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1257 Kensington Road NW
1 (403) 283-8000 / atyourservice@kensingtonwinemarket.com
$71.99
A batch of Alberta Premium Rye selected and blended from consecutive vintages between 2001 and 2010.
No false modesty, we produce the best rye in the world. Thankfully, Alberta Distillers is starting to catch on to what they have. Hopefully they continue to release these neat expressions they've been giving us in more recent years.
Producer Description
"In 2001, we laid down our first batch of liquid. Every year for the next decade, we did the same. Batch 10 Legacy Reserve brings you a blend of liquid from all 10 years, hand selected by our staff to create the best tasting liquid possible from each year's unique taste profile." "Select whisky from 10 differnt warehouses from across our 42-acre site, contributing to the breadth of liquids available to blend based on the unique attributes of each warehouse." "New White Oak, Ex-Bourbon and Ex-Canadian Whisky" barrels.
42% abv
750 mlOUT OF STOCK
If you'd like us to try to order it, add it to your cart. We can't promise, but we'll do our best!
Evan's Tasting Note
Nose: A bit earthier than the Alberta Premium Cask Strength, but the 100% Rye style still shows nicely. Plenty of toffee and brown sugar notes with a hint of apple, citrus, steeped tea and soft baking spices.
Palate: Much like the nose, the Rye sings soft and sweet with a spice-driven backbone. Apples and cinnamon, a touch of clove countered by butterscotch and nougat.
Finish: Lighter on the finish thanks to the 42% ABV, but notes of peaches and wood spice stick around.
Comment: As with everything from Alberta Distillers, this is well-made. I would love to see it at 50% or higher ABV-wise, though.
Producer Tasting Note
Aroma: Dark chocolate and slightly oaky with fruity notes of dried prunes, warm pear and banana
Taste: Rich espresso and dark chocolate, balanced with a hint of banana and toffee
Finish: Smooth and creamy
$159.99
The Alberta Distillers Rare Batch No.1 is a 23 year old Rye Whisky bottled at 50%.
Producer Description
"From world-renowned Alberta Distillers Limited comes this Rare BatchTM/MC Issue No. 1 – the first in a special series offering the best of the best. First barreled at the turn of the millennium in 2000 and aged for 23 long years, this rare whisky’s resting time has finally come to an end. Out here, where the prairie gives way to the Rocky Mountains, lies the perfect place for distilling spirits. A pristine, epic land. Of Space and Freedom. Of wide blue skies, clean air, and vivid light. Of Pure, mineral rich glacial water, and robust prairie grains."
$37.99
A new Rye from Alberta Distillers! With no press release or information or web page on the bottle to be found. What we can tell you is that it carries a stated age of 9 Years Old, and is made from 100% Rye Grain. Oh, and it is bottled at 45% ABV.
The back label does mention three barrel types used, but does not specify which types. It is from ADL, so the liquid should be good. Plus, the price is very reasonable if the quality is there.
If only this small, plucky Calgary Distillery was owned by a large spirits conglomerate that could afford to throw some money into marketing and entice us on what makes this bottle special... Sure, the same company owns a distillery on Islay that pointlessly co-brands some of their high-end single malts with a luxury car brand because they don't see the whisky as premium enough to sell on its own. That is just fine, but throwing a bit of a spotlight on one of the best rye distilleries in the world would be a bridge too far!
$49.99
A release from Alberta Distillers! 100% Rye - bottled at 42% after maturing in new charred oak casks and ex-bourbon barrels.
From The Producer
"Reifel Rye has been created in honour of George H. Reifel. The legendary master distiller who laid the foundations of Alberta Distillers 75 years ago, and whose standards, commitment to the craft, belief in local ingredients, obsession with extraordinary flavour, and adventurous spirit still characterize ADL’s distilling culture today. Reifel Rye is a masterpiece George would be proud of. This high rye spirit is aged in charred white oak and ex bourbon barrels. It is a feast of a whisky with notes of toffee, banana bread, chocolate, poached pear and crème brûlée. An unconventional whisky with unexpected depths. High Rye, Deep Character from the Distillery Of The Decade."
$609.99
The 4th Edition of WhistlePig's 18 Year Old Double Malt contains a mash of 79% Rye, 15% Malted Rye, and 6% Malted Barley. It has been finished in ex-PX Sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV.
While it was matured and bottled by WhistlePig in Vermont, USA, the back of the bottle states it is indeed a product of Canada. No word as to which distillery or distilleries originally distilled it, though. it could be Calgary's own Alberta Distillers, LTD, as many other WhistlePig releases contained ADL Rye…
