IT IS ESSENTIAL TO DARE: DARE TO BE YOURSELF, DARE TO GO FOR IT AND DARE TO ASSERT YOURSELF. WHETHER AN ACHIEVEMENT IS SMALL OR LARGE, SHARING A GLASS OF HERA OR GIVING A BOTTLE AS A GIFT IS A SYMBOL OF FULFILLMENT AND FREEDOM.

Products

THE DELICATE WHISKY LIQUEUR

DISCOVER AN ELEGANT WHISKY LIQUEUR. ITS DELICATE FLAVOR OF CANADIAN WHISKY IS ENHANCED BY NOTES OF FIGS, COCOA AND ALMONDS.

THE ARTWORK DECORATING THE LABEL WAS CREATED BY ARTIST LYSA JORDAN.

  • NATURAL SUGAR
  • MODERATE ALCOHOL CONTENT
  • MADE IN QUEBEC
43.25 $ — 750 ML
  • LOCAL AND NATURAL INGREDIENTS
  • CAN BE ENJOYED NEAT, ON ICE OR IN A COCKTAIL
  • DEVELOPPED AND BOTTLED IN QUEBEC
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COCKTAILS

PEACHY SOUR

Ingredients

  • 1.50 OZ HERA
  • 0.50 OZ FRESH LEMON JUICE
  • 0.25 OZ MAPLE SYRUP
  • 0.75 OZ PEACH NECTAR
  • 1 EGG WHITE

Topping

  • PEACH SLICES

STEPS

  • POUR THE INGREDIENTS INTO A SHAKER.
  • SHAKE VIGOROUSLY ONCE WITHOUT ICE.
  • ADD ICE AND SHAKE AGAIN.
  • STRAIN INTO A CHILLED GLASS.
  • GARNISH WITH PEACH SLICES (OPTIONAL).

SPRING PEAR SPARKLING

Ingredients

  • 1.5 OZ HERA
  • 0.50 OZ LEMON JUICE
  • 0.50 OZ MAPLE SYRUP
  • 0.50 OZ BLACK TEA (CHILLED)
  • 2.0 0Z SPARKLING WINE
  • (QUANTITIES FOR ONE GLASS)

Topping

  • SLICES OF PEAR
  • PINCH OF GROUND CINNAMON

STEPS

  • DECIDE HOW MANY GLASSES TO PREPARE AND CALCULATE THE QUANTITIES.
  • POUR THE INGREDIENTS, EXCEPT THE SPARKLING WINE, INTO A MIXING GLASS WITH ICE.
  • MIX WELL.
  • POUR ABOUT 2.5 OZ OF THE MIXTURE INTO EACH GLASS FILLED WITH ICE.
  • TOP OFF WITH SPARKLING WINE.
  • GARNISH WITH A SLICE OF PEAR AND A PINCH OF GROUND CINNAMON.

FESTIVE SOUR

Ingredients

  • 1.5 OZ HERA
  • 0.75 OZ PUR CRANBERRY JUICE
  • 0.50 OZ LEMON JUICE
  • 0.50 OZ SIMPLE SYRUP
  • 1 EGG WHITE

Topping

  • BLOOD SORREL

STEPS

  • POUR THE INGREDIENTS INTO A SHAKER.
  • SHAKE VIGOROUSLY ONCE WITHOUT ICE.
  • ADD ICE AND SHAKE AGAIN.
  • STRAIN INTO A CHILLED GLASS.
  • GARNISH WITH A BLOOD SORREL LEAF (OPTIONAL).

HERA SPRITZ

Ingredients

  • 1.5 OZ HERA
  • 4 DASHES ANGOSTURA
  • 0.75 OZ COCONUT WATER
  • PROSECCO

Topping

  • SPRUCE SPROUT

STEPS

  • POUR THE HERA, COCONUT WATER AND ANGOSTURA INTO A WINE GLASS FILLED WITH ICE.
  • ADD THE PROSECCO.
  • STIR WITH A SPOON.
  • GARNISH WITH SPRUCE SPROUT (OPTIONAL).

