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PAX44 Liberation Day Edition
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Pax44 debuts Liberation Day Edition May 5th 2025; Canadian whisky honouring 80 years of freedom in the Netherlands.
At Hotel de Wereld in Wageningen on May 5, 1945, German forces in the Netherlands surrendered to Canadian General Charles Foulkes and his negotiating team, including Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands.
The Liberation Day Edition of Pax44 debuts at the historic Hotel de Wereld. Only 12 specially boxed bottles of the Liberation Day Edition have been produced for ceremonial presentation this year. These 12 collector’s items are not for sale.
Whisky and chocolate is the signature of Pax44. Crafted from a single cask of 18-year-old Canadian rye whisky, personally selected and gifted to Pax44 by the original shipper, the Liberation Day Edition offers a distinct profile. With a bold, earthy aroma and layered notes of caramel, vanilla, and an unmistakable spicy rye finish, the whisky is perfectly complemented by subtle traces of Dutch cocoa, appearing on the nose and lingering delicately on the finish.
The unique cask will continue to mature ahead of a general release planned for Liberation Day 2026.
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The Warrior Spirit
In 1944, during the ferocious battle of Arnhem, retreating British paratroopers and a Waffen SS patrol found themselves in a rare and remarkable moment of humanity amid the chaos of war. The sounds of gunfire and explosions echoed through the shattered streets, but in an abandoned home, deep within the most intense battle zone, something extraordinary happened. The two groups of soldiers, adversaries by fate, momentarily ceased their hostilities. In a spontaneous act that transcended the brutality surrounding them, they called for “PAX,” a brief truce amidst the carnage.
Despite the raging conflict outside, the warriors from both sides connected over a simple yet profound gesture. The British Paras, holed up on the upper floors of the building, lowered a bottle of whiskey down to their German counterparts using a rope. In return, the Waffen SS soldiers, stationed on the ground floor, sent up their precious chocolate rations. These small tokens, exchanged between enemies, spoke volumes—of shared humanity, of the yearning for normalcy, even in the darkest of times.
For a brief moment, the abandoned home, surrounded by devastation, became a haven where the soldiers could forget the war and experience a flicker of camaraderie. They were warriors first, but in that fleeting exchange, they became simply men—men who longed for peace, comfort, and a connection that transcended the uniforms they wore. It was a silent acknowledgment of their shared plight, a rare instance where the brutality of war gave way to the enduring spirit of humanity.
As the whiskey and chocolate passed between them, so too did unspoken words of respect and understanding. The truce was short-lived, as the realities of war soon demanded their return to their respective roles as enemies. But for that brief moment, the battle of Arnhem was paused—not by the commands of their superiors, but by the innate warrior spirit that recognized the humanity in one another, even in the midst of war.
The story of this exchange became a symbol of the complex nature of war—a reminder that, even in the most bitter conflicts, there is room for compassion and the possibility of peace. The soldiers who took part in this act of truce were forever marked by it, carrying with them the memory of a moment when the lines of battle blurred, and they were united by a shared humanity that no war could ever fully extinguish.
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