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$104.99
The 7th Batch of Eau Claire Distillery's Single Malt is here! This limited release of less than 5000 bottles is 7 years old - the oldest from Eau Claire so far. It is bottled at a robust 48% ABV.
Eau Claire is Alberta's first modern craft distillery. It was founded in 2013 and resides in Diamond Valley, Alberta.
From The Producer
"Savour the allure of our seven-year-aged single malt whisky with an enticing aroma of brown sugar and white pepper. On the palate, relish a symphony of flavours, where luscious vanilla and caramelized toffee harmonize with a whisper of red fruit. This release exemplifies why our distillery is a connoisseur's choice."
750ml mlEvan's Tasting Note
Nose: Toasted shortbread and biscuits, candied orange peel, apple strudel, roasted hazelnuts, cinnamon candies, dark roast coffee and a dusting of brown sugar on top of it all.
Palate: Dark chocolate, more shortbread and cinnamon candies, subtle cherry notes, berry jam; both black and blue in variety, amber rum, and cardamom.
Finish: More chocolate and jammy berry notes with a touch of cloves and Frangelico.
Comment: Having this at 48% vs the 43% of the Batch 6 release from last year makes it a much more robust and flavourful dram. I like that it shows bigger in style, and I hope release 8 will continue this trend!
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Red Fruit, Brown Sugar, Green Apple, White Pepper
Palate: Carmelised Toffee, Malt, Vanilla
Finish: Palate Covering, Building Pepper Spice, Red fruit Jam
Originally written by Evan in a blog post for KWM's 2019 Whisky Calendar. Updated in February 2025.
Time flies. Eau Claire Distillery in the Diamond Valley is now just about a decade in on the whisky game.
Let’s go back a few years. Eau Claire Distillery was originally founded in 2013 by David Farran, making it the first modern craft distillery to launch in Alberta after provincial government regulations were changed to make smaller-scale commercial distilling possible. It resides in Diamond Valley (the town was formerly known as Turner Valley, but was amalgamated with the nearby Black Diamond in 2023) within about an hour’s drive southwest of Calgary. The Distillery was installed in what was once Diamond Valley’s movie theatre and Dance Hall, a building that was originally built in 1929.
Eau Claire always planned to make whisky – more than that – they wanted to make whisky using grain from local fields when possible, even going old school and horse harvesting when they could. In order to do this, the distillery, of course, needed income, and to enable this they have been making Vodka, Gin, and other spirits, and even their own tonic water. This is party of the template for opening a distillery, and Eau Claire was the first craft distillery to do it in Alberta, though many others have followed since.
All of Eau Claire's products have been well-received both within Alberta and outside the province, not just their whisky. Their story and operation gets people to make the trek to the distillery itself as well, or at the very least to go see their booth at the Calgary Farmer’s Market. Caitlin Quinn, Eau Claire's Master Distiller, has been with the company since 2016 and has been the leader for just about all of their spirit and whisky releases.
So far, the future seems bright for the Eau Claire Distillery, so let's pour a glass of their Single Malt Whisky and offer them a toast before jumping into the glass ourselves!
$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
$116.99
Ever had a whisky made from the ancient grain Spelt? Now is your chance! This cool whisky comes from Pivot Spirits, with grain grown on nearby fields. Bottled at 46% ABV.
Producer Description
"Lars mashed this ancient grain with the hull on. Though a messy process, the result is a taste that brings your palate to life with smooth floral notes and flavours reminiscent of shortbread cookies! This rare grain distillation is distinct and special, making it a welcome addition to any whisky enthusiast's cabinet."
About Pivot Spirits
Pivot Spirits was founded in 2018 and resides in Rolling Hills, Alberta — about a 30-minute drive south of Brooks. If you zoom in on Rolling Hills from a satellite image on Google Maps you will see where the name Pivot Spirits comes from: all the fields in the area have the tell-tail rounded and circular shape of pivot irrigation. The distillery is co-owned by Lars Hirsch and Rachelle Fiset. Lars is an irrigation farmer with fields just across the roads from the distillery and the distiller as well. Just about all the grain used at Pivot Spirits uses for making Whisky, Gin, and other spirits comes from his fields. The only exception to this is when Lars uses corn, which he gets from his neighbours. Pivot Spirits does not malt or roast any of the grains it uses — it comes directly from the field, is ground down, and made into a mash.
$84.99
This is the 3rd release of Yours Truly, by Eau Claire Distillery, released for International Women's Day, celebrating women in distilling. This edition of the whisky was matured in ex-Bourbon, virgin European oak, ex-Oloroso, and ex-wine casks, married and blended by the women at Eau Claire Distillery. We also love that it is bottled at 46%.
Eau Claire is Alberta's first modern craft distillery. It was founded in 2013 and resides in Diamond Valley, Alberta.
$159.99
Can you believe Eau Claire Distillery is more than 10 years old?!? They grow up so fast *sniff*. Eau Claire is Alberta's first modern craft distillery. It was founded in 2013 and resides in Diamond Valley, Alberta.
Bottled at 48%, this bottle celebrates the Diamond Valley grain to glass distillery's first decade of operation. This Single Malt Whisky is bottled at 48% after being finished in special ex-Sherry casks sourced from Spain's Ximénez-Spínola.
Producer Description
"For this special anniversary whisky, we’ve partnered with Ximénez-Spínola, a small, family-owned winery known for its dedication to producing exceptional Pedro Ximénez sherry. Each cask is crafted with care, offering rich, complex flavours that beautifully complement our whisky.
Finishing in these rare sherry casks imparts subtle sweetness, dried fruit, and spice, creating a distinctive, layered whisky. This limited release is a celebration of our 10-year journey, enriched by the unique qualities of the Ximénez-Spínola casks, making it a true collector’s piece."