LIGHT AS A FEATHER

Ingredients

  • 2.0 OZ HERA
  • 1.0 OZ LILLET
  • HARRINGTON BOTANICAL SPARKLING SWEET CLOVER (SPARKLING WATER AS AN ALTERNATIVE)

Topping

  • MARASCHINO CHERRIES

STEPS

  • POUR THE HERA AND THE LILLET INTO A HIGHBALL GLASS.
  • FILL WITH HARRINGTON BOTANICAL SPARKLING SWEET CLOVER.
  • STIR WITH A SPOON.
  • GARNISH WITH MARASCHINO CHERRIES.

ROYAL HERA

Ingredients

  • 1.0 OZ HERA
  • CHAMPAGNE

Topping

  • FLOWER

STEPS

  • POUR THE HERA INTO A CHAMPAGNE GLASS.
  • ADD THE CHAMPAGNE.
  • GARNISH WITH A FLOWER (OPTIONAL).

LOWER MANHATTAN

Ingredients

  • 1.25 OZ HERA
  • 0.75 OZ RED VERMOUTH
  • 1.0 OZ EARL GREY TEA
  • 2 TBSP. OLIVE BRINE
  • 1 DASH ANGOSTURA (OPTIONAL)

Topping

  • OLIVES

STEPS

  • POUR ALL INGREDIENTS INTO A MIXING GLASS.
  • FILL THE MIXING GLASS WITH ICE AND STIR WITH A SPOON.
  • STRAIN INTO CHILLED GLASS.
  • GARNISH WITH OLIVE SKEWER.

HERA PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

Ingredients

  • 1.0 OZ HERA
  • LATTE
  • 4 TBSP. PUMPKIN SPICE SYRUP*

Topping

  • WHIPPED CREAM
  • CINNAMON STICK

STEPS

  • PREPARE YOUR FAVORITE LATTE RECIPE.
  • ADD PUMPKIN SPICE SYRUP AND HERA.
  • TOP WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND A CINNAMON STICK (OPTIONAL).

*PUMPKIN SPICE SYRUP (RECIPE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 LATTES)

  • INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/2 CUP SUGAR
  • 1/2 CUP WATER
  • 2/3 CUP PUMPKIN PUREE
  • 14 OZ. SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK
  • 1/2 TSP. PUMPKIN SPICE
  • STEPS:
  • PREPARE SIMPLE SYRUP BY COMBINING SUGAR AND WATER IN A SMALL SAUCEPAN ON THE STOVE OVER MEDIUM HEAT.
  • ONCE SUGAR IS DISSOLVED, REDUCE HEAT TO LOW.
  • ADD ALL OTHER INGREDIENTS. STIR FOR TWO MINUTES.
  • REMOVE FROM HEAT AND LET COOL.
  • THE SYRUP CAN BE STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR.

WHITE SANGRIA WITH HERA

Ingredients

  • 2.0 OZ HERA
  • 1.0 OZ TRIPLE SEC
  • 1.0 OZ PEACH SCHNAPPS
  • 1.5 CUPS DRY WHITE WINE
  • 1.0 CUP WHITE CRANBERRY JUICE
  • 1.0 CUP GINGER ALE
  • 3.0 OZ FRESH LEMON JUICE

Topping

  • CITRUS AND PEACHES

Steps

  • COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A PITCHER WITH ICE.
  • GARNISH WITH CITRUS AND PEACHES.

HERA & GRAPEFRUIT

Ingredients

  • 2.0 OZ HERA
  • 1.0 OZ FRESHLY SQUEEZED GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
  • 1 TSP. HONEY

Topping

  • 1 GRAPEFRUIT WEDGE (OPTIONAL)

Instruments

  • SHAKER
  • FINE STRAINER

Steps

  • IN A SHAKER, ADD ALL THE INGREDIENTS WITH ICE.
  • SHAKE WELL.
  • STRAIN FINELY INTO A CHILLED COCKTAIL GLASS.
  • GARNISH WITH A GRAPEFRUIT WEDGE (OPTIONAL).

