Alberta Premium Whisky
$27.99
The flagship Whisky from Alberta Distillers, which itself was founded in 1946. Alberta Premium has been a ubiquitous bottle in this province and others since it was first launched back in 1958. Made right here in Calgary, Alberta, this 100% Rye is priced like a bar rail whisky but is also quite a good whisky. It is a good introduction to what Alberta Distillers is capable of. 40%.
Northern Keep Vodka
$33.99
Produced in partnership with the nature conservancy of Canada, Northern Keep is five times distilled, produced from 70% Rye and 30% Winter Wheat, sourced from Canadian farms.
Reifel Rye
$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."
Canadian Club Invitation 15 Year Sherry
$91.99
This 15-year-old Canadian Club bottling is the first in a series which amps up the sherry cask influence on the iconic Canadian Whisky brand.
42% ABV
Producer Description
"First in the series, this one-time release whisky has all the hallmark notes of CC Classic 12 YO elevated to 15 years with the secondary aging in Oloroso sherry casks. The results are rich aromas of toffee, spice and subtle sweetness with warm and creamy flavours with mellow wood on the palate. Sip neat or over ice."
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye 5th Rl
$86.99
Batch 5 of the venerable Alberta Premium Cask Strength is here! We haven't tasted it yet, but if the quality is as good as the past four releases, then you are going to want to pick one up. The 5th release is bottled at a healthy 64.2%. We have no idea how few or how many bottles of this were produced, so grab it while you can!
Rumour has it this may be the last batch of the Alberta Premium Cask Strength released in this style. Whether that means the Beam Suntory/Alberta Distillers plans on moving away from the iconic Alberta Premium Bottle for packaging, perhaps makes future editions less of a limited release, or does something else entirely remains to be seen.
Alberta Distillers Rare Batch No.1 23 Yr
$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."
Alberta Premium Golden Rye 9 Year
$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!
WhistlePig 10 Year 100% Rye Whiskey
$109.99
This whisky is not without some controversy. Like a lot of 100% rye whiskies bottled in the States, Pendleton and Mastersons to name a few Whistle Pigs origins are here in Calgary at Alberta Distillers. In order to get rye grains to ferment, you require at least some malted rye or barley. Alberta Distillers is one of the few places in the world where a straight rye mash is distilled.
Canadian Club 100% Rye
$28.99
Although bottled under the Canadian Club moniker, the 100% Rye is made right here in Calgary, Alberta by the legendary Alberta Distillers or ADL. 40%.
Producer Description
"This is a whisky made for those who love rye. It was created in the heart of Alberta’s unforgiving rye country, by a team who have spent the last 60 years mastering the art of distilling with rye. This whisky is truly unique and deliciously distinct, with caramel and oak notes up front, followed by a spicy finish. It’s so good, you’ll want to sip it neat. And so versatile, you’ll want to use it in all rye-forward classic cocktails."