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1257 Kensington Road NW
1 (403) 283-8000 / atyourservice@kensingtonwinemarket.com
$71.99
This is Bridgeland's Taber Corn Bourbon Whisky, bottled at a respectable 50.5% ABV — or 101 Proof. Made from a mash bill of 60% Taber Corn, 32% Penhold Barley, and 8% Penhold Wheat. This is a great Bourbon alternative for those looking to support local. Matured in new American Oak barrels with a #4 Char.
Producer Description
..."the Bridgeland Taber Corn Berbon you know and love — with a new twist:Taber Corn Berbon Whisky at an elevated 101 proof (50.5%). This product is inspired by Alberta nature. With the best grain in the world, this bourbon style whisky is the result of what our agriculture offers best: Taber Corn and Penhold Wheat and Barley grown by two incredible families: the Molnar’s in Taber and the Hamill’s in Penhold. "
500 mlEvan's Tasting Note (Batch 2)
Nose: Plenty of cherry notes along with banana, apple cinnamon oatmeal, brown sugar, toasty, polished oak, husked ears of corn, and a touch of mint and black pepper.
Palate: Strawberry syrup, cherries and cinnamon spice up front along with peaches and cream, apple cider, Twizzlers, and a dash of nutmeg and clove.
Finish: The clove, nutmeg and toasty oak notes make you think this might be drying but it remains quite juicy on the fade.
Comment: I enjoy the 45% version of the Taber Corn Berbon quite a bit, but the 50.5% ABV makes this bottle even better. It is a great strength that concentrates the aroma and flavour without losing complexity.
Producer Tasting Note
"The first aromas that greet you when you open the bottle are reminiscent of a peach custard pie — rich, creamy, and sweet, with a hint of fruitiness that makes your mouth water. Subtle notes of sweet oak come through, adding a layer of warmth and complexity.The finish lingers with a gentle spark of pepper and a whisper of sweet fennel."
Bridgeland Distillery — Calgary, Alberta
Bridgeland Distillery was founded in 2018 and resides right within — get this — Bridgeland in Calgary, Alberta. If you are looking to go there — and I suggest you do — it is on the corner located on the corner of Marsh Road and Edmonton Trail; just a few blocks North of the Bow River and Memorial Drive.
The Distillery is owned by Daniel Plenzik and Jacques Tremblay and produces a wide variety of spirits distilled from grain and also grapes. One of the things that sets Bridgeland apart is the reuse of different casks that have matured their own brandies and whiskies to add character to other aging spirits. For example: reusing casks that previously mature their brandy to then mature or finish some of their whiskies.
There is plenty to recommend from Bridgeland Distillery. A good place to start would be with their Single Blend; which is an in-house blend that combines a variety of their whisky styles that gets limited releases each year.
Bridgeland's releases are updated regularly as the distillery and their casks continue to mature.
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$95.99
We have teamed up with our friends at Bridgeland Distillery to bottle our first-ever Canadian "Bourbon Style" whisky barrel pick. The mash bill consists of at least 51% Taber Corn, plus wheat and malted barley. At five years old, it is the oldest of Bridgeland's Taber Corn Berbon bottled so far, and at barrel proof, 62.5%.
$66.99
Bottled at 44.1% in 500ml bottles that are individually numbered, 2024 Edition of Bridgeland Distillery's Single Blend Whisky is a marriage of Rye Whisky, Taber Corn Whisky, and Single Malt whisky. All whisky was distilled, aged, and blended by Bridgeland at their Distillery in Calgary, Alberta.
From The Producer
"Single blend whisky is a rare breed: an exceptional combination of our most desired whiskies this calendar year, all distilled at one single facility, Bridgeland Distillery. We blend our malt and grain whiskies together from casks with exquisite quality, character and flavour. An exceptional whisky for every celebration!
Our Single Malt and Rye are prominently featured in this year’s blend (2024). They have been distilled, barrelled and aged separately.This release showcases rich flavours coming from French and American oak.
Production and Distillation Notes
$59.99
This is the latest release of "Berbon" from Bridgeland Distillery, which is just 5 minute drive down Memorial to the east of KWM!
This Berbon - as Bridgeland dubs it - is made primarily with corn harvested from Taber, Alberta. The specific mash bill is composed of 60% Taber Corn, plus 32% Barley and 8% Wheat both sourced from one farm in Penhold, Alberta. The spirit was aged in Virgin American Oak Barrels that received a #4 char. 45% ABV / 500ml bottles.
$89.99
The 101 proof Maker's Mark is a higher alcohol version of the tried and true regular Maker's and like the flagship of the line it also gets the red wax dipped treatment on the cap and neck of the bottle. At 50.5% it offers a bolder, more intense profile than the regular Maker's Mark and is made from made using the same tried and true mash bill of 60% Corn, 26% Red Winter Wheat, and 14% Malted Barley.