HERA & LAVENDER SOUR

Ingredients

  • 2.0 OZ HERA
  • 1/2 TSP. HONEY
  • 1/2 OZ LAVENDER SYRUP
  • 1/2 OZ FRESH LEMON JUICE
  • 1 EGG WHITE (OR VEGAN EMULSIFIER)

Instruments

  • SHAKER

Steps

  • IN A SHAKER, ADD ALL THE INGREDIENTS WITH ICE.
  • SHAKE WELL.
  • POUR INTO A COCKTAIL GLASS.

MAPLE OLD-FASHIONED

Ingredients

  • 2.0 OZ HERA
  • 1.5 TEASPOON MAPLE SYRUP
  • 2 DASHES ANGOSTURA BITTER

Topping

  • 1 CHERRY
  • ORANGE PEEL

Instruments

  • SPOON

Steps

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and mix until cold.
  • Serve with a large ice cube.
  • Garnish with cherry and orange peel.

HERA SOUR

Ingredients

  • 2.0 OZ HERA
  • 0.25 OZ MAPLE SYRUP
  • 0.75 OZ FRESH LEMON JUICE
  • 1 EGG WHITE

Topping

  • 2 DASHES OF ANGOSTURA BITTERS (OPTIONAL)

Instruments

  • SHAKER
  • FINE STRAINER

Steps

  • IN A SHAKER, ADD ALL THE INGREDIENTS EXCEPT THE ANGOSTURA BITTERS WITH ICE.
  • SHAKE WELL.
  • STRAIN FINELY INTO A CHILLED COCKTAIL GLASS.
  • ADD 2 DASHES OF ANGOSTURA BITTERS AND MAKE THE DESIRED PATTERN WITH A STRAW (OPTIONAL).

Christmas Effervescent Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1.5 OZ HERA
  • 0.75 OZ FRESH LIME JUICE
  • 0.50 OZ SIMPLE SYRUP
  • 1/4 CUP OF PEAR (OR 1 0Z OF PEAR NECTAR)
  • 2 PINCHES OF GROUND NUTMEG
  • SPARKLING WINE

Topping

  • 1 SLICE OF PEAR

Instruments

  • SHAKER
  • FINE STRAINER
  • SPOON
  • PESTLE

Steps

  • Crush pears in bottom of shaker with a pestle.
  • Pour remaining ingredients into shaker. (Except sparkling wine)
  • Add ice cubes and shake.
  • Double strain into a chilled glass using a fine strainer.
  • Fill with sparkling wine and stir gently with a spoon.
  • Garnish with pear slice.

HOLIDAY COCKTAIL

Ingredients

  • 2.0 OZ HERA
  • 2.0 OZ CRANBERRY JUICE
  • 1.0 OZ ROSEMARY INFUSED SIMPLE SYRUP

Topping (optional)

  • FRESH CRANBERRIES
  • ROSEMARY SPRIG
  • SUGAR

Instruments

  • SPOON

Steps

  • Simple syrup: In a pot, mix 1 part white sugar with one part water. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Turn off heat. Add rosemary sprigs and let infuse for 15 minutes. Once cooled, remove rosemary.
  • In a glass filled with ice cubes, add all ingredients and stir with a spoon.
  • Coat cranberries and one rosemary sprig with sugar. Garnish.

LIMONHERA

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 OZ HERA
  • SANPELLEGRINO LIMONATA
  • FRESH LEMON JUICE

TOPPING

  • SLICE OF LEMON

INSTRUMENTS

  • SPOON

STEPS

  • POUR HERA DELICATE WHISKY LIQUEUR INTO A GLASS FILLED WITH ICE CUBES.
  • ADD THE LIMONATA AND THE FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE. STIR.
  • GARNISH WITH THE LEMON.

GODDESS

INGREDIENTS

  • 0.75 OZ HERA
  • 0.75 OZ APEROL
  • 0.75 OZ AMARO MONTENEGRO
  • 1.0 OZ FRESH LEMON JUICE
  • PINCH OF SALT

INSTRUMENTS

  • SHAKER
  • FINE STRAINER

STEPS

  • IN A SHAKER, ADD ALL THE INGREDIENTS WITH ICE.
  • SHAKE WELL.
  • STRAIN FINELY INTO A COCKTAIL GLASS.

