F.A.Q.

Yes—we ship worldwide!

• Rates are based on the destination.

• We usually ship via Canada Post, but may use UPS, especially for U.S. or international orders.

• Have a UPS account? We’ll gladly ship using that to save you the fee.

• We confirm international shipping costs with you before finalizing.

• Maple – maple syrup + walnuts (very Canadian!)

• Chocolate – rich dark chocolate

They’re tied—we honestly sell almost the same amount of each.

• It’s made locally with Alberta grain.

• Rye is uniquely Canadian (like us!).

• It pairs beautifully with maple and chocolate.

• The black, hexagon-shaped hatboxes are crafted from recycled paper and dyed with eco-friendly black ink. Designed to be fully recyclable, they’re so attractive, sturdy, and easy to open and close that most people choose to reuse them instead.

• One of our guiding principles is to use as much local products as possible.
• Rye whisky is produced in the HIGHWOOD Distillery, just south of Calgary, and using grains from a 7 mile radius of the distillery.
• Rye whisky is very Canadian! (Bourbon is American; rum made from sugar cane).
• The merging of flavors between maple syrup + whisky and chocolate + whisky is absolutely superb – sophisticated, but not overwhelming.

• Only real HIGHWOOD Distillers rye whisky is used in every AWC cake.
• Added at 2 separate times: into the raw batter and then again in the whisky sauce that the cakes are soaked in when they come out of the oven.
• Whisky is listed on the bottom label of every package, in the ingredient list.
• Only real whisky, with actual alcohol content still active, would provide the preserving factor for the cakes (that is, long shelf-life) and keep them very moist.
• After baking & storage, about 1% by weight whisky remains in the unopened cakes.

• All joyful occasions – births, birthdays, valentines, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, retirements, new home purchases, all celebrations…
• When you want to show your appreciation – to family, friends, co-workers, employees, clients, associates, neighbors, hostesses, anyone who helps make your days easier or more enjoyable…
• Whenever you want to let someone know they are special – for no particular reason, except that you value them!
• The qualities of the gift imply the same qualities you are forwarding as your own, and how you feel about the recipient & the relationship – our cakes are unique, highest quality, delectable, appeal to the senses & are impressively packaged…

• As what serves as a trigger is dependent on each individual person, we strongly suggest that another edible treat be selected for this group.
• AWC is respectful of everyone’s personal situations & values, without judgment.

• At this time we don’t recommend our products for those with food allergies. We use many of the common food allergens, including wheat, as our key ingredients. As well, our products are all made in small bakeries or commercial kitchens where there is a chance of cross-contamination.

• Room temperature or slightly warm a slice – top with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
• As above – then drizzle with liqueur, or any other sauce of your choice.
• Serve with your favourite fruit & whipped cream.
• Enjoy the cake exactly how it is – Delicious!

• Medium sized cakes serve 12 (1000 gm; 2.2 lb) – many easily get 16 servings.

• Store in a cool, dry environment. Once opened, refrigerate to maintain freshness. For longer storage, freezing is ideal and won’t impact the taste or quality.

• The BB date is date stamped on the bottom of every cake package, on the nutrition label
• Is conservatively 3 months if kept in a cool dry place.
• Freeze it if you want to extend the BB date by double – to 6 months.
• The combination of alcohol + heat sealing = longer shelf-life than other cakes.

• No, not yet.
• All our cakes are pound cakes– solid, rich, moist & sumptuous in aroma & flavor.
• Only the maple cake has some walnuts, and only on the top.

• They are local people who are involved heavily in the arts, and have not yet become renowned or rewarded for their exceptional dedication to their creative work.
• The selections are based on individual assessments of their work, initiatives, purpose, and plans for the future and how they will balance out the contributions of the previously selected artists.