HERA COBBLER

Ingredients

  • 2.0 OZ HERA
  • SMALL BERRIES
  • SPARKLING WINE

Topping

  • SMALL BERRIES

Instruments

  • SHAKER
  • PESTLE

Steps

  • IN A SHAKER, ADD HERA AND THE SMALL BERRIES.
  • CRUSH THE INGREDIENTS WITH A PESTLE.
  • ADD ICE AND SHAKE.
  • POUR INTO A WINE GLASS WITHOUT STRAINING.
  • ADD THE SPARKLING WINE.
  • GARNISH WITH BERRIES.

HERA ON THE BEACH

INGREDIENTS

  • 0.75 OZ HERA
  • 0.75 OZ AMBER RUM
  • 0.33 OZ CRÈME DE CASSIS
  • 1.5 OZ FRESH ORANGE JUICE
  • 1.5 OZ REAL CRANBERRY JUICE
  • 0.5 OZ LIME JUICE
  • PINCH OF SALT

TOPPING

  • CHERRY

INSTRUMENTS

  • SHAKER
  • TOPPING PICK

STEPS

  • IN A SHAKER, ADD ALL THE INGREDIENTS WITH ICE AND SHAKE.
  • POUR INTO A COLLINS GLASS AND FILL WITH ICE.
  • GARNISH WITH A CHERRY ON PICK.

THETFORD LEMONADE

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.5 OZ HERA
  • 0.5 OZ PEACH SCHNAPPS
  • 0.25 OZ LUXARDO MARASCHINO
  • 0.75 OZ FRESH LEMON JUICE
  • SODA

INSTRUMENTS

  • SHAKER

STEPS

  • IN A SHAKER, ADD ALL THE INGREDIENTS EXCEPT THE SODA AND SHAKE.
  • POUR INTO A GLASS AND FILL WITH ICE.
  • FILL WITH SODA.

Blackberry sour

WITH HERA DELICATE WHISKY LIQUEUR

Ingredients

  • 1.5 OZ HERA
  • 0.75 OZ FRESH LIME JUICE
  • 0.5 OZ HONEY SYRUP
  • 0.5 OZ DRY VERMOUTH
  • 6 BLACKBERRIES

Topping

  • 1 ANISE STAR

Instruments

  • SHAKER
  • PESTLE
  • FINE STRAINER

Steps

  • CRUSH THE BLACKBERRIES IN THE SHAKER USING A PESTLE.
  • POUR THE REST OF THE INGREDIENTS INTO THE SHAKER.
  • ADD THE ICE CUBES THEN SHAKE VIGOROUSLY.
  • DOUBLE-FILTER INTO A COOLED CUP USING A FINE STRAINER.
  • GARNISH WITH THE ANISE STAR.

Notes

  • Honey syrup: 1 part honey for ½ part hot water.

HERA & TONIC

Ingredients

  • 1.5 OZ HERA
  • TONIC WATER

Toppings

  • 2 CUCUMBER SLICES
  • BLACK PEPPER

Instruments

  • BAR SPOON

Steps

  • POUR THE HERA WHISKY LIQUEUR INTO A HIGHBALL GLASS FILLED WITH ICE CUBES.
  • ADD THE TONIC WATER THEN MIX WITH A SPOON.
  • GARNISH WITH THE 2 CUCUMBER SLICES.
  • TURN THE PEPPER MILL TWICE OVER THE CUCUMBER SLICES TO COVER THEM WITH BLACK PEPPER.
Media

IN THE MEDIA

MAGAZINE VERO

MAGAZINE VERO
Not as strong as traditional whisky, this delicate nectar with notes of figs, cocoa and almonds will please the finest palates.
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DANS L’OEIL DU DRAGON

RADIO CANADA
Hera offers an alternative to classic whisky with its delicate 25% alcohol whisky liqueur created from local, natural, and premium ingredients. The company's mission is to reinvent great classics by reducing their alcohol content to make them more accessible and inclusive.
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MAG 2000

MAG 2000 APPALACHES
THE STORY BEHIND HERA DELICATE WHISKY LIQUEUR.
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COURRIER FRONTENAC

COURRIER FRONTENAC
A DELICATE, ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE WHISKY LIQUEUR.
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Mag 2000 Mauricie

Mag 2000 Mauricie
NEW AT THE SAQ. HERA DELICATE 
WHISKY LIQUEUR IS FEATURED AS 
A PRODUCT OF THE MONTH.
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THETFORD REGION SITE

THETFORD REGION SITE
HERA DELICATE WHISKY LIQUEUR WILL BE 
AVAILABLE AT THE SAQ NEXT WEEK.
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FAQ

What does the name HERA mean?

HERA, DERIVED FROM THE WORDS “HE & HER & ERA,”, EVOKES THE FACT THAT AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT, EVERYONE HAS THE POWER TO CREATE A NEW ERA IN THEIR LIVES. HERA ALSO REPRESENTS A BOLD NEW ERA FOR THE SPIRITS INDUSTRY BY REFLECTING CHANGING CONSUMER VALUES AND REINVENTING CLASSICS WITH A MORE MODERATE ALCOHOL CONTENT.

Why whisky?

As someone who likes the flavour of whisky but not the intensity of its alcohol content, Marissa Fortin, Founder, saw the opportunity to fill a gap in the whisky market.

Why 25% alcohol content?

We believe everyone should be able to enjoy the flavour of whisky without having to commit to the intensity of traditional whisky in flavour and alcohol content

What does HERA Delicate Whisky Liqueur taste like?

The short answer is, it tastes like whisky, only not as intense. Blended from quality, local and natural ingredients sourced in Canada, flavour notes include figs, cocoa and almonds.

Does it taste sweet?

While categorized as a liqueur, HERA Delicate Whisky Liqueur is not a sweet beverage and can be enjoyed just like full-proof whisky neat on its own, on the rocks or mixed into cocktails.

Does it contain a lot of sugar?

No, at 50g/L the sugar content works out to be less than 1.5g per 1 oz serving (ie: 1 jigger or bartender’s shot). In comparison…one OREO cookie contains 4.7g of sugar.

How can I best enjoy HERA Delicate Whisky Liqueur?

While categorized as a liqueur, HERA is not a sweet beverage and can be enjoyed just like full-proof whisky neat on its own, on the rocks or mixed into cocktails.

Are there any comparative products in the market?

Other whisky brands offer whisky liqueurs, but none with an authentic whisky taste and 25% alcohol content.

How is HERA Delicate Whisky Liqueur made?

HERA is made from ingredients sourced in Canada from premium, natural sources, and blended into a proprietary recipe at a facility located in Quebec.

Where is HERA Delicate Whisky Liqueur made?

HERA Delicate Whisky Liqueur is currently made in Quebec.

What are the ingredients?

HERA is made from 6-year-old Canadian whisky, water, maple syrup and natural aromas

Do you own a distillery?

Not yet! HERA has big aspirations, but currently works with an independent production facility.

Where can I buy HERA?

Found at the SAQ, often next to other whisky liqueurs. HERA is sold at a less intense price than traditional whiskies, just like its flavour.

Do you plan on exporting?

Currently only available in Quebec, our plans include Canadian and international distribution. Please contact us for more information.

What does the label art represent?

The abstract artwork on the label evokes the emotions of celebration, freedom, creativity and joy. With its explosive colors and strokes, it also represents the product’s tasting notes which include fig, almonds and cocoa.

Why did you choose Lysa Jordan?

As a strong female artist, Marissa adored Lysa’s work and thought it would be nice if everyone could have a bit of Lysa’s art at home. She reached out to her to ask if she’d be interested in collaborating on our label art. Lysa agreed and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the result!

How does HERA Delicate Whisky Liqueur give back?

At HERA we are committed to raising women up everywhere and donate 1% of sales to organizations that support women. For more information on our donations, please contact us.

 

